Harveen Ahluwalia
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social
Covering tech businesses in India and the Gulf with themorningcontext.com
📍Dubai, UAE
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May 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
You know what? Buy yourself those books you want. You deserve it.
In The Gulf Report this week:
-A new AI mega venture starts off with a bang in the kingdom,
-The Dubai government signs up for crypto, and
-A video streaming platform gets profitable
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-A new AI mega venture starts off with a bang in the kingdom,
-The Dubai government signs up for crypto, and
-A video streaming platform gets profitable
In @themorningcontext.bsky.social today.
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It’s raining deals for Saudi’s AI
A new AI mega venture starts off with a bang in the kingdom, the Dubai government signs up for crypto and more.
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May 16, 2025 at 5:58 AM
In The Gulf Report this week:
-A new AI mega venture starts off with a bang in the kingdom,
-The Dubai government signs up for crypto, and
-A video streaming platform gets profitable
In @themorningcontext.bsky.social today.
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-A new AI mega venture starts off with a bang in the kingdom,
-The Dubai government signs up for crypto, and
-A video streaming platform gets profitable
In @themorningcontext.bsky.social today.
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A free read.
Co-founder Walid Mansour & partner Ankit Sarwahi of Middle East Venture Partners talk about the big changes in the tech investing ecosystem, their fund’s trajectory and the million-dollar question of returns.
Via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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Co-founder Walid Mansour & partner Ankit Sarwahi of Middle East Venture Partners talk about the big changes in the tech investing ecosystem, their fund’s trajectory and the million-dollar question of returns.
Via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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An intelligent person’s guide to venture capital in the Middle East
Co-founder Walid Mansour and partner Ankit Sarwahi of Middle East Venture Partners talk about the big changes in the tech investing ecosystem, their fund’s trajectory and the million-dollar question o...
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May 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
A free read.
Co-founder Walid Mansour & partner Ankit Sarwahi of Middle East Venture Partners talk about the big changes in the tech investing ecosystem, their fund’s trajectory and the million-dollar question of returns.
Via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
themorningcontext.com/internet/an-...
Co-founder Walid Mansour & partner Ankit Sarwahi of Middle East Venture Partners talk about the big changes in the tech investing ecosystem, their fund’s trajectory and the million-dollar question of returns.
Via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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In The Gulf Report this week:
-An Indian-origin billionaire is off to prison.
-The Capital Market Summit concludes.
-AI comes to schools.
Via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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-An Indian-origin billionaire is off to prison.
-The Capital Market Summit concludes.
-AI comes to schools.
Via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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A scandal in Dubai
An Indian-origin billionaire is off to prison, the Capital Market Summit concludes and AI comes to schools.
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May 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
In The Gulf Report this week:
-An Indian-origin billionaire is off to prison.
-The Capital Market Summit concludes.
-AI comes to schools.
Via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
themorningcontext.com/business/a-s...
-An Indian-origin billionaire is off to prison.
-The Capital Market Summit concludes.
-AI comes to schools.
Via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
themorningcontext.com/business/a-s...
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Exclusive: QatarEnergy in talks with Japan on long-term LNG supply deal reut.rs/4lVGt1V
Exclusive: QatarEnergy in talks with Japan on long-term LNG supply deal
One of the world's biggest liquefied natural gas suppliers, QatarEnergy [RIC:RIC:QATPE.UL], is in talks with Japanese firms for a long-term deal to supply LNG from its North Field expansion project, five trading and industry sources told Reuters.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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In The Gulf Report this week:
“Hayvn + $OM = hellish week for crypto in Dubai.”
That’s how a tech investor described the sentiment, over a text message.
What Havyn and Mantra's crash means for crypto in the UAE, via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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“Hayvn + $OM = hellish week for crypto in Dubai.”
That’s how a tech investor described the sentiment, over a text message.
What Havyn and Mantra's crash means for crypto in the UAE, via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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What Havyn and Mantra’s crash means for crypto in the UAE
A trading platform was fined by the regulator for breaches and misconduct, and a popular token plummeted by 90%
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April 22, 2025 at 6:26 AM
In The Gulf Report this week:
“Hayvn + $OM = hellish week for crypto in Dubai.”
That’s how a tech investor described the sentiment, over a text message.
What Havyn and Mantra's crash means for crypto in the UAE, via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
“Hayvn + $OM = hellish week for crypto in Dubai.”
That’s how a tech investor described the sentiment, over a text message.
What Havyn and Mantra's crash means for crypto in the UAE, via @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
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Pocket FM faces multiple legal complaints in the US.
At least 10 former contractual workers of the audio series startup are alleging employment violations in the state courts of California.
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At least 10 former contractual workers of the audio series startup are alleging employment violations in the state courts of California.
In @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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Pocket FM faces multiple legal complaints in the US
At least 10 former contractual workers of the audio series startup are alleging employment violations in the state courts of California.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Pocket FM faces multiple legal complaints in the US.
At least 10 former contractual workers of the audio series startup are alleging employment violations in the state courts of California.
In @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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At least 10 former contractual workers of the audio series startup are alleging employment violations in the state courts of California.
