Domino's (JFL) 🤝 Coca-Cola🥤
Zetwerk adds fresh ESOPs, Rupee sinks 53 paise, Funding Deals and more.
Good morning and welcome to Friday’s edition of Rise & Shine!
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving them.”
— Zig Ziglar
Today, Zig Ziglar reminds us that the journey toward achieving our goals is as transformative as the destination. It’s not just about what we gain, but who we grow into along the way.
The journey molds us into better, stronger, and wiser individuals.
Tech Updates
Jubilant FoodWorks signs MoU with Coca-Cola to procure sparkling beverages
Food services company Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd (JFL), which operates Domino's and Popeye's restaurant chains in India and neighbouring markets, said on Thursday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with The Coca-Cola Company to procure sparkling beverages from the soft drink major's bottlers. In 2018, rival PepsiCo was named the beverage partner for Domino’s Pizza in India.
IPO-bound Zetwerk adds fresh ESOPs worth $64 Mn
Business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce unicorn Zetwerk has added a new employee stock option worth Rs 541 crore (approximately $64 million) under its ESOP Plan 2018. This will be the Bengaluru-based company's maiden ESOP expansion in the current calendar year. The estimates indicate that Zetwerk's total ESOP plan is now valued at approximately Rs 1,145 crore or 136 million.
Rupee sinks 53 paise to hit new all-time low of 85.80 in mid-session
The rupee recorded its steepest single-day fall in the past six months, sinking 53 paise to hit a new all-time intraday low of 85.80 against the US dollar during mid-session on Friday as the unabated rise in the American bond yields boosted the greenback's appeal.
Funding Deals
B2B seafood startup Captain Fresh has secured Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in funding from Motilal Oswal Wealth Limited.
Leanworx, a Bengaluru-based startup empowering manufacturing plants with real-time data, has raised Rs 8.3 crore (approximately $1 million) in its seed funding round. YourNest Venture Capital led the round with Rs 6.5 crore and Rs 1.5 crore from an angel investment group.
🎶 Short Story: The Growth of a Musician
Ella, a young violinist, spent years practicing for a prestigious competition. While winning was her goal, the journey was far more impactful. She learned discipline, patience, and how to handle setbacks with grace.
Though she didn’t win first place, the experience transformed her into a confident and skilled musician, opening doors to opportunities she hadn’t imagined.
Tweet of the day🐥
Today, as you work toward your goals, remember that the journey is just as valuable as the outcome.
Rise & Shine reminds you that personal growth is the greatest reward.
Have a reflective and growth-filled Friday!
Thanks for reading till the end!
Greetings.
Flash Back, my father who passed in July used to listen to Zig Ziglar. I remember he had the tapes in his car growing up. We hadn't spoken in over 20+ years.
Anyhow,
I AGREE
"The journey is JUST as IMPORTANT as the outcome"
Gracias
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