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💰 Surat-based IVY Growth Associates launches a ₹250 Cr VC fund, Arigato Capital aimed at investing in pre-Series A startups. 🤖 The fund, led by Prateek Toshniwal and team, targets sectors like agritech, cleantech, and generative AI, with an average investment size of $500,000. 🌍 Special focus on building global connections in the Middle East, US, and Europe. First close at ₹100 Cr expected by mid-2025. 🔗 Read more on the link in our comments section 👇

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Volt VC, a micro venture capital firm, has launched its first fund, Volt VC Fund-1, with the goal of addressing the pre-seed funding gap and offering crucial resources to startups across India. Volt VC Fund-1, a SEBI-registered Category II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), aims to raise a corpus of Rs 45 crore. The fund will focus on investing in innovative, consumer-centric startups at the pre-seed stage, with a mission to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and creators building strong, consumer-focused businesses in sectors such as D2C, B2C, and B2B2C. Volt VC plans to invest between Rs 50 lakhs to Rs 2 crore in approximately 20-25 pre-seed startups. Founded by Param Patel, Volt VC will offer strategic guidance, market research support, product development, branding, fundraising strategies, and access to an extensive network of experts across various domains. The firm’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship and fuel the growth of innovative startups in Gujarat and across India. Based in Ahmedabad, the company aims to close its first fund within the next 3-4 months. Volt VC also intends to solidify its role in super early-stage investments by backing promising startups across various sectors within the next 12 months. #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #PreSeedFunding #VoltVC #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Startups #IndiaStartups #SEBI #D2C #B2C #B2B2C #Investment #Fundraising #BusinessGrowth #GujaratStartups #EarlyStageInvestment #ProductDevelopment #Branding #TechStartups #career #job #focus #jobgram #ai #hr

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Super stoked to announce the close of our third fund! Grateful to have been a part of the journey thus far. 🚀 🚀 If you are building in the consumer brand space, please reach out to us- we would love to have a chat. We invest in businesses at a pre-seed, pre-revenue stage with the ability to support our portfolio companies until growth/ late stages. #Fund3 #ConsumerBrands #EarlyStageInvesting #SauceVC #Startups  #Entrepreneurship #IndiaGrowthStory #PreseedInvestment #VentureCapital #Consumer

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The Circle FC led Indian startups to South Korea’s COMEUP 2024 from December 9–14, 2024: 1️⃣ Startups included Bversity School of Bioscience, Aspire India, Adgcraft, One of the Most Trusted PR Agencies in India, Hana Advisors India Private Limited, KlugKlug , Dubverse.ai, and Nimble Vision . 2️⃣ Delegates competed in the Global Community Pitching event alongside startups from 15 countries. 3️⃣ The India Pavilion was supported by DPIIT and Startup India, showcasing India’s innovation potential. 4️⃣ Startups engaged in targeted B2B meetings with global VCs, corporates, and accelerators. 5️⃣ The event enabled strategic networking and exploration of South Korea’s innovation ecosystem. 6️⃣ Nemesisa Ujjain, VP & Head of The Circle FC, emphasized the importance of South Korea as a gateway for Asia-Pacific expansion. Read The Full Article Here: https://lnkd.in/gGemcuFd #EntrepreneurshipStudio #TheCircleFC #ComeUp2024

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It is often said that Impact investing does not deliver financial returns. At C4D Partners, we are proving this wrong. Our Fund 1 has already achieved a 51% DPI on the India portfolio within 6 years of fund life, delivering a robust IRR. We’re not just about investing for impact, but also prioritizing strong, sustainable financial returns. We carefully select companies that are cash flow positive and demonstrate a clear path to profitability within a couple of years of our investment. This has enabled us to keep our mortality rate under 20%, lower than the industry average. Our approach - We invest in early-growth stage companies that are well-governed and on a clear path to positive cash flows, and be there for the long haul. Our approach comprises not just capital infusion, but active involvement in fostering a culture of transparency, operational excellence and sustainable value creation. We position our investments for sustainability and success in an ever-evolving market. If you’re a startup or investor interested in partnering with us, or just curious to learn more, let’s connect. Mirakle Couriers, Ecotasar, LabourNet, Saahas Zero Waste, Aarohan , 1BRIDGE, Ananya Finance, Freyr Energy Services Pvt Ltd #VentureCapital #Startups #SMEs #GrowthCapital #InvestmentStrategy #C4DPartners

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CredFlow, a fintech startup offering cash flow management solutions for Indian SMEs, has secured $3.7 million (over Rs 31.2 crore) in a pre-Series B round, led by existing investors Inflexor Ventures and a Singapore-based family office.   The startup offers various solutions for SMEs, including invoice collection, payment acceptance, payment reminders, and automated follow-ups. In its previous two funding rounds, the company raised $9.2 million from venture capitalists. In 2021, the company secured $2.1 million in a seed round, led by Stellaris Venture Partners, Omidyar Network India, and Flourish Ventures. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section 👇) #Fintech #FamilyOffice #SMEFinance #VentureCapital #VCCEdge Kunal Aggarwal

