- Silicon Valley’s South Park Commons ramps up India deeptech push
South Park Commons is increasing its focus on India's deeptech sector, shifting investments beyond tradit ...More
South Park Commons is increasing its focus on India's deeptech sector, shifting investments beyond traditional software to areas like semiconductors and robotics. The firm, which backs founders at the earliest stages, sees growing global investor appetite for hardtech due to policy support and maturing startups. SPC aims for at least half of its investments to be in deeptech. ...Less

- InMobi acquires AI platform MobileAction to drive growth in iOS ecosystem
InMobi, a Softbank-backed firm, has acquired MobileAction. This move strengthens InMobi's presence in App ...More
InMobi, a Softbank-backed firm, has acquired MobileAction. This move strengthens InMobi's presence in Apple's iOS advertising space. MobileAction is known for its AI-driven app analytics and expertise in Apple ads. The acquisition will enhance InMobi's ability to help brands reach new app users. MobileAction will continue to operate as a dedicated platform. ...Less

- Skyroot Aerospace, KreditBee among latest startups to enter unicorn club
India's startup scene is experiencing significant growth. Several new companies have achieved unicorn sta ...More
India's startup scene is experiencing significant growth. Several new companies have achieved unicorn status, valued at over $1 billion. Skyroot Aerospace, a space-tech firm, and KreditBee, a digital lending platform, are among the latest entrants. This expansion highlights increasing investor interest and digital adoption across various sectors in India. ...Less

- AI firms scout for startup buyouts to boost full-stack tech capabilities
AI firms are actively acquiring startups to build full-stack capabilities as enterprises move towards lar ...More
AI firms are actively acquiring startups to build full-stack capabilities as enterprises move towards large-scale AI deployment. This consolidation is driven by the need for complementary product capabilities and intellectual property in a rapidly evolving market. ...Less

- Indian digital ad market likely to double to USD 22 bn by 2030: Report
India's digital advertising market is set for significant growth. Projections indicate it will double in ...More
India's digital advertising market is set for significant growth. Projections indicate it will double in five years, reaching up to 22 billion US dollars by 2030. This expansion outpaces the broader economy. Mobile advertising will continue to dominate. The future of advertising will focus on privacy, AI, and data. Companies that adapt will lead the way. ...Less

- ISB Class of 2026 sees highest salary of Rs 1.56 crore, average salary of Rs 37.29 lakh during placements
The Indian School of Business PGP Class of 2026 achieved significant placement success. A total of 1,117 ...More
The Indian School of Business PGP Class of 2026 achieved significant placement success. A total of 1,117 job offers were extended to 808 students across its campuses. The average salary package reached Rs 37.29 lakh per annum. Consulting, technology, and BFSI sectors were the dominant hiring domains. Accenture emerged as the top recruiter. ...Less

- InMobi to pay $950,000 fine to settle FTC charges for tracking location of consumers without consent
FTC in a statement noted that under the actual terms of the settlement, InMobi is subject to a $4 million ...More
FTC in a statement noted that under the actual terms of the settlement, InMobi is subject to a $4 million penalty but the agency suspended the fine to $950,000 "based on the company's financial condition". ...Less

- InMobi to acquire UK-based Appsumer as part of its expansion drive
Appsumer’s founder CEO Shumel Lais will join InMobi and continue to lead the division, along with his ful ...More
Appsumer’s founder CEO Shumel Lais will join InMobi and continue to lead the division, along with his full team. Appsumer will continue operating independently as a subsidiary within the global InMobi organisational structure. ...Less

- InMobi extends partnership with Microsoft
InMobi will now be able to offer marketers an integrated solution to power their campaigns built on searc ...More
InMobi will now be able to offer marketers an integrated solution to power their campaigns built on search capability of Microsoft Advertising and mobile capability of InMobi Marketing Cloud. ...Less

- For InMobi, moonshots can wait but bottom-line focus can’t, says cofounder Naveen Tewari
InMobi may not be up for sale. But the company is facing some headwinds. "In tough times, one has to see ...More
InMobi may not be up for sale. But the company is facing some headwinds. "In tough times, one has to see if the fundamentals of the business are good or not," Tewari told ET Magazine. ...Less

