FGS Global announced that it has acquired Longview Communications and Public Affairs, bringing together two of the world’s leading communications and public affairs advisory firms. FGS will now be able to serve clients more extensively throughout North America, with a deeply experienced team across eight offices in the United States and three offices in Canada.…
Baaz Bikes, a full-stack electric vehicle ecosystem for gig workers, said it has raised $8 million in a round of funding, led by Singapore-based Big Capital, according to ETtech report. The Series A round of funding saw participation from Rakuten Capital, Japan-based Rakuten Group’s venture capital arm, along with continued support from existing investors like…
HCKK Ventures Limited, a multi-faceted software and services provider, has officially announced merger of Softlink Global Private Limited, a global leader in logistics technology solutions with HCKK subject to market regulators approval. This strategic move, with HCKK Ventures acquiring Softlink at an approximate valuation of Rs 430 crore, marks a significant step forward in the…
Epigral Ltd, one of India’s leading integrated chemical manufacturers, launched its first research and development centre at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. This is a significant step for the company in enhancing its research capabilities and accelerating its journey towards building Specialty products, a statement said. Located at Changodar in Ahmedabad, the R&D centre is built over 14,374…
DreamFolks, India’s leading airport and travel services aggregator, has announced its entry into Malaysia. The company will provide its cutting-edge technology as a service to partners at three airports: Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and Kuching International Airport. Passengers can avail lounge access at these locations by simply tapping or swiping their…
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a leading provider of global supply chain solutions, has entered into a binding purchase agreement to acquire Lubbers Logistics Group, a European logistics company specializing in high-value, complex, and time-sensitive transport services. The purchase will serve as a significant milestone for AIT as the company continues to expand its global reach and…
Centa, a teacher accreditation-linked edtech startup, said it has raised $1 million from a clutch of 30 angel investors including JP Morgan India chairman Leo Puri, Medanta Group of Hospitals chief Pankaj Sahni, AZB & Partners founding partner Bahram Vakil and ICICI private equity director Nikhil Mohta, according to ETtech report. In the past, the…
HALIO, designer of the world’s fastest, most beautiful, eco-friendly, and technologically advanced electrochromic (smart) glass, and SKC Ltd., a leading company in the ESG Materials Solution industry based in South Korea, announced that HALIO has raised up to $70M in funding from SKC to further market and develop the industry’s next generation of smart glass technology,…
Chase Corporation (Chase), a leading global manufacturer of protective materials for high-reliability applications across diverse market sectors, announced the successful completion of its acquisition by affiliates of KKR, a leading global investment firm, for $127.50 per share. “Today represents an important milestone for Chase in our journey to better serve our customers through strategic growth…
Medical technology startup Inito said it has raised $6 million in a Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, according to ETtech report. The company, launched in 2015, helps women track fertility hormones and provides personalised analytics on reproductive health through its flagship product, the Fertility Monitor. Inito’s technology uses a combination of hardware,…
Accenture has invested in Vū Technologies, a technology company specialized in virtual production and filmmaking. Vū helps companies create immersive, engaging experiences through a combination of real-time computer-generated imagery and live-action filming. Vū has established a vast network of virtual studios across North America, producing memorable immersive environments and stunning visual effects for companies including Amazon,…
Silverflow, a cutting-edge payment processing technology company, has secured a €15 Million investment led by industry veterans and payments experts at Global Paytech Ventures. Picus Capital, Coatue, Crane Venture Partners, Inkef, and several angel investors also participated with a valuation substantially higher than Series A in 2021. The investment will be used to fast-track Silverflow’s…
Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Mondee), the high-growth, travel technology company and marketplace with a portfolio of global platforms in the leisure and corporate travel sectors, has announced its acquisition of Purplegrids, a Silicon Valley based, cutting-edge AI company founded in 2017. This acquisition strengthens Mondee’s tech capabilities and showcases its commitment to vertically integrate AI across…
Accenture has agreed to acquire Solnet, an IT services provider with deep technology consulting experience for New Zealand government and private organizations across multiple industries. With headquarters in Wellington, New Zealand, Solnet’s team of more than 100 technologists will join Accenture. Solnet’s services and solutions will bolster Accenture’s local cloud and infrastructure engineering offerings, helping clients…
Breathe ESG, a startup offering enterprises SaaS (software as a service) solutions for sustainability management, has raised USD 315,000 (about Rs 2.61 crore) in a funding round led by 100X.VC, according to PTI report. The capital raise was part of a pre-seed funding round. Announcing that Breathe ESG has raised USD 315,000 in pre-seed funding…