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TREND | 10 Dec 2024

PricingDirect, Alumni tie up for independent valuations of PE securities

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Private equity has grown over the past few years, with an increasing number of firms turning to private credit as the main source of financing their deals

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TREND | 09 Dec 2024

Pixxel Raises $24 Million In Series B Round, Totaling $60 Million For Space-Tech Expansion

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"The new infusion of capital will help us launch more satellites quicker, transforming how humanity understands and acts on the challenges of our time," Awais Ahmed, founder and CEO Pixxel said in a statement.

Pixxel raises $24 mn in additional funding, taking its total Series B funding to $60 mn

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TREND | 09 Dec 2024

Startups in India Considerably Boosting Economic Growth: Zupee Founder

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Malhi described how startups are evolving from merely providing solutions for immediate problems--what he referred to as "painkillers"--to offering enriching experiences that enhance well-being, termed "vitamins."

Startups positioning India for exponential economic growth: Zupee CEO Malhi

Business Standard | 09 Dec 2024

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TREND | 05 Dec 2024

Former Peak XV employee Shweta Kohli launches policy forum for startups

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The forum includes prominent startups such as Razorpay, Cred, Pine Labs, Groww, Acko, Oyo, Swiggy, Practo, Dream11, Cars24, Cardekho, CureFoods, Livspace, Ixigo, Mobikwik, Jupiter, OneCard and Bluestone among its members.

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TREND | 04 Dec 2024

Antler India plans to invest Rs 211 crore in 50 start-ups in 2025

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Venture Capital firm Antel India is planning to invest USD 25 million, or about Rs 211 crore, in 50 startups in 2025, the company said on Wednesday. The venture capital firm has invested in 30 startups in 2024 through its maiden USD 75 million fund. "Antler plans to ramp up investments further in the next year and make 50 investments in 2025. We plan to invest USD 25 million in the 50 companies," Antler India Partner Rajiv Srivatsa told PTI. The company's 2024 investments include a wholesale marketplace for fashion retail Bizup, aluminium-air fuel cell technology company Meine Electric, open mobility platform Namma Yatri, personal loan facilitator firm Keeper, which uses paid leaves as digital assets for salaried employees, AI-powered dashcam provider Cautio, etc. "Our investment pace reflects both the quality of the founders we're meeting and our conviction that the next wave of global technology companies will emerge from India. We have invested in 30 companies this year, many of

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TREND | 03 Dec 2024

India Invites Israeli Startups To Collaborate On National Quantum Mission

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Singh invited Israeli startups, known for their pioneering work in quantum computing, to partner with Indian institutions to co-develop critical quantum technologies.

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TREND | 03 Dec 2024

Backing unique banking needs of startups

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It holds a 40 percent market share among Series A and beyond-funded startups and provides banking services to 67 percent of India's unicorns

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TREND | 29 Nov 2024

Startups Are Key Drivers in India's Space Mission Success, Says ISRO Chairman S Somanath

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Pointing out the scope of business activities for the private sector, he said India has just 15 operational space satellites, which is a relatively small number, said Somanath.

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TREND | 28 Nov 2024

Venture Capital firm Stellaris Venture Partners closes $300-million third fund

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Stellaris Venture to invest in 25-30 start-ups over the next three years

Hero MotoCorp launches Hero For Startups' programme in mobility space

Business Line | 27 Nov 2024

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TREND | 28 Nov 2024

More creators are starting businesses, scrambling for investors

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Venture capitalists are circumspect when it comes to investing in influencer-backed businesses.