Category: India

#VocalforLocal: How Indian Startups Can Make the Most of this Opportunity

By Varun Alagh and Ghazal Alagh The Prime Minister’s clarion call to support local brands has captured the country’s imagination during these challenging times. Whether it’s Fevicol or Asian Paints or Mahindra & Mahindra, local brands have always found a way to retain market share and build brand loyalty. But today, there is a massive […]

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WeWork to invest $100 mn in WeWork India

Coworking space startup, WeWork India, is set to receive a new investment worth $100 mn from its parent company, WeWork.  The Indian branch of the startup was founded in 2017 and is based in Bengaluru. The startup last raised funding worth Rs 500 crore last year.  “This financing will support WeWork India’s long-term strategy, focused […]

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Stepathlon Lifestyle receives funding for its event and exercise platform

Mumbai-based online health and fitness platform, Stepathlon Lifestyle, raises new investment for its group-focused digital events and activities.  The platform turns physical fitness into an interactive game-like activity by bringing users together digitally. The company has worked with approximately 722 companies to host these activities.  “At a time when the world is dealing with the […]

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Indian startups respond to Covid-19 with increase in ESOPs

As the Covid-19 pandemic has caused economic instability for companies, many Indian startups have responded by increasing employee stock options.  Companies increasing availability for their Employee Stock Ownership Programs (ESOPs) include Grofers, Paytm, Bounce, Zomato and Oyo. The stocks are mostly coming from those previously owned by founders, as reported by Economic Times.  “Any company […]

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Nanosafe Solutions produces new reusable face masks

As the global need for protective face masks has risen during Covid-19, Nanosafe Solutions has created a new protective mask called ‘NSafe.’ Nanosafe Solutions is a biotechnology startup based in New Delhi. NSafe, which was unveiled on May 6th, has three layers and is currently in the manufacturing process.  “We believe this is the first […]

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