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The One That We Had To Back. It is rare in venture to find a team so complete. As the former leadership team of NDTV, an iconic Indian media powerhouse - Suparna Singh Arijit Chatterjee and Kawaljit Singh Bedi have been battle-tested in ways that most of us can't even imagine. With over 3 decades of experience in digital media, broadcasting and media tech - the team has seeded ventures, scaled them, and navigated a publicly listed company from turnaround to profitability (stock price went up 27x and was voted Asia's Best Media Company under Suparna's leadership). Miraculously, they have the hunger and drive to do it all over again. As a VC, it is rare to come across complete teams at the seed stage with the perfect blend of business acumen, domain expertise and technical prowess.Those tend to get built over time. Compounded by unanimous positive feedback on leadership ability + startup drive and hustle - that's the rarest of the rare. We simply had to back them. Frammer AI is building on a thesis that we have long harboured. The world of media is changing so fast, eyeballs are moving digital and most importantly to social media. Formats are becoming shorter but yet brands, publishers, enterprises were using the same ol' means of content creation and targeting. Manual, tedious and imprecise. Frammer AI makes the entire process of short form video creation faster, cheaper and most importantly monetisable. And unlike other prosumer solutions - Frammer's AI is trained on some of the smartest and premium data sets available in the world - news content which is complex, dense, multi-faceted as opposed to low quality Youtube shorts. In a span of 8 months since launch, they are already integrated with several large global clients from the US, Europe, and MENA with leading domestic clients like India Today, ZEE, Acko and several others. Big Tech is already talking to them to collaborate on enterprise projects. Given the demand for the round globally, it's a privilege to be part of their journey. Lumikai Fund We can't wait for what lies ahead. Onwards and upwards! 🚀 🚀 🚀

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Appcharge, the leading direct-to-consumer platform, is excited to share a $26 million Series A funding round, led by Creandum, with participation from Supercell, BITKRAFT Ventures, Moneta Ventures and Corundum, alongside existing investors Play Ventures, Glilot Capital Partners, and angel investors. This new funding marks Appcharge's next step in driving the DTC movement forward. Web stores have become ubiquitous—our recent industry report confirms this trend—but the DTC space still has so much room to grow. Maor Sason Roei Barassi Or Ben Shimon Gil Tov-Ly To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #funding #startup #SeriesA #Appcharge

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CLSA published a detailed research report on India quick commerce. Recommended reading. Who will be the first to create a $50-100Bn company in India internet? #Zepto #Zomato #IndiaInternet

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🚀 Zepto’s 'Shagun Ka Lifafa' Campaign: A Game Changer This Raksha Bandhan! 🎉 Zepto has truly outdone itself this Raksha Bandhan with their "Shagun Ka Lifafa" campaign, setting new benchmarks and delighting customers across India. This isn’t just another festive campaign—it’s a masterstroke in modern marketing, with a cultural twist that resonates deeply. Here’s why this campaign stands out and how it crushed records with 1 Million OPD on a super Sunday, surpassing their previous milestone of 0.7 Million OPD on their Third Anniversary which they recently celebrated: 🌟 Cultural Connection Meets Modern Excitement: Zepto beautifully marries tradition with innovation. The age-old custom of Shagun Ka Lifafa is reimagined with a modern flair—scratch cards with every delivery that promises big wins like cars, Dubai trips, and more! 🎁. By the way, I received upto 30% off on Real Juices and Rs.500 off on EMT. 🌟 Everyone’s a Winner: Unlike typical promotions, Zepto ensures no one is left empty-handed. Every order gurantees a lifafa, and every lifafa guarantees a prize, which not only boosts customer satisfaction but also builds strong brand loyalty. 🏆 I just placed one order on Zepto today, just to check whats the craze about the Lifafa, and I just went ahead to have this post written. 🌟 Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with brands like Dabur, Easemytrip, Ariel, and Tide elevate the campaign, offering diverse and desirable prizes that appeal to all demographics. This strategic move adds immense value to each order. 🤝 Haldirams, Snickers, Hershey, McCain and not to forget BSC - Bombay Shaving Company - Gaurav Anand are few of many participating brands. 🌟 Creative Brilliance by Chandan Mendiratta: The campaign carries the hallmark of Chandan Mendiratta’s genius, from the catchy rap ad that perfectly encapsulates sibling love and banter, to the overall conceptualization of the lifafa. It’s all Chandan—every bit of it! 🎨✨ It has Chandan written all over the campaign. 🌟 Record-Breaking Numbers: With an astonishing 1 Million Orders Per Day, Zepto not only surpassed their previous records but also demonstrated their operational excellence. This achievement sets a high bar for what’s possible in festive marketing! 📈💥 As we look ahead to the upcoming festive season, the calendar at Zepto must be buzzing with new ideas. I’m on the edge of my seat to see what they come up with next to break even more records! Kudos to the entire Zepto team, and especially to Chandan Mendiratta, for crafting a campaign that’s not just memorable but monumental. 👏 🌟 Don't forget to check the usual banter between a brother & sister on the front of the lifafa. "you have no friends because.. you're lame" is my favourite one. #Marketing #Branding #RakshaBandhan #Zepto #Innovation #CustomerDelight #RecordBreaking Aadit Palicha Devendra Meel Kaivalya V. Chandan Mendiratta

