FirstCry Promoter Raises $14 Million Series B Round

Pune-based BrainBees Solutions, which owns ecommerce sites FirstCry and GoodLife, has raised a $14 million Series B round of funding led by IDG Ventures India. Existing investor SAIF Partners also participated in the round. The company, which launched baby products e-tailer FirstCry in December 2010, introduced GoodLife, an online store for personal care products, about three months ago. Founded by…

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TiE-ISB Connect 2009: Partnerships and Business Plans

Hyderabad is a charming city and the biryani more than lives up to its name. Unlike previous years, the Marriott, off the majestic Hussain Sagar, was the venue for TiE-ISB Connect 2009. The event has also gotten bigger. About 500-plus delegates were in attendance. But there was one key element missing this year. The Business Plan Showcase was not part…

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