Meera Vankipuram
Stories by Meera Vankipuram
SaaS unicorn Freshworks appoints ex-Zuora executive Tyler Sloat as CFO
He guided Zuora from startup through a successful IPO and subsequent quarters as a public company.
Investors ask Indian startups to innovate, eye opportunities in digital, healthtech
VCs are examining investment opportunities in online media, healthcare, biotech, cyber security, cleantech, logitech, gaming, e-commerce, BPO, deep te
General Atlantic leads $30m funding in Indian realty platform NoBroker
NoBroker has raised $151 million so far from investors.
Indian software startups stare at mixed fortunes in the wake of COVID-19
Vertical SaaS companies that sell to speciality sectors such as hospitality, food and travel have been hit the most.
Indian beauty e-tailer Nykaa raises $13.3m, suspends ops due to lockdown
Nykaa has suspended operations, shut down retail stores and offices due to the lockdown to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
India: Unacademy buys GATE, ESE prep platform Kreatryx
In 2018, Unacademy had acquired WiFiStudy, an online learning platform on YouTube.
Indian e-retailers partially resume operations, contend with teething issues
Many firms started full or partial operations in some cities, but remained non-operational in others.
Indian Home rental, student housing startups offer special rates amid virus outbreak
Stanza Living will set up quarantine facilities, and Nestaway has committed up to $1 million in waived fees, service charges.
India: Startup founders, investors urge lockdown of major cities
The group includes founders of startups like Bounce, Urban Company, Unacademy, Cred, RedBus.
Indian startups take steps to tackle virus scare
Zomato said it is sensitizing its employees, users, restaurants and delivery partners.
