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TREND | 18 Dec 2024

Bureau secures $30 m in Series B funding to combat growing cyber fraud

Business Standard

With global fraud losses surging past $5 trillion annually-a staggering 56 per cent increase in the past decade-the demand for advanced fraud prevention has never been more critical

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TREND | 18 Dec 2024

Bizom raises $12M in Series B led by Pavestone

Business Line

The round was led by Pavestone, which contributed $7.5 million, alongside participation from IndiaMART, an existing investor, and other family offices

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TREND | 16 Dec 2024

Private Equity Is Making Big Money From UK's Most Vulnerable

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As critics debate the cost of private capital's inroads into many corners of the economy and public services, children's homes have become a flashpoint.

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TREND | 14 Dec 2024

E-commerce platforms to adopt Safety Pledge to protect online consumers on December 24

Business Line

Online platforms such as Ajio, JioMart, Netmed, BigBasket, Tata Cliq, Tata 1mg, Zomato, and Ola have signed the pledge

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TREND | 12 Dec 2024, 02:10PM

Quick medicine delivery: Startups gear up against giants Flipkart and Swiggy

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Startups like Medinos, Medstown and Plazza have recently started delivering medicines within 30 minutes and are looking to raise funds to expand and take on the giants.

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TREND | 12 Dec 2024, 01:48PM

Practo expands into critical care with new assured network

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While Practo's current offerings focus on minor diagnoses, the 15 specialities covered under Practo Assured account for over 50% of its traffic.

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TREND | 12 Dec 2024, 11:16AM

BigBasket Enters The Dark Stores Race Here's How It Stacks Up Against Swiggy, Zomato

NDTV Profit

BigBasket aims to have 800 dark stores by the end of FY25. Its co-founder Vipul Parekh told NDTV Profit that its average order value is over Rs 700, higher than Swiggy and Zomato.

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TREND | 12 Dec 2024, 06:04AM

SolarSquare raises landmark $40million in Series B led by Lightspeed

Business Line

The company plans to deploy the new funds for expansion, technology and other corporate purposes

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TREND | 11 Dec 2024, 09:59PM

Private equity inflows into India zooms 41 per cent in Jan-Nov 2024: LSEG Deals Intelligence

Business Line

The surge in PE inflows comes at a time when there has been record $17.3 billion initial public offering (IPO) mop up so far this calendar year.

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TREND | 10 Dec 2024

Shubham Housing raises Rs 1,000 crore in round led by Multiples PE

Business Standard

Shubham Housing Development Finance on Tuesday announced a Rs 1,000 crore fundraise in a round led by Multiples Private Equity. Existing investors Asian Development Bank (ADB) and British International Investment (BII) also participated in the round, which consists of a mix of primary and secondary transactions. Multiples will hold a significant minority stake in the company post-transaction. The deal comprises a primary issuance of Rs 400 crore along with a secondary purchase from early investors, the statement said. Multiples' managing director Nithya Easwaran, who will enter the company's board post deal, said the Shubham has a strong focus on asset quality and expertise in micro markets. The company, an affordable housing finance lender that provides home loans to lower-income families and emerging consumers across the country, will use the funds to drive growth across its product offerings and expand its footprint. The Gurugram-headquartered company started in 2011 and has .