Shaping the Future of Data Operations: Ramakrishna Manchana’s Vision for Seamless Integration
In the era of big data, where the ability to efficiently manage and analyze vast datasets determines an organization’s success, Ramakrishna Manchana stands out as a pioneer in data operations. As Principal of Engineering and Architecture, Ramakrishna has played a pivotal role in shaping modern data infrastructures across various industries, ......
Blitz, Doodhvale Farms, Taqtics raise early-stage funding
Quick commerce logistics enabler Blitz, D2C dairy Doodhvale Farms, SaaS startup Taqtics have raised early-stage funding, companies said Wednesday. Blitz Blitz, a quick commerce logistics enabler, has raised Rs 51 crore in a Series A funding round, led by IvyCap Ventures. The fresh infusion will help enhance its 60-minute delivery infrastructure and expand ......
South Africa's Ascension Capital Partners strikes second bet from $83 mn fund
Ascension Capital Partners, a South Africa-based private equity firm that backs mid-sized high-growth businesses in the country has struck a second bet from its $83 million (1.5 billion South African Rand)-target fund, acquiring a payment profile hosting credit bureau. The Pretoria-headquartered PE firm acquired Consumer Profile Bureau (CPB), known for its ......
Pepperfry-backer Panthera Growth sets sight on $300 mn fund next year
Singapore-based Panthera Growth Partners (PGP), whose portfolion includes BigBasket, Pepperfry, and Zivame from its first two funds, plans to soon launch its third investment vehicle, at least two people aware of the matter told VCCircle. The growth-stage venture capital firm, which seeks to invest in technology, infrastructure, analytics, and software-as-a-service sectors ......
Ugaoo, StampMyVisa, DesignX raise early-stage funding
Gardening company Ugaoo, hyper-automation company DesignX and visa platform StampMyVisa raised early-stage funding, companies said Tuesday. Ugaoo House plants and urban gardening company Ugaoo has raised Rs 47 crore in its Series A funding round, led by V3 Ventures. Existing investors DSG Consumer Partners and RPG Ventures also participated in the round. Ugaoo offers ......
TPG-backed Fractal Analytics brings back AI firm Eugenie into its fold
Fractal Analytics, an analytics unicorn that counts private equity firms TPG and Apax Partners as its investors, said Wednesday it has merged artificial intelligence company Eugenie AI with itself. Fractal plans to use the expertise of Eugenie, which provides products for climate change and industrial sustainability, to expand its portfolio, the ......
Playbook Partners marks first close of maiden fund
Playbook Partners, a growth-stage focused investment firm set up by founding partner of Pivot ventures Vikas Choudhury, has marked the first close of its maiden fund launched earlier this year. The alternative investment fund had received approval from market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India in December last year. It ......
Advent-controlled Suven Pharma appoints former Piramal exec as chairman
Private equity firm Advent International-controlled Suven Pharmaceuticals Ltd has appointed former Piramal Pharma Solutions Ltd’s chief executive officer Vivek Sharma as its new executive chairman with immediate effect. Sharma succeeds Annaswamy Vaidheesh, who is transitioning from the board to serve as vice-chair of Suven’s Advisory Council, the Hyderabad-based drugmaker said in ......
Alvarez & Marsal hires former Accenture, BCG execs to strengthen India team
Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) India has hired three senior executives from to strengthen its India team, adding to a series of appointments made over the past few months. The company, which offers advisory services to clients in the consumer, retail, and industrial sectors, said Thursday it has ......
E6Data, Llumo AI and Salt Oral Care bag early-stage funding
Data infra startup e6data, large language model (LLM) deployment and optimisation company, Llumo AI and luxury oral beauty brand Salt Oral Care raised early-stage funding for expansion, companies said on Tuesday. e6Data Enterprise-focussed data infrastructure startup e6data raised $10 million in Series A funding round, led by Accel with participation from Beenext. E6data ......