In @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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April 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
every day riveted to cnbc, currently best understood as a 12 hour podcast about distressing charts
Pristyn Care hit a wall with its core surgery business, so it is now opening up hospitals.
Rather, it is opening up 50 of them.
Few hospital chains would dare to take on that remarkably ambitious goal.
So, is it just a new story to raise funds?
Rather, it is opening up 50 of them.
Few hospital chains would dare to take on that remarkably ambitious goal.
So, is it just a new story to raise funds?
Pristyn Care wants to write a new story. But will it work?
The seven-year-old health tech firm has hit a wall with its core surgery business. It is now opening up hospitals.
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April 2, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Pristyn Care hit a wall with its core surgery business, so it is now opening up hospitals.
Rather, it is opening up 50 of them.
Few hospital chains would dare to take on that remarkably ambitious goal.
So, is it just a new story to raise funds?
Rather, it is opening up 50 of them.
Few hospital chains would dare to take on that remarkably ambitious goal.
So, is it just a new story to raise funds?
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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX—the largest-ever investment in a crypto company.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social & Maanav DJ break down:
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[A Free Read]
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX—the largest-ever investment in a crypto company.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social & Maanav DJ break down:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
March 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX—the largest-ever investment in a crypto company.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social & Maanav DJ break down:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
[A Free Read]
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX—the largest-ever investment in a crypto company.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social & Maanav DJ break down:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
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Mega deals are common in the Middle East, but this one stands out. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has landed a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social & Maanav D J write:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
Mega deals are common in the Middle East, but this one stands out. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has landed a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social & Maanav D J write:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
March 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Mega deals are common in the Middle East, but this one stands out. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has landed a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social & Maanav D J write:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
Mega deals are common in the Middle East, but this one stands out. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, has landed a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social & Maanav D J write:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
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In just 8years,eyewa has carved out a niche and become one of the fastest-growing eyewear retailers globally.eyewa’s journey is a playbook for building modern consumer brands in the Middle East.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
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In just 8years,eyewa has carved out a niche and become one of the fastest-growing eyewear retailers globally.eyewa’s journey is a playbook for building modern consumer brands in the Middle East.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
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March 16, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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In just 8years,eyewa has carved out a niche and become one of the fastest-growing eyewear retailers globally.eyewa’s journey is a playbook for building modern consumer brands in the Middle East.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
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In just 8years,eyewa has carved out a niche and become one of the fastest-growing eyewear retailers globally.eyewa’s journey is a playbook for building modern consumer brands in the Middle East.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
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[A Free Read]
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX—the largest-ever investment in a crypto company.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social &Maanav D J break down the details in today’s Gulf Report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX—the largest-ever investment in a crypto company.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social &Maanav D J break down the details in today’s Gulf Report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
March 18, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX—the largest-ever investment in a crypto company.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social &Maanav D J break down the details in today’s Gulf Report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has secured a $2billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX—the largest-ever investment in a crypto company.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social &Maanav D J break down the details in today’s Gulf Report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/wha...
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Founded in 2017,Eywa is redefining eyewear in the Middle East.Now, they’ve raised a staggering $100M—one of the region’s biggest rounds.Their journey serves as a playbook for aspiring consumer brand founders.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
Founded in 2017,Eywa is redefining eyewear in the Middle East.Now, they’ve raised a staggering $100M—one of the region’s biggest rounds.Their journey serves as a playbook for aspiring consumer brand founders.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
March 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Founded in 2017,Eywa is redefining eyewear in the Middle East.Now, they’ve raised a staggering $100M—one of the region’s biggest rounds.Their journey serves as a playbook for aspiring consumer brand founders.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
Founded in 2017,Eywa is redefining eyewear in the Middle East.Now, they’ve raised a staggering $100M—one of the region’s biggest rounds.Their journey serves as a playbook for aspiring consumer brand founders.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
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[A Free Read]
In just eight years, eyewa has carved out a niche and become one of the fastest-growing eyewear retailers globally. eyewa’s journey is a playbook for building modern consumer brands in the Middle East.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social dives deeper:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
In just eight years, eyewa has carved out a niche and become one of the fastest-growing eyewear retailers globally. eyewa’s journey is a playbook for building modern consumer brands in the Middle East.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social dives deeper:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
March 14, 2025 at 4:04 AM
[A Free Read]
In just eight years, eyewa has carved out a niche and become one of the fastest-growing eyewear retailers globally. eyewa’s journey is a playbook for building modern consumer brands in the Middle East.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social dives deeper:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
In just eight years, eyewa has carved out a niche and become one of the fastest-growing eyewear retailers globally. eyewa’s journey is a playbook for building modern consumer brands in the Middle East.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social dives deeper:
themorningcontext.com/internet/eye...
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The recent wave of exits at Peak XV signals a major shake-up at one of India’s top VC firms—once operating like it was special, now facing new realities. Can it adapt or falter?
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social explains:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
The recent wave of exits at Peak XV signals a major shake-up at one of India’s top VC firms—once operating like it was special, now facing new realities. Can it adapt or falter?
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social explains:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
March 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The recent wave of exits at Peak XV signals a major shake-up at one of India’s top VC firms—once operating like it was special, now facing new realities. Can it adapt or falter?
