Mobility startup Rapido launches ‘Rapido Store’ logistics service
Bengaluru-based Bike taxi startup Rapido has launched Rapido Store, a new inter-city logistics service for businesses to deliver products to consumers.
Covid-19
How Kibsons is supporting its employees and customers during COVID-19 crisis
As COVID-19 spread, there was a rapid increase in people shopping online and demand on Kibsons daily operations was like they’d never experienced...
Careem invests $50 Mn in its new Super App as a part of COVID-19 revival plans
Dubai, UAE-based ride-hailing unicorn Careem has reportedly launched its Super App across 13 markets and invested $50 million in the same.
These Dubai-based gyms announce shutdown due to COVID-19
five Dubai-based gyms and fitness centres have permanently closed operations as COVID-19 including CrossFit GoldBox Dubai, Flywheel Dubai, Cult.Fit...
Remote working isn’t the end of traditional office space
Tips to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and social isolation from a seasoned remote worker
200% increase in business cutting innovation spend during COVID-19
Research by innovation firm Rainmaking shows that businesses predicted 2020 revenues have fallen by almost half in just a month
BookMyShow lays off 270 employees
India's online ticket-booking platform BookMyShow has reportedly let go its 270 employees in a wake of economic crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan-Bound European & MENA startups navigate COVID-19
Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka have opened their applications for their second cycle, working to tackle the new challenges the world faces in its needs for...
[Exclusive] Biogreen develops a transparent biodegradable face mask
Bengaluru, India-based biotechnology startup Biogreen today told LAFFAZ that the company has developed a biodegradable and transparent face mask.
Lumofy – Bahraini edtech startup offers free services to accelerate digital learning amid COVID-19
Bahrain-based edtech startup Lumofy has recently announced that the company will provide its suite of e-learning focused solutions for free
Uber invests $170m in bike and scooter rental startup Lime Micromobility
The mobility giant Uber on Thursday (May 7) made the announcement of its investment of $170 in the bike and scooter rental startup Lime Micromobility.
#StartupsVCovid19 – In conversation with Laila Hassan – Principal, 500 Startups
Here’s to our second conversation in the series #StartupsVCovid19 with Laila Hassan, who is the Principal at 500 Startups.