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Google Areo, All In One App Launched In India
Google “Areo” All in One App, was Launched in India without any official news of its release. Areo, a multi-purpose app for paying bills, ordering food and many more local services like calling a plumber or beautician home is launched on PlayStore by Google, silently.
Google has the contact details of all services in Google maps database and this made Aero little easy for Google without any extra work. They just combined all the services in to one.
For example, if we need to search for online food, then we find a Fresh menu, Faasos, for home services and repairing services, we come across UrbanClap. This an all in one app. Areo frees you from installing multiple apps for different services. Google is just like a bridge between the customer and service provider. It is not charging anything from the partners for the services. Google Areo is currently active in Bangalore and Mumbai to full extent, getting all services under one roof and will extend to more cities soon.
Features of Areo:
1) One application for many thousands of utilities and services
We can check thousands of restaurants in a city, home services like getting a plumber, electrician, painter home in the same app itself.
2) Simple and Fast Money Payment Options
There are many payment options available like card payment, net banking or Cash on Delivery.
3) Simple and Fast Searching
There are many filters available for fast searching like search by food, recipe or however you want to search.
4) Book timings according to your convenience
You can schedule services and deliveries at what time you want.
5) All Detailed reviews by customers at a place
All the reviews for different services to check the better one.
How to use Google Areo?
Using Areo is not at all typical. After installing the app it requests for confirmation of location, once done with that you can check all the services available in your area and also filter according to the categories. You have a single cart for all services and from different vendors. Presently, we can assume this as a pilot project by Google and expect more services and features in the coming days.
Rozana, India’s leading rural retail platform, has secured ₹290 crore ($35 million) in a Series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Omidyar Network India, Vivid Capital, and Tana Investment Holding. This Rozana funding brings its total capital to over ₹500 crore, fueling hyperlocal expansion in underserved rural markets. Founded in 2021 by brothers Prashant and Prateek Chauhan, the startup’s phygital model blends micro-stores, app-based ordering, and last-mile delivery to connect 5 million+ users in 12 states with brands like ITC and HUL.
The ₹290 crore investment will supercharge Rozana’s rural omnichannel retail strategy, targeting 5x growth in 18 months. Plans include adding 5,000 micro-stores in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Rajasthan; AI-powered inventory tech; and new categories like groceries and electronics. By empowering 20,000+ rural micro-entrepreneurs, Rozana taps into India’s $700 billion rural retail boom, where smartphone penetration and UPI drive 12% annual growth.
This Rozana Series B milestone positions it as a frontrunner against rivals like Ninjacart, eyeing unicorn status by 2028 amid ONDC tailwinds. CEO Prashant Chauhan emphasized, “We’re building rural prosperity through accessible premium brands.” For more on Rozana funding news and rural retail trends, stay updated on India’s startup ecosystem.
Peak XV Partners has launched three new funds totaling $1.3 billion, targeting India’s booming startup ecosystem. The lineup features the $600M Surge fund (8th edition) for early-stage ventures, a $300M Growth Fund for Series B+ scaling, and a $400M Acceleration Fund for rapid portfolio expansion. This commitment arrives as India’s VC inflows rebound, with AI and fintech leading 2026 trends.
These funds build on Peak XV’s legacy of backing unicorns like Zomato and Pine Labs, offering founders capital plus strategic guidance amid post-winter recovery. Early-stage deals surged 20% last year per Tracxn, positioning Peak XV to fuel the next wave of innovation in SaaS, climate tech, and consumer plays.
For startups eyeing Peak XV new funds or Surge fund 2026 applications, this signals prime opportunities. Investors and marketers should watch for deployment updates India remains a global VC hotspot.
Hyderabad, January 13, 2026 Neeman’s, India’s leading D2C footwear brand famed for sustainable shoes and patented PIXLL® technology, has raised $4 million from existing investors. This funding boosts its cumulative capital past $10 million since 2015, with a post-money valuation nearing $50 million. CEO Vijay Chahoria emphasized offline retail as the “next frontier,” planning 50+ new stores in Tier 2/3 cities like Jaipur and Lucknow to blend eco-friendly innovation with hands-on customer experiences.
In India’s booming D2C ecosystem where footwear sales hit ₹1.2 lakh crore in 2025 Neeman’s targets hybrid retail amid high online CAC and 25-30% returns. Backed by vegan, machine-washable shoes priced ₹2,000-4,000, the brand leverages PIXLL® (5x more breathable than leather) for carbon-neutral comfort. Recent 5x revenue growth to ₹100 crore ARR, 1M+ pairs sold via Myntra and stores, and awards at India D2C Summit 2025 position it ahead of rivals like Paaduks.
Neeman’s offline expansion India eyes the $15B sustainable footwear market by 2028, fueled by PLI schemes, Gen Z’s 70% eco-preference (Nielsen), and Southeast Asia exports. Challenges like real estate costs are offset by data-driven inventory and omnichannel QR tech. Watch for Q1 2026 launches in Hyderabad and Bengaluru redefining D2C success through authentic, “Wear the Change” branding.
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