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Tiger Global, the international private equity investor, will reportedly sell a portion of its stake in Ola to Japan based SoftBank. Venture capital fund SoftBank is currently in the final stages of acquiring an additional 10%-12% in Ola’s parent company ANI Technologies. This move comes after Tiger Global’s Management Partner, Lee Fixel, stepped down from Ola’s board last week.

According to a news daily, the Japanese firm is ready to pay close to $ 400 to $ 500 million in an attempt to increase its holdings in the ride hailing company to around 50% from 40%. Currently, Tiger Global holds close to 22% stake in the cab aggregating company. This deal between Tiger Global and SoftBank could give Ola’s second largest backer a partial exit.

Ola raised close to $ 1.1 billion in a funding round led by Chinese internet major Tencent Holdings Ltd., along with existing investor SoftBank last month. The Bengaluru based company was also in talks to further raise $ 1 billion as a part of the current financing round. Ola, which has a presence in 110 cities across India, provides a wide array of services including online booking of auto rickshaws and bikes, along with cabs. Launched in 2011, Ola raised close to $ 3.9 billion in capital in 11 funding rounds. The company also claims to have around 20 investors including Microsoft and eBay. Tiger Global was one of Ola’s early investors and also led the company’s Series A funding round.

However, SoftBank has been placing huge bets on startups all over the world. The company also finalized a $ 1 billion investment in Uber, Ola’s prime rival. Several media reports suggest SoftBank may integrate both the cab aggregator companies to take regional firms to international markets and bring the global portfolio companies to India. SoftBank Vision Fund CEO Rajeev Misra hinted the company’s intentions to consolidate both the startups in September this year stating, “We own more than 30% in Ola and we would own much less stake in Uber. We have owned the stake in Ola since 2014 and it does send conflicting signals. But we are hoping that we make peace between them at some point.

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Dunzo Gets Breather as NCLT Rejects Insolvency Petition from Invoice Discounters

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The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Bengaluru bench has dismissed an insolvency plea filed against quick commerce startup Dunzo by its invoice discounters, declaring the petition “not maintainable” after several postponements. This decision offers temporary relief to Dunzo, which has been facing multiple insolvency petitions from various creditors, including Velvin Packaging Solutions and Betterplace Safety Solutions, over unpaid dues.

The invoice discounters alleged that Dunzo had paid only 50% of the required amounts, though the exact sum was not disclosed. Despite ongoing settlement talks, no resolution was reached, and the tribunal noted Dunzo’s delays in responding to creditor petitions. Dunzo continues to grapple with severe liquidity issues, delayed payments, and significant losses—reporting a ₹1,801.8 crore loss in FY23 and owing approximately ₹11.4 crore to major vendors like Google India and Facebook India.

While this NCLT ruling provides Dunzo some breathing room, the company still faces ongoing financial and operational challenges as it works to resolve its outstanding liabilities.

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How a Golden Retriever Became the Heart and Soul of a Hyderabad Startup’s Workplace

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Hyderabad-based startup Harvesting Robotics has won hearts online by appointing a golden retriever named Denver as its Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). Denver, introduced by co-founder Rahul Arepaka in a viral LinkedIn post, has quickly become the star of the office, spreading joy and boosting morale among employees. The company is now officially pet-friendly, a move Arepaka calls their “best decision.”

Denver’s new role has sparked widespread attention, with thousands liking and commenting on the announcement. Many see Denver’s presence as more than just a cute story—it highlights a growing trend of pet-friendly workplaces that prioritize employee well-being and happiness. As companies increasingly focus on holistic wellness, Denver’s appointment shows that sometimes, a wagging tail is the best way to brighten the workday.

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Info Edge Shareholders Approve ₹1,000 Crore Investment in New Venture Fund

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Info Edge (India) Ltd shareholders have overwhelmingly approved an investment of up to ₹1,000 crore in the company’s third venture capital fund, Info Edge Ventures Fund III. The proposal received near-unanimous backing, with 99.9995% of valid votes in favor out of 1,274 participants.

Smartweb Internet Services Ltd, a wholly owned Info Edge subsidiary, will act as sponsor and investment manager for the new fund. This move strengthens Info Edge’s commitment to backing early-stage startups and expanding its footprint in India’s venture capital landscape.

Info Edge has a strong track record as an early investor in leading Indian startups like Zomato and PB Fintech, with combined holdings in these firms valued at ₹31,500 crore ($3.7 billion) as of March 31, 2025.

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