Dunzo Co-founder Kabeer Biswas Quits Flipkart Within 10 Months
Flipkart VP and Dunzo co-founder Kabeer Biswas resigned after 10 months; led strong growth for Flipkart Minutes in India’s quick commerce segment
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Flipkart Taps Dunzo Co-founder Kabeer Biswas To Lead Quick Commerce Biz: Reports
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- January 9, 2025
Media reports state that Flipkart was in talks with Biswas in 2024 when the former was exploring a potential acquisition of the startup
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Flipkart In Talks To Acquire Reliance-Backed Dunzo
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- February 22, 2024
Indian ecommerce giant Flipkart has been engaged in discussions in recent weeks regarding a potential acquisition of Dunzo, the hyperlocal delivery startup backed by Reliance Retail, according to media reports. However, complexities surrounding Dunzo’s ownership structure have reportedly posed challenges in finalising an acquisition deal, as per a media report. Despite these challenges, talks between […]
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Quick Commerce Speeds Up Hearts As Valentine’s Day Sales Rise
- by Amisha Sharma
- February 16, 2024
Valentine’s Day Sales Skyrocket for Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Dunzo, and Zepto as Flowers, Cakes, Teddies, and Surprising Trends Take Center Stage In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, the food and quick commerce sector, platforms including Zomato, Swiggy, Blinkit, Dunzo and Zepto, have experienced substantial growth. The firms reported a significant surge in items ordered like […]
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Dunzo Migrates Employee Accounts To Zoho Workspace To Cut Costs
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- November 21, 2023
Struggling quick-commerce startup Dunzo has shifted all its employee accounts from Google to Zoho Workspace to reduce costs by at least a third, news agency PTI reported. Google Workspace’s enterprise plan costs around Rs 1,600 per user per month, while Zoho offers similar services at a fraction of the price, charging Rs 489. According to […]
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Dunzo Co-founder Dalvir Suri To Step Down
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- October 3, 2023
Dalvir Suri, Co-founder of Dunzo, the on-demand delivery startup, has stepped down amid financial challenges and a comprehensive company-wide reorganisation, as confirmed by CEO Kabeer Biswas. Biswas, also a co-founder, acknowledged Suri’s pivotal role in establishing various business lines at Dunzo and mentioned Suri’s intention to take a break after dedicating over six years to […]
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Dunzo Seeks Additional Funding From Reliance Retail Amid Fundraising Challenges
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- July 18, 2023
According to the reports, Dunzo, a cash-strapped startup, is seeking an additional Rs 164 crore (approximately USD 20 million) from Reliance Retail, it’s largest shareholder. This request comes after Dunzo fell short of its target of raising USD 75 million through the issuance of convertible notes. In April, Dunzo managed to raise only USD 45 […]
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Dunzo4Business To Expand Operations To 10-15 Cities In Next 12-18 Months
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- June 26, 2023
Reliance Retail-backed Dunzo’s logistics arm, Dunzo4Business (D4B), has announced plans to expand its operations to 10-15 cities within the next 12-18 months. Dalvir Suri, co-founder of Dunzo and head of D4B, stated that the company is collaborating with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a government-supported initiative, to facilitate intracity last-mile delivery of products. […]
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Dunzo & SHIELD: Partnering for Fraud-Free Trust
- by BW Retail World Bureau
- April 21, 2023
Dunzo, India’s hyperlocal delivery platform, Thursday announced that it is strengthening its fraud prevention capabilities through a partnership with global risk intelligence company SHIELD. Dunzo is the first quick commerce company in India that will leverage mobile-first risk intelligence to tackle fraud and stay ahead of emerging threats. Dunzo will leverage SHIELD’s AI-powered Device Intelligence […]