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Funding winter hits Indian startup ecosystem, but there are still some bright spots
The Indian startup ecosystem has been facing a funding winter in recent months. According to data from Venture Intelligence, the total amount of venture capital (VC) funding raised by Indian startups in the first half of 2023 was $6.9 billion, down from $12.4 billion in…
Indian startup funding dries up in August as investors turn cautious
The funding landscape for Indian startups continued to be challenging in August 2023, with the total amount of venture capital (VC) investment declining by 64% from the previous month to $396 million. This is the lowest monthly funding figure since February 2022. The decline in…
$6M fund for student-founded startups: gradCapital backs the next generation of entrepreneurs
gradCapital, a venture capital firm that invests in startups founded by students, has launched its second fund with $6 million in capital. The fund will invest in early-stage startups founded by students at top universities in India. gradCapital was founded in 2021 by Abhishek Sethi…
Apollo.io secures $100M to accelerate growth and innovation in GTM space
Apollo.io, a leading go-to-market (GTM) solution for sales and marketing teams, has raised $100 million in Series D funding at a valuation of $1.6 billion. The round was led by Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from existing investors Sequoia Capital, Tribe Capital, and Nexus Venture…
The rise of neobanks, embedded finance, and blockchain in India’s fintech ecosystem
India’s fintech ecosystem is expected to reach a scale of $70 billion in annual revenue by FY30, according to a report by Elevation Capital and McKinsey India. The report, titled “Fintech in India: The Next Decade”, also projects that the sector will create over 1…
The rise of AIFs: Why investors are flocking to these innovative funds
Alternative investment funds (AIFs) are a type of investment fund that invests in assets that are not traded on traditional exchanges, such as private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and real estate funds. AIFs offer investors the opportunity to diversify their portfolios and access illiquid…