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The irony is clear: regulations that were designed to protect retail traders are now driving them toward unregulated dabba trading setups! This raises two critical questions: 1. Are we actually protecting retail traders, or are we exposing them to even greater risks? 2. Is the trading ecosystem stronger or weaker because of this shift? What’s your take? https://lnkd.in/gn8jgK2q Tejas Khoday FYERS

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IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited, an early-stage startup #capital firm, has declared that the third fund’s final closing was at Rs 2,100 crores. The company intends to invest via this fund in roughly 25 early-stage #firms, with an average initial investment of Rs 30–50 crore. About 50 businesses in industries including health, consumer, deeptech, fintech, edtech, agritech, and spacetech have received #investments from FIvyCap Ventures. Promising start-ups, in addition to funding, could receive invaluable advice and scale-up support within the IvyCap Ventures #ecosystem under the Mentorship Program. Founded in 2011, IvyCap Ventures is one of India’s leading homegrown venture capital funds leveraging IIT and IIM alumni #networks to power the Indian startup ecosystem. Vikram Gupta Ashish Wadhwani Anju Gupta Vishal Gauri To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #ivycapventures #startup #venturecapital

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Delhi-NCR-based MasterChow has raised $6.5 Mn in its Series A round led by Singapore-based Tanglin Venture Partners, sources told Inc42👇 The funding round also saw participation from Peak XV Partners’ Surge, Anicut Capital, the D2C brand’s existing investor WEH Ventures, among others. MasterChow plans to utilise the fresh capital for launch of new products and expanding its offline presence. The fresh funding comes almost a year after MasterChow raised $3.2 Mn in its Pre-Series A round from Surge and other investors. This funding round was unreported till now. “MasterChow wants to become a household name with their noodles, sauces and condiments,” one of the sources said, adding that the startup’s ARR for the ongoing financial year (FY25) is at INR 50 Cr. #news #startup #funding

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Hyderabad-based venture capital firm Pavestone VC has announced the final close of its Pavestone Technology Fund at a staggering Rs 816 crore (~$97 million)—surpassing its original target of Rs 600 crore! The fund witnessed enthusiastic participation from notable investors, including The Self Reliant India(SRI) Fund, the family office of MANKIND PHARMA LTD promoters, and Colruyt Group India. This marks a major milestone in India's VC ecosystem, highlighting growing confidence in tech innovation. What’s Next? Pavestone plans to invest in 14-15 growth-stage B2B tech startups with an average cheque size of $5-10 million, focusing on deeptech and enterprise tech. Portfolio Highlights: The fund has already backed cutting-edge companies like E42.ai, NewSpace Research and Technologies , LivNSense GreenOps Private Limited, and Bellatrix Aerospace—all shaping the future of technology in their sectors. Founded in 2021 by Sridhar Rampalli, Srikanth Tanikella, and V Laxmikanth (VLK), Pavestone VC is setting the stage for transformative growth in India’s tech landscape. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gVPm-ScB #VCNews #PavestoneVC #TechInnovation #B2BTech #DeepTech #StartupFunding #IndiaStartups #VentureCapital

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A quick reference sheet for all major SEBI licenses - by Shashank Gupta from Gemba Capital Can be handy for some founders planning to build in Fintech. Check it out and save it.

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💼Company: Oister Global 💰Funding: $53 million ⚡Round: New Round 👥Investors: Oister Global A new $53 million fund has been launched by investment firm Oister Global to support innovations in both #developing technology-led and consumption-driven industries. The new Oister India Pinnacle Fund will seek investments in fund houses spanning early (pre-Series A, Series A), growth (Series B, C), and late-stage (Series D onwards) #venturecapital and private equity funds, the business said in a statement. The fund contains a Rs 190-crore greenshoe option.  Arpit Sethi Yashveer Yadav Himanshu Periwal Mayank Singh Sandeepa Vig Read more - https://lnkd.in/dTZcew-k To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #OisterGlobal #FundingNews #Investment #Technology #EquityFirm #Industries

