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Groww investors reap bumper returns; Lightspeed’s India rethink

Happy Wednesday! Groww delivered strong gains to early investors after the IPO lock-in expired. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.

The Economic Times

Lightspeed eyes new India fund, plans smaller corpus of $300–350 million amid AI focus

The venture capital firm, which was initially looking to raise as much as $500 million for its fifth India fund, has now cut the target size to around $300-350 million, the people said, requesting anonymity as the discussions are private.

The Economic Times

Exclusive: As AI threatens search, Profound raises $96 million to help brands stay visible

The Lightspeed-led round values the 18-month-old startup at $1 billion as marketers race to understand—and shape—how ChatGPT and other AI systems describe them.

Fortune

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This new Logitech G325 headset features an invisible beamforming microphone, and I'm not sure how to feel about that

Logitech has launched the new G325 Lightspeed headset, which packs in an invisible beamforming mic and premium features despite its low price.

GamesRadar

Inflation is so bad Americans are counting on Black Friday just to afford groceries and everyday essentials

"Black Friday is still a make-or-break moment for retailers, but shopper behavior is shifting," says Lightspeed Commerce founder and CEO Dax Dasilva.

Fortune

AI is the common threat—and the secret sauce—for security startups in the Fortune Cyber 60

The latest installment of the Fortune Cyber 60 list, created in partnership with Lightspeed Venture Partners, reveals how critical AI security has become for organizations.

Fortune

In a world of crypto and ‘exotic instruments’, traditional exchanges are thinking about how they ‘stay relevant’

At the Fortune Global Forum in Riyadh, exchange heads trade notes about uncertainty, new competition, and Labubu.

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Exclusive: Assort Health raises $76 million Series B to build on voice AI healthcare platform

Assort Health has raised a $76 million Series B, led by Lightspeed, Fortune can exclusively report.

Fortune

Adults are happy for Happy Meals: Here’s why so many are ordering off the kids’ menu

This kids’ meal kick comes at a time when restaurant prices remain high

The Independent UK

'Valuespending' Is Changing The Way We Shop, 62% Of Consumers Now Say They Consider A Brand's Values When Purchasing

A brand's values are becoming central in consumers' shopping decisions, a new study from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE:LSPD) shows.

Benzinga

Exclusive: Health tech startup Tennr raises $101 million Series C at $605 million valuation to fix the patient referral process

Venture firm IVP led the round along with existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed, and Iconiq.

Fortune

The lessons and laments of DeepSeek, according to VCs

Hurricane DeepSeek ripped through the venture capital world with a furor on Monday.

Fortune

Deal Dispatch: Ubisoft In Buyout Talks, Dental Supplier Explores Sale, Beloved Drive-Through Goes Bankrupt

Dental supply maker Patterson Companies Inc announced Thursday that it is exploring strategic options, including a sale or merger, to boost shareholder value.

Benzinga

Wiz, Netskope, and 1Password headline Fortune and Lightspeed’s second annual Cyber 60

Fortune and Lightspeed have released the second annual Cyber 60.

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Fortune

The second annual Fortune Cyber 60 list

For the second year in a row, Fortune teamed up with Lightspeed Venture Partners to identify the most promising and successful cybersecurity startups protecting businesses.

Fortune

Exclusive: Chainguard raises $140 million Series C

Chainguard raised its $140 million Series C, led by Redpoint, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and IVP, Fortune can exclusively report. Amplify, Mantic VC, Sequoia Capital, and Spark Capital, all existing investors, also participated in the round. The company’s now valued at $1.12 billion.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lightspeed is making an officially licensed NBA mobile game

Lightspeed, the studio behind PUBG Mobile and the upcoming Sentinels game shown at The Game Awards, is making an official NBA mobile game

The Hindu

Pixxel raises $36 million to advance hyperspectral satellite constellation and data platform

Bengaluru-based Pixxel, which is India’s first company to launch private commercial satellites in space, has announced $36 million in a Series B funding round with participation from new investors such as Google, along with existing investors Radical Ventures, Lightspeed, Blume Ventures, GrowX, Sparta, and Athera.

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Tech&Learning

Lightspeed Systems Offers New Module to Assess Students’ Off-Campus Internet Connectivity

Lightspeed Systems’ new ‘Digital Equity’ module provides insight into students’ internet connectivity and school-issued device health when learning outside of school

Fortune

Google's A.I. chatbot Bard could beat out Microsoft's ChatGPT-powered Bing, predicts a top VC

Lightspeed partner Gaurav Gupta lays out Google’s advantages in the A.I. war—and why startups may be the losers.

StockNews.com

Lightspeed Is Down 50% This Year — Buy It at the Lows?

The shares of Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD) have plunged 77.8% over the past year over several macroeconomic headwinds that continue to weigh on the stock’s performance. So, let’s evaluate if it is worth buying the stock at the current level? Read on.

Fortune

Inside Lightspeed’s three-year strategy to get ahead of the downturn—and what's next for the firm after its star investor steps back

The VC firm has made an unorthodox bet to challenge its own ideas, and set up a new generation of talent

Axios

Businesses add fees, fuel surcharges to counter inflation and high gas prices

The next time you get a receipt, take a closer look.

Benzinga

Lightspeed Commerce Clocks 78% Revenue Growth In Q4 Aided By Pandemic Recovery

Lightspeed Commerce Inc (NYSE:LSPD) (TSX:LSPD) reported fourth-quarter FY22 revenue growth of 78% year-over-year to $146.6 million. Subscription and transaction-based revenue grew 82% Y/Y to $137.3 million. Organic growth in subscription and transaction-based revenues was 48% Y/Y. Subscription revenue increased 77% Y/Y to $70.5 million, aided by recent acquisitions, a growing Customer Location base,…

TechRadar

I tried out the Epos Now point of sale system - see what I thought of this POS

Epos Now is a versatile POS solution that suits various business niches and sizes.

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