- InMobi raises $100 million debt funding from Mars Growth Capital
"We are using it to power the revolutionary lock screen experiences and InMobi Advertising's platforms. W ...More
"We are using it to power the revolutionary lock screen experiences and InMobi Advertising's platforms. We are reimagining how ads can be made truly native by driving superior engagement and outcomes for consumers, advertisers and publishers," Tewari said. ...Less

- InMobi founders buy back $250 million stake from SoftBank; company valued at around $1 billion
SoftBank which had invested around $200-220 million in the company is expected to get $250 million via th ...More
SoftBank which had invested around $200-220 million in the company is expected to get $250 million via this deal, people in the know said. Prior to the transaction, SoftBank held around 35% stake in InMobi, and following the sale of shares to the founders, it now holds 5-7% of the company. ...Less

- SoftBank-backed InMobi looks to raise $1 billion via Indian IPO
InMobi, a mobile advertising platform supported by SoftBank, intends to launch an IPO in India. The compa ...More
InMobi, a mobile advertising platform supported by SoftBank, intends to launch an IPO in India. The company aims to raise $1 billion. It plans to appoint arrangers for the Mumbai IPO and submit a draft prospectus this year. InMobi may seek a valuation between $5 billion and $6 billion. It joins other Indian tech startups choosing domestic listings. ...Less

- InMobi acquires UK-based Metaflow Solutions
InMobi has acquired UK-based Metaflow Solutions for an undisclosed sum, the Bangalore and San Francisco-b ...More
InMobi has acquired UK-based Metaflow Solutions for an undisclosed sum, the Bangalore and San Francisco-based mobile advertising network announced on Tuesday. ...Less
- InMobi buys consent management company Quantcast
The acquisition comes on the heels of India enacting its first privacy legislation, the Digital Personal ...More
The acquisition comes on the heels of India enacting its first privacy legislation, the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. InMobi maintains a large presence in Bengaluru, and has operations in Delhi and Mumbai. This acquisition helps the company's mobile app and web publishers to navigate the privacy landscape. ...Less

- InMobi launches suite of advanced video ad formats
“The hurried Indian today is likely to watch more mobile video ads as compared to TV advertisements,” say ...More
“The hurried Indian today is likely to watch more mobile video ads as compared to TV advertisements,” says Vasuta Agarwal, VP and GM, India, InMobi. ...Less
- Tech Mahindra, InMobi to collaborate on video advertising solutions for mobile devices
Tech Mahindra said it will collaborate with marketing cloud firm InMobi to offer a video advertising solu ...More
Tech Mahindra said it will collaborate with marketing cloud firm InMobi to offer a video advertising solution. The new solution is an addition to the “capitalize” component of Tech Mahindra’s VU platform that caters to the 4Cs of content. ...Less

- SoftBank's Masayoshi Son meets InMobi's Naveen Tewari to explore potential AI, consumer tech collabs
In 2011, the Japanese firm made a landmark investment of USD 200 million in InMobi, marking its first ven ...More
In 2011, the Japanese firm made a landmark investment of USD 200 million in InMobi, marking its first venture into the Indian market. Glance is a platform developed by InMobi that enhances the smartphone user experience by providing personalised content directly on the lock screen. ...Less

- InMobi Glance elevates Mansi Jain to be its COO
Jain was senior vice president at InMobi’s lock-screen content platform Glance. She had joined the compan ...More
Jain was senior vice president at InMobi’s lock-screen content platform Glance. She had joined the company in 2012. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said Jain will lead Glance’s global expansion. ...Less

- InMobi integrates mobile supply with Yahoo’s demand-side platform for direct advertiser access
This collaboration provides Software Development Kits-powered direct inventory, without intermediaries, c ...More
This collaboration provides Software Development Kits-powered direct inventory, without intermediaries, creating supply path optimisation for advertisers around the world and establishing increased transparency and efficiency for buyers. ...Less

