Deal Alert: Nexus Ventures-backed Cloud.com acquired by Citrix
Citrix Systems has acquired Nexus Ventures-backed Cloud.com, an US-based provider of software infrastructure platforms for cloud providers. The company’s CloudStack product line helps providers deploy and manage simple, cost-effective cloud…
Deal Alert: NSL Sugar acquires Jay Mahesh Sugar for Rs.231-Cr
Edited excerpts from the Advisor’s Press Release: NSL Sugars Limited, a part of the Nuziveedu Seeds group, has acquired 100% stake in Jay Mahesh Sugar Industries Limited (JMSIL), at an…
Freshdesk, Reach 360 emerge winners at BizSpark Startup Challenge 2011
Edited excerpts from the Press Release: Microsoft has announced the winners of the BizSpark Startup Challenge 2011. At an event that witnessed top 15 startups battling it out for the…
Deal Alert: Fidelity to invest $15-M in K-12 education firm Mind Shaper
Edited excerpts from the press release: Fidelity Growth Partners India (FGPI) is to invest up to $15M to acquire a significant minority stake in Mind Shaper Technologies Private Limited. Branded…
Profile of social venture investor Omidyar Network
From the Business Today profile of the philanthropic investment firm founded by Pierre Omidyar, founder of Internet company eBay. Unlike other philanthropic organisations, ON does not come with a project-centred…
Profile of cricket gear firm Sanspaereils Greelands
From the Business Today profile of the 80+-year-old sports gear maker: The company’s revenues – split almost 50-50 between exports and domestic sales – are growing at an annual rate…
Why OTC Pharma is hot property
From the Business Today article: “The consumer healthcare segment is growing at around 18 per cent, almost 1.5 times the rate at which the FMCG sector is growing,” points out…
Deal Alert: Rajasthan Venture acquires 30% stake in vocational education co Shree EduServe
From the Press Release: Rajasthan Venture (RVCF) has taken about 30% stake in an early stage vocational training education company, Shree Eduserve Pvt Ltd., having over 65 centers across the…