Startups | Entrepreneurs | Business | Funding News

Lenskart-Backed Neso Brands announces USD 100+ million seed funding and appointment of DTC executive Bjorn Bergstrom as CEO.

Shailja Singla May 16, 2022May 16, 2022PR Leave a comment

Eyewear House Neso Brands announces funding of more than USD 100 million in connection with it being a subsidiary of omni-channel eyewear unicorn Lenskart. It’s investors include KKR, Softbank, Alpha Wave Global and Temasek. Neso Brands will partner and invest in consumer eyewear brands around the world and grow these brands by leveraging synergies across the Lenskart Group to accelerate international expansion. Neso Brands also announces that Bjorn Bergstrom has joined the founding team as CEO. Bjorn Bergstrom has vast … Continue reading “Lenskart-Backed Neso Brands announces USD 100+ million seed funding and appointment of DTC executive Bjorn Bergstrom as CEO.”

IIM Calcutta Launches the 10th Batch of the Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management with Emeritus

Shailja Singla May 16, 2022May 16, 2022PR Leave a comment

Ranked as the #3 best B-School in India (NIRF, 2021) and #1 as per Business Today ranking (2021), the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), has announced the launch of the tenth batch of the Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management in collaboration with Emeritus. With the aim to upskill Indian professionals for a high-growth career in supply chain management, this career-defining 1-year programme is designed to benefit the supply chain practitioners from manufacturing and service organisations looking for … Continue reading “IIM Calcutta Launches the 10th Batch of the Advanced Programme in Supply Chain Management with Emeritus”

Capgemini signs agreement to acquire Chappuis Halder & Cie to further expand its consulting expertise in Financial Services

Shailja Singla May 16, 2022May 16, 2022PR Leave a comment

Acquisition will support the growth of Capgemini’s strategy, business transformation and sustainability services for Corporate Investment Banking and Wealth Management clients Capgemini announced today that it has entered into a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire Chappuis Halder & Cie (Chappuis Halder), a global strategy and management consulting firm specializing in the financial services industry. With Chappuis Halder’s specific industry focus, this acquisition will strengthen the Group’s capabilities to advise Banking, Wealth Management and Insurance clients in North America, Europe … Continue reading “Capgemini signs agreement to acquire Chappuis Halder & Cie to further expand its consulting expertise in Financial Services”

Veranda aims to increase students’ Employability Quotient through its Veranda Acacia Delivery Centres across the country

Startuppr May 12, 2022May 12, 2022News Leave a comment

– Launches Veranda Acacia with the first set of Delivery Centres across 25 locations – – Veranda Acacia is now a FutureSkills PRIME Ecosystem Partner- Veranda Learning Solutions Limited (“Veranda”), a public listed EdTech company (BSE: 543514, NSE: VERANDA), today announced the launch of Veranda Acacia, a comprehensive learning platform aimed to bridge the workplace-ready IT skills gap in India, through a nationwide network, with the signup of its first set of Delivery Centres across 25 locations. The Acacia Phase 1 … Continue reading “Veranda aims to increase students’ Employability Quotient through its Veranda Acacia Delivery Centres across the country”

Experian launches new cloud-based decisioning solution – PowerCurve Strategy Management

Startuppr May 12, 2022May 12, 2022PR Leave a comment

The new SaaS model helps businesses make faster and more efficient credit decisions Experian, the world’s leading global information services company, has launched a new PowerCurve® Strategy Management solution, a powerful decisioning solution delivered as software-as-a-service via cloud. The solution is designed to help organisations leverage data and make faster, secure, and informed business decisions. PowerCurve® is a unified platform that helps businesses understand and leverage their data across the entire customer life cycle – be it acquisition, retention or growth – … Continue reading “Experian launches new cloud-based decisioning solution – PowerCurve Strategy Management”

Fanztar raises 5 Cr in funding led by India Quotient and ShareChat founders

Startuppr May 12, 2022May 12, 2022Funding News Leave a comment

The Web3 startup eyes scaling existing operations, strengthening team and launching the product post funding Fanztar, a web3 platform for the creator economy, today announced that it has raised 5 Cr in Seed funding led by India Quotient, a seed-to-early-stage venture capital firm having invested in over 100 startups. The funding series also saw participation from ShareChat Founders – Ankush Sachdeva, Bhanu Pratap Singh & Farid Ahsan along with Sarthak Misra (Softbank India), Manohar Charan (CFO, ShareChat) and Tarsame Mittal … Continue reading “Fanztar raises 5 Cr in funding led by India Quotient and ShareChat founders”

Advocating Zero Silk Waste, ReshaMandi invests in Skincare brand Healios Wound Solutions

