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Veera unveils an innovative engagement-based rewards program
Mumbai: Veera, the pioneering mobile-only internet browser in India, is excited to introduce its unique rewards program. This initiative is designed to celebrate and appreciate users for their loyalty and engagement on the Veera platform. This is the first time a browser has launched its own rewards program, in India.
Veera’s rewards program sets a new standard in user-centric innovation by offering a seamless and gratifying browsing experience. As users explore the internet using the Veera browser, they will accumulate ‘Veera Points’, unlocking a realm of exciting possibilities for instant redemption or future use.
The key features of the rewards program include:
– Earn as You Browse: Users will be rewarded for their browsing activities, creating a dynamic and interactive experience that goes beyond traditional internet usage. – Flexible Redemption Options: Veera users can choose from a variety of redemption options, including tangible rewards such as Vouchers, Discounts or even opt for direct monetary rewards deposited directly into their accounts.
– Instant Gratification: The program enables users to redeem their points instantly, providing a real-time acknowledgement of their loyalty and engagement.
Veera co-founder & CEO Arjun Ghose “Everyone’s internet journey begins with a browser; it serves as the gateway to the vast expanse of the internet. Veera was meticulously crafted to redefine the user’s digital experience, offering innovation and seamlessness in every click. The introduction of a rewards program for Veera was a deliberate choice, a way to reciprocate the
loyalty of our users who invest their time exploring the digital realm through Veera. I am genuinely thrilled to unveil this one-of-a-kind rewards program as it signifies our commitment to enhancing and appreciating the user journey in the digital space.”
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Canva acquires animation and AI startups Cavalry and MangoAI
The deals strengthen Canva’s push into enterprise and AI-led design workflows
AUSTRALIA: Global visual communication platform Canva has stepped up its acquisition drive, buying UK-based 2D animation platform Cavalry and US-based AI startup MangoAI to deepen its AI-powered creative stack.
Cavalry, whose tools are used by brands including Amazon, Meta, Google and Netflix, will strengthen Canva’s motion design capabilities. The deal builds on Canva’s 2024 acquisition of Affinity, which has crossed four million downloads since launch. With Cavalry, Canva now counts seven Europe-based acquisitions, underscoring its global expansion strategy.
MangoAI, an early-stage startup focused on video advertising optimisation, will integrate its reinforcement learning systems into Canva AI. The move aims to enable brands to generate personalised marketing content in real time, cutting production cycles while improving campaign performance. MangoAI co-founder Vinith Misra will join Canva as reinforcement learning lead in its research lab.
Canva co-founder and chief operating officer Cliff Obrecht said the acquisitions reflect the company’s ambition to make professional-grade creative tools more accessible without sidelining human creativity. The goal, he said, is to bring everything from vector to motion design into a single, integrated suite.
The company now reports 265 million active users, including 31 million paid subscribers, and $4 billion in annualised revenue, up 36 per cent year on year. The latest buys further position Canva against rivals such as Adobe and Apple’s Creator Studio as it pushes deeper into enterprise workflows.
Canva head of pro design marketing Liam Fisher, said AI is intended to act as a creative assistant rather than a replacement, reinforcing the primacy of craft and individual design judgement.
