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Ayyappan R, former chief executive of Flipkart-owned Cleartrip, is set to launch a new quick-commerce retail venture and is in talks with venture capital firms Accel and RTP Global for a sizable seed funding, multiple people aware of the discussions told ET. The venture is likely to focus on delivering a select range of premium products within 20-30 minutes and will also have an offline retail presence, hence the need for larger-than-usual seed funding, they said. #Cleartrip #quickcommerce #fastdelivery #offlineretail #ETretail #latestnews

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Quick commerce logistics startup Blitz raises Rs 51 Cr in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures. Blitz plans to use the funds to enhance its 60-minute delivery infrastructure and expand its dark store network across India’s top 20 cities. Blitz Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dRSHreb8

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Zepto Raises $350M, Secures its EBM #domain Zepto(.)com Zepto, founded in 2021 by Aadit Palicha and Kaivalya Vohra, is transforming grocery delivery in India with its 10-minute delivery model. https://lnkd.in/drpS2ust Zepto #Funding

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Zepto Surges to $3.6B Valuation with $665M Boost – Challenges Indian Rapid Commerce Giants! See more : https://lnkd.in/dnQuHhZp #ZeptoValuation #RapidCommerce #StartupFunding #IndianTech #CommerceRevolution #MarketExpansion #TechFunding #BusinessGrowth #StartupSuccess #InvestmentNews #TechInnovation #MarketLeaders #IndianStartups #BusinessNews

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🚀 Zepto Races to No. 2 in Quick Commerce! With a 29% market share, Zepto overtakes Swiggy Instamart but trails Blinkit, the current leader in India's dynamic quick commerce industry. Superior execution and aggressive expansion fuel Zepto’s growth, but the race is far from over. 🛒📦 #QuickCommerce #Zepto #Blinkit #SwiggyInstamart #ECommerce #MarketTrends #StartupSuccess #RetailInnovation #IndiaGrowth #ConsumerMarket

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What is common between... 🎯 Inframarket 🎯 Zetwerk 🎯 CaptainFresh 🎯 UrbanCompany 🎯 Bluestone 🎯 OneAssist 🎯 Magicpin 🎯 Rebel Foods 🎯 Porter 🎯 Meesho 🎯 Groww 🎯 Wakefit 🎯 CarDekho 🎯 Capillary 🎯 Pine Labs 🎯 Table space 🎯 PayU 🎯 Pharmeasy 🎯 Mobikwik 🎯 Zepto All are eyeing IPO in 2025 🚀 🚀 Comparatively U.S. ~22 IPOs this year (almost flat from the 21 tech IPOs of 2023 and falling significantly short of 53 listings the U.S. market saw in 2020) China’s tech IPO momentum has similarly waned (56 listings this year compared to 117 in 2022). Europe has managed just one more tech IPO than India, UK market has remained dormant, with no tech listings in 2024. Go 🇮🇳 Go 🚀 🚀 source TechCrunch #IPO #india #startups #growth #listing #public #private

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✦ ZEPTO, an Indian quick-commerce startup, SECURES $350 million in funding to enhance its competitive position and PREPARES for an IPO. ✦ The investment MAINTAINS Zepto's VALUATION at $5 billion, ATTRACTING support from various INVESTORS. ✦ With the Indian quick-commerce market BOOMING, Zepto TARGETS significant GROWTH and PLANS to go public next year, DESPITE regulatory challenges #Zepto #QuickCommerce #IndiaGrowth #Funding #IPO

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Zepto expands Cafe service to major cities after achieving #INR160 Cr #revenue run rate #Quick #commerce company Zepto has announced the expansion of its cafe service to 120 cities, including Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune. Founded in 2021, Zepto pioneered 10-minute delivery in #India, delivering over 25,000 products across categories through its dark store network. The #company launched #Cafe in Mumbai in 2022, which boosted average #order values as users ordered #beverages and #snacks with groceries. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g63uhwQz Aadit Palicha #Zepto #Delivery #Startups #Business #Revenue #ECommerce #Innovation Ashu Agrawal | LinkedIn | Linkedin News

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 #Zepto announced a $350 million #fundraise in its latest round that the quick commerce company said marks the largest 100% domestic fundraise within India's startup ecosystem. Click on the link below to know more... Zepto I Aadit Palicha I Kaivalya V. #Zeptofunding #capitalraise #retailfunding #retailindustry #retailgrowth #retailing #businessgrowth #Indianretailmarket #retailresults #retailindia #retailupdates #retailsectornews #businessnews  #retailbusiness #ir #IndiaRetailing

