Topic: unit economics

  • Robotaxi Service Launches in Zagreb

    Robotaxi Service Launches in Zagreb

    A new robotaxi service is launching in Zagreb, Croatia, through a partnership between Croatian startup Verne, Chinese autonomous driving firm Pony.ai, and Uber, marking a significant step toward scaled autonomous ride-hailing in Europe. The service will initially use Pony.ai's technology on Arcfo...

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  • Swish Raises $38M Series B, Valued at $139M

    Swish Raises $38M Series B, Valued at $139M

    Swish, an ultra-fast food delivery startup, has secured $38 million in Series B funding, valuing the company at $139 million, as major competitors scale back their rapid delivery services. The company differentiates itself with a vertically integrated model, owning its kitchens, app, and delivery...

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  • Mirage secures $75M for AI video editing app Captions

    Mirage secures $75M for AI video editing app Captions

    Mirage (formerly Captions) secured $75 million in growth financing to expand from a single app into an AI lab, developing specialized models for advertising and marketing, including one optimized for short-form video. The company has pivoted to a freemium model and launched a video creation suite...

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  • Pronto's Valuation Soars 8x as It Formalizes India's House Help

    Pronto's Valuation Soars 8x as It Formalizes India's House Help

    Pronto, a Bengaluru startup, is digitizing India's vast, largely offline home services market with an on-demand platform for domestic help, securing a $25 million Series B investment to reach a $100 million valuation. The platform connects households with trained professionals for routine chores,...

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  • B Capital Partner Kabir Narang Exits to Launch New Investment Firm

    B Capital Partner Kabir Narang Exits to Launch New Investment Firm

    Kabir Narang, a key founding partner at B Capital, has left the firm to launch a new investment platform focused on AI, tech advancement, and global capital flows, targeting a 2026 start. During his tenure, Narang was instrumental in B Capital's Asia strategy and backed major Indian startups like...

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