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TREND | 21 Feb 2025

Natural pet treat brand Dogsee Chew raises Rs 69 crore in Series B round

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Natural pet treat brand Dogsee Chew has raised USD 8 million (about Rs 69 crore) in a Series B funding round led by Ektha. With this investment, the company's total funding now stands at USD 22 million. Dogsee intends to scale its manufacturing capabilities with the new capital by expanding its current factories and setting up a new production facility, according to a company statement. Founded in 2015, the brand is currently available in over 30 countries. Company promoters, Shivanssh Holdings, and the Poddar Family office also participated in the fundraiser. "To make our products more accessible, we also plan to open distribution hubs in key international markets, allowing our retail partners to seamlessly access Dogsee Chews with shorter lead times," said Bhupendra Khanal, Co-founder & CEO of Dogsee.

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TREND | 20 Feb 2025

A new orbit for India: Startups, innovation propel space ambitions

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While Isro pioneered cost-effective space innovations, startups are taking efficiency to the next level

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TREND | 20 Feb 2025

Multiples GIFT Fund seeks CCI Nod for strategic acquisition of financial and AI Firms

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The deal involves Multiples GIFT Fund acquiring certain stakes in Vastu from Plenty Private Equity Fund I LimitedLtd, Multiples Private Equity Fund II LLP, and Plenty CI Fund I LimitedLtd

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TREND | 18 Feb 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: 7 Batters To Watch Out For

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Ahead of the Champions Trophy, Gill secured the Player of the Series award as he scored 259 runs at an average of 86.33 in the ODI series against England.

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TREND | 16 Feb 2025

Backing world-reshaping technology

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Venture capital firm RTP Global has a founder-first funding approach

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TREND | 16 Feb 2025

Private equity funds turn to platform models for scalable growth in India

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One of the latest examples is Carlyle combining auto component manufacturers Roop Automotives and Highways Industries to build an auto parts platform

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TREND | 14 Feb 2025

Champions Trophy: Jacob Duffy replaces injured Sears in New Zealand squad

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Pacer Ben Sears has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy due to a hamstring injury, a significant setback for New Zealand ahead of the ICC event which kicks off on February 19. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named Jacob Duffy as Sears' replacement. Sears felt some pain in his left hamstring at the team's first training in Karachi on Wednesday and a subsequent scan revealed a minor tear that would require at least two weeks' rehabilitation, NZC said in a statement. The rehabilitation timeframe means that Sears would likely be available for only the team's final Group A match against India in Dubai, and so the decision was made to rule him out. Sears' absence has paved the way for Duffy, who is currently with the squad for the ODI Tri-Series against Pakistan and South Africa. We're all really feeling for Ben. It's always tough being ruled out of a major event at such a late stage, and it's especially tough in Ben's case given it would have been his first major ICC event," said New

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TREND | 13 Feb 2025

Private equity investors see public markets driving exits in India

Business Standard

Healthcare and life sciences are emerging as key sectors for private capital, with significant deal flow and exits

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TREND | 12 Feb 2025

SpotDraft raises $54 mn to lead AI-powered contract lifecycle management

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SpotDraft's Series B funding round, spearheaded by Vertex Ventures and Trident Partners, will accelerate the company's global expansion and drive the advancement of its AI-powered product innovation

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TREND | 12 Feb 2025

Private equity likely to grow in India as IPOs wane, say industry leaders

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The PE sector is expecting a higher number of deals this year, especially in financial services, IT and healthcare sectors