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CHANNELIAM FUNDING TRACKER RECENT UPDATES 1.    Chosen® Raises USD 1.2 Mn in Seed Round 2.    Clodura.AI Raises USD 2 Mn from Bharat Innovation Fund 3.    Digital marketing automation #startup Maino.ai raises $1.8 Mn 4.    #Healthtech startup DocPlix raises Rs 1.2 Cr in bridge round 5.    Speciality chemicals startup Scimplify to raise $5 Mn 6.    Robinhood acquires Bitstamp in $200M deal to expand #crypto presence globally #funding #startups #businessnews #channeliam

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Maino.ai secures Rs 15 crore to bolster tech and product teams, CHOSEN raises $1.2M seed funding for skincare innovation, and Ixigo offers $40M worth of shares to anchor investors in IPO. 🚀💼🧴 #StartupFunding #DigitalMarketing #Skincare #IPO #Investment #TechGrowth #Entrepreneurship #iAccelerate #Vikas Keshri #Rishabh Kumar #Abhijeet Kunwar

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Highperformr.ai, a marketing SaaS startup floated by former Freshworks executives Ramesh Ravishankar and Srivatsan Venkatesan, has raised $3.5 Mn (INR 29.2 Cr) in a seed funding round 👇 The startup’s first product, Highperformr for Teams, leverages generative AI and LLMs to help B2B businesses maximise their return on investment (ROI) on social media campaigns. The fresh capital will be deployed to further the startup's research and development activity, build the platform's native AI capabilities, and expand its distribution network. To read more in detail, click here: https://lnkd.in/gV8tqWyU #startups #fundraising #growth #saas

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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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Quick commerce major Zepto is all set to launch a new feature, ‘Zepto Postpaid’, which will likely mark the startup’s foray in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) segment 👇 Zepto teased the new feature on its app, asking users to join the waitlist to get an ‘exclusive early access’. As per the limited information available on the app, Zepto Postpaid will offer users “interest free repayments” of up to INR 5,000. Responding to Inc42’s questions about Zepto Postpaid, a company spokesperson said, “It’s still a bit early for us to provide specific details on Zepto Postpaid, but rest assured, we’ll share all the relevant info as soon as it’s concrete.” 🔗 To read more in detail, click here: https://lnkd.in/gSzWwbXD #news #zepto #quickcommerce

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🚨Swiggy IPO gets oversubscribed led by QIB bids Swiggy’s IPO was oversubscribed 1.07 times by the third day, driven largely by QIBs, who oversubscribed their portion 1.52 times. Retail investors subscribed to 97% of their portion, while Non-Institutional Investors (NIIs) made bids for 22% of their allocation. Swiggy's employee quota also saw strong demand, with a subscription rate of 1.38 times. Swiggy raised around Rs 5,085 crore (approx. $605 million) from anchor investors like HDFC, ICICI, SBI, and global players including Fidelity and BlackRock. by Akshita Toshniwal | #SwiggyIPO #IPO #QIB #RetailInvestors #Foodtech Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/ggm_piMt

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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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'GenAI is easier to say in the boardroom and difficult to get right for many SaaS companies'. When speaking to multiple technology providers, we have observed this as well. I will go further to suggest that many existing players will find it difficult to move to agentic workflows meaningfully. Beyond document summarization, and basic AI uses. The real problem is not technology. It is the company's DNA and processes, and a large installed base of customers. Going from building deterministic systems to building non-deterministic systems with high accuracy is a different skill set and hard to pivot to quickly. #aiagents #genai

