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27 Oct

FreshToHome Raises $121 Mn in Series C Round

MediaCatalystInvestment, NewsAllana Group, Ascent Capital, FreshToHome, Investcorp, Investment Corporation of Dubai

Bangalore, Oct. 27, 2020: FreshToHome, a fully integrated online brand in fresh fish and meat e-commerce has raised $121M in Series C funding led by Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), the principal investment arm of the Government of Dubai, Investcorp, a leading global manager of alternative investments, Ascent Capital, a leading India-focused growth capital provider, U.S. Government’s development finance institution, DFC, the Allana Group and other investors. Iron Pillar, the lead investor from Series B participated in this round with a significant investment of $19M. Barclays was an advisor for the transaction. “COVID-19 transformed the fish and meat purchasing behaviour of consumers dramatically. Due to safety concerns,…

27 Oct

Betterplace Closes $10 Mn in Series B funding

MediaCatalystInvestment, News3One4Capital, Betterplace, Jungle Ventures, Unitus Ventures, Venture Highway

Bangalore, Oct. 27, 2020: Betterplace, a tech platform delivering digital solutions for blue collar workforce management throughout the entire value chain, has raised $10 million in a Series B round led by Jungle Ventures and a total of $16 million since its inception. Existing investors, Unitus Ventures, 3One4 Capital, and Venture Highway also participated in the round. Launched in 2015, Betterplace addresses the $30 Bn India opportunity of blue-collar workforce management, impacting over 450 Mn people. Through its data-driven, tech platform, Betterplace uniquely fulfills the requirements of both enterprises and the workforce in this fragmented and underserved ecosystem. For enterprises, it offers…

26 Oct

Jumbotail Closes $11 Mn Funding in Series B2 Round

MediaCatalystInvestment, NewsHeron Rock, Jumbofund, Jumbotail, Nexus Venture Partners, Pimpernel Holdings, Reaction Fund, Siddhi Capital

Bengaluru, October 26, 2020: Jumbotail, a new retail platform and B2B marketplace for food and grocery products, has closed an $11M Series B2 round of funding led by Heron Rock, with participation from Jumbofund, Nexus Venture Partners, Siddhi Capital, Reaction Fund, Pimpernel Holdings and a group of HNIs and industry leaders. Jumbotail serves kirana stores via its full stack e-commerce model consisting of its B2B marketplace platform, an industry leading warehousing and last-mile delivery supply chain network, and a fintech platform for payment and credit solutions to kirana store owners. Jumbotail’s New Retail platform transforms kirana stores into modern omni-channel convenience grocery…

24 Oct

Celebrate with Zivame’s Colorful and Stylish New Line-up

MediaCatalystLifeStyleZivame

Looking good is as important as feeling good. One can take hours dressing up but every look is incomplete without good supporting innerwear. Lingerie is not a piece of clothing, it's an expression which reflects one's personality. A perfectly fitted and sexy pair of second skin plays a key role in enhancing beauty and confidence. Lingerie can make or break your look so this festive season Zivame has come out with stylish yet comfortable intimate wear to celebrate your beauty. Their collection is all about feeling chic, wearing chic. Heavily inspired by colors, they have something for every occasion-be it…

23 Oct

How a CRM Platform Streamlines Ticket Management Process & Automates Remote Work

MediaCatalystColumn, TechnologyKapture CRM, Sheshgiri Kamath, Ticket Management Process

Customer support is no longer just about long telephone calls with unhappy customers. Time and technology have revolutionized how brands stay connected and serve their customers. High-quality customer support directly translates to high customer satisfaction rates, increased retention, and revenue. Recent research shows that customer-centric companies are 60% more profitable than companies that don’t focus on their customers. SaaS-based customer relationship management (CRM) solutions have been game-changers in the customer support sector. Businesses around the world are increasingly using CRM helpdesks to manage their sales and support processes remotely amid the ongoing widespread pandemic. A customer support automation platform can streamline and…

23 Oct

Brands Latching onto Festivities to Communicate their Initiatives

MediaCatalystColumnPiali Dasgupta

The world, as we know, has entirely changed since last Dussehra. The pandemic has changed the way we live, think, and even celebrate. And, the brands and marketing leaders are hyper-aware of this seismic change. Hence, festive campaigns this year are bound to reflect this change. The tone, tenor, and storytelling will be different, keeping in mind the general mood of the nation. It must be said that the festive season brings with it a whole lot of positivity, cheer, and merriment with it. And is a definite tailwind as far as trade and business in the country are concerned.…

22 Oct

Signzy Raises $5.4 Mn Led by Arkam Ventures and Mastercard

MediaCatalystInvestment, NewsArkam Ventures, Kalaari Capital, Mastercard, Signzy, Stellaris Venture Partners

Bangalore, Oct. 21, 2020: Signzy, a ‘no code AI platform has raised $5.4M from Arkam Ventures and Mastercard. Signzy’s existing investors, Kalaari Capital and Stellaris Venture Partners also participated in the current round. Signzy, which offers a ‘no code AI platform’ that helps financial services automate risk and compliance processes, said that it is currently dealing with a massive surge in global demand for its solutions on account of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The startup plans to invest to strengthen its AI research and global sales to tap into the increased demand. Ankit Ratan, co-founder of Signzy said, “The ongoing pandemic has…

22 Oct

Indian App Ecosystem Witnessing a Stream of New Entrants

MediaCatalystColumn, TechnologyExplurger, Indian App Ecosystem, Jitin Bhatia

The Indian app ecosystem is gathering steam, ever since about 224 Chinese apps were banned due to security reasons, by the Indian government. The call for Atmanirbhar Bharatby Prime Minister Narendra Modi also boosted the morale of the country’s entrepreneurs. Some of the finest and hardworking are venturing into creating consumer-friendly utility apps and social media platforms which are ingenuine, safe, and Indian! These apps are offering a cutting-edge user experience, new-age technology, and some are even proving to be a reliable alternative to the banned apps. The consumer is also supporting these businesses to go ‘Vocal for Local’. The…

22 Oct

Can We Get Past The Gatekeepers?

MediaCatalystColumnAlpesh Patel

It has been a few months of noisy outrage. It started on 14th June with the shocking news that a rising star Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his apartment. Few bought the 'suicide theory' and started calling out nepotism and ill-treatment of 'outsiders' in the film industry. A few weeks later, a book on the 2020 Delhi riots was canceled by its publisher abruptly. People started raising alarms about the threat to freedom of expression, and the blame was put on ‘influential authors’ who allegedly lobbied to get the book blocked. In other news that week, Congress President…

21 Oct

Digital Education has Paved its Way into Education System of India: Akhand Swaroop

MediaCatalystEducation, InterviewAkhand Swaroop Pandit, The Catalyst Group

The recent Coronavirus pandemic has impacted educational systems across globe. Attending classes have been difficult for students and competitive examination aspirants. This has forced educational institution, and training and development industry to incorporate technology in the educational system, and the students and exam-aspirants to be comfortable with online classes. The biggest winner in the current situation has been the edtech companies that have seen unprecedented growth during this period. The Catalyst Group is one such organization that has witnessed an almost 200% increase in admissions for online courses. In an exclusive interview with MediaCatalyst, Mr. Akhand Swaroop Pandit, Founder, and…