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ADIA $350 million investment in Lenskart likely next weekOmnichannel eye retailer valued at $4.2 billion, larger capital raise will also see Chrys Capital’s $100 million cheque
10 Mar, 2023, 11.38 AM IST
Lenskart on verge of closing $250 million funding round at $5 billion valuationSoftbank owns about 20% of Lenskart, while TPG and IFC were also early investors, along with marquee angel investor Ronnie Screwvala.
28 Jan, 2022, 04.59 PM IST
Retail’s battle with Covid actually saved its storesCovid’s shock to the system pushed retailers and shoppers across the world to adopt quickly and brought changes that will protect the secto...
22 Dec, 2021, 09.42 AM IST
Twelve times Elon Musk moved markets in 2021Elon Musk, the world’s richest person, has managed to move markets at least once every month this year. Here’s a recap.
18 Dec, 2021, 09.04 AM IST
With sales soaring, Warby Parker prepares for its market debutWarby Parker is set to go public on Wednesday in a direct listing that could value the trendy eyewear retailer at about $5 billion.
29 Sep, 2021, 07.55 PM IST
Gift of the jabAlso in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch: TCS, Infosys, Wipro and Tech Mahindra are kicking off covid vaccination drives; Social media is In...
22 Apr, 2021, 08.21 AM IST
WeWork is banking on Sandeep Mathrani to lead it out of troubleThe troubled co-working company appointed Mathrani, 57, as CEO on Saturday. He’ll report to Marcelo Claure, the executive chairman at WeWor...
04 Feb, 2020, 08.49 AM IST
Planning a festive getaway? Here's how to ensure you're never stranded after a cancelled flightThis small hack can help you make friends at every hotel when you travel.
19 Oct, 2019, 03.48 PM IST
How 'try and buy' allows niche online retailers like Lenskart take on giants like Amazon'Try and buy’ as a scheme is costly for niche retailers but helps them convince people to buy even products of high individual preferences ...
05 May, 2015, 05.12 AM IST
Meet these early-stage investors under fortyStartup founders say they benefit from Anand's high energy and deep insight into products.His entrepreneur tag is seen as a big plus.
10 Apr, 2015, 04.32 PM IST
Niche e-commerce players like Lenskart setting up physical stores to build brand awareness, trustThe narrative is of online players trying to change mindsets about internet shopping in a country that has just begun its online initiation.
30 Sep, 2014, 03.41 AM IST
Firstcry among e-tailers making offline pushOnline babycare products retailer, Firstcry is close to raising around $15 million from Singaporean sovereign fund Temasek's subsidiary Ver...
07 Jan, 2014, 06.14 PM IST