UrbanClap gets investment from ex-Flipkart execUrbanClap is backed by investors like Steadview Capital, Vy Capital, SAIF Partners, Accel and Bessemer Venture Partners.
26 Jul, 2019, 04.56 PM IST
Startups eye this GeM to attract new govt clientsConsumer internet firms look to gain access to country’s central and state govts, as well as PSUs.
28 May, 2019, 08.01 AM IST
UrbanClap finds a sweet spot, FY19 revenue up 150% to Rs 116 croreThe company said the orders represented an annualised gross transaction value of about Rs 1,000 crore, and an annualised revenue run-rate o...
16 May, 2019, 08.22 AM IST
UrbanClap raises $50 million from Steadview Capital and Vy CapitalThe latest investment round will also see the firm raise an additional $4 million in a secondary sale of shares and ESOPs for early angel i...
30 Nov, 2018, 04.52 PM IST
Udacity partners with Google to develop program for aspiring Android developersRight from startups to large companies, Android developing has emerged as one of the most sought after technological skills
28 Feb, 2017, 10.04 PM IST
Kwan Entertainment buys 85 per cent share in GigstartGigstart, launched in late 2013, received a seed funding of $200,000 in 2014 from Snapdeal founders Rohit Bansal and Kunal Bahl and others.
11 Aug, 2016, 06.35 AM IST
On-demand services marketplace Urbanclap forays into beauty and wellness marketThe home services market, which became the hottest segment for both entrepreneurs and venture capital investors earlier this year, has star...
14 Mar, 2016, 01.28 PM IST
Social fitness app FITSO raises Rs 1.35 crore funding within 3 monthsFITSO helps people participate in various fitness activities happening around them and even hire professional coaches has been in operation...
14 Jan, 2016, 06.29 PM IST
Quikr plans to invest Rs 250 crore in home services market to beat rivalsIt plans to spend this money on product development including technology as well as marketing and for strategic investments in startups.
04 Jan, 2016, 12.11 PM IST
Doorstep beauty care emerging as top revenue generator for startups providing at-home servicesThe beauty industry is estimated at about $1.4 trillion, with India among the top five markets, after China, Brazil, the US and Indonesia.
30 Dec, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
Housejoy raises Rs 150 crore from ecommerce giant AmazonCurrently, there are about 460 local services startups and more than 100 home service companies, according to startup data tracker Tracxn.
17 Dec, 2015, 03.41 AM IST
Amazon leads Rs 150 crore funding in home services startup HousejoyBengaluru-based door to door repairing and maintenance service provider to use fund for acquisitions, partnerships and expanding network
16 Dec, 2015, 01.40 PM IST
UrbanClap raises Rs 165 crore in Bessemer Venture-led funding roundThis fund infusion — that has valued the one-year old startup at more than $100 million — gives the company sufficient cash to dominate the...
20 Nov, 2015, 10.27 AM IST
Amazon in advanced talks to buy stake in home services company HousejoyIt could mean that home services can join the likes of other hot on-demand sectors such as taxi booking, groceries, food delivery.
16 Oct, 2015, 05.04 PM IST
BookMeIn raises Rs 2.5 crore in angel roundThe hyperlocal services space has seen multiple players and a series of big ticket investments in the last one year.
24 Aug, 2015, 05.20 PM IST
UrbanClap raises Rs 64 crore, plans to invest in building technology and expanding to 15 citiesThe Gurgaon-based company plans to invest the money in building its technology, hiring and expanding to at least 15 cities this year.
29 Jun, 2015, 05.19 PM IST
Surge in services startups raising scope for investorsAn increasing number of services startups are aggregating handymen together in a highly fragmented but huge market mostly on mobile-only pl...
16 Apr, 2015, 04.51 AM IST