Startuppr May 11, 2022May 11, 2022Funding News Leave a comment

ReshaMandi, India’s first and largest digital ecosystem for natural fibre supply chain has made its foray into the skincare segment by making a substantial investment in Bangalore based skincare brand Healios Wound Solutions. The investment will allow Healios to expand its silk protein based skincare range and market it to a wider audience looking for natural, sustainable and environment-friendly skincare products.Sericin has unique antioxidant, anti-ageing, moisture retention, and depigmentation properties, which makes it an ideal ingredient in any skincare line. … Continue reading “Advocating Zero Silk Waste, ReshaMandi invests in Skincare brand Healios Wound Solutions”

Avanse Financial Services on a strong growth trajectory; set to grow at a CAGR 20-25% in the next 3-5 years

Startuppr May 10, 2022May 10, 2022News Leave a comment

Geared up to fulfil education aspirations & strengthen the domestic education delivery system Avanse Financial Services, India’s new age, technologically advanced education-focused NBFC, announced that at the end of FY22, its AUM stands at ~₹4,836 Cr. During this financial year, the organisation witnessed the highest ever growth in its disbursement of ~₹2,927 Cr., 3.0x growth over FY21. Avanse reported a PAT of ~₹63 Cr., which indicates a growth of 1.7x over FY21. At the end of FY22, the net worth … Continue reading “Avanse Financial Services on a strong growth trajectory; set to grow at a CAGR 20-25% in the next 3-5 years”

Embassy REIT Expands Pune Footprint, Launches New Buildings totalling 0.9 msf given Anticipated Demand Rebound

Startuppr May 10, 2022May 10, 2022General Leave a comment

New 0.9 msf state-of-the-art office block launched at Embassy TechZone, a 68-acre integrated office campus in Hinjewadi with 2.2 msf operational ‘Back to Office’ ramp-up, robust hiring and tech investments, and infrastructure initiatives such as metro likely to attract technology and global captive occupiers New development caters to anticipated demand rebound, has already won iNFHRA Workplace Excellence award in Innovation Technology Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) (‘Embassy REIT’), India’s first publicly listed real estate investment trust … Continue reading “Embassy REIT Expands Pune Footprint, Launches New Buildings totalling 0.9 msf given Anticipated Demand Rebound”

Cygnet Infotech announces the launch of Cygnet Fintech

Startuppr May 10, 2022May 10, 2022Startups Leave a comment

Cygnet Infotech aggregates its credit underwriting and financial risk assessment solutions under Cygnet Fintech Cygnet Infotech, a leading technology company with its clients across India, North America, Europe, Middle East, and Africa, announced grouping of its products and solutions for the Fintech space under the Cygnet Fintech brand. SMEs and MSMEs are the major growth engines of economies that rely on banks and financial institutions to help with their funding needs. Banks and financial institutions need solutions to help them navigate through … Continue reading “Cygnet Infotech announces the launch of Cygnet Fintech”

The New Eventscape As We Make A Resumption To Live Events

Startuppr May 10, 2022May 10, 2022Event Leave a comment

Authored Article by Smita Shah, Co-founder, Woot Factor Brand Architects We humans love going out, meeting people, engaging in conversations and indulging in experiences that pique our interests. However, the rampant spread of the Corona Virus brought the lives of zillions of people across the globe to a standstill. To control the outbreak, governments worldwide put restrictions on most outdoor activities. Almost every sector that had a tryst with this black swan found itself grappling with the unprecedented situation at … Continue reading “The New Eventscape As We Make A Resumption To Live Events”

BKT AND LALIGA TOGETHER AGAIN CHASING GREAT EMOTIONS

Startuppr May 10, 2022May 10, 2022News Leave a comment

For the coming three years, the Indian Group renews the agreement as Official Global Partner of the high-profile soccer championship enjoying popularity worldwide. “It’s not football. It’s LaLiga.” – The one where the world-leading clubs challenge each other, where the most talented footballers play – the stars admired by the all devoted fans dreaming of becoming the same. But it is also a source of super emotions, since LaLiga is the most followed championship in the world: competition with a global reach … Continue reading “BKT AND LALIGA TOGETHER AGAIN CHASING GREAT EMOTIONS”

ŠKODA AUTO INDIA ROARS IN WITH THE NEW KUSHAQ MONTE CARLO

Startuppr May 9, 2022May 9, 2022News Leave a comment

‘Get the look that matters’ › Monte Carlo edition is homage to ŠKODA’s motorsport heritage and Rallye Monte Carlo › The KUSHAQ is the second product in India to adorn the exclusive Monte Carlo badge › Black glossy exterior elements, red interior embellishments with the new driver’s Virtual Cockpit underline the KUSHAQ Monte Carlo’s assertiveness, aesthetics and dynamism › Armed with powerful yet efficient 1.0 TSI and 1.5 TSI petrol engines › Addition of Start-Stop Recuperation on 1.0 TSI improves fuel efficiency › The KUSHAQ Monte Carlo … Continue reading “ŠKODA AUTO INDIA ROARS IN WITH THE NEW KUSHAQ MONTE CARLO“