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NRAI- National Restaurant Association of India strongly criticized leading restaurant aggregators Zomato and Swiggy for entering the private-label food delivery market through their quick-commerce platforms. The NRAI’s opposition stems from what it perceives as an abuse of market dominance and a breach of trust with restaurant partners, raising legal and ethical concerns. Zomato and Swiggy, initially designed as #marketplace platforms, are now venturing into the private-label food segment either directly or through their subsidiaries, such as Blinkit Bistro and Swiggy Cafe/SNACC. https://lnkd.in/gCcAyC6r

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Q-Commerce overtaking traditional e-commerce? Currently we are seeing a big boom in terms of the different SKUs being sold in Quick commerce apps like Zepto, Blinkit, etc. - Atomberg Technologies 's fans - Sony's PS5 - Samosa, Chai and what not - Digital Gold from Jar! Zepto is in talks to raise $300m for its broader ecommerce play. While Swiggy is preparing to file for an IPO this year, incumbent Flipkart is readying its entry into quick commerce. Zomato has invested $240 million in Blinkit over the last one year. Taking a step back, the lines between quick commerce and traditional e commerce have started to become increasingly blurred with QCom pretty much catering to every needs! Also, multiple reports suggest that QCommerce can potentially become bigger than traditional e commerce in India!  Case in point : According to Goldman Sachs, the valuation of Blinkit is greater than Zomato's core food delivery biz! Non-grocery boom in Q-Commerce: Categories including beauty, toys, health and electronics are witnessing robust sales growth on quick-commerce platforms overall. While the overall base for the new categories is still small, aggressive expansion by these players is starting to ensure a dominant presence for these categories. Plus AOV is higher which also comes with better margins, making it a win-win! Case in point: Zepto - 2x sales MoM in segments such as toys and electronics accessories - Beauty category expanded 3x QoQ - ~15% of Zepto’s $1.2bn annualised gross sales currently comes from non-grocery products (Source: Goldman Sachs) For several D2C quick commerce has become the fastest growth channel as well as the platform with highest customer engagement This is definitely a positive for the consumers and the Q-Commerce players, but is everything on the up and up?   As the demand for space on quick-commerce platforms skyrockets, niche D2C cos in segments like FMCG, beauty and personal care, and health and fitness are agreeing to pay a 30-45% commission on sales, besides shelling out on advertising and discounting on these Q-Com platforms. On top of the commissions, brands are also regularly spending around 20% of their total sales on ads on the platforms, and discounting their products by about 20-25% (totaling 60-70% revenue!). This is in stark contrast to the 10-20% commission that large FMCG cos pay these platforms reflecting the intense competition for visibility. The brand's scale and comparison with competitors are crucial considerations when it comes to new listings. On the positive side, smaller D2C brands have seen 40-60% total revenue coming from Q-Commerce compared to ~10-20% from traditional ecommerce, which is surprising! Essentially, Q-com currently has a BIIIG Bargaining power against new D2C brands and can essentially make or break their businesses! Is this sustainable on the long run? #ecommerce #quickcommerce #india #zepto #businessmodel #d2c #startups #LIPostingChallenge

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B2B cross border e-commerce startup BEYOBO secures Rs 6.7-Cr Anil Agrawal, CEO and Co-Founder of BEYOBO expressed enthusiasm about the investment, stating, “We are not just creating a platform; we are building a category that will redefine how cross-border transactions are perceived and executed globally, backed by our own 20-year experience in the domain.” #BEYOBO #FundingNews #StartupFunding #B2BCommerce #InvestmentNews #IndianStartup #Ecommerce #BusinessNews #Keralanews #Kerala #BusinessReviewLive #BRL #Keralabusiness

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Can Ola’s ONDC Food Delivery Bet Match Swiggy, Zomato? Rising Platform Fees: Zomato and Swiggy have raised platform fees from INR 1 to INR 6 per order, sparking user concerns over value. Ola's New Strategy: Ola is using Open Network For Digital Commerce (ONDC) to re-enter the food delivery market in Bengaluru, leveraging a fleet of EV bikes and offering significant discounts. ONDC's Competitive Edge: ONDC-backed apps like Ola and Paytm are offering 70-80% cheaper delivery options, challenging Zomato and Swiggy's dominance. Operational Hurdles: Scaling up operations and ensuring quality service are key challenges for Ola and other ONDC participants. Future Market Dynamics: Success on ONDC could attract Amazon and Flipkart into the food delivery space, increasing competition and reshaping the market. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gPbc-cZg

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