Topic
b2b
E-Commerce & Marketplaces The Sale Starts Without You: Winning B2B Buyers Before They Call
B2B buyers now research and shortlist suppliers online before contacting sales. Unilog's CX1 Essentials offers small distributors a cost-effective way to build a professional digital storefront with clean product data and ERP connectivity.
AllHome Raises ₹200 Crore Series B Funding to Expand B2B Building Materials Platform
AllHome, a technology-led building materials startup founded by PharmEasy co-founders, has raised ₹200 crore in Series B funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Strides at a ₹2,000 crore valuation. The funds will be used to enhance its proprietary technology platform, expand experience centres, and invest in manufacturing as it targets ₹1,000 crore in revenue within four to six quarters.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Nila Spaces Partners IKEA for B2B Strategy in Gujarat Residential Market
Home furnishing giant IKEA has partnered with Nila Spaces' VIDA project in Ahmedabad for a B2B strategy, offering furnished homes to buyers. The collaboration marks IKEA's first B2B residential offering in Gujarat and leverages its e-commerce presence in the city since 2020.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Tea Board to Launch Web-Based Auction Platform on June 30, Migrating from NSEIT System
The Tea Board will launch a new web-based tea auction platform on June 30, developed by Tradeforge Technologies under a Build-Own-Operate model. The platform will first go live in Kolkata for Sale No. 27, with a phased rollout to other auction centres. Existing auction processes remain unchanged, but the new system promises improved security and cost-effectiveness.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Ex-Anduril Engineer Raises $42M to Build the Amazon of Composite Parts for B2B Manufacturing
Layup Parts, a startup founded by former Anduril engineer Zack Eakin, has raised $42 million in Series A funding to build a digital marketplace for custom composite parts. The company aims to streamline ordering of carbon fiber and fiberglass parts, similar to how Amazon simplifies consumer purchases, targeting B2B customers in motorsports, design, and manufacturing.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Handpickd Expands to 30 Micro-Markets, Strengthens Farmer Ties
Handpickd is set to expand into 30 new micro-markets, aiming to strengthen its direct sourcing relationships with farmers. This move is designed to improve produce quality and consistency while enhancing sustainability.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces LIC Eyes Fintech Expansion with Strategic Investments
LIC is exploring strategic investments in fintech to modernize its IT infrastructure and enhance returns for policyholders. CEO R Doraiswamy emphasizes the need for agility and innovation.