Koo cofounder Mayank Bidawatka raises $4 million for new consumer tech startup Billion HeartsThe round, which was led by early-stage venture capital firm Blume Ventures, saw participation from General Catalyst and Athera Venture Par...
20 Nov, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
M&A deals rise as startup funding begins to slowConsolidation is also in play as many of these startups are unable to shore up a war chest to fight bigger and more well-capitalised rivals.
02 May, 2022, 06.49 PM IST
MakeMyTrip-Ibibo merger: How combined entity continues to struggle with problems old and newThe $1.8-billion largely stock deal saw the then newly merged travel giant grab more than 60% of the overall online travel market in India.
26 Jan, 2018, 08.09 AM IST
MakeMyTrip President and Ibibo Group founder Ashish Kashyap resignsIn a filing submitted with the US SEC, the company said Kashyap’s resignation had been accepted, and will come into effect from September 3...
06 Sep, 2017, 10.12 PM IST
CCI clears acquisition of Ibibo group by MakeMyTripThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the deal, as per the latest update on the regulator's website.
03 Feb, 2017, 09.23 PM IST
A $60 million Yatra on the cards for shareholdersOnline travel portal files for potential offer for sale of shares with US Securities and Exchange Commission which will benefit some stakeh...
30 Jan, 2017, 08.35 AM IST
CCI nod to MakeMyTrip, Ibibo Group mergerThe transaction, involving the largest consolidation deal in India’s internet sector, had resulted in Naspers becoming the biggest sharehol...
21 Jan, 2017, 01.22 AM IST
MakeMyTrip, Ibibo to focus on creating new categories, platformsA huge opportunity lies in outbound flights and hotels, Kashyap said, adding that the companies will start working on the integration after...
30 Nov, 2016, 01.14 AM IST
10 things to know about Makemytrip-Ibibo mega dealThe combined entity will bring together top brands in the consumer travel space in India including MakeMyTrip, Goibibo, redBus, Rightstay a...
20 Oct, 2016, 11.21 AM IST
Online travel portals MakeMyTrip and ibibo announce mergerThe combination will bring together a bouquet of leading consumer travel brands like MakeMyTrip, goibibo, redBus, Ryde and Rightstay.
20 Oct, 2016, 11.20 AM IST
I am very excited about working with Ibibo team: Deep KalraThis deal is about MakeMyTrip getting a 100% ownership of GoIbibo, a 100% ownership of redBus, a majority ownership of Jubo which is a smal...
19 Oct, 2016, 04.58 PM IST
Hotel space in India under-penetrated, MakeMyTrip-Ibibo synergy right step: Deep Kalra"We have a very interesting strategy with multiple brands that can play out. We think we will see a lot of operational efficiencies," Kalra...
19 Oct, 2016, 06.52 AM IST
Ibibo Group buys minority stake in cloud-based hotel services DjuboThe company is majority-owned by South Africa-headquartered internet and media group Naspers, which also an investor in Flipkart.
28 Aug, 2015, 02.59 PM IST
Online travel pioneers & new niche startups both competing & partnering to offer travellers a range of experiencesWhile travel firms expect further consolidation in the next 12 months, mergers may be branded and managed carefully, say experts.
05 Jun, 2015, 03.35 PM IST
Road to riches: Ecommerce firms like Flipkart, Snapdeal say they too can make their low-level workers millionairesOffice boys, warehouse supervisors, clerks, receptionists & other non-managerial employees of some of India’s best ecommerce firms can beco...
22 Jul, 2014, 12.39 PM IST
Indian startups' global competitiveness and innovation make them acquisition targetsGrowing proficiency of Indian tech firms in building innovative products is drawing attention from global corporations eager to acquire fre...
03 Jan, 2014, 11.26 AM IST
Seven most active technology investors in IndiaGlobal investors have for long spoken admiringly about India’s technical prowess. Now they are putting serious money where their mouth is.
27 Dec, 2013, 05.19 AM IST