Every second founder of a unicorn this year is an IITianEvery second founder of Indian startups that turned a unicorn this year is an alumnus of one of four oldest Indian Institutes of Technology...
15 Sep, 2021, 10.27 AM IST
Most unicorn founders this year are IITiansAs many as 30 of the 58 founders of these are engineering graduates from the IITs of Delhi, Bombay, Kharagpur or Kanpur, according to a stu...
14 Sep, 2021, 06.00 AM IST
ET Women’s Forum: Covid hits women-led businesses hard, but surviving is a skill that comes naturally to shepreneursThe businesses were impacted as women’s responsibilities of domestic chores went up considerably.
15 Oct, 2020, 11.48 AM IST
Rivigo FY 2019 revenue up 42% at Rs 1,028 croreRivigo works on a relay trucking model that allows drivers to drive for a maximum of four-five hours at a stretch and reach home the same d...
18 Oct, 2019, 08.17 AM IST
Rivigo granted US patent for its driver relay system"Our global first relay model being recognized by the USPTO is an endorsement of our pilot-first model predicated on innovation at a techno...
31 Jul, 2019, 10.01 AM IST
Rivigo lays off 70-100 staffers, rolls back on-campus offersGazal Kalra, co-founder of Rivigo, attributes attrition to ‘performance and market dynamics’.
17 Jul, 2019, 08.07 PM IST
Akiva Superfoods raises $2 million from Alkemi, othersThe company’s previous investors include Zomato co-founder Pankaj Chaddah, MindTickle co-founder Mohit Garg, Max Healthcare CEO Rajit Mehta...
16 Jul, 2019, 08.50 AM IST
Esop nets Rs 71 crore for 30 former Rivigo employeesThe transactions saw a number of senior as well as middle management executives at the company vest their stock options in Rivigo Services.
31 Aug, 2018, 10.40 AM IST
Rivigo loses four top execs, company says churn is 'miniscule'Insiders say there are unrealistic expectations and pressure on staff at Rivigo to achieve targets causing exits.
05 Mar, 2018, 08.00 PM IST
Rivigo to increase headcount by 50% to 3,200 in 6-8 monthsThe company has already inducted over 40 algorithm background engineers to maintain its edge over its rivals and is planning to hire more a...
04 Mar, 2018, 12.25 PM IST
Last year's bumpy ride still jolts tech-based logistics startupsThis year, GST is likely to have some impact on growth, while industry members say the move will help the sector in the long run, especiall...
02 Jan, 2018, 08.16 AM IST
Truck aggregators on track after crossing GST humpAggregators including Blackbuck, Rivigo and Fr8 said orders have started to pick up again and believe that the new tax structure will have ...
12 Jul, 2017, 09.08 AM IST
Rivigo looks to hire 450 this quarter“We will continue to digitise and transform the logistics sector in the country, and are in the process of building many core technology pr...
21 Mar, 2017, 01.41 AM IST
Despite slowdown, a startup is still the place to start your careerWhile Snapdeal, PropTiger & Craftsvilla may be making headlines for recent layoffs, other players including Flipkart, Amazon & Uber are loo...
17 Mar, 2017, 08.34 AM IST
Rivigo aims to increase headcount by 500 this fiscalFounded in 2014, Rivigo has over 1,000 trucks, around 1,500 drivers and more than 41 strategically located pit stops across more than 150 d...
22 May, 2016, 03.00 PM IST
Rivigo gearing up to spend $100 million in new fiscal to beat rivalsThe startup will be increasing its network of processing centres and trucking pit-stops, while also growing its cold-chain business — Rivig...
25 Apr, 2016, 08.26 AM IST
TrucksFirst raises Rs 61.8 crore in Series-A funding from SAIF partnersTrucksFirst has raised Rs 61.8-cr in Series-A funding from SAIF partners, making it the one of the few truck transportation businesses to b...
18 May, 2015, 04.43 PM IST