New Delhi: Fitspire, a leading brand for vegan health and personal care products, has announced that it has secured an undisclosed amount of funding in a pre-Series A round. The funding was spearheaded by prominent investors such as the founders of LC Nueva, an alternate investment fund, and renowned singer Sukhbir Singh. Additionally, the Family Office of Jaipurias, represented by Ruchirans Jaipuria and Anuraag Jaipuria, also participated in the funding round. The recent funding round attracted notable investors such as Ivor Braganza from Next5 Ventures Oman, Dheeraj Jain from Redcliffe London, and existing investors Amit Singhal, Fitspire also previously got invested…
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Rahul Mehra
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Bengaluru: As the unfortunate turn of events involving 100 residents being taken ill at the Hosa Road situated Mahaveer Ranches apartment in Bengaluru unfolded due to an imminent water contamination issue, DrinkPrime, a Bengaluru-based tech-driven startup and specialist in Water Quality and Safety solutions, stepped up to address the situation. On a mission to ensure sustenance and continued access to safe drinking water, DrinkPrime immediately reached out to its subscribers residing in the apartment to ensure their safety. Post the undertaking of stringent water quality testing; the following report showed some alarming results.“During the water contamination period, we saw a drop…
New Delhi: Astra, a struggling space firm, has reduced its overall workforce by approximately 25 per cent, including a reduction of nearly 70 employees. The concerned employees primarily supported SG&A, Astra’s launch, and shared services functions. To support the company’s expanding customer base and an order backlog of its spacecraft engines, Astra Space announced a strategic reallocation of its staff from its Launch Services organisation to its Astra Spacecraft Engines Company. Astra last announced 278 cumulative committed orders of The Astra Spacecraft Engine had received 278 cumulative committed orders since its last announcement, representing approximately $77 million of the contract value.…
New Delhi: Shiprocket, India’s leading eCommerce enablement platform, launched a detailed trends report titled “eCommerce in the New Bharat and its Future” today at its flagship event Shiprocket SHIVIR 2023, in New Delhi. 57% of consumers preferred Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the most preferred ‘prepay’ option 48% of consumers rated fashion & accessories as their most shopped category online, followed by electronics & grocery Almost 2/3rd (68%) of Indian consumers rely on WhatsApp for tracking their online order status Shiprocket launched 5 new offerings, Brand Boost 2.0, ONDC, Shipping 2.0, Shiprocket Engage+ WhatsApp Suite, and…
New Delhi: Indian startup Proxgy (Everywhere as a Service Pvt. Ltd.) has introduced its latest creation, the AudioCube™ Mini, a pocket-sized sound box designed to cater to the needs of the FinTech sector and public sector banks. This compact device, which operates on 4G connectivity, extends Proxgy’s existing line of AudioCube™ sound boxes and boasts several novel features. The AudioCube™ Mini stands out with its sleek design and a range of functionalities. Equipped with dual MEMS speakers, it delivers high-quality surround sound for notifications and Bluetooth music playback. A distinctive aspect of the device is its patent-pending triangle stand design, which…
New Delhi: EvolveX Accelerator, a startup accelerator spearheaded by a global community of successful founders & strategic angels, We Founder Circle (WFC), has announced its recent investment in the innovative startup, UcliQ – India’s 1st B2B Marketplace for Chicken & Seafood. UcliQ emerged as a notable startup from EvolveX’s Cohort 2. This angel investment round, led by EvolveX, also saw participation from Vamsi Udayagiri, Founder of HESA. With a total fund raise of approximately INR 7 Million, UcliQ is geared to expand its reach and impact. Having initially targeted around 1200-1400 HoReCa businesses in Delhi/NCR, UcliQ now sets its sights on…
LG Charcoal Healthy Ovens offer the convenience of cooking ITC Master Chef Frozen and Kitchens of India (RTE) foods at the touch of a button Bengaluru: LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durables company, proudly announces a strategic partnership with ITC Foods, one of the fastest-growing branded packaged foods businesses in India, to redefine the cooking experience for consumers in the country. As part of the partnership, 2 new microwave ovens are announced with a ‘Scan to Cook’ feature. This will bring together LG’s expertise in home appliances and ITC Foods excellence to create a seamless and intuitive cooking environment, making…
New Delhi: FSSAI, Northern Region, along with Radisson Blu, Kaushambi organised a millet awareness event based on the theme “Millets: From Farm to Plate” on 31st July 2023, specially for the chefs of numerous acclaimed hotel chains and students from several hospitality as well as culinary institutes. Mr. Navneet Jain, Group CEO, Radisson Blu, Kaushambi Delhi NCR and Radisson Blu Towers Kaushambi Delhi NCR, was one of the dignitaries in the event and provided tremendous support to FSSAI, Northern Region, for the successful organising of the event. Mr. Sanjay Kaushik, Senior Regional Director, Operations, Radisson group, South Asia, was also instrumental in…
New Delhi: PrepInsta, India’s number one and most visited website for placement preparation and a rising Ed-tech brand has announced the promotion of Anmol Bhatnagar to the position of Head of Institutional Partnerships. Anmol has been an integral part of the PrepInsta team since July 2022, contributing significantly to the company’s growth and success as the Regional Head of Partnerships. As the Head of Institutional Partnerships, Anmol will spearhead the expansion of B2B collaborations for PrepInsta. Leveraging his extensive network and experience, he will focus on cultivating relationships with colleges in the Delhi NCR Region, as well as in Haryana and…
Pune: Lokmat Media Group proudly presented the much-awaited 3rd edition of the Lokmat Social Media Awards 2023, continuing to recognise outstanding work in the digital media realm. Established in 2021 by Lokmat, the annual event serves as a proactive community of influencers and enthusiasts who are committed to fostering the growth of digital influencers across the state. The selection process for the winners was a comprehensive three-step procedure. Participants first submitted their applications to compete in the prestigious awards. Subsequently, a panel of judges evaluated the contestants, shortlisting three finalists and winners in each category. The official announcement of the…
