They sell 5 piece momos for 200 bucks ... Obviously they are gonna generate that revenue 😏

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Who could have thought of a 400Cr momo brand in India 10 years back

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I know it's evolved to an affordable brand and does crazy well in tier 2 cities etc. 
But curious if any of you here also eat from Wow and how your experience is?

Wow Momo raises $42Mn in new round. Wow!

Corporate Strategist

- 42% of this will be Grocery, followed by Fashion at 24%
- 65% of D2C brand sales expected to be driven by Marketplaces (as they are today) 
- Today, 92% of retail is offline. By 2027, 89% of retail will be still offline (fair)

India D2C market expected to go from $16.9Bn in '23 to $61Bn in '27

Software Developer

Where did u get best momos in ur city?

I'll go 1st.

Delhi - It used to be dolma aunty.
Bangalore - Any Darjeeling or NE side guys shop/cafe.

Momos 💕

Senior Consultant

This is actually quite a big scale. I'm guessing they're bigger than many major foreign brands that sell in India. 
Do y'all buy from them?

The Souled Store, a thriving omnichannel lifestyle brand, has 22 retail stores across India and is present on marketplaces like Flipkart and Myntra.

Decoding The Souled Store's Explosive INR 235 Cr Revenue Leap

Souled Store hits INR 235Cr in annual revenue

Growth Manager

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/mensa-brands-fires-200-employees-as-business-shows-signs-of-slowdown-10699211.html

Mensa brands fires 200 employees

- Adtech startup AdOnMo has raised $25 Mn in a funding round led by Rigel Capital and Sinar Mas.
- The funds will be used to expand its presence to 40 Indian cities and increase its displays to 1 Lakh.
- Founded in 2017, AdOnMo provides targeted, real-time advertisements on cloud-connected digital screens.
- The startup's infrastructure offers features like dynamic creative optimisation and social media-driven ad triggers.
- AdOnMo's last funding round saw Zomato picking up a 19.8% stake, leveraging new digital avenues for customer acquisition. 

 Source: [Inc42](https://inc42.com/buzz/zomato-backed-adonmo-raises-25-mn-to-expand-presence-to-40-indian-cities/)

Zomato-Backed AdOnMo Raises $25 Mn To Expand Presence To 40 Indian Cities

Journalist

What’s a startup idea you had but you never built it

I’ll go first. Mine was a high quality alcohol delivery service. But I later realised how difficult it is to pull it off due to regulation.  
  
 BevMo is a huge company in the US doing the same

Business Development Manager

Ex Puma India MD raises ~$12Mn for a new sportswear brand 😮😮

Analyst

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!

Software Engineer

We always doubt some. For me it was Zepto, never thought I’d see them here. But they’ve really managed to grow while Swiggy and Blinkit were around. 

Which other startups have surprised you by becoming big, despite all odds? Or despite not seeming like big opportunities for you?

Which Indian Startup/product has surprised you with how big it became?

Founder

Which Indian startup will be the most valuable 10 years from now?

Viners, finally I’m frustrated enough to make a move on building my own business.

Just curious about what b2c SaaS would you not mind paying 100 / month for? Preferably in the capital markets / personal finance space?

SaaS product you’d pay 100 / month for?

VC here. Doing this for fun.
Don't take all views seriously.

Comment a startup's name, I'll share if it's promising or whatever I know

I am sure the bet here is not that BBK will become a billion dollar company. Or will it?

Cloud kitchen company Biryani By Kilo [BBK] has raised $9 million or Rs 72 crore in its Series C round led by Alpha Wave Ventures.

Exclusive: Biryani By Kilo raises $9 Mn in a new round

Biryani By Kilo raised Series C funding. How do companies like these get venture funding?

Operations Analytics

Lets collate a list. I will start with a few guesses.
1. Bounce
2. Zepto
3. Sharechat
4. Dealshare

please add - lets collate a list and analyse again in 18 months.

What all large startups will shut down (fold) over the next 18 months?

What if I have close to 10 lakhs + in cash.
Can I start something in these cities which can at least generate a monthly income of 40/50k for a sustainable long term.
If not what’s the capital needed?
Please note I don’t have any business prior expertise
Uncertainty in tech sector has left me stressed.
I need a minimum of 45-50k to sustain.

I need some ideas.
Lets discuss.

Some sustainable income streams in tier 2/3 cities in India?

- NEWME, a fashion brand for Gen Z women, has secured $18 million in a funding round led by Accel, with participation from Fireside Ventures and AUM Ventures.
- The capital will be used to enhance the company's omnichannel presence and improve its supply-chain technology, according to CEO Sumit Jasoria.
- NEWME plans to open 40-50 stores in 20 key cities, including Guwahati, Shillong, and Imphal, over the next 12-18 months.
- The funding comes as more companies focus on the Gen Z market, with competitors like Lyskraft and major players like Flipkart and Myntra also targeting this demographic.
- Accel's Anand Daniel highlighted the potential of D2C brands in India's retail sector, which is projected to reach $2.2 trillion by 2030. 

 Source: Moneycontrol - tinyurl.com/29nkuujy

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