Early-stage vertical commerce startups continue to draw VC interest across beauty, fashion, servicesInvestors are pouring money into quick commerce startups across fashion, beauty, and services. Companies like Firi, Dazzl, and Klydo are se...
Gig workers’ body writes to labour ministry to mandate heatwave protectionApp-based transport workers are demanding mandatory heatwave protection, including paid breaks and access to water, under the Code on Socia...
Quick commerce expands beyond groceries with VC funding, but scale questions persistIndia’s quick commerce boom, best known so far for grocery deliveries, is rapidly spilling into categories such as food, baby care, constru...
Qcommerce platform FirstClub launches service in Bengaluru, plans to enter more cities in coming monthsThe company, which was launched last June, claims over two lakh customers have shopped on the platform in eight months of operations. Found...
Flipkart eyes food delivery wars; Borrowing costs & fintechsHappy Thursday! Flipkart is exploring an entry into the online food delivery market. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Zepto tops LinkedIn's 2025 Top Startups India List for third timeZepto has secured the top spot on the 2025 LinkedIn Top Startups India list for the third consecutive year. The 2025 list highlights the co...
Fresh commerce startup Handpickd raises $15 million from Bertelsmann India Investments, othersFresh produce startup Handpickd has raised $15 million in funding led by Bertelsmann India Investments, with Titan Capital Winners Fund and...
ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $180 million this week, up 28% on-yearDespite the higher value, the number of deals during the week was down at 19 transactions, compared to 51 in the corresponding week last ye...
Former Flipkart exec’s quick comm startup FirstClub raises $23 million; valuation jumps to $120 millionThe company plans to deploy the funds towards opening new dark stores in Bengaluru, rolling out formats like cafes and daily subscriptions,...
Flipkart Minutes adds gourmet range to attract buyers seeking premium productsFlipkart Minutes’ gourmet offerings are now live in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Going forward, it will be expanded to more cities. Intere...
Urban Company enters quick commerce with 15-minute househelp service, Insta MaidsThe service has been rolled out in Mumbai in a pilot stage. The maids will be paid on an hourly basis.
Accel closes eighth India fund with $650 million corpusThis will bring Accel's total investment commitments in India close to $3 billion. Accel’s US-based global growth fund closed its latest ro...
Investors queue up for more quick commerce startups with special focusSwish raising funds; former Dunzo executives have quick commerce plans, including enabler ‘Kuik’. Industry executives are of the view that ...
Over 40 Indian startup leaders transitioned between founding and executive roles in 2024: reportPer data shared by executive search firm Longhouse Consulting, the year saw a trend in the startup ecosystem of some leaders choosing to mo...
FirstClub of former Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan raises $8 million in round led by Accel, RTP GlobalFormer Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan R has secured $8 million in seed funding for his quick commerce startup, FirstClub. Backed by Accel and RTP G...
Health insurance claims surge; next GCC waveHappy Thursday! Health insurance claim sizes have soared, according to Policybazaar data. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Former Cleartrip CEO taps VCs to roll out quick commerce ventureAyyappan R, the former chief executive of Flipkart-owned Cleartrip, is set to launch a new quick commerce retail venture, which is in talks...