- Mobile advertising company InMobi in advanced discussions to raise up to $300 million; company may be valued at $2 billion
This will be the latest round of funding for the Bangalore-based company that received investment of $200 ...More
This will be the latest round of funding for the Bangalore-based company that received investment of $200 million from Japan's SoftBank in 2011, when it was valued at up to $ 1 billion. ...Less

- India’s first unicorn plans US IPO at value of up to $15 billion
A successful debut could make InMobi the first of India’s unicorns to directly list in a U.S. stock excha ...More
A successful debut could make InMobi the first of India’s unicorns to directly list in a U.S. stock exchange, highlighting the country’s shift beyond information technology and outsourcing services. ...Less

- InMobi adopts AI-first approach, layoffs likely
InMobi said, without commenting on the impending job losses, that AI has been sweeping the world and that ...More
InMobi said, without commenting on the impending job losses, that AI has been sweeping the world and that the market needs and the expectations that the company’s customers – brands, agencies and developers - have from the company are changing rapidly. ...Less
- With $100 million, InMobi raises the banner for future
InMobi has received nearly $60 million, of which $40 million has been used to pay off the debt raised las ...More
InMobi has received nearly $60 million, of which $40 million has been used to pay off the debt raised last year from Hercules Technology Growth Capital (HTGC) ...Less
- InMobi's ad discovery platform Miip launched in India
A fortnight after it made a splash in San Francisco, InMobi launched Miip, an ad discovery platform in In ...More
A fortnight after it made a splash in San Francisco, InMobi launched Miip, an ad discovery platform in India today. ...Less
- InMobi prepares for Nasdaq listing, to seek $15 billion valuation
A successful listing for the adtech firm will mark a first for the Indian tech startup community and coul ...More
A successful listing for the adtech firm will mark a first for the Indian tech startup community and could deliver hefty returns for Masayoshi Son-led Softbank ...Less
- Flipkart's Ravi Krishnaswamy joins InMobi as CTO
Krishnaswamy was responsible for leading the infrastructure and platforms group at Flipkart and also head ...More
Krishnaswamy was responsible for leading the infrastructure and platforms group at Flipkart and also headed the ecommerce provider's logistics wing. ...Less
- InMobi decoded: How Bangalore-based firm is taking on Google and Facebook
InMobi, which Tewari cofounded with fellow IITians in 2007, competes with Google, Facebook, and Apple, in ...More
InMobi, which Tewari cofounded with fellow IITians in 2007, competes with Google, Facebook, and Apple, in the market for data-driven mobile ads. ...Less
- InMobi buys San Francisco-based start-up MMTG Labs
Independent mobile advertising company InMobi has acquired San Francisco-based start-up MMTG Labs for an ...More
Independent mobile advertising company InMobi has acquired San Francisco-based start-up MMTG Labs for an undisclosed sum on Thursday. ...Less
- InMobi was operationally profitable in 2016, to continue streak in 2017
InMobi said in a statement that it expects to continue being profitable this year after recording a net p ...More
InMobi said in a statement that it expects to continue being profitable this year after recording a net profit for the final quarter of 2016. ...Less
- Mobile adtech co InMobi to double its investment in China
Co wants to invest $15 million in the China business in 2017 ...More
Co wants to invest $15 million in the China business in 2017 ...Less
- InMobi partners with US-based Rubicon Project
It hopes to have 10,000 app developers on the self-serve ad platform by the end of this year and plans to ...More
It hopes to have 10,000 app developers on the self-serve ad platform by the end of this year and plans to spend $100 million on the platform. ...Less
- InMobi counts on GenAI to drive growth
InMobi, a mobile advertising company, is leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to drive b ...More
InMobi, a mobile advertising company, is leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to drive business growth. Founder Naveen Tiwari said InMobi has developed a GenAI-powered advertising platform, set to launch in the US in three-four months and globally in six months, transforming the advertising landscape. ...Less
- Mobile advertising network InMobi's userbase comes close to Facebook
Mobile advertising network InMobi said it has now has an outreach to 759 million active monthly mobile us ...More
Mobile advertising network InMobi said it has now has an outreach to 759 million active monthly mobile users. ...Less