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Warmup Ventures launches its second fund, Warmup Fund II, with a corpus of ₹300 crore! This SEBI-registered Category 2 AIF aims to supercharge India's innovation ecosystem by focusing on deep-tech, climate, and sustainability. With plans to invest ₹5–7 crore in 25-30 early-stage startups, the fund also has a significant allocation for follow-on rounds. Led by Sharad Bansal, Rajendra Lora, and Yogesh Chaudhary, Warmup Ventures connects India’s legacy businesses with its startup ecosystem. It is not just about funding; the team empowers founders with knowledge, mentorship, and networks to scale faster and smarter. Some standout portfolio successes include: Bobabhai: Scaling to 45+ stores nationwide. Nitro Commerce: Supporting 200+ brands in e-commerce. Minimizes: Driving sustainability in Li-ion battery recycling. RocketPay: Trusted by 5,000+ merchants. Balwaan Krishi: Empowering small farmers with agritech solutions. This fund represents a powerful step forward for India's entrepreneurial journey, focusing on sectors critical for a sustainable and innovative future. What are your thoughts on the role of VCs in shaping India’s startup landscape? Read More: https://lnkd.in/gpxJanQB #VentureCapital #Startups #DeepTech #Sustainability #InnovationEconomy #FundingNews #IndiaStartups #Entrepreneurship

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Impact Investors Council (IIC), recently released its report on 'India Impact Investment Trends 2023' at our India Room event in Singapore. In this short video, Divya Pinge, Head of Research and Varun Reddy, Asst Manager - Research & Programs, at Impact Investors Council (IIC), take you through a synopsis of the report. For your soft copy of the report, please write to us at : [email protected]

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*News Headlines from Business News Agencies:* *Business Standard* 📝 Oil buyers, producers dialogue needed for market stability: Hardeep Puri 📝 India's semiconductor design sector booms despite Q2 hiring dip: Report 📝 Taj Gvk Hotels Q3 PAT jumps 39% YoY to Rs 17 crore 📝 SAT Televenture to acquire Tikona Infinet for Rs 669 cr in cash, stock deal 📝 Sebi allows MFs to invest in foreign funds with Indian securities exposure 📝 Kotak Alternate Asset Managers to raise Rs 1,600 cr via healthcare PE fund 📝 Coal Minister urges CIL to boost production and reduce import reliance 📝 TechEagle launches eight drone hubs with healthcare partners across India 📝 Fitch affirms IIFL Finance's rating after RBI lifts ban on gold-loan biz 📝 October weather did not favour Ukraine's winter crops: Scientists 📝 Exide Industries Q2 result: PAT falls 13.66% to Rs 233.4 cr on higher costs 📝 UAE opens its annual oil-and-gas summit, pledges to increase output *Economic Times* 📝 CIL should prioritise augmenting coal production, supplies to reduce import: Minister 📝 Aptus has appointed Atul Jain as Managing Director and Chief Executive 📝 China's Haier Group plans JV with JSW Group envisaging Rs 1K cr investment 📝 BFSI office leasing continues to surge as digital growth points to new record in 2024 📝 India to emerge as a Global South leader in AI global governance: Abhishek Singh 📝 India re-elected as President of International Solar Alliance till 2026 📝 Bajaj auto domestic 2-wheelers sales dropped 8 pc in Oct (YoY), exports surge 22 pc 📝 Ashok Leyland total sales fell 9% to 15,310 units in Oct 📝 Bangladesh fast tracks payment to Adani Power after supply cut 📝 Welspun Corp gets Rs 1,300 cr pipe supply order in US 📝 India to revamp power demand forecasting for better planning 📝 Crystal Crop acquires I&B Seeds to expand vegetable, flower seed business *Mint* 📝 RBI likely selling dollars to support rupee amid equity outflows: Report 📝 IRFC Q2 Results: Net profit rises 4% YoY to ₹1,613 crore, revenue up 2% 📝 Indian rupee touches all-time low due to equity outflows from domestic market 📝 Lulu Retail Holdings expects to raise $1.43 billion from its Abu Dhabi IPO 📝 DLF’s New ‘Ultra-Luxury’ Project to Have the Costliest Apartments in India 📝 Reliance Jio IPO may hit Indian market in 2025: Report 📝 NBFCs brace for slower growth as asset stress, fund costs pinch 📝 Skillmatics likely to go for India listing in 3 years: CEO Dhvanil Sheth 📝 SBI Mutual Fund average AUM surges to record ₹11 lakh crore in Q2 📝 Bosch to cut over 7,000 jobs as it lowers growth forecast for 2024 📝 InCred plans insurance, mutual fund arms as it seeks to diversify offerings

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VCs are #GoingBigOnIndia! With so much #potential for growth and expansion, we're seeing a lot of activity and new players entering the space. In this #FundingWeek, we have covered female founders, spotlight deals and delved deeper into the investments of #KingKohli - don't worry, he may have retired from T20s but he's still #GoingBigOnIndia. As Rahul Mathur beautifully covers below, VC interest in #India continues to grow. More funds are setting up shop here to make the most of the opportunity. With VC investments still in its infancy, we expect greater growth in the coming years. #WomenInBusiness #fintech #Funding #VC

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