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STARTING THE YEAR WITH A ROCKING NEWS!! Faad Capital is on the list of India's top startup investors of 2024 by Inc42 Media . 🙌 With 42 investments and over 50 CR deployed last year, we have continued our journey to support many notable companies and entrepreneurs.✅ Also, the year saw eight successful exits, strengthening our quest to create high-value capital for our LPs and stakeholders. 💰 All this would not have been possible without the support of rockstar partners, investors and stakeholders. 🙏 At 110+ portfolio companies now, we are all set. 2025, here we come! 💪 #startups #india #investors Karan Verma Dr.Dinesh Singh Neha Mourya Sanyam Jain Vatsal Lunawat Shivani Khare Abhilash Gupta Vansh Mittal

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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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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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Indian venture market has exploded. Someone reported that there are 800+ funds/networks/syndicates/ accelerators active in Indian venture market now. Not sure, if that number is correct but if you are an early stage tech founder on your fundraise journey, chances are, you would meet hundreds of people. While majority of the fund houses are doing incredible work and shaping the ecosystem. There are certain kinds of investors you need to identify & avoid to save time and stay focused: Sharing from my personal experience, top 5 such cohorts to avoid and the takeaways for the founders: 1. Data collectors: At early stage, you don't have historical data to present. Your projections are just that, Projections. I wasted one whole week discussing with a prospective angel investor on why the CLTV to CAC ratio is x, and not y. Takeaway: Discuss high level strategic numbers only without going into the details. None of the projections would be accurate anyway when rubber hits the road. 2. Document collectors: Met few folks, who would watch from the fences and ask for n number of documents, data rooms, statements without sharing the purpose of the ask or even revealing their investment intent. Takeaway: It is supposed to be a bi-directional conversation. Say 'no' often, till the time, an official relationship is established. 3. Valuer (! investor): At early stage, valuation is a function of multiple parameters, the opportunity itself, the team, or anything else except steady cash flows, because you don't have much. I wasted another week with a prospective investor trying to justify valuation, had to shut down that conversation, after both of us started quoting Aswath Damodaran and his valuation principles. Takeaway: Too much content on the internet for both parties anyway. Shouldn't be a bone of contention at early stages. 4. Facilitators posing as investors: Met numerous people, who would go to any lengths to pose themselves as serious investors, even buying paid media articles. Only to reveal at the last: The success fee. Takeaway: Avoid facilitators until Series A 5. Brokers posing as market makers: People posing as market makers sharing tons of gyaan on LinkedIn but are actually deal brokers looking to make quick %. Personal experience: Two rounds of conversation happened and then out of blue, they added a third party in the mail trail, someone who facilitates mergers & acquisitions. There wasn't even a single instance in the past conversations where we indicated any such intent. Takeaway: Avoid name & shame in public but at least share within founder communities. #venture #fundraise #startups #investing

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Fintech startup CredFlow has raised INR 31.2 Cr (around $3.7 Mn) in its Pre-Series B funding round co-led by existing investors Inflexor Ventures and a Singapore-based family office👇 The New Delhi-based startup plans to use the fresh capital for scaling up its financial and lending services as well as to improve tech and innovation stacks. Founded in 2019 by Kunal Aggarwal, CredFlow is a cash flow management SaaS platform that helps SMEs manage their finances by providing a dashboard of pending amounts by customers, sending timely payment reminders, validating invoices and negotiating discounts for early payment. 🔗To read the in-depth article, click here: https://4-2.co/48ZltBo #news #fintech #startup

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Zopper raises $25 Mn in Series D funding. The round is co-led by Elevation Capital, Dharana Capital and Blume Ventures. Mayank Gupta Mridul Arora #Zopper #FundingNews #SeriesDRound #StartupGrowth #VentureCapital #TechInnovation #BusinessUpdates #MarketingNews

