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Google Calendar crushed their first startup, so they sold it on eBay. Then they built Twitch
Justin Kan and Emmett Shear’s first startup, Kiko, struggled after Google launched its own calendar service. The founders sold Kiko on eBay for $258,100 in 2006 before moving into live streaming. Their next venture, Justin.tv, eventually gave rise to Twitch, which Amazon agreed to acquire for about $970 million in 2014.
Endangered Masai giraffe Kiko dies in tragic behind-the-scenes accident at Toronto Zoo
Toronto Zoo has confirmed the death of Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe. The animal died on January 1, 2026, after a behind-the-scenes accident. Kiko became trapped in an opening door while exploring a new area. Despite immediate care, the giraffe sustained fatal injuries. Kiko was part of a breeding program and an important ambassador for his endangered species.
Kiko launches B2B quick commerce for FMCG sector
Kiko Live has introduced India's first business-to-business quick-commerce for fast-moving consumer goods. This new service drastically cuts delivery times for kirana retailers from seven days to just 24 hours. Brands can now reach neighbourhood stores directly, improving supply chains. This innovation aims to boost efficiency and unlock significant savings across the sector.
Kiko Live launches Tabe: India's first food-only buyer app on ONDC for affordable delivery
Kiko Live introduces Tabe, a new food ordering app on ONDC. Tabe focuses solely on food and beverages. It aims to offer affordability and transparency. The app lists brands like McDonald’s and KFC. Restaurants can save on commissions. Customers may get discounts. Tabe seeks to improve food accessibility. It also wants to provide a better experience for users and restaurants.
Reinventing Retail: How local kirana stores are adapting to India’s quick commerce boom
Once limited by technology, these stores are now gradually getting a digital lift for quick deliveries through companies like Kiko.live and Pincode
Kiko Live starts cash-on-delivery for online grocery orders, driving 30% surge in kirana revenues
Kiko Live now offers cash-on-delivery. This benefits kirana stores. A pilot program showed a 30% increase in online orders. Revenue also increased for sellers. Kiko Live helps local retailers create online stores. They also digitized the traditional credit system. A verification system was introduced to prevent fake orders. The company expects more online orders through COD soon.
Haribol partners with Kiko Live to expand reach through ONDC
Kiko Live has partnered with Haribol, an ISKCON initiative, to expand its online reach via the ONDC network. Haribol, which produces A2 and cruelty-free dairy products, has seen a 10% increase in online business. The low commission rates on ONDC help brands build stronger customer relationships and grow their businesses.
Bharat BillPay turns to education; From archives to AI
Happy Friday! Education sector has emerged as the next major opportunity for NPCI BharatBillPay. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Quick commerce app on ONDC Kiko Live plans Mumbai, Bangalore and Indore; exceeds 5,000 daily orders in Delhi
The company introduced its consumer app in Delhi in January and intends to roll it out to 20 more cities within the next six months, with the goal of surpassing 25,000 orders daily. Our goal is to scale rapidly to over 10,000 daily orders within the next two months," said Alok Chawla, cofounder of Kiko Live.
Kirana stores agree on a potential plan to survive the quick commerce takeover
Kirana stores are feeling the heat from quick commerce, with 80% reporting lost business. To combat this, they're turning to digitalization, partnering with e-commerce platforms, and improving customer service. While concerned about survival, most are optimistic about growth within the next two years by embracing online strategies.
One mn monthly orders of fast moving consumer goods on ONDC but mostly served by brands directly: Kiko Live
Direct brand-led FMCG on ONDC has surpassed 1 million monthly orders, mainly fulfilled from central warehouses. Kirana stores have seen up to a 35% drop in sales in tier 1 markets. Kiko Live is helping kiranas offer quick commerce, integrating inventory management and logistics to sustain their business.
Kiko hits 99% fulfillment rates and doubles Kirana orders
"ONDC is constantly working with us to improve processes further and keep improving this metric, and also bring multiple hyperlocal logistics partners on the platform to bring delivery speeds on par with Quick Commerce. We are working to fulfill every retailer's dream of a successful digital footprint,” Alok Chawla, Co-Founder of Kiko Live, said.
Kiko Live crosses one lakh kirana orders on ONDC network
Since its onboarding on the open network in December last year, sellers on Kiko have witnessed significant business growth with nearly 2,500 orders per day. The company works directly with kirana stores to digitize their business.
SaaS platform Kiko Live launches on ONDC, to activate 50,000 retailers in next six months
Backed by early-stage investors, including 9 Unicorns, Venture Catalysts, SOSV, and GSF, Kiko aims to to tap into a broader customer base, providing an expanded choice for the buyers.
Reliance-backed Dunzo’s B2B logistics arm joins ONDC
Dunzo for Business (D4B) has a fleet of over 75,000 delivery partners, connecting over 20,000 merchants to customers.
Live commerce, beauty among key focus areas for Myntra, says new CEO Nandita Sinha
Sinha, who was earlier vice-president of customer growth, media and engagement at Flipkart, told ET in an interview that Myntra is focussing on building and strengthening its team with a focus on fashion and technology. Her big priority is to push internal talent, she added.
Investments into retail-tech startups treble to $843 million in 2021 so far
More than 200 companies offering digital ledger to payments solutions and AI-driven logistics raised a total of $843 million over the past nine months, according to Tracxn. That compares with $235 million raised in all of 2020.
Artificial intelligence-based Kiko TV raises funds from 9Unicorns, angel investors
The entertainment app by the startup enables online retailers and influencers to create content for marketing, branding and sales while enabling a one-on-one live selling session with the potential buyers.
Rugby World Cup: Surprise package Italy, Japan's Kamaishi one of the 12 hosts, and other facts
The sporting circuit is back with yet another extravaganza.
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