Airblack, an online makeup and beauty learning platform, has raised Rs 33 crore in funding led by Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, according to ETtech report. Elevation Capital, Info Edge Ventures, Blume Founders Fund and Mars Shot VC also participated in the round, the startup said in a statement. Cofounded by Vaibhav Raj Gupta and ..read more

KKR, a leading global investment firm, announced the opening of a new office in Zurich, Switzerland, solidifying its presence in one of the world’s most important institutional and wealth management centers. The KKR office opens with individuals representing KKR’s Global Client Solutions team and will also serve as a Swiss base for investment professionals covering ..read more

Helix by HL, the innovative generative AI assistant revolutionizing private market investing, announced the successful completion of its Seed+ funding round with a raise of $6 million at a post-money valuation of $26 million. The round was led by FINTOP Capital, a prominent venture capital firm known for its strategic investments in cutting-edge financial technology. Helix, originally announced in June 2023, is ..read more

Careismatic Brands Inc., the world’s largest medical apparel retailer, announced that Sid Lakhani has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Lakhani, who was appointed Careismatic’s Chief Operating Officer in 2022, has been deeply involved in the company’s work to deliver high-quality medical apparel and products to healthcare professionals. He brings decades of industry experience to his new role ..read more

Accenture announced that its Board of Directors has nominated Dr. Martin Brudermüller for election to the Board at Accenture’s annual general meeting of shareholders on January 31, 2024. Dr. Brudermüller, 62, is Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE. He will be listed as a director nominee in ..read more

Allcargo Gati Limited (formerly GATI) one of India’s leading premier Express Distribution and Supply Chain solution provider, has appointed Sandeep Kulkarni as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Sandeep will be responsible for formulating strategic planning, driving operational efficiency through new-age technology adoption, leading cross-functional operations, managing key supply chain stakeholders, and building stronger customer ..read more

Happiest Minds Technologies Limited, a ‘Born Digital . Born Agile’, Mindful IT Company, announced that it has been recognized as ‘Procurement Organization of the Year’ at the 8th Annual ISM-INDIA Conference and CPO Awards 2023. ISM India recognizes and celebrates the outstanding collaborative efforts of individuals and teams in procurement and supply chain excellence. From ..read more

Water management startup DigitalPaani has secured funding of $1.2 million from Elemental Excelerator, Enzia, Peer Cheque, SAE, DevC, and Bharat Founders Fund, according to ETtech report. Angels investors including Urban Ladder founder Ashish Goel and Delhivery cofounder Mohit Tandon also participated in the seed funding round. Started by father-daughter duo Mansi Jain and Rajesh Jain ..read more

Aasra Hospitals, a leader in precision healthcare, proudly announced that Ramani Iyer, the former co-founder of Just Dial, has joined its board of directors. With his appointment, Iyer is set to acquire a considerable minority stake in the hospital, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing healthcare innovation in India, a statement said. Iyer’s journey in entrepreneurship ..read more

Speciality chemicals’ sourcing and manufacturing platform Scimplifi said it has secured $3.67 million in funding from institutional investors 3one4 Capital and Beenext, according to ETtech report. Angel investors with expertise in the chemical industry and business-to-business commerce also participated in the funding round. The startup said it would use the funds to expand the core ..read more