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vHub.ai has recently closed its seed funding round with the participation of z21 Ventures and the government-backed Start Up India Seed Fund Scheme, alongside early angel investors. Although the exact funding amount remains undisclosed, this influx of capital is poised to propel vHub.ai's mission of revolutionizing the influencer marketing landscape through cutting-edge AI technologies. The funds will primarily fuel enhancements in influencer discovery analytics and enable more precise brand-influencer engagements. Sachin Modi, CEO of vHub.ai, expressed excitement about the partnership with Z21 Ventures, highlighting how this funding validates their vision and accelerates their innovations, aiming to make influencer marketing as measurable and reliable as traditional digital marketing. Since its inception, vHub.ai has experienced substantial growth, boasting a network of over 40,000 influencers and collaborations with over a hundred brands. The fresh funds will further bolster the company's technological capabilities to serve a growing clientele and to expand its footprint into international markets. The influencer marketing industry, currently valued at over $13.8 billion globally, faces challenges like influencer authenticity and optimizing campaign ROI. vHub.ai's AI-driven Software as a Service (SaaS) platform directly addresses these challenges by providing deeper insights into audience behaviors across major platforms such as Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Over the next three years, the company plans to introduce additional features, aiming to scale its services to cater to thousands more brands and extend its presence into key international markets. #vhubai #funding #fundingalert #fundraiseralert #influencermarketing #marketing #ai #artificialintelligence #digitalmarketing #instagram #youtube #linkedin #marketing #allboutcorps

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Fintech startup CredFlow has raised $3.7 million (about Rs 31.2 crore) in a pre-Series B funding round co-led by two of its existing investors, Inflexor Ventures and a Singapore-based family office. The proceeds will be allocated towards optimizing and scaling its financial services and lending verticals, as well as improving its tech and innovation capabilities. CredFlow is a SaaS-based cash flow management solution that aims to address every single aspect of the cash flow management and financial growth process in small and medium-sized organizations. The platform enables SMEs to leverage technology to unlock more working capital by helping them manage their finances better through timely insights via a dashboard of pending amounts from customers, sending regular payment reminders, validating invoices, and negotiating discounts for early payments. According to CredFlow, it offers robust financial management by directly integrating with the business’s Tally or Busy ERP, which, in turn, provides business owners with real-time analytics and deep insights into their operations. Founder: Kunal Aggarwal Follow Rise & Shine for daily funding deals. Stay ahead, stay motivated with www.riseshine.in #fintech #startup #funding

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New Delhi-based venture capital firm growX ventures, focused on B2B and DeepTech, has launched Fund II with a target of ₹400 crore ($47.1 million). The firm plans to support both early-stage and early-growth-stage companies such as semiconductors, defence-tech, spacetech, alternate materials and advanced manufacturing, fintech, healthtech, and supply chain/logistics over the next two to three years. The first investment will be up to ₹10 crore in seed rounds and ₹20-30 crore in Series B rounds. Ashish Taneja To share your startup information write us on - startup@viestories.com For Startup funding reach out us at: https://lnkd.in/gqwTnHME Join Our Whatsapp Channel To Get The Latest Updates & News: https://lnkd.in/esJEFzan #GrowXventure #news #startup #funding #fundraising #venturecapital

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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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"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together" GalaxEye announced investment by MountTech Growth Fund - Kavachh, a $60 million Category-II AIF, has made its inaugural investment in GalaxEye’s $10 million Series A fundraising round. GalaxEye, founded by a dynamic and skilled team from IIT-M, is on a mission to revolutionize space-based surveillance with cutting-edge, multi-sensor (SAR and MSI) fusion technology. With the first LEO satellite launch slated for mid-2025, GalaxEye aims to meet critical security and commercial needs, showcasing the power of innovation driven by purpose and precision. This partnership exemplifies our commitment to supporting trailblazing solutions that address pressing challenges in surveillance and security. GalaxEye’s ambition to leverage SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) and MSI (Multispectral Imaging) fusion for space-based surveillance aligns well with the evolving demands of both defence and commercial sectors. Their innovative approach with LEO #satellite constellations promises to address critical security and monitoring needs with unmatched precision and real-time insights. Backing a driven and skilled team like GalaxEye, rooted in a legacy of innovation like Avishkar Hyperloop, speaks volumes about the fund's dedication to fostering groundbreaking technology. This partnership not only reflects the fund's commitment to advancing national security infrastructure but also highlights a forward-looking vision that appreciates the convergence of innovation and practical impact. The anticipated satellite launch in mid-2025 is set to be a milestone in this collaborative journey, and it will be exciting to witness the tangible outcomes of this strategic alliance! #space #venturecapital #investment #india #strategic https://lnkd.in/ggZuW2xs