- InMobi's Roposo in talks for deal with Reliance Retail
SoftBank-backed InMobi's co-founder and CEO Naveen Tewari said in an interview that the company is lookin ...More
SoftBank-backed InMobi's co-founder and CEO Naveen Tewari said in an interview that the company is looking to reach 1 billion users in the next 2-3 years by building various partnerships and expanding its footprint overseas. ...Less
- InMobi launches in-game advertising for global brands and agencies
The exchange will enable brands to reach premium mobile users, with ads that blend into the game environm ...More
The exchange will enable brands to reach premium mobile users, with ads that blend into the game environment. ...Less
- InMobi to test monetisation for content platform Glance this year
Glance, which also houses short-video app Roposo, is seen as a big bet for Bengaluru-based InMobi, which ...More
Glance, which also houses short-video app Roposo, is seen as a big bet for Bengaluru-based InMobi, which had till now lacked an advertising inventory in the form of a social media or a content platform. ...Less
- InMobi gets $8 mn from 2 global cos
Inmobi, a mobile advertising network company, on Tuesday raised $8 million venture capital funding from g ...More
Inmobi, a mobile advertising network company, on Tuesday raised $8 million venture capital funding from global investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Sherpalo Ventures. ...Less
- Reliance may invest $250 million in InMobi's Glance
Glance, already backed by Reliance's partner Google, could give the Mukesh Ambani-led company access to c ...More
Glance, already backed by Reliance's partner Google, could give the Mukesh Ambani-led company access to content on the lock screen for its upcoming Google-Jio ...Less
- How InMobi breached the great firewall of China
It's goal-setting time for InMobi founders Naveen Tewari and Abhay Singhal, CFO Manish Dugar, their Chine ...More
It's goal-setting time for InMobi founders Naveen Tewari and Abhay Singhal, CFO Manish Dugar, their Chinese team, and its head Jessie Yang, at Beijing, in January. ...Less
- Mobile ad network firm InMobi acquires US-Based Sprout in cash and stock deal
Independent mobile ad network company InMobi has acquired US-based Sprout, which creates rich media mobil ...More
Independent mobile ad network company InMobi has acquired US-based Sprout, which creates rich media mobile advertising, for an undisclosed amount in cash and stock. ...Less
- InMobi’s Miip helps online retailers lift sales with remarketing
The remarketing platform helps advertisers nudge users to make their first purchase and re-target existin ...More
The remarketing platform helps advertisers nudge users to make their first purchase and re-target existing users to drive incremental sales. ...Less
- InMobi CEO Naveen Tewari plays down $950,000 fine, says no comparison with Google penalty
Like Google recently, InMobi was fined last year for tracking locations. ...More
Like Google recently, InMobi was fined last year for tracking locations. ...Less
- 'InMobi in big boys club thanks to top allies'
The SoftBank-backed InMobi has lined up more partnerships with enterprises and at least five mobile opera ...More
The SoftBank-backed InMobi has lined up more partnerships with enterprises and at least five mobile operators to use customer data that will help it grow faster. ...Less
- Clouds of recession in US "darker than they seem", says InMobi CEO Naveen Tewari
Naveen Tewari, while talking to ET said he is cautiously optimistic about the environment since the funda ...More
Naveen Tewari, while talking to ET said he is cautiously optimistic about the environment since the fundamentals of his business - across InMobi, Glance and Roposo - have not been impacted. ...Less
- InMobi appoints new general manager for India
Jayesh Ullattil has 20 years of experience across diverse industries spanning FMCG, Technology, Media & E ...More
Jayesh Ullattil has 20 years of experience across diverse industries spanning FMCG, Technology, Media & Entertainment and Digital/ OTT Media. ...Less
- Manish Dugar quits InMobi to join healthcare services provider Practo
The exit of Dugar is a reflection of the mobile advertising network's struggle to survive fierce competit ...More
The exit of Dugar is a reflection of the mobile advertising network's struggle to survive fierce competition from the likes of Google and Facebook. ...Less
- InMobi doubles down on AI ahead of its IPO
Naveen Tewari, cofounder, InMobi, told ET, “We have two big bets on AI. One is Glance AI is already out, ...More