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The inaugural edition of Shiprocket Shivir in 2023 was a momentous occasion. With zero prior experience in-house of organising a physical event of this scale, there was obvious anxiety whether we will be successful in our pursuit to create an Industry leading initiative. I remember multiple discussions with Saahil,our CEO, where he continuosly expressed concern if the event would see an empty hall and I constantly kept saying just one thing - don't worry, all is well. It was a conviction based on my prior experiences having organised multiple such events as well as a strong belief in the power of what we were trying to build - India's largest conclave designed for SMBs looking to learn and grow their businesses. What happened on D-day was something beyond our wildest dreams. Against a planned attendance of 700-800, 1600+ attendees thronged the event. The team on ground handled the increased traffic with extreme poise and ensured the event became a truly memorable physical debut for Shiprocket Shivir. The participants went back delighted with high words of praise including from CEOs of large media houses who organise such events regularly. 1 year later, Shiprocket Shivir is back - bigger and better(with all the learnings from last year incorporated too). We have already crossed the count of paid registrations, speakers, event partners, goodie bag partners etc compared to last year and we have 1 week to go with multiple enquiries still pouring in. Truly proud of my team who have ensured perfect and timely planning, a flawless execution so far and pushing wherever it is needed - even the CEO isn't spared ;) So if you are in the ecommerce space or a budding ecommerce entrepreneur, don't miss Shiprocket Shivir. Tickets available on BookMyShow Paytm or even on Shiprocket website. Special offers for students who are budding entrepreneurs. See you all on 26th July for Shiprocket SHIVIR #ECommerce #Event #Growth #Shiprocket

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Conquer Cravings, Not Chaos: A Cloud Kitchen GTM for India's Booming Market At Blitzgro, fueled by the fire of real-world cloud kitchen experience, we have seen countless startups struggle to break through the noise in India's competitive food delivery scene. But with the right GTM (go-to-market) strategy, your cloud kitchen can become a culinary rockstar. 🎧 Here's the recipe for success: 🌶️ Spice Up Your Target Audience. Don't be generic! Go beyond "busy professionals" and identify a niche.Think local specialties, dietary needs, or trendy cuisines. Leverage demographics and online ordering insights to understand your ideal customer's tastebuds. 🛵 Zomato and Swiggy are kingmakers in India. Team up to get maximum reach, but don't forget to own your online presence. Develop a user-friendly app or website with a seamless ordering system. This is where you can build brand loyalty and potentially higher margins. Respect the classics, butter chicken and biryani are forever favorites for a reason, but offer a unique twist or elevate ingredients for a premium feel. Limited-time offers or seasonal specials can test the waters for new dishes and keep your audience engaged. 💥 Blitzgro Tip:  a.) People don't mind paying a little extra. Make your delivery delight for all senses. Visual, touch, smell & of course taste. Presentation matters! 📢 Instagram is your sizzling tawa, high-quality food visuals and recipe videos will have mouths watering. Partner with food bloggers to spread the word about your culinary creations. #CloudKitchen #FoodDelivery #India #Startups #Blitzgro Is your cloud kitchen ready to become the next big thing? Let Blitzgro be your sous chef for success! Connect with us in the comments or shoot us a message to discuss your GTM strategy. 

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We're thrilled to share that eka.care is partnering with Google to bring Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) - Health ID cards to Google Wallet starting in 2025.  🗂️ ⚡ Earlier this year, Eka Care hit a major milestone, helping over 10 million Indians create Health IDs through their platform. This integration will expand access to more than 600 million ABHA ID holders, allowing them to conveniently store and access their digital health cards via smartphones. The partnership also supports the government’s vision for ‘Ayushman Bharat’ — India's digital healthcare initiative — enabling users to securely share their medical records with healthcare providers, enhancing access to quality care and streamlining health services across the country. As India undergoes a healthcare transformation driven by a digitally savvy and health-conscious generation, Eka Care is leading the charge in building a connected and tech-enabled healthcare system. 🚀 Vikalp Sahni Deepak Tuli

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How did Snapdeal go from a booming e-commerce leader to falling behind the competition? 🚀📉 This is the untold story of Snapdeal’s journey in India’s startup ecosystem, highlighting the highs, the lows, and the tough business lessons. Watch now to learn from the rise and fall of one of India’s once-great e-commerce brands! #Snapdeal #Business #Startup #Entrepreneur 