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Venture capitalists and BizDateUp co-founders Jeet Chandan and Meet Jain have acquired an undisclosed stake in IPO-bound foodtech giant Swiggy through an off-market secondary deal. Founded in 2020, BizDateUp allows angel investors to invest in Indian startups with a minimum of INR 1 lakh and recently launched a INR 200 crore fund for technology investments. The firm raised over $10 million from more than 1,000 angel investors in FY24. This move comes as several celebrities, including cricketers Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan, tennis player Rohan Bopanna, director Karan Johar, and actor Ashish Chowdhry, have also invested in Swiggy ahead of its IPO. Notably, Amitabh Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit have previously acquired stakes in the company. Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/gM8sEWSZ #foodtech #startups #ipo #swiggy #foodindustry #news #latestnews LinkedIn News India Linkedin News Ashu Agrawal

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I've said this before, and truly believe that Short videos are undergoing a 'Whatsapp Moment' in India! High probability if this post gets long, most of you will scroll down or switch to your preferred short video platform 😀 For marketers - Users have already moved on - has your brand building strategy adapted? Add a layer of regional languages and influencers, and the proof will be in the often quoted pudding. #ShortFormBigImpact https://lnkd.in/gk_w_Avp

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Raised $26,000,000 with just an idea Lyskraft India Pvt Ltd - the latest kid in the block! So, Mukesh Bansal is back with another startup this time with Mohit Gupta, the former CEO of Zomato's food delivery arm. In July of last year, there were reports about Bansal and Gupta raising funds for a new venture. As per TechCrunch, both of them pitched a range of ideas to potential backers like a female-focused counterpart to Manyavar and "Infosys 2.0" a presumed upgrade to a multinational IT services and consulting firm. Now finally... The news is out and we know what they are building, Lyskraft: initially a women's only marketplace for premium brands mostly focusing on Gen-Z shoppers. Recently we have seen giant e-commerce platforms launching dedicated portals to attract GenZ shoppers, like SPOYL launched by Flipkart within its app, FWD by Myntra, also we are seeing the growth of new-age startups working in this space like Virgio(Mukesh Bansal is an investor in it), Newme(recently raised $4,500,000), Absolute Brands, Snitch, Styched and many more As per Inc42's Report, India's fashion and apparel sector is projected to reach a mouth-watering $112 Billion by 2030, which will be over a quarter of the country's $400 Billion e-commerce market!! Let's be honest, anyone will want a piece of this market. As we are already aware of how crowded this space is, let's see how Lyskraft differentiates itself from others. Mohit Gupts and Mukesh Bansal, in this crowded space building a community around your product, building digital IPs, and creating experiences through videos are the ways to elevate your brand to the next level. I the founder of Elevate would love to connect and assist Lyskraft in building a community, digital IPs and help create experiences through videos, if that sounds like something that interests you would love to connect and discuss!! sources of information : TechCrunch article 2021 - https://bit.ly/49UwkLI Inc42 article - https://bit.ly/3w0SDlb #mukeshbansal #myntra #fashion #startups #venturecapital #fundingwinter #norevenue #cultfit #community #communitymarketing #socialmediamarketing #india

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New Report Alert: Decoding the Online Ticket Business in India & Zomato - Paytm Deal! (Zomato to buy Paytm's entertainment ticketing business for Rs 2,048 crore The acquisition of Paytm Insider, approved by Zomato's board, will allow the food delivery giant to foray into the entertainment ticketing sector, complementing its existing dining and food delivery services.) I'm excited to share that I've recently completed a comprehensive report on the dynamics of the online ticketing industry in India, with a particular focus on the strategic acquisition deal between Zomato and Paytm for Paytm's ticketing business. This report dives deep into the evolving landscape of online ticketing, highlighting the key factors driving growth and the challenges faced by industry players. I also explored the strategic implications of Zomato's acquisition of Paytm's ticketing arm, examining how this move aligns with Zomato's broader business objectives. To provide a well-rounded perspective, I included detailed financial analysis of both Zomato and Paytm, shedding light on the financial rationale behind the deal and its potential impact on both companies. If you're interested in understanding more about this significant development in the Indian tech ecosystem, feel free to reach out! Zomato Paytm Parth Verma The Valuation School #OnlineTicketing #Zomato #Paytm #MergersAndAcquisitions #IndiaTech #FinancialAnalysis

