StartupGuy is a personal endeavor to stay abreast of the latest developments in the Indian startup and Venture Capital (VC) ecosystem. I am indebted to some really meaningful content encompassing Indian startups and VCs across the internet – Inc42, YourStory, Indian Startup News, Entrackr, to name a few, that help shape the blogs. A part of the blogs do reflect my own thoughts about the topics being blogged.
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Swiggy Moves into Events and Ticketing with “Scenes”
Startup and VC Ecosystem Updates | Issue# 9 [December 17, 2024] What? Swiggy has introduced a new feature, Swiggy Scenes, as part of its Dineout offering. The feature allows users to book events (including curated dining options), parties, and live music at partner restaurants in Delhi and Bengaluru. Currently, over 50 events are available in…
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From Early- to Growth-Stage: Shifting Investment Trends in Indian Startups
VC Insights | Issue# 8 [December 16, 2024] Shift in Funding Activity? Investment activity in the Indian startup ecosystem has been undergoing an interesting shift in 2024. VCs and other investors have shifted their focus to growth- and late-stage bets, moving away from the early-stage investments that were favored before the funding winter of the…
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Zomato’s “Food Rescue” Aims to Curb Food Wastage
Startup and VC Ecosystem Updates | Issue# 8 [November 19, 2024] What? Zomato has introduced Food Rescue to reduce waste from cancelled orders. Over 400,000 meals are wasted monthly due to cancellations. This feature allows users within 3 km of a cancelled order to purchase it at a discount. These meals are delivered in original,…