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Why Arattai isn't a WhatsApp: Truth about India’s 'Swadeshi' apps and network effect no one talks aboutIndian digital apps struggle against global giants like WhatsApp and Instagram. The article suggests restricting foreign apps for 5-7 years...
Bob van Dijk abruptly steps down as CEO of Prosus, parent NaspersProsus has invested over $10 billion in India with a portfolio of startups such as Swiggy, Flipkart, Urban Company, Byju’s, Meesho and othe...
Former Dailyninja founders’ new venture GoodGudi raises seed fundingThe firm, which will specialise in fast-moving household and consumer goods, raised a seed fund led by AC Ventures but did not disclose the...
China imposes sanctions on Taiwan's US envoy, US institutionsChina's Foreign Ministry also announced steps against the United States' Hudson Institute and Reagan Library and their heads, saying both i...
India push for digital sovereignty risks more online surveillanceIndia's push for digital sovereignty will have enormous consequences for the country's 1.4 billion population, tech experts and rights grou...
Koo’s valuation to double in new funding roundDesi Twitter alternative is finalising a $15-$20 million round largely led by existing investors.
Of ShareChat's valuation & Grofers' express rushFrom ShareChat's new fundraising to Grofers joining the express delivery rush and Flipkart moving to SC challenging Karnataka HC order, her...
Koo’s valuation rises five times in three months in new funding roundTiger Global is leading Koo app’s new funding round, while there are two new investors—IIFL’s venture capital fund and South Korea's Mirae ...
Koo to foray into 22 Indian languages this yearKoo is also planning to introduce content in Urdu and Sanskrit and is currently present in eight Indian languages plus English
Koo app severs China links, Nazara IPO beginsIn today's ETtech Evening Briefing, Twitter rival Koo app severs China links; Nazara IPO gets subscribed 3.8 times on Day 1 of offering; an...
Koo’s Chinese investor Shunwei Capital exits firmFormer cricketer Javagal Srinath, Bookmyshow founder Ashish Hemrajani, Udaan co-founder Sujeet Kumar, Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy and...
Startups tap new investors amid uncertainty on China FDIAmid scrutiny of Chinese capital, Indian startups which have raised funds from Chinese investors in the past are now tapping new investors ...
ETtech Morning Dispatch on Feb 17, 2021: India's own goal on crypto; Koo sits on the fenceHere's a look at the top tech news to start your day.
Koo and the quest for an Atmanirbhar social networkSeveral Union ministers, their ministries and related departments have flocked to the app — which uses a yellow bird as its logo, against T...
Indian entrepreneurs back Koo app as Chinese investor exitsThe investment from BookMyShow’s Ashish Hemrajani, Bounce's Vivekananda Hallekere and Zerodha’s Nikhil Kamath is in addition to the $4.1 mi...
ETtech Morning Dispatch on Feb 12, 2021: Swiggy’s war chest against Zomato, Crypto under threat in IndiaSwiggy is in talks to close a $700-800 million funding round, even as Zomato IPO plans take shape. Contours of India’s Cryptocurrency Bill ...
Koo app CEO denies hacker’s allegations of data leakAccording to a French hacker, who goes by the pseudonym Elliot Alderson on Twitter, Koo app is leaking personal data such as email, date of...
ETtech Evening Briefing on Feb. 4, 2021: BigBasket rebounds, Elon Musk backs Dogecoin, Greta Thunberg meets NoidaBigBasket says it recorded a 36% jump in revenue in 2019-20. Ixigo acquires ticket-booking platform Confirmtkt. Elon Musk breaks Twitter ex...
Chinese app ban opens the field for Vokal, Trell and other local tech venturesOver the last two years, Chinese companies such as TikTok, Likee, Club Factory and SheIn, had made deep inroads into India's fast-growing d...
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Chinese group Alibaba's moves to take its flagship ecommerce site alibaba.com private by offering minority investors an eyepopping premium.