What Pine Labs Gets In Return Gift (Infographic) Singapore-based payments startup Pine Labs acquired Bengaluru-based giftcard tech startup, Qwikcilver

Opinions expressed by BIZ Experiences contributors are their own.

You're reading BIZ Experiences India, an international franchise of BIZ Experiences Media.

Shutterstock

In a deal worth US $ 100 million, Singapore-based payments startup Pine Labs acquired Bengaluru-based giftcard tech startup, Qwikcilver. Together, the combined gifting solution business would be the largest in India with the customer base of over 250 brands and retailers, along with 1500 enterprise customers.

At Pine Labs, our primary focus is to bring value to our merchants and their customers. According to market estimates, gift, as a category, is growing at a high double-digit rate annually. Qwikcilver's technology and market expertise will help us scale up this business." Vicky Bindra, CEO, Pine Labs.

"We have built a robust and versatile gift card technology platform. We have also built a strong network and strategic brand relationships with the best brands in India, in the Middle East and in the South East Asian markets. With Pine Labs, we would have the potential and ability to significantly scale the gift card category." Kumar Sudarsan, Co-founder, Qwikcilver.

(This article was first published in the May issue of BIZ Experiences Magazine. To subscribe, click here)

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for BIZ Experiencess to pursue in 2025.

Science & Technology

OpenAI's Latest Move Is a Game Changer — Here's How Smart Solopreneurs Are Turning It Into Profit

OpenAI's latest AI tool acts like a full-time assistant, helping solopreneurs save time, find leads and grow their business without hiring.

Growing a Business

10 Habits That Separate Rich and Successful Founders From Wannabe BIZ Experiencess

Successful BIZ Experiencess adopt rich habits. Unsuccessful BIZ Experiencess ignore their habits.

Business News

Here's How Much Google Software Engineers, Product Managers, and Data Scientists Make in a Year

Data revealed in federal filings shows how much Google is compensating its employees.

Business News

How Much Does Apple Pay Its Employees? Here Are the Exact Salaries of Staff Jobs, Including Developers, Engineers, and Consultants.

New federal filings submitted by Apple reveal how much the tech giant pays its employees for a variety of roles.

Business News

Apple Smashes Expectations With $94 Billion Quarter. Here's How the iPhone Maker Did It.

Apple just reported a significant revenue beat for its latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations.