BB founders thought QCommerce was a fad. But now they are struggling so hard that it is laughable

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They always wanted to, BB now was their launch into quick commerce. However they started with 2 hrs initially and now they have reduced it to within 15 mins. Maybe with this, they are targeting sub 10 mins delivery.

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I feel like BigBasket competing with Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart 🥲

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I feel like BigBasket competing with Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart 🥲- Grapevine

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While I'm proud of these two revolutionising the quick commerce space, I somehow have a bad feeling about this

Profits aren't coming, money is flowing
Don't know what the VCs are seeking?
Why bake a a pie that you can't eat later?

Too much money too soon, where have we seen that?

Prime example that one should not just study foreign markets and take everything else for granted.
The west already has much better convenience stores at every nook and corner. Something was different in India. 

Today BlinkIt eclipsed Zomato valuation. Instamart is a key focus for Swiggy. Zepto is on a great path.
All the VCs (except Nexus who backed Zepto) in India lost out in this race. They just looked at the west, and said it won't be possible. Grofers (Blinkit) & Zepto proved them wrong. 

For entrepreneurs: Do not be derailed by VC speak, they will hardly ever get big bets right.

Quick Commerce worked in India, didn't work in the west

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Ken: Zepto is a bronze medallist acting like a gold medallist. Gazab beijjati hai 😂😂😂

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Zepto vs Blinkit

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I had heard Waycool was also talking to raise at unicorn valuation, but they've fired like 300 people on Monday, so that's pretty uncertain. What to make of Zepto, though?

India's 109th unicorn?

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The timing of Zeptos fundraise is significant given the slump in investments into growth- and late-stage startups on the one hand and the correction being witnessed in the quick commerce segment on the other.

Unicorn drought ends as Zepto raises $200 million at $1.4 billion valuation

Zepto becomes India's 1st 2023 unicorn

Everything kept aside, it’s genuinely awe-inspiring that they’ve been able to do this in a market with close to zero interest in consumer internet plays, and most models failing  
  
 There’s definitely something about the way they executed. And many good things are said within the ecosystem about Aadit as a founder!

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Dunzo is struggling for survival while Zepto is turning into a unicorn. How come laws of financial markets working in opposite directions for both. Both Zepto and Dunzo operate in same segment which is Quick commerce. What is the catch?

Dunzo v/s Zepto: How come laws of physics are not holding up?

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Sharing more context on what is driving this in the comments section 👇🏻

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- Flipkart aims to have around 100 dark stores operational by the launch of Flipkart Minutes, currently accessible to select users in certain pincodes.
- The move is part of Flipkart’s strategy to compete with Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart this festive season, focusing on fast delivery for non-grocery segments.
- Dark stores are being tested with employees at Flipkart’s Bengaluru headquarters, with plans to stabilize and scale up the service in specific areas.
- Flipkart’s quick commerce push is driven by revenue potential, with top platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, and Blinkit expected to surpass $1 Bn in revenue for FY24.
- This development follows Flipkart’s expansion into digital payments and fintech products, highlighting its strategy to adapt to the evolving digital commerce landscape. 

 Source: Economic Times

Flipkart Plans 100 Dark Stores Ahead of Big Billion Days Sale

What even is going to be the differentiator? 
  
 Zepto kills it at speed. Blinkit kills it at speed and depth of catalogue. 
  
 Hard to imagine where Flipkart can stand. Especially given Q Commerce can work in only Tier 1 and 2 where these brands have a heavy footing.  
  
 Flipkart does not even have a brand presence anymore in top 5 cities!

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