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Amazon To Invest In Lending Platform Capital Float

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Amazon, the ecommerce major is reportedly in talks to invest in the small and medium enterprise lending platform Capital Float. The Seattle based company may invest close to $ 10 million in the digital lending platform.

According to a news daily, this investment by Amazon will be an extension of the company’s recent $ 45 million Series C funding round. Two people close to the development further added the online retail giant is looking to expand its footprint in the financial technology space. Bengaluru based Capital Float will set up consumer financing on Amazon’s platform along with offering its regular financing services.

In the Series C funding round led by Silicon Valley based Ribbit Capital, Capital Float was valued at Rs. 836 crores before the investment. Post the funding round, the company’s valuation was close to Rs. 1,150 crores. The lending firm further reported a total revenue of Rs. 53.8 crores for the financial year 2016 – 2017.

Founded in 2013 by Sashank Rishyasringa and Gaurav Hinduja, Capital Float is a hybrid marketplace where banks and nonbank financial companies co lend capital along with the firm to borrowers. Operated by Zen Lefin Pvt., Ltd., the company has raised a total of $ 86 million in equity financing so far. The firm als0 claims to have disbursed loans worth more than Rs. 2,500 crores to about 15,000 customers across 300 cities.

A Capital Float spokesperson, commenting on the speculation said, “In case there is any development in the future, we will intimate you of the same.” An Amazon spokesperson also replied to the speculation saying, “We do not comment on speculation about what we may or may not do in the future.”

Currently, Amazon India has invested in online financial services marketplace BankBazaar and gifting and loyalty points player Qwikcilver. If the deal does go through, Amazon will be able to augment its financial services and offerings in India.

Amazon has been facing tough competition from homegrown Bengaluru based ecommerce startup Flipkart which has also been focusing on fintech to boost offerings to customers. Reports suggested Flipkart was also in talks with several lending companies for partnerships to start offering financial products.

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PhonePe’s PINCODE Launches 10-Minute Medicine Delivery in Cities

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PhonePe’s PINCODE app has launched a 24×7 online medicine delivery service in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Pune, promising delivery of both prescription and over-the-counter medicines within 10 minutes from nearby local medical shops. Unlike conventional e-pharmacies that use dark stores, PINCODE partners exclusively with neighborhood pharmacies, enabling faster deliveries and supporting local businesses in the digital economy.

Customers without prescriptions can select a “no prescription” option when ordering; a qualified doctor then provides a free teleconsultation and issues a digital prescription compliant with telemedicine guidelines, ensuring seamless access to medicines. The app offers competitive pricing by passing discounts from local pharmacies directly to customers and charges no delivery fees.

PINCODE’s hyperlocal model enhances healthcare accessibility and convenience while empowering local pharmacies, helping them remain integral to their communities and stimulating local economic growth. Launched in 2023, the app focuses on quick commerce with an emphasis on speed, reliability, and supporting local sellers.

In summary, PhonePe’s PINCODE app is transforming medicine delivery in major Indian cities by combining ultra-fast 10-minute delivery, free doctor consultations, and a hyperlocal sourcing model that benefits both consumers and neighborhood pharmacies.

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Piyush Anchliya Joins Cashfree as CFO Amid Fintech Boom

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Cashfree Payments has appointed Piyush Anchliya as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 15, 2025. Anchliya brings over 15 years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, strategy, and mergers and acquisitions, with senior roles at Barclays, Bandhan Group, and most recently as CFO of Bandhan AMC. He holds an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech. from IIT Kharagpur.

In his new role, Anchliya will lead Cashfree’s financial strategy, optimize operations, and support the company’s next growth phase. He will report to CEO and Co-founder Akash Sinha, who highlighted Anchliya’s expertise as vital for sustainable scaling and strengthening the company’s financial foundation. Anchliya succeeds outgoing CFO Vikas Guru, who will assist during the transition.

Founded in 2015, Cashfree Payments processes over $80 billion annually for more than 800,000 businesses. The company recently raised $53 million in funding led by KRAFTON and Apis Growth Fund II and secured key RBI licenses, positioning it for accelerated growth in India’s fintech sector. Anchliya’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as Cashfree aims to expand its leadership in digital payments.

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Flipkart’s Jeyandran Venugopal Likely to Join Reliance Retail as CEO

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Jeyandran Venugopal, the outgoing Chief Product and Technology Officer of Flipkart, is set to become the CEO of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRV), the retail arm of Reliance Industries. His appointment, expected to be finalized in May after his exit from Flipkart, signals Reliance’s push to strengthen its retail business with a technology-first approach.

Venugopal brings extensive experience from leading roles at Flipkart, Myntra, Yahoo, Snapdeal, and Amazon, where he focused on scaling technology platforms and driving innovation. At Flipkart, he managed product, engineering, data science, and more, helping build robust systems and improve user experience.

His move comes as Reliance Retail undergoes transformation, including cost-cutting and a renewed focus on digital growth. Venugopal’s leadership is expected to accelerate Reliance’s ambitions in omnichannel and tech-driven retail, positioning the company for continued dominance in India’s evolving market.

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