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AIF Exits Stymied by Funding Winter, Illiquid Startups, and Sebi Rules
The Indian startup ecosystem is facing a number of challenges, including a funding winter, illiquid startups, and Sebi rules. These challenges are making it difficult for alternative investment funds (AIFs) to exit their investments. The funding winter has led to a decline in the number…
MENA Startups Face Funding Crunch as Global Economy Slows
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region saw a troubled quarter for startup ventures in Q2 2023, with funding plunging 26% from the previous quarter to $1.4 billion. This is the lowest quarterly funding figure for the region since Q1 2020. There are a…
Walmart’s $1.4 Billion Bet on Flipkart Signals India E-Commerce Battle
In a move to further consolidate its position in the Indian e-commerce market, Walmart has agreed to buy out Tiger Global’s stake in Flipkart for $1.4 billion. The deal, which is still subject to regulatory approval, will give Walmart a 95% stake in Flipkart. Tiger…
Why Templeton Thinks India’s Credit Market Is a Hot Bet
Templeton, a US investment giant, has announced that it is entering India’s credit market. The company has raised $15 billion for a new fund that will invest in Indian corporate bonds. Templeton’s decision to enter India’s credit market is a sign of the growing confidence…
India Steals the Spotlight from China in FDI Race
India is increasingly becoming a hotbed for investment, as investors look to the country for its massive market potential and growing technological prowess. In the first half of 2023, India attracted $30 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI), up 30% from the same period last…
Startup Winter in India? VC Funding Hits New Low in July
Venture capital (VC) funding into Indian startups touched a new low in July 2023, with the month bringing in just $529 million. This was the third time monthly VC funding dipped below the important benchmark of $1 billion, revealing the serious challenges the Indian startup…