Naveen Tewari, cofounder, InMobi, told ET, “We have two big bets on AI. One is Glance AI is already out, and the genAI ad stack will be out by the end of this year.” Tewari said that the company is looking to invest another few hundred million on the AI commerce platform, which is launching across 140 countries including India and the US. ...Less
- Why InMobi may be India's most innovative company
Operating across over 20 countries, pitted against giants, InMobi knows well that it can win the game onl ...More
Operating across over 20 countries, pitted against giants, InMobi knows well that it can win the game only on the back of disruptive technology. ...Less
- No deal on cards with Google: InMobi CEO Naveen Tewari tells staff
“I totally enjoyed my day since morning and it’s fun to see everyone watching you and judging your every ...More
“I totally enjoyed my day since morning and it’s fun to see everyone watching you and judging your every move and I’ve been smiling all day,” he wrote in a mail. ...Less
- Video takes centerstage for InMobi
Mobile ad firm expects video ad platform to account for over 50% of its revenue in next 3 years. ...More
Mobile ad firm expects video ad platform to account for over 50% of its revenue in next 3 years. ...Less
- InMobi's mobile-first content platform Glance raises $145 million in funding led by Google
The investment in Glance, which also owns short-video platform Roposo, comes six months after Google anno ...More
The investment in Glance, which also owns short-video platform Roposo, comes six months after Google announced its plan to invest $10 billion in India ...Less
- Glance rides on lock screen content in regional languages
A higher number of users of lock screen platform Glance are consuming content in regional languages and t ...More
A higher number of users of lock screen platform Glance are consuming content in regional languages and their percentage is increasing steadily quarter on quarter, a top official of mobile advertising giant InMobi, told ET. InMobi is the parent company of Glance. ...Less
- InMobi's Naveen Tewari on the benefits of having cofounders "who are different yet similar"
Naveen Tewari, who started up InMobi along with Abhay Singhal, Amit Gupta and Mohit Saxena, on the benefi ...More
Naveen Tewari, who started up InMobi along with Abhay Singhal, Amit Gupta and Mohit Saxena, on the benefits of having cofounders “who are different yet similar”: ...Less
- InMobi opens four clubs to help employees live life to the fullest
Jogging along the scenic parts of the city, cycling to the nearby Nandi Hills and taking a short trip to ...More
Jogging along the scenic parts of the city, cycling to the nearby Nandi Hills and taking a short trip to Puducherry are all par for the course with InMobi employees in Bengaluru. ...Less
- Will achieve 80% automation in software coding by year-end, our engineers will be out of jobs: InMobi CEO
The company CEO Naveen Tewari urgently called on professionals to upgrade themselves, saying that artific ...More
The company CEO Naveen Tewari urgently called on professionals to upgrade themselves, saying that artificial intelligence (AI) will first come for the highly specialised jobs. "Upgrade yourself, don't ask me to upgrade you. Because this is survival. The world underneath you is shifting," he said, referring to employees. ...Less
- InMobi goes deeper into your mobile: launches new app-interest based targeting
“This is a critical piece in our entire arsenal,” said Abhishek Bapna, vice president of product manageme ...More
“This is a critical piece in our entire arsenal,” said Abhishek Bapna, vice president of product management and performance at InMobi. ...Less
- Harvard professor Tarun Khanna joins the InMobi's Board
In 2015, he was named by the Government of India to chair the national commission to help shape the fabri ...More
In 2015, he was named by the Government of India to chair the national commission to help shape the fabric of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. ...Less
- How apps like TUNE, InMobi helped understand app usage of Indians in 2015
TUNE, which provides measurement to mobile marketers, and InMobi surveyed a large database of customers t ...More
TUNE, which provides measurement to mobile marketers, and InMobi surveyed a large database of customers to understand how Indiansused mobile apps. ...Less
- InMobi in talks with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Qatar Investment Authority & others for next round of funding
Also in the mix are Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group, social networking leader Tencent Holdings ...More
Also in the mix are Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba Group, social networking leader Tencent Holdings and search engine giant Baidu, said the sources. ...Less
- Now happening at InMobi: Team meetings on the floor
