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Commerce
FirstClub bucks India’s speed obsession, quickly triples valuation to $120M with premium approach
FirstClub has raised $23 million in a Series A round co-led by Accel and RTP Global to expand its premium quick commerce platform.
PayPal and Venmo are giving out Comet invites and free Perplexity Pro subscriptions
The arrangement is part of a new partnership between PayPal and the AI provider, which benefits both companies in different ways.
Amazon launches Lens Live, an AI-powered shopping tool for use in the real world
Lens Live will not replace Amazon’s existing visual search tool, Amazon Lens, which lets you take a picture, upload an image, or scan a barcode to discover products. Instead, it brings a real-time component to Amazon Lens.
Indian grocery startup Citymall raises $47M to challenge ultra-fast delivery giants
Indian e-commerce startup Citymall, which focuses on budget-focused grocery delivery for tier 2 and tier 3 towns, said today that it has raised $47 million in Series D funding led by Accel, with participation from existing investors including Waterbridge Ventures, Citius, General Catalyst, Elevation Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, and Jungle Ventures. The Series D round […]
Labubu could make $1B this year
The plush monster toy Labubu has already generated more than $650 million in 2025 for Pop Mart.
Google pushes AI into flight deals as antitrust scrutiny, competition heat up
Google has launched Flight Deals as its AI tool within Google Flights to help travelers find cheaper fares.
Amazon rolls out same-day delivery of perishable groceries in 1,000 US cities
Shoppers can now order fresh grocery items, including produce, dairy, meat, seafood, baked goods, and more, alongside everyday household products, electronics, and other items available for same-day delivery.