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Join us! With great power (capital, position, trust) comes great responsibility. Following the launch of Ortella Global Capital - OG Capital, India's only fund that co-builds companies, we are humbled by the overwhelming support and enthusiasm for our mission to empower the next generation of groundbreaking startups. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are reminded of the profound impact we can make through responsible and strategic investing and co-building. At Ortella Global Capital - OG Capital, India's only fund that co-builds companies, we firmly believe that with great power comes great responsibility. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards for our investors, our co-builders, our founders and every individual whose lives we touch. As stewards of capital, we understand the importance of harnessing our resources for the greater good, not just for financial gain (yet focused on delivering 50%+ CAGR). As we grow, we are eager to expand our team with exceptional individuals who share our vision. We look forward to potentially working together to create the next hundred unicorns. Who is it for: a. If you had started a company ever and successfully exited, Reach out to us b. If you are a current founder who is passionate about building but for some reason, your business is not working out, Reach out to us c. If you had started out a few times before but for some or other reason it did not work out, Reach out to us And by the way, all our team members are ex-founders :) Additionally: - It does not matter whether you are 15 years old or 60, Reach out to us - It does not matter whether you are in Ahmedabad or Agartala, Reach out to us - It does not matter whether you are from IIT/IIM or a college drop out, Reach out to us --- because we have seen that success does not have a tag, you just need it to click once. And that's it! Please fill out the form in the comments :)

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🚀 CredFlow Secures $3.7M in Pre-Series B Funding! Delhi-based fintech startup CredFlow raised ₹31.2 Cr in a round co-led by Inflexor Ventures and a Singapore-based family office. Funds will scale its lending & financial services and boost tech innovation. 💡 Founded in 2020, CredFlow empowers SMEs with cash flow management tools, real-time insights, and seamless integration with Tally/Busy ERP. With over 1.5L SMEs helped and $600B in invoices managed, CredFlow is bridging MSMEs and formal lending. 📱 This year, it launched KuberX, a credit scoring app with 25K+ MAUs, targeting 10x growth by 2025. #Fintech #CredFlow #SMEGrowth #Innovation

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CredFlow, a fintech startup focused on SMEs, has raised $3.7 million (approximately Rs 31.2 crore) in a pre-Series B funding round co-led by Inflexor Ventures and a Singapore-based family office. The Delhi-based company plans to utilize the funds to enhance its financial services, scale lending solutions, and advance its technological capabilities. Founded by Kunal Aggarwal in 2020, CredFlow offers a SaaS-based cash flow management platform that integrates with ERP systems like Tally and Busy, enabling SMEs to optimize working capital and improve financial decisions. With over 150,000 SMEs onboarded, $600 billion in digitized invoices, and nearly 50% of GST-registered businesses on its platform, CredFlow continues to empower small businesses across India. Its innovative credit scoring app, KuberX, has already reached 25,000 monthly active users and is poised for substantial growth by 2025. #CredFlow #FintechStartup #SMEGrowth #FundingUpdate #CashFlowManagement #KuberX #SaaSInnovation #StartupIndia #BusinessFinance #Startup77

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🚀 Stride Ventures Launches $300M Domestic Fund IV to Support High-Growth Startups! 🚀 Stride Ventures, one of India's leading venture debt firms, has officially launched its largest domestic fund, Fund IV, with a target of $300 million. This fund led by Ishpreet Singh Gandhi and Apoorva Sharma aims to provide growth capital to high-potential startups across diverse sectors, expanding its impressive portfolio, which already includes Zepto and Sugar Cosmetics. What’s Next for Stride Ventures? ✅The fund will focus on: Tailored Financial Solutions: Offering venture debt solutions to startups at various stages of growth. ✅Sector-agnostic Investment: Supporting high-growth businesses across industries to scale and thrive. ✅Portfolio Expansion: Stride Ventures is committed to building on its successful investments and driving further growth for the next generation of Indian startups. Why This Matters: 💡Strengthening India’s Startup Ecosystem: By providing accessible funding to high-growth startups, Stride Ventures plays a key role in empowering India's entrepreneurial landscape. 💡Venture Debt Revolution: This fund continues Stride’s mission to introduce flexible, non-dilutive financing options for startups, giving them the capital they need without compromising ownership. 💡Proven Track Record: Stride's existing portfolio demonstrates its ability to identify and support game-changing startups with immense growth potential. Stride Ventures' Fund IV is poised to accelerate the growth of India's next wave of