Breaking office stereotypes, the Bengaluru-based company has kicked off a new trend. ...More
Breaking office stereotypes, the Bengaluru-based company has kicked off a new trend. ...Less
- Mobile advertising company InMobi plans to target Telcos, e-commerce companies
Company plans to partner with companies and leverage the data from telecom, e-commerce and smartphones ve ...More
Company plans to partner with companies and leverage the data from telecom, e-commerce and smartphones vendors to help them set up a small unit for advertising within the organisation. ...Less
- InMobi hires Marc Steifman as chief financial officer
Steifman has over two decades of experience working in investment banking focused on growth companies. In ...More
Steifman has over two decades of experience working in investment banking focused on growth companies. In the past, he has advised more than 100 clients in transactions totalling over $25 billion. ...Less
- From go-karting to pizza-making: India Inc turns to curated activities for deeper employee bonding
Indian companies are embracing new ways for employees to connect. Activities like horse riding and pizza ...More
Indian companies are embracing new ways for employees to connect. Activities like horse riding and pizza making are replacing traditional large offsites. This shift focuses on building deeper relationships through shared experiences. Companies like SAP, Flipkart, Accenture, and InMobi are adopting these formats. They offer better engagement and fit diverse workforces. Employees are encouraged to design their own bonding activities. ...Less
- InMobi Group buys video content platform Roposo
Glance, which is installed in nearly two thirds of all new smartphones sold in India, has been able to sc ...More
Glance, which is installed in nearly two thirds of all new smartphones sold in India, has been able to scale up to 60 million daily average users (DAU) users in the last 18 months to become a popular consumer property in India. The company will also expand its presence to Gurgaon with Roposo's 60 member team. ...Less
- InMobi receives $ 200 million investment from Japanese internet major Softbank Corp
Half the deal amount of $ 100 million will come in this month while the balance is to be invested in Apri ...More
Half the deal amount of $ 100 million will come in this month while the balance is to be invested in April 2012. ...Less
- Nostra home to one-fifth of India’s mobile gaming population
From January to June 2023, the platform registered a 30% growth in its user base. During this period, Nos ...More
From January to June 2023, the platform registered a 30% growth in its user base. During this period, Nostra witnessed 1.5 times growth in the number of games played per session with an average user gaming on the platform for at least 20 minutes every day. ...Less
- IPO-bound InMobi gets $350 million from Varde, Elham, Seatown
Firm raises new financing to fund a share buyback from SoftBank and PE investors ...More
Firm raises new financing to fund a share buyback from SoftBank and PE investors ...Less
- InMobi raises $5 million from SoftBank, looks to woo more investors
The focus for the Bangalore-based company is to become profitable to attract new investors, as it also ai ...More
The focus for the Bangalore-based company is to become profitable to attract new investors, as it also aims to make an initial public offering in the next two years. ...Less
- Inmobi-owned Glance acquires Shop101 in social commerce push
Glance has acquired Shop101 in an undisclosed cash-and-stock deal, its first strategic investment since t ...More
Glance has acquired Shop101 in an undisclosed cash-and-stock deal, its first strategic investment since the company raised $145 million from Google and others in December last year. ...Less
- InMobi nets 235 million active users on Glance lock screen
Having partnered with leading mobile device makers including Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, Realm ...More
Having partnered with leading mobile device makers including Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, Realme and Jio, the company is on the path to appear on 1 billion lock screens by 2025 globally, chief business officer (CBO), Vasuta Agarwal said. Backed by Google, Jio Platforms and SoftBank, the Bengaluru-based advertising and consumer tech group has worked with 300+ brands across verticals and expanded operations in India. ...Less
- India accounted for about 14% of 218 billion global app installs in 2020: Report
From Jan to Apr 2020, Indian’s spent on entertainment apps grew by over 22%, resulting in a growth of abo ...More
From Jan to Apr 2020, Indian’s spent on entertainment apps grew by over 22%, resulting in a growth of about 47% in OTT subscription and over 26% growth in revenue. ...Less