Back

Stayzilla: A Bangalore Startup's Demise Stayzilla, a once-promising Bangalore-based startup in the budget accommodation space, collapsed in 2017 due to a combination of factors: * Unsustainable Growth: Rapid expansion strained resources and proved

☕ Why Did India’s Largest Coffee Chain Struggle? Cafe Coffee Day (CCD), once India’s largest coffee chain, faced major setbacks: 1️⃣ Aggressive expansion funded by unsustainable debt. 2️⃣ Rising competition from global giants like Starbucks. 3️⃣

Who is Mukesh Bansal ? > born in Haridwar > cracked IIT Kanpur, CS > worked at top Silicon Valley startups > returned to India > founded Myntra in 2007 > scaled it into a market leader > sold to Flipkart for $330M in 2014 > took over c

Problem: Students and professionals living in PGs or hostels pay around 7000 rupees per month for food and shelter. However, the food provided is often low quality, unhygienic, and lacks variety. Since it’s bundled with accommodation, there’s no opt

In 2024, several Indian startups shut down due to funding shortages, unsustainable business models, and market challenges. 1. Kenko Health: Insurtech startup shut in August after running out of funds and facing legal issues with a debt fund. 2

The Theranos Fraud - One of the biggest scam startup to be caught🎢 (Startup Nugget Series - Story 3) Elizabeth Holmes, the wunderkind who promised to revolutionize healthcare with Theranos. 🩸💉 Sounds amazing, right? Well, hold onto your hats! Ho

Top News of the Day: 1. Zepto, a quick commerce firm, has raised $350 million in funding from Indian high net-worth individuals, family offices, and financial institutions. 2. WhatsApp Beta introduces group mentions to simplify updates 3. Bitcoin

Top News of the Day: 1. D2C kitchenware startup The Indus Valley has raised Rs 23.1 crore in its pre-Series A round, led by DSG Ventures 2. Uniphore, an enterprise-class and AI-native company, has acquired two data companies, ActionIQ and Infoworks

The Shutdown of Bowery Farming: A Case Study in What Went Wrong Bowery Farming, once a celebrated innovator in the vertical farming industry, has ceased operations as of late 2024, marking the end of a journey that began with high promise and a valu

The $400 Million Juicer that Squeezed Nothing. (Saturday Startup Story Nugget Part- 4) In 2013, a startup named Juicero emerged with a bold vision to revolutionize the juicing industry. The company raised over $100 million in funding from prominent