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Vulcan Express Secures $5.68 Mn Amid Snapdeal Negotiations

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The logistics arm of Snapdeal, Vulcan Express has secured a $ 5.68 million investment from parent company Jasper Infotech in June this year. This round of investment happened while Flipkart and Snapdeal were negotiating the terms of an acquisition.

The sum was raised for Vulcan Express by allocating 3.65 crores equity shares at Rs. 10 face value. Vulcan Express also increased its total authorized capital share to $ 31 million, in a board meeting held on June 12, to meet its funding requirement. The company had raised its capital share from Rs. 1.12 crores to Rs. 42 crores in April this year, by creating 40,880,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each. This time around share capital was increased from Rs. 42 crores to Rs. 200 crores, leading to a 200x rise in a span of 3 months.

Last week, Snapdeal successfully sold its online digital payments firm FreeCharge to private lending firm Axis Bank in an all cash deal for Rs. 385 crores. According to reports, Jasper Infotech is looking to sell Vulcan Express for at least $ 15.5 million. VCCircle reported, according to some sources, the Vulcan Express sale may also fetch the company up to $ 31. 2 million, which is expected to take place in the next 30 to 40 days.

The company, founded in 2013, offers end to end logistics and supply chain solutions for retail companies. They currently operate in more than 100 cities and offer a range of services including pickup, consolidation and fulfillment operations, warehousing solutions, intercity movement and last mile delivery.

Vulcan Express used to handle more than 55% of Snapdeal’s deliveries and posted a huge jump in net revenue, Rs. 184 crores in the financial year 2016, up from Rs. 26.7 crores in the previous year. They have acquired over 1 million square feet of warehouse space over the past four years and reportedly handle up to 250,000 daily shipments. In the past month, Jasper Infotech has also been in talks with TVS Logistics Services, PE firm Peepul Capital and supply chain firm Gati for a possible sale of the logistics company. Post the collapse of the Flipkart and Snapdeal merger, the survival of Snapdeal as an independent company depends upon the sale of its assets.

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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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