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Coming strong into an area that's already hot - but in a way that's sustainable and beneficial to all the parties involved in the ecosystem. Download the Pincode app and if we're currently operational in your area - would love to get user feedback and experience ; Drop me a DM and I'm happy to respond. Tangential benefits of working in this area: Using phrases like "This is like comparing apples to oranges" or "It's a chicken and egg problem" when discussing an actual assortment issue 😁 #quickcommerce #pincode #phonepe

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Business Messaging using Whatsapp has truly evolved over the last 3 years to enable consumers to talk to businesses like they do with friends and family. From rich personalized experiences using Flows, Carousel Catalogs, Payments to innovation with Voice Calling for Businesses and now Meta AI, Whatsapp has truly emerged as a very powerful business tool. Customers are seeing high RoI when used in the right manner across the entire spectrum of the sales cycle from discovery to engagement, commerce, native purchases in-app to sophisticated customer service journeys. Read on for more insights. Sandhya Devanathan Ravi Garg Prache Agarwaal Aditi Mathur Rohant Shyam Rammohan Rishabh Khandelwal Rachit Jain Swati Mishra Rutuja Kagwade Ekta Agarwal Riddhika S. Prachi Dhamale Sai Gadkari Gaurav Agrawal Anshika Malviya Kirti Zadbuke Chand Ajmera Shreeya Roy Ambika Balasubramaniam Chetan Chadha Shalki C. Amit Shanawad Pooja Khanduja Ranjeet Malhotra Paras Arora Piyush Vaidya Animesh Baidya Biswas

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🚀 CredFlow Secures $3.7M in Pre-Series B Funding! Delhi-based fintech startup CredFlow raised ₹31.2 Cr in a round co-led by Inflexor Ventures and a Singapore-based family office. Funds will scale its lending & financial services and boost tech innovation. 💡 Founded in 2020, CredFlow empowers SMEs with cash flow management tools, real-time insights, and seamless integration with Tally/Busy ERP. With over 1.5L SMEs helped and $600B in invoices managed, CredFlow is bridging MSMEs and formal lending. 📱 This year, it launched KuberX, a credit scoring app with 25K+ MAUs, targeting 10x growth by 2025. #Fintech #CredFlow #SMEGrowth #Innovation

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We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership between Gramophone and Mastercard, aimed at empowering our farmers through innovative digital lending solutions. Together, we’re introducing Farm Pass, a platform designed to make access to finance more efficient, accessible, and tailored to the unique needs of our agri-community. In a sector where timely access to credit can transform livelihoods, this collaboration leverages Gramophone's deep agricultural expertise and Mastercard’s leading-edge financial technology to create a seamless digital ecosystem for our farmers. With Farm Pass, we are not just providing loans; we are building a stronger, more resilient rural economy where every farmer has the tools and resources to thrive. This is a significant step towards driving sustainable growth and fostering innovation in the agri-sector. We’re excited about the positive impact this will have on our farmers and the future of agriculture in India. Let’s grow together! 🌱 #Agritech #DigitalLending #FarmPass #SustainableGrowth #Gramophone #Mastercard #RuralEconomy #Innovation

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Given the changing paradigms in technology and media, we know that the next 10 years will look nothing like the last 10 years. Thanks to The Economic Times for capturing our interactive media thesis for the years ahead. As we crystal ball gaze into the future, there has been no better time to invest in India. In the last few years, we have seen the market mature across key vectors - propensity to pay, quality of talent, capital inflows, and exits. This represents meaningful upside for founders and investors in this space over the coming decade. With the incredible shifts in tech, media and gaming, there are some exciting times ahead! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/gTfYa3Kw

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SCOOP: Digital payments platform PhonePe has decided to discontinue its partnership with payment orchestration platform Juspay. It will now offer payment gateway solutions through direct integrations. Story by Harsh Upadhyay

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Facebook's parent company is making significant investments in India's gaming sector, recognizing its massive potential. Here's why this matters: 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Meta's move confirms the attractiveness of India's gaming industry for global players. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Expect more investment and innovation, benefiting both gamers and the industry. 𝗠𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Meta's emphasis on mobile gaming aligns with India's dominant gaming trend. 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵: With 700 million gamers projected by 2028, the opportunities are immense. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆: This is a strong signal for those considering investments in the Indian gaming market.   𝗠𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲: Meta's entry will further accelerate growth and create exciting opportunities. However, investors should carefully analyze specific segments and business models within the gaming sector. Want to discuss India's gaming landscape and investment strategies? Connect with me! Mona Motwani Meta Source: The Times Of India #IndiaGaming #Meta #Investment #GamingIndustry #FutureofGaming #OnlineGambling #InvestmentStrategy #MonaMotwani #MetaInvestment

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