Funding
Boldfit takes ₹400 crore to the shop floor
The sports brand is funding physical retail, products and manufacturing. The real challenge is making a broad catalogue work beyond the shopping cart.
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India
DailyObjects has a ₹332 crore deal and a five-year shop window
The accessories brand’s Series C mixes primary and secondary transactions. Its proposed store expansion makes the distinction consequential.
Startups
D2C returns: the growth metric that begins after the order is placed
A paid order can still become a costly return. Brands need a view of contribution after delivery, refunds and recovery.
Startups
Marketplace liquidity: count completed matches in a narrow market first
Large signup numbers can hide a marketplace where buyers cannot find the right supply. Start with the conditions required for a successful match.
India
ONDC explained for founders: an open network still needs a dependable customer journey
ONDC connects different participants in digital commerce. A startup’s opportunity depends on which part of the journey it can make meaningfully better.