Right now, both Swiggy and Zomato have split their eggs into multiple baskets in an attempt to generate profits.

Comparing daily order numbers, in November, Zomato reported having 1.25 Mn daily orders, while Swiggy said it has 1.4 Mn daily orders.

Recently, Swiggy and Zomato reported their financial performance for FY19 and continued their tryst with the losses.

At the same time, Swiggy reported total revenue of INR 1292 Cr with total expense of INR 3637.6 Cr and thus, losses of INR 2345.6 Cr during the same period.

Food delivery apps allow them to order food from across cuisines, track orders and pay seamlessly. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577308548.102267/Zomato-Earns-More,-Swiggy-Burns-More:-How-India’s-Foodtech-Unicorns-Fared-In-FY19?ref=audio_experience

Since its inception in 2015, Flipkart-owned digital payments platform, Phonepe, has changed the way how Indians used to transact digitally.

Citing that profitability is important to him, Nigam said that he wants to make sure that Phonepe is a viable business.

Phonepe’s Monetisation PlansAccording to Nigam, Phonepe has shifted its focus from giving cashback to providing merchant coupons, which has helped Phonepe to monetise its platform.

Wallets Create Closed EcosystemThe CEO further added that he wants Phonepe to be India’s largest platform.

Explaining more about how Phonepe wants to become the largest transaction platform, Nigam said that the company wants to enable every business to reach Indian customers. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577306742.0485156/Phonepe-CEO-Sameer-Nigam-Has-His-Eyes-Set-On-Profitability?ref=audio_experience

BENGALURU: Studypad , the game-based learning company with over 30 million users globally, has brought on board Ashish Dua as vice-president of product management.

Recently the edtech company hired Niharika Jain as director of human resources.

Jain brings in experience from across industry verticals, with power brands such as Myntra, PwC and Nestle.

"We are confident that Ashish’s proven track record and extensive experience will propel Studypad’s trajectory upward," said Arpit Jain , CEO and co-founder, Studypad.

As the firm expands to new geographies and additional subjects, it is rapidly adding key hires to its 220+ strong Gurugram team. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577304945.1298757/Edtech-company-Studypad-fuels-expansion-with-key-hires?ref=audio_experience

NEW DELHI: Baazi Games on Tuesday said it plans to pump in $5 million (about Rs 35 crore) in Indian gaming industry by investing in gaming start-ups and towards development of technology.

"The investment is planned to take place during the next 6 months.

The company will be looking to invest in innovative gaming startups and in developing latest gaming technology," it said in a statement.With this investment, the company is looking to expand operations and explore the ever-so-growing potential of the 'games of skill' market in India, it added.The Indian gaming space is expected to grow at 22 per cent CAGR and has been attracting big investments in the last couple of years.

"Baazi Games has played a major role in revolutionizing the way card games and fantasy sports are played in the country today.

Our investment of $5 million in the Indian gaming industry will further catalyse the growth of the industry and pave way for newer innovations," Baazi Games founder and CEO Navkiran Singh said.Earlier this year, Baazi Games had invested $1 million in its fantasy cricket vertical BalleBaazi.com , which later raised $4 million from private equity funds in July 2019.The company also expanded its card games vertical by launching RummyBaazi | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577302829.8376718/Baazi-Games-to-invest-$5-million-in-startups,-developing-technology?ref=audio_experience

This post is also available in: Español (Spanish)Contxto – Fan videos could soon become Brazil’s newest sensation, epitomized by Hello Fan and its recent capital injection from various investors.

Celebrity video-shoutouts in BrazilSimilar to the U.S. unicorn Cameo, Hello Fan provides a platform for famous folks to pay tribute to their devoted followers.

Once Hello Fan ends its validation and beta testing, it will expand operations across Brazil with the fresh funding.

In my opinion, the fact that Hello Fan connects devotees to their idols makes this model all the more impressive.

Although this business may seem like special PR, co-founder Carina Tavares stresses that Hello Fan isn’t for brand promotion. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577300409.0248199/Hello-Fan-video-platform-raises-over-US$120,000-to-connect-followers-with-idols?ref=audio_experience

But those who want to buy a dream laptop search through the internet to look for the best options available such as offers, laptops on EMI, etc.

How to get your dream laptop without being heavy on your pocketAre you worried about spending all your money on your dream laptop?

While selecting the model and product, keep an eye on laptops on EMI and laptops on offers.

ConclusionThese are the tips that you should keep in mind while buying your dream laptop when you are short of cash.

Now, go and get your dream laptop at a fantastic price range with these pointers. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577299225.973653/How-to-Buy-your-Dream-Laptops-on-EMIs-And-For-Cheap?ref=audio_experience

What is Analytical Thinking?

As the term suggests, analytical thinking is the process of thinking analytically or systematically.

Note that a critical component of analytical thinking is the ability to determine cause and effect relationships and patterns.

Why is Analytical Thinking Critical in Your Job?

Analytical thinking is a fundamental skill that you need to develop not only to do well in your job but to enjoy your life to the fullest as well. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577297425.313057/Essential-Things-You-Need-to-Know-About-Analytical-Thinking-and-Its-Importance-in-Your-Job?ref=audio_experience

There are broadly three kinds of electric cars at present:Solar-powered electric cars and vehicles Hybrid electric cars powered by a mix of internal combustion and batteries Electric cars with on-board battery packs also known as battery electric vehicle (BEV)More often than not, electric cars in the context of mobility and environmental conservation refer to battery electric vehicles, but may also refer to plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV)In the Indian context, automobile manufacturers have announced electric four-wheelers such as Hyundai Kona Electric, Mahindra e-Verito, Mahindra e2o, Porsche Taycan, Tata Tigor EV 2019, MG ZS.

In the last few years, trends suggest a rise in interest among the common masses for electric cars in comparison to electric two-wheelers and ICE or petrol/diesel cars, as seen on Google Trends.

Industry leaders consider electric cars to be a promising option for Indian audience for many reasons.

What Are The Advantages Of Electric Cars Over Fuel Cars?

Apart from this, there are a number of challenges in the adoption of electric vehicle cars in India in the near future. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577295414.2756212/What-Is-The-Future-Of-Electric-Cars-In-India??ref=audio_experience

Armed with some data from our friends at CrunchBase, I broke down the largest NYC Startup funding rounds in New York during the last decade.

I have included some additional information such as industry, description, round type, total equity funding raised to further the analysis for the state of venture capital in NYC.

In order to maintain a focus on tech-enabled startups, rounds for real estate, biotech, lending, financing, and energy companies were not included.

Only equity rounds were considered.

Nominations are opening up soon for the 2020 NYC Tech Influencers. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577293622.3476224/The-14-Largest-NYC-Startup-Venture-Rounds-of-the-2010s?ref=audio_experience

“With more learners taking to online skilling programs, the Indian Edtech sector is today going through a phase of metamorphosis.

With the advent of EdTech platforms, video-based content, and peer-to-peer learning portals, online learning is taking over traditional, classroom-based learning,” added Enguru’s Vakil.

Because of better awareness of the positive impact of digital learning, the coming year will see teachers/educators/ parents/ students increasingly adopt tech-enabled learning tools to support their students’ learning needs.

Here are a few more trends shared by industry leaders for the upcoming year“In 2020, learning will go Phygital which will bring in an effective blend of physical and digital learning.

Seamless offline-online integration will add a whole new dimension to digital learning and key to delivering impactful learning programs. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1577291410.5315392/What-Will-Be-The-Biggest-Edtech-Trends-In-2020??ref=audio_experience