Blip, the Bengaluru-based startup that promised 30-minute fashion delivery, has officially shut down less than a year after launch. Despite bold ambitions and a unique model, execution delays and lack of funding brought the quick commerce experiment to a halt.
Plus Gold, once backed by Shark Tank investors and celebrated for simplifying digital gold savings, is now shutting down. From raising ₹10 crore to an abrupt exit, here’s a closer look at what went wrong behind the scenes.
Zume Inc., once hailed as the future of food delivery with its robotic pizza-making systems and AI-driven mobile kitchens, officially shut down in June 2023 after burning through $445 million in funding. Despite early media hype and SoftBank’s backing, Zume’s ambitious vision collapsed under technical failures, poor scalability, and a flawed pivot to sustainable packaging. This deep dive reveals why Zume, the robot pizza startup, failed in 2023.
As the popular actress Kriti Sanon celebrates her birthday week, her company gives her another reason to celebrate. Her skincare brand HYPHEN crosses Rs. 400 crore in revenue. In just 2 years, the brand has formed a loyal customer base that accounts for a 60% repeat rate. With over 19,000 pin codes across India, this skincare startup has had an
HiveSchool, India’s first dedicated business school for sales, is tackling the harsh reality that 49% of Indian graduates are unemployable. With a unique hybrid model (80% online, 20% offline), 5 intensive sprints of 10 hrs each, and mentorship from top industry leaders, HiveSchool equips students with real-world sales skills. Featured on Shark Tank India with a ₹12 crore valuation, the startup has already acheived ₹45 lakhs in revenue and boasts impressive placements with an average package of ₹15 LPA, with the highest package at ₹25 LPA of their first cohort.
Can you think about launching a technology-based company specializing in delivery services? Especially in a city like Mumbai? That’s what 13-year-old Tilak Mehta did. While the other kids around him were glued to their games, Tilak Mehta was laying the foundation for a startup at the age of 13. Tilak founded Papers n Parcels (PNP), a local courier service that
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