Startups

BeYoung aims to open 100+ offline stores in tier 2 and 3 cities after raising 40 crores capital through Klub’s platform

Klub, India’s leading Revenue Based Financing platform, has announced today that it has funded BeYoung, an e-commerce fashion brand for men & women. The company sanctioned a capital of INR 40 crores to BeYoung which will be used for rapid expansion of 100+ offline stores in tier 2 and 3 cities across the country in 2023. …

Finance Minister emphasizes need for global consensus to effectively regulate cryptocurrencies

In a recent interaction with the Thinkers Forum in Karnataka, the Finance Minister highlighted the pressing need for a global consensus in regulating digital or crypto currency. With the growing popularity and use of cryptocurrencies, the Finance Minister stressed on the importance of creating an effective regulatory framework that ensures transparency, security, and stability in …

Former Zilingo CEO Ankiti Bose Sues Mahesh Murthy for Defamation

Ankiti Bose, the former CEO and cofounder of Zilingo, a Singapore-based fashion e-commerce startup, has filed a $100 million defamation lawsuit against high-profile angel investor and Seedfund cofounder Mahesh Murthy. The lawsuit was filed over an article authored by Murthy in the March 1st issue of Outlook Business magazine, which sources say is a continuation …

“Swiggy’s New Vertical Maxx Pilots One-Hour Ecommerce Delivery in Bengaluru”

Swiggy, India’s leading food delivery company, is expanding into ecommerce with its latest venture, Maxx. The company is piloting one-hour delivery of various products in select areas of Bengaluru, with categories ranging from toys and electronics to home and kitchen essentials. Maxx plans to expand its offerings to include beauty and grooming, gardening, furnishing and …