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Exclusive: PhysicsWallah in talks to raise around $250 million; eyes $3.3-bn valuation

PhysicsWallah is in initial talks to raise at least $250 million, at three times its existing valuation, a huge round and a massive valuation mark-up for an edtech start-up, at a time when the overall sector is struggling due to slower growth amid reopening of schools, colleges and ...

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On Mar 23, 2023
RT @patwardhannn: 🚨🚨Scoop: PhysicsWallah in talks to raise at least $250 million at $3.3-bn valuation A huge potential markup for an Indian edtech firm at a time when the overall sector is struggling https://t.co/LA9qTSIp3B
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Exclusive: PhysicsWallah in talks to raise around $250 million; eyes $3.3-bn valuation

Exclusive: PhysicsWallah in talks to raise around $250 million; eyes $3.3-bn valuation

PhysicsWallah is in initial talks to raise at least $250 million, at three times its existing valuation, a huge round and a massive valuation mark-up for an edtech start-up, at a time when ...

SoftBank-backed Unacademy explores merger with Byju’s-owned Aakash

SoftBank-backed Unacademy explores merger with Byju’s-owned Aakash

The discussions are at an early stage and a transaction may not materialise but events have moved far enough for talks to take place over the last month between Byju’s founder Byju ...

Meal-kit delivery unicorn Gousto cuts valuation in latest funding

Meal-kit delivery unicorn Gousto cuts valuation in latest funding

The subscription recipe-box service backed by Joe Wicks and SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2 has raised £50m at a reduced valuation to help it weather a "volatile period", Sky News learns.

Fintech giant’s bad wedding leads to happy divorce

Fintech giant’s bad wedding leads to happy divorce

Many mergers fail, but executives are rarely humble enough to admit it. At Fidelity National Information Services , purveyor of software to banks, it’s taken a new boss to bring on a shift. ...

As HYBE eyes a $900m stake in K-pop rival, SM Entertainment slams BTS company’s ‘hostile takeover attempt’

As HYBE eyes a $900m stake in K-pop rival, SM Entertainment slams BTS company’s ‘hostile takeover attempt’

SM Entertainment CFO Jang Cheol Hyuk argues that HYBE's takeover bid would lead to the latter company's monopolization of the K-Pop industry…

Struggling US companies are deliberately exaggerating how much money they expect to make – and that could lead to an economic crash

Struggling US companies are deliberately exaggerating how much money they expect to make – and that could lead to an economic crash

As many as 97% of the companies analyzed by S&P Global fell short of earnings forecasts they had made in 2019.

CoStar’s Andy Florance: ‘We are not buying Move’

CoStar’s Andy Florance: ‘We are not buying Move’

Florance, founder and CEO, made the announcement during a Q4 earnings conference call Tuesday, which also highlighted the company's revenue gains.

Paytm Q3 consolidated loss narrows to Rs 392 crore

Paytm Q3 consolidated loss narrows to Rs 392 crore

Paytm reported a positive EBITDA before ESOP cost (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortisation and employee stock option costs) of Rs 31 crore. This metric was negative Rs ...

World View emphasizes remote sensing as it prepares to go public

World View emphasizes remote sensing as it prepares to go public

World View, the stratospheric ballooning company that announced plans to go public last month, is emphasizing remote sensing and not tourism.

Parkland Sees Gains in Year-End 2022 Earnings

Parkland Sees Gains in Year-End 2022 Earnings

Company’s U.S. segment grows in fuel and petroleum, food and convenience gross margin

How Oil Could Derail the Inflation Fight

How Oil Could Derail the Inflation Fight

The U.S. consumer price index has consistently declined since its likely peak in summer 2022. That progress could be upended by a declining oil supply.

DraftKings’ stock rockets as earnings ‘send a powerful message’

DraftKings’ stock rockets as earnings ‘send a powerful message’

Shares of DraftKings Inc. were surging 15% in Friday trading after the sports-betting company pleased investors with its talk of efficiency.

5 real estate M&A myths that kill deals

5 real estate M&A myths that kill deals

If you're considering selling your brokerage firm, read this to clarify how the transaction works to avoid starting off on the wrong foot.

UBS warns that a historically reliable indicator shows earnings could fall 15% — and shares 24 high-quality stocks that will be immune from the drop

UBS warns that a historically reliable indicator shows earnings could fall 15% — and shares 24 high-quality stocks that will be immune from the drop

UBS warned about a 15% decline for corporate earnings and shared 24 buy-rated stocks that have high-quality earnings and can avoid the decline.

Five reasons ESG projects should be at the top of your 2023 to-do list

Five reasons ESG projects should be at the top of your 2023 to-do list

In his latest blog, EY Global Advanced Manufacturing & Mobility Leader, Randall J. Miller, explains five reasons why ESG initiatives have now become an essential part of running a business, ...

Interview: Adnoc Drilling Sees Year of Growth Ahead

Interview: Adnoc Drilling Sees Year of Growth Ahead

Adnoc Drilling plans to expand its fleet of drilling rigs this year to support parent company Adnoc's plans to increase its oil production capacity.

SpartanNash sees strong top-line finish to 2022 fiscal year

SpartanNash sees strong top-line finish to 2022 fiscal year

Wholesale, retail business segments post double-digit Q4 sales growth, aided by elevated inflation.

End of work-from-home boom helps Uber buck trend of disappointing tech industry results

End of work-from-home boom helps Uber buck trend of disappointing tech industry results

Uber eliminated thousands of jobs in the early stages of the pandemic in 2020 but has said recently it has no plans for widespread job cuts.

Ship Finance Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Net Profit of $48.5 Million

Ship Finance Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Net Profit of $48.5 Million

Highlights 76th consecutive quarterly dividend declared, increased to $0.24 per share Net profit of $48.5 million, or $0.38 per share in the fourth quarter Received charter hire1 of ...

SaaS Growing: In Good Times & Bad

SaaS Growing: In Good Times & Bad

Investors are more diligent and stiffer about startup valuations now, and SaaS is no exception. Yet, the sector has some unique advantages.