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Thrilled to announce the launch of our game-changing report, Ecommerce Mindscape India 2024! Empower your business with MarTech strategies to tap into the massive growth of the Indian ecommerce market.🚀 Download the report now: https://lnkd.in/dG2RE37B This comprehensive guide includes: 🔹 How Gen AI is revolutionizing the ecommerce experience. 🔹 Advanced personalization techniques driving conversions. 🔹 Deep dives into consumer behavior and preferences. 🔹 Strategies to combat rising customer acquisition costs. Don’t miss out on these insights. Let’s innovate and lead the future of ecommerce together! #EcommerceMindscape2024 #EcommerceTrends #MarketingInnovation #ConsumerBehaviour #MarketingBenchmarks #NetcoreCloud

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Quick commerce giant Zepto is gearing up to enter the buy now, pay later (BNPL) space with its new feature, 'Zepto Postpaid'. The app has already hinted at this development by inviting users to join a waitlist for early access. Zepto Postpaid is expected to offer "interest-free repayments" up to Rs 5,000. While specific details are still under wraps, a company spokesperson mentioned that more information will be shared soon. As competition heats up among quick commerce players like Zepto, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, Flipkart Minutes, and bigbasket.com, this new feature could further intensify the market battle. #quickcommerce #bnpl #expansion #news #latestnews #startups LinkedIn News India Linkedin News Aadit Palicha Kaivalya V. Ashu Agrawal

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"Building a social media company is nothing but an interplay of content, capital, and compute." - Ankush Sachdeva, CEO & Co-founder of ShareChat. In this insightful interview, Ankush discusses the journey of scaling ShareChat, the importance of balancing user-generated content with AI-driven recommendations, and the challenges of building a robust monetization model in the Indian market.  He also sheds light on the role of capital and technological innovation in shaping the future of digital platforms. Don't miss out on this must-read article! Read more:  https://lnkd.in/dyNJ6aUB #ShortFormVideos #Sharechat #Moj #DigitalRevolution #ContentCreation #ETBrandEquity

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I bet, not even Google Meta Google AdMob AppLovin InMobi PubMatic or any other ads platform / SSP can give this kind of data or insights globally. This is because what we have built is for developers and have taken away the heavy lifting from them trying to figure out which demand partner to call, how to make header bidding platforms compete, how to create hybrid ad-req architecture and more to maximize the ads revenue. Adster is making the existing Ads ecosystem more efficient and helping other demand partners compete equally for the ads opportunities. All of it - available as a plug-and-play solution (Adster SDK). This is the kind of detailed data logging we are doing for Ads. And how efficiently ads are being orchestrated by our SDK to ensure 0 latency and superior render rates / viewability. Result: >35% in ads revenue for this client of ours. Talk to us Adster

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Zepto Eyes $300 Mn Funding As Quick Commerce Battle Intensifies - Funding Plans: Zepto aims to raise $300M (INR 2,532.7 Cr) from Indian investors, doubling its initial target, with participation from family offices and ultra-HNIs like Manipal’s Ranjan Pai and Cipla. - Valuation Milestones: Raised $1B in recent months, including $340M in August at a $5B valuation; Indian shareholding in Zepto to increase to ~35%. - Star Investors: Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar, and top family offices (Ravi Jaipuria, Harsh Goenka) joining the oversubscribed round. - Industry Growth: India’s quick commerce sector surged 280% in two years. Competitor Blinkit’s GOV rose 130% YoY, now operating 639 stores nationwide. - Future Plans: Zepto targets IPO within two years, launches BNPL service "Zepto Postpaid," and reports $1B GMV for FY24 with most stores achieving EBITDA positivity. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g8-dQrEg

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Ride-hailing startup Rapido, which turned unicorn recently, is in talks with quick commerce startup Zepto and grocers Pincode and KPN to foray into the quick commerce delivery business, sources told TOI. #marketingbuzz #zepto #rápido #buzzing #marketing #timesofindia

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