Overview The Indian retail sector has shown remarkable resilience and growth, with significant funding activity from Q2 FY 2023 to Q2 FY 2025. This comprehensive analysis dives into the evolving trends across company stages, investor participation, key locations, and sectoral performance. With late-stage companies attracting most of the capital, the industry’s landscape is marked by…
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The startup ecosystem experienced significant fluctuations in May 2024. While total funding reached ₹4,398 crores across 100 deals, there was a notable 46% decline in amount raised from the previous month. However, this downturn is offset by a year-over-year growth of 33%, indicating a robust increase in funding activity over the past 12 months. Highlights…
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In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, a new player has emerged, not just to participate but to dominate. Meesho, a nine-year-old startup, has quickly outpaced giants like Amazon and Flipkart in user growth. With a sales run rate exceeding $5 billion and significant investments from heavyweights like Prosus, Softbank, and Peak XV, Meesho’s ascent is…
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Introduction In the latest episode of It’s-a-Big-Deal, we delve into the intricate details of our Startup Deals Report: India 2023. The report offers valuable insights into the challenging landscape faced by the Indian startup ecosystem. Let’s unravel the trends, crunch the numbers, and explore the highs and lows of 2023. Watch the Episode 12 available…
Read moreUnicorns First comes the unicorns, Ola Electric raises Rs 1,485cr led by Falcon and SoftBank at Rs 22,275cr valuation, Meesho raises Rs 4,235cr in Series F round; valuation doubles to Rs 36,407cr, Tiger Global leads Rs 1,486cr in Series F round in OfBusiness at Rs 22,290cr valuation and a new unicorn add Vedantu joins unicorn…
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