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SoftBank To Invest $200 Million In Swiggy!
After establishing a stronghold in the Indian ecommerce and the cab aggregator space, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is gearing to invest between $ 200 million to $ 250 million in foodtech startup, Swiggy. With this move, SoftBank joins Flipkart and China based Tencent, in their investment bid.
Founded in 2014 by Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy and Rahul Jaimini, Swiggy is currently active in over ten cities across the country and is partnered with over 20,000 restaurants. Swiggy reported a profit of over $ 3.6 million (Rs. 23.6 crores) for the last fiscal quarter.
According to reports, SoftBank is looking for minority shares in Swiggy in exchange for the $ 200 million to $ 250 million investment. If successful, this investment would likely take place at a pre money valuation of $ 600 million to $ 650 million.
From its inception, Swiggy raised about $154.67 million through three major rounds of investments. A spokesperson for Swiggy stated, “Swiggy garners continuous interest from investors due to our market leadership position, strong growth and financial performance. We remain focused on delivering exceptional value to consumers, and will comment on fundraises at the opportune time.”
If SoftBank goes through with the move, Swiggy and Zomato will be at loggerheads. SoftBank declined to comment and is suspiciously quiet about the issue. To stay one step ahead of the game, Swiggy launched a new Cloud Kitchen initiative to provide users with Pan Asian, Continental and Indian cuisines. With its cloud kitchen initiative called Swiggy Access, the company aims to reduce the delivery time, allow restaurants to increase their franchises and provide users with a wide array of options.
This move was made in an attempt to squash rival, Zomato’s dominance of the foodtech industry. With constant modifications and new launches, Swiggy has been working to provide maximum customer satisfaction. The company claims to complete over 400 million orders every month and claims to have completed close to 78,417 orders daily as of January 2017. This online food and services market is estimated to be worth $ 2.9 million. Through this investment round, Swiggy aims at surpassing its rival and setting itself as the most reliable and noteworthy food delivery platform.
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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