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social explains:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
The recent wave of exits at Peak XV signals a major shake-up at one of India’s top VC firms—once operating like it was special, now facing new realities. Can it adapt or falter?
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social explains:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
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Dubai has taken firm action—slapping 159 companies with hefty fines of 50,000 dirhams ($13,614) each for violating telemarketing rules.
Maanav D J and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social report:
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Dubai has taken firm action—slapping 159 companies with hefty fines of 50,000 dirhams ($13,614) each for violating telemarketing rules.
Maanav D J and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
March 8, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#PublishedThisWeek
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Dubai has taken firm action—slapping 159 companies with hefty fines of 50,000 dirhams ($13,614) each for violating telemarketing rules.
Maanav D J and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
[A Free Read]
Dubai has taken firm action—slapping 159 companies with hefty fines of 50,000 dirhams ($13,614) each for violating telemarketing rules.
Maanav D J and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
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Dubai has imposed stiff penalties on intrusive telemarketers, slapping a 50,000-dirham fine per company across 159 violators for breaking telemarketing rules.
Maanav D J and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social write:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
Maanav D J and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social write:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
March 4, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Dubai has imposed stiff penalties on intrusive telemarketers, slapping a 50,000-dirham fine per company across 159 violators for breaking telemarketing rules.
Maanav D J and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social write:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
Maanav D J and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social write:
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The wave of exits at Peak XV continues.This month,MDs Shailesh Lakhani & Abheek Anand announced their departures after 17&12 years. With the team shrinking by~10% in two years,more changes are expected. What's next?
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
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March 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
The wave of exits at Peak XV continues.This month,MDs Shailesh Lakhani & Abheek Anand announced their departures after 17&12 years. With the team shrinking by~10% in two years,more changes are expected. What's next?
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social writes:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
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Dubai has taken firm action—slapping 159 companies with hefty fines of 50,000 dirhams each for violating telemarketing rules. This sends a clear message: No more tolerance for unsolicited calls.
Maanav DJ and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
Dubai has taken firm action—slapping 159 companies with hefty fines of 50,000 dirhams each for violating telemarketing rules. This sends a clear message: No more tolerance for unsolicited calls.
Maanav DJ and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
March 4, 2025 at 5:22 AM
#FreeRead
Dubai has taken firm action—slapping 159 companies with hefty fines of 50,000 dirhams each for violating telemarketing rules. This sends a clear message: No more tolerance for unsolicited calls.
Maanav DJ and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
Dubai has taken firm action—slapping 159 companies with hefty fines of 50,000 dirhams each for violating telemarketing rules. This sends a clear message: No more tolerance for unsolicited calls.
Maanav DJ and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social report:
themorningcontext.com/internet/dub...
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Byju’s is over. A $5B lesson in startup hubris. But who’s holding the investors accountable? They hyped it, cashed out, and left the mess behind.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social and @sahaprd.bsky.social write.
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February 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Byju’s is over. A $5B lesson in startup hubris. But who’s holding the investors accountable? They hyped it, cashed out, and left the mess behind.
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social and @sahaprd.bsky.social write.
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The recent wave of exits at Peak XV signals a major shake-up at one of India’s top VC firms—once operating like it was special, now facing new realities. Can it adapt or falter?
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social explains:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social explains:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
March 3, 2025 at 4:05 AM
The recent wave of exits at Peak XV signals a major shake-up at one of India’s top VC firms—once operating like it was special, now facing new realities. Can it adapt or falter?
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social explains:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
@harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social explains:
themorningcontext.com/internet/pea...
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The Good Glamm Group has sold ScoopWhoop to marketing firm WLDD in an all-cash deal worth Rs 20 Cr.
The deal, signed on Feb 15, came together in less than a month.
Abir Dasgupta and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social with more on this acquisition:
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The deal, signed on Feb 15, came together in less than a month.
Abir Dasgupta and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social with more on this acquisition:
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February 21, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Good Glamm Group has sold ScoopWhoop to marketing firm WLDD in an all-cash deal worth Rs 20 Cr.
The deal, signed on Feb 15, came together in less than a month.
Abir Dasgupta and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social with more on this acquisition:
themorningcontext.com/internet/the...
The deal, signed on Feb 15, came together in less than a month.
Abir Dasgupta and @harveen-ahluwalia.bsky.social with more on this acquisition:
themorningcontext.com/internet/the...
ScoopWhoop is sold, again.
The Good Glamm Group signed the deal with Wubba Lubba Dub Dub a week ago.
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The Good Glamm Group signed the deal with Wubba Lubba Dub Dub a week ago.
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The Good Glamm Group sells ScoopWhoop to WLDD for Rs 20 crore
In the week gone by, this is the second such sale by the content-to-commerce company as it struggles for funds.
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February 21, 2025 at 2:48 PM
ScoopWhoop is sold, again.
The Good Glamm Group signed the deal with Wubba Lubba Dub Dub a week ago.
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The Good Glamm Group signed the deal with Wubba Lubba Dub Dub a week ago.
In @themorningcontext.bsky.social.
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