Dunzo Co-founder Kabeer Biswas Joins Flipkart Minutes As Head Of Operations

With his extensive experience in hyperlocal delivery, Biswas aims to boost Flipkart Minutes' competitive edge in the quick commerce market
Dunzo Co-founder Kabeer Biswas Joins Flipkart Minutes As Head Of Operations

Kabeer Biswas, Co-founder of the delivery startup Dunzo is set to take on a new role as the head of operations at Flipkart Minutes, the quick commerce arm of Walmart-owned Flipkart, according to a report.

The move marks Biswas' return to the fast-paced world of rapid delivery after over a decade of building and scaling Dunzo, which he Co-founded in 2014. His departure from Dunzo comes amid challenges as the company faces growing competition in the quick commerce space. Dunzo has been scaling back operations and struggling to maintain its market position against rivals such as Swiggy Instamart, Zomato's Blinkit and Tata BigBasket.

Biswas’ transition to Flipkart Minutes follows his exit from Dunzo, where he was the last remaining Co-founder. Dunzo has been grappling with high cash burn and facing hurdles in the competitive landscape, despite raising over $400 million from investors like Reliance, Google and Blume Ventures. However, the company has struggled to keep up with the rapid pace of growth in the hyperlocal delivery market.

His appointment at Flipkart Minutes aligns with the company's broader strategy to bolster its quick commerce offering which launched in August 2024, a few months after competitors. Biswas brings a wealth of experience from his time at Dunzo, where he helped build the company into a significant player in the rapid delivery market. His operational expertise and industry insights are expected to give Flipkart an edge in competing with established players like Blinkit and Instamart.

According to reports, Biswas will collaborate closely with Hemant Badri, senior Vice President at Flipkart, who has been overseeing the quick commerce division since 2022. Badri, who leads Flipkart’s supply chain has been a key figure in the company's expansion into the rapidly growing delivery market.

This announcement comes shortly after Google’s investment in Flipkart, where it invested $350 million in the company’s $950 million fundraising round, bringing Flipkart's valuation to $36 billion. The involvement of Google in both Dunzo and Flipkart adds an interesting layer to Biswas' move, as the tech giant holds a 1 per cent stake in Flipkart and a 19 per cent stake in Dunzo.

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