Jio is investing $200 mn into Glance. Key points to note – Glance, founded in 2019 is a subsidiary of inmobi. Glance has two platforms: Roposo – creator led live entertainment commerce Glance – live entertainment, commerce and gaming on mobile lock screen For it’s investment, Jio willl get about 17% stake in Glance, implying … Read more
Nykaa’s promoters have successfully been able to change the Article of Association (AoA) to give themselves special powers. What are the powers? As per the previous AoA, the promoter group had the right to nominate up to 50% of the directors on the board if they held in excess of 25% of the company’s paid-up … Read more
The founders Yashish Dahiya and Alok Bansal are together selling 2.3% of their stake into the Company. Key points to note – After sale, the founders’ cumulative stake will reduce from 10.33 % to 8.01% percent on a fully diluted basis. Sale will be executed on February 11, 2022 through block deal. Expected realisation from … Read more
Amazon reported Thursday that its profits nearly doubled in the final three months of last year, even as it contended with surging costs tied to a snarled supply chain and labor shortages. The Seattle-based online behemoth also said it is raising its annual prime membership fee in the US to $139 per year from $119. … Read more
Zomato continues to make more investments into start-ups/ emerging companies. 1. Rs 112.2 crore for 19.48% into Adonmo Private Limited Founded in 2016, Adonmo is focused on outdoor digital advertising. The Company reported a revenue of Rs 3.3 crore in FY 21. Investment by Zomato is cash consideration and values Adonmo at Rs 576 crore. … Read more
Indiamart has recently announced a series of acquisitions/ investments. 1. Rs 500 crore for 100% buyout of Busy Infotech Private Limited Consideration is entirely paid in cash. The company provides ‘BUSY Accounting Software’ – a web based business accounting solution for the companies. The solution also offers GST billing & return filing, TDS/TCS, configurable GST … Read more
Nazara plans to acquire 55% of Dataworkz, a digital advertising company. Key points to note – Dataworkz was founded in 2013 by Senthil Govindan, an IIM Ahmedabad Alumnus. For the calendar year 2021, it reported Revenues of Rs 90.7 Cr and EBIDTA of Rs 11 crore. As the net profit number is not disclosed, very … Read more
Marc Andreessen is among the biggest defenders of the prospects of Web3. Web3 is proving to be the most divisive idea in the tech sector in years. Proponents see it democratizing the internet, while critics view it as a VC plaything. Investors say there are challenges to overcome, but the adoption of Web3 could be … Read more