Mastercard partners with CRED to enable safe, convenient payments for education fees and rent via credit cards

Startuppr May 9, 2022May 9, 2022General Leave a comment

Mastercard cardholders can use the CRED app to make seamless payments while earning rewards and cashback Mastercard and CRED, a leading Indian fintech unicorn, today launched a campaign that will enable Mastercard credit cardholders to make simple, secure tuition and rent payments for housing expenses using the CRED app. Cardholders will enjoy the convenience of making high value transactions such as rent payments, or paying maintenance and school fees for any type of education, from primary school to university, from any mobile … Continue reading “Mastercard partners with CRED to enable safe, convenient payments for education fees and rent via credit cards”

Retail sector shows phenomenal recovery at 47% year- on-year growth; surpassing pre-pandemic levels: Monster Employment Index

Startuppr May 9, 2022May 9, 2022News Leave a comment

Most sectors impacted by COVID have shown double digit annual growth BFSI maintains top spot at 54% followed by retail, production and manufacturing Entry level hiring continues to maintain stable growth at high teens even as leadership roles exhibit sharpest increase at 29 per cent As economic activities continue to surge, the job market is witnessing recovery across several sectors that were impacted by the pandemic, showcasing the highest growth in the month of April, reports the Monster Employment Index (MEI). … Continue reading “Retail sector shows phenomenal recovery at 47% year- on-year growth; surpassing pre-pandemic levels: Monster Employment Index”

SafeStorage strengthens its competencies; adds warehouse space & clients to its portfolio

Startuppr May 9, 2022May 9, 2022PR Leave a comment

● The company has added 20,000 sq ft space to its portfolio in Chennai SafeStorage, India’s leading self-storage solution provider, has strengthened its competencies by adding warehouse space and new clients to its portfolio. The new list of clientele for document storage include IndiGlobal Labs, Pyramidions, Arun Arora & Co, BiasCorp, Fike Corporations & Prateek Apparels Pvt Ltd. Under document storage service – the company provides safe and secure storage for critical business documents in corrugated boxes. The company has also … Continue reading “SafeStorage strengthens its competencies; adds warehouse space & clients to its portfolio”

Treelife Consulting advised various transactions for over 75 Start-ups in 2021 – 2022 by providing expert finance, legal and compliance counsel

Startuppr May 9, 2022May 9, 2022General Leave a comment

Despite the pandemic, the multi-disciplinary professional services firm has grown 60% per year, ramping up revenues and resources Treelife Consulting, a multi-disciplinary professional services firm specializing in core legal, financial and compliance services focussed towards the start-up ecosystem has provided transaction support services to over 75 Start-ups in 2021 – 2022. In most of the deals, Treelife Consulting has been an exclusive advisor for the transaction playing a critical role as a finance consulting company & Legal Counsel, Compliance & … Continue reading “Treelife Consulting advised various transactions for over 75 Start-ups in 2021 – 2022 by providing expert finance, legal and compliance counsel”

Vespa celebrates Mother’s Day with the stories of contemporary mothers of India

Startuppr May 7, 2022May 7, 2022Event Leave a comment

On account of Mother’s Day this year, Piaggio vehicles Pvt Ltd a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group, and manufacturer of the emblematic 2-wheelers Vespa and Aprilia celebrated India’s contemporary mothers from different parts of the country who have played a motherly role in their facets of life.With the belief that the spirit of motherhood goes beyond the stereotypical poetic image of a mother with her child, Vespa strongly believes that the embodiment of motherhood goes beyond genders, … Continue reading “Vespa celebrates Mother’s Day with the stories of contemporary mothers of India”

Embassy REIT Expands Pune Footprint, Launches New Buildings totalling 0.9 msf given Anticipated Demand Rebound

Startuppr May 6, 2022May 6, 2022General Leave a comment

4 start-ups out of 7 received cumulative commitments of 9 Crores at JIIF Shark Tank event

Startuppr May 6, 2022May 6, 2022Event Leave a comment

JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) and JITO Youth wing (JYW) in association with Mumbai Zone recently hosted the grand JIIF Shark Angels. Out of the 7 startups that pitched, 4 received cumulative commitments of 9 Crores. As per the breakup, 3.5 crores were secured by the farm to fork organic brand – 1 Organic, the lifestyle company EUME assured 2.5 crores support, Omotec which is a dynamic Innovation and Research Lab that brings STEAM learning to students of all age groups settled in 2 crores, … Continue reading “4 start-ups out of 7 received cumulative commitments of 9 Crores at JIIF Shark Tank event”