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𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐤𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 $𝟓𝟎𝟎𝐊 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐕 𝐅𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭 & 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡  Chandigarh-based Pickkup.io secured 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞 (𝐖𝐅𝐂), with participation from angel investors across India, Australia, and the U.S. The company plans to use the funds to 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 to optimize fleet utilization.  "𝑂𝑢𝑟 𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑎 𝑠𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑏𝑙𝑒, 𝑡𝑒𝑐ℎ-𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑠 𝑒𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑦𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑥𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑧𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑙𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑧𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑒𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡," said Ankush Sharma, 𝐂𝐨-𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐤𝐮𝐩. Alongside Chandra Shekhar and Upma Sharma, the founding team is committed to 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞. The company aims to keep its EVs operational for maximum hours daily, leveraging their lower running costs.  Neeraj Tyagi, 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐖𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞, highlighted WFC’s 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐤𝐮𝐩, citing its successful investments in Zypp Electric, Evify, and Traqo. With India's logistics sector rapidly evolving, government incentives for electric commercial vehicles further bolster Pickkup’s growth potential.  𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐤𝐮𝐩’𝐬 𝐄𝐕-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭-𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚?  #Pickkup #EVLogistics #SustainableDelivery #LastMile #ElectricFleet #StartupFunding #GreenMobility

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Strategic sponsorship meets community impact. 🌍 miniOrange is deepening its Drupal involvement through: • Platinum sponsorship of DrupalCamp Pune • Support for 3 consecutive DrupalCons • Uplifting local freelancers + mentoring fresh talent Backed by a self-funded open-source model, their approach goes beyond visibility — it's about shared growth. By Kazima Abbas for TDT: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gj7DtD_A with Drupalers Association Pune #Drupal #OpenSource #WebDev #CommunitySupport

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One of the standout talks at Frappe Build 2024 focused on how great UX can simplify the user journey. Rucha Mahabal shared thoughts on common UX issues, actionable fixes along with hidden Frappe Framework features to improve the experience. Love insights like these? Register now for Frappe Build 2025! 🚀 https://lnkd.in/dxVZqdKu #opensource #developerconference #erpnext #frappebuild

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Pune-based health-tech startup FlexifyMe has raised Rs. 20 crore ($2.4 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by IvyCap Ventures, with participation from Signal Ventures and existing investors. This marks the company’s latest milestone following its $1 million seed round led by Flipkart Ventures. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnXdA_z4 Manjeet Singh, co-founder, FlexifyMe. #D2C #business #news #market #update #FlexifyMe #funding #growth #expansion Anuj Singh Gangwal| Sagar Bhatia| Omkar Patil| Amit Gayakwad Raje| Alee .| KASHMIRA MANIYAR| Manjeet Singh| Amit Bhayani| Anmol Dauneria| kuldeep singh| Dr. Pramod Choudhary| Kritika Chaturvedi| Chandreyee Bhaumik| Lavanya Tekumudi| Vikram Gupta

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💸📉Zepto removes handling, surge fees from all orders weeks after $450 million funding boost 📌The quick commerce platform reduced the minimum order value to Rs 99 for free delivery, weeks after closing a $450 million funding round. ➡️Following this move, Zepto has positioned itself as the quick commerce platform offering the lowest price. 👉Per experts, as competition intensifies in the sector, discounting will continue and, in fact, increase in the coming months.

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Inexture had the opportunity to participate in #LaraconIndia2025, where leading Laravel experts, developers, and industry professionals gathered to explore the latest advancements in Laravel, AI integration, modular development, and scalable architectures. The event provided deep insights into cutting-edge technologies and best practices that are shaping the future of Laravel development. Key Takeaways from the Event Implementing Multitenancy in Laravel – A session by Freek Van der Herten, covering strategies to develop scalable, multi-tenant Laravel applications for enterprise-grade solutions. Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLM) in PHP – A discussion by Ashish Tiwari, exploring the integration of AI and LLMs within Laravel applications to drive automation, efficiency, and intelligent interactions. Advanced Image Processing with PHP – A technical deep dive with Mathias Grimm, presenting best practices for optimizing image handling, improving performance, and leveraging PHP for advanced processing. A Slice of Pi – A session by Dan Johnson, demonstrating the possibilities of integrating Laravel with Raspberry Pi to build innovative, IoT-driven applications. A Fresh Start(er) for Laravel – A session by Josh Cirre, introducing new tools and starter kits that streamline Laravel development and enhance project scalability. Modularizing Inertia – A discussion by Ryuta Hamasaki, outlining effective strategies for structuring and modularizing Inertia.js applications within Laravel for better maintainability and performance. Laravel and LLM: Supercharging Laravel Applications with AI – A forward-looking session by Pushpak Chhajed, examining how Large Language Models can be integrated into Laravel applications to automate processes, optimize workflows, and enhance user experiences. At Inexture, continuous learning and innovation drive our development practices. Attending Laracon India 2025 has reinforced our commitment to adopting modern Laravel methodologies, AI-driven automation, and scalable software solutions to build high-performance applications for businesses worldwide. We look forward to implementing these insights to create more advanced and efficient solutions, contributing to the evolution of Laravel development. For collaboration or inquiries, connect with us at www.Inexture.com Yatin Bhanderi | Keyur P. #LaraconIndia #LaravelDevelopment #WebDevelopment #PHP #TechLeadership #LetsConnect

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Ahmedabad-based startup Reelo is helping restaurants move beyond aggregator dependency with its data-driven platform focused on customer retention and loyalty. Founded in 2017 by Parin Sanghvi and Prit Sanghvi, Reelo integrates with POS systems to automate personalised campaigns, feedback analysis, and re-engagement strategies. Its new subscription model—offering perks like free coffee and priority seating—is gaining traction as a fresh revenue stream. Backed by $1M in funding, Reelo works with brands like Nando’s, The Beer Cafe, and Lite Bite Foods, and is expanding to the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dRxX3aGS By Anuj Suvarna #F&B #Reelo #RestaurantMarketing

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𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥? A custom mobile app could be just what you need! 🚀 Tailored mobile apps enhance user experience, boost customer engagement, and streamline operations. By focusing on your unique business needs, custom mobile apps provide personalized features, advanced integrations, and scalable solutions that off-the-shelf apps can’t match. 🔑 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬: ➡️ 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Personalize your app with AI and IoT for smarter, seamless interactions. ➡️ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Automate operations and integrate with existing systems. ➡️ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞: Stay ahead with innovative, custom-built features. ➡️ 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Future-proof your business with a mobile solution that grows with you. As mobile-first strategies become increasingly important, partnering with the right 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 is crucial for staying ahead. 💡 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬? Check out our latest blog for all the insights! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dshSbRZg #mobileappdevelopment #custommobileapps #custommobileappdevelopment #latestblog #mobilesolutions #businessgrowth #mobileappdevelopmentcompany #latestmobileappblog #sculptsoftsolutions #sculptsoft #sculptsoftLLC

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29% faster page loads. 50% more users. On Black Friday. Apexon helped a leading wellness brand revamp its B2B/B2C commerce with Magento for peak performance. ✅ Faster load times ✅ Omnichannel UX ✅ Lower IT dependency 📥 https://lnkd.in/gMHixHWJ #RetailTech #eCommerce #MagentoEnterprise #DigitalCommerce #BlackFriday #ApexonSuccess #CustomerExperience #RetailInnovation

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