1. Zepto, a quick commerce startup, has secured $340 million in a fresh funding round, led by Y Combinator Continuity and Glade Brook Capital Partners. The company plans to use the funds to expand its operations and further enhance its technology platform, aiming to deliver groceries and other essential items to customers in under 10 minutes.

2. Bolt, a leading checkout and shopper network platform, has announced that it is going public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The move is expected to provide Bolt with additional resources and visibility as it continues to grow its business and expand its presence in the e-commerce ecosystem.

3. Refed, a platform that provides data and insights on the food waste industry, has a new CEO, Emily Broad Leib. Broad Leib, a renowned expert in food law and policy, will lead Refed's efforts to address the pressing issue of food waste and promote sustainable food systems.