Company News
Exits a setback for Kalaari, but not a show-stopperedit
Exits of two partners, Bala Srinivasa and Prashanth Aluru, at Kalaari Capital may dampen the VC firm’s ability to sew new deals, but will not hurt its plans to raise a new fund.
Publication: Business Standard
Date: October 25, 2017
Flipkart Embarks On Acquisition Spree; Holds Talks With Swiggy, Urban Ladder And UrbanClapedit
Even after beating Amazon in the first sale of this festive season, homegrown ecommerce giant Flipkart refuses to back down from its unwavering mission to emerge as the champion. To bolster its business against rival Amazon, the Bengaluru-headquartered company is reportedly looking to embark on the diversification route through investment and acquisition.
Publication: Inc 42
Date: October 25, 2017
Competition and Industry News
Australian ecommerce startup raises $4m to take furniture retail onlineedit
We’ve all been there: you move somewhere, get your own place, then your mom comes to visit and you get an earful about your lifestyle choices. But what if your mom’s also an interior designer and insists you don’t buy any IKEA furniture?
Publication: Tech in Asia
Date: OCtober 25, 2017
18 Shelf Brackets to Prop Up Your Books (and Beyond)edit
Picking out shelf brackets is both the best and worst part of putting up shelves: best because it’s an opportunity to make a design statement, worst because you’ve got to find the perfect set. (Okay, okay actually hanging them is possibly the worst part, but it’s made a lot easier if you have a good laser level and a whole bunch of ribbed anchors for your screws).
Publication: Architectural Digest
Date: October 25, 2017
Danny Lipford and Chelsea Lipford Wolf Share Advice on Taking Homes from Simple to Smart with Automated Home Technologyedit
Think you’re not savvy enough for a smart home? It’s time to think again according to America’s Home Expert Danny Lipford. He and his daughter & co-host, Chelsea Lipford Wolf, shared smart home advice with millions during a nationally televised media event earlier today. The father-daughter team connected with 25 TV and radio hosts across the country, showing viewers how making your home smart is easier than ever and offers improved comfort, convenience and safety.
Publication: BizWire Express
Date: October 25, 2017