Google invests in Rajan Anandan backed hyper local startup Dunzo

This is the first direct investment in an Indian startup by Google, the world's largest internet services company

In its first direct investment in an Indian startup, global technology major Google has invested Rs 65 crore in Dunzo, a hyper local concierge and delivery firm. The company is looking to nurture local firms to use its platform and grow its service.

Google India Managing Director Rajan Anandan, also a prolific angel investor, is an early backer of Dunzo.

Blume Ventures and Aspada, an early-stage investor who backs startups with a local business joined Google in the Series B round of Rs 80 crore, the Bengaluru-based Dunzo disclosed in its filings with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Both Aspada and Blume