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Uber Looks to Tap Into India’s Scooter and Motorbike Market
Uber Looks to Tap Into India’s Scooter and Motorbike Market
February 22, 2024  |  Ridesharing

Uber reportedly wants to move deeper into India’s two- and three-wheeled vehicle market. Speaking during an event Thursday (Feb. 22) in Bangalore, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi said the...

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Ola Electric’s Rapid Growth Sparks Early IPO Plans
Ola Electric’s Rapid Growth Sparks Early IPO Plans
July 17, 2023  |  IPO

Indian startup Ola Electric Mobility is reportedly in line for an initial public offering (IPO) sooner than anticipated. This change is due to its success...

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Today in FinTech: Ola Buys Digital Bank; Alt Finance Needs Stronger ID Security
Today in FinTech: Ola Buys Digital Bank; Alt Finance Needs Stronger ID Security
March 25, 2022  |  Technology

In today’s FinTech news, ride-hail firm Ola acquires challenger bank Avail Finance, while Relay Payments launches a payments solution for the fleet industry. Plus, a...

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Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix, Sony Make Big Gaming Moves
Today in the Connected Economy: Netflix, Sony Make Big Gaming Moves
March 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Today in the connected economy, Netflix adds game developer Boss Fight Entertainment to its creative team, while Sony prepares to debut its subscription video game...

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India’s Ola to Acquire Neo Bank Avail
India’s Ola to Acquire Neo Bank Avail
March 25, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Indian ride-hailing platform Ola is set to acquire Avail Finance, a neo-bank founded by the brother of Ola’s co-founder. As New Indian Express reported Friday...

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Today in Food Commerce: Shake Shack Trials Crypto Rewards; Olo Adds Trip-Tracking Capabilities
Today in Food Commerce: Shake Shack Trials Crypto Rewards; Olo Adds Trip-Tracking Capabilities
March 04, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Shake Shack tries rewarding loyalty with cryptocurrency, and Olo adds geofencing features. Plus, robotics company Tortoise announces the launch of its...

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India’s Ola Plans 500 Quick Commerce Dark Stores
India’s Ola Plans 500 Quick Commerce Dark Stores
January 28, 2022  |  eCommerce

Indian ride-hailing service Ola has rebranded its quick commerce business to “Ola Dash” as it prepares to establish what will be the largest collection of...

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Indian Ride-Hailing App Ola Nets $500M
Indian Ride-Hailing App Ola Nets $500M
December 16, 2021  |  Investments

Ola, the Indian-based ride-hailing startup that competes with Uber, has generated a $500 million from investors, according to a Thursday (Dec. 16) report from Reuters. ...

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Ride-Hailing App Ola Prepares For $500M IPO
Ride-Hailing App Ola Prepares For $500M IPO
July 09, 2021  |  IPO

Ola, the Indian ride-hailing startup and one of Uber’s chief rivals, announced Friday it is raising $500 million ahead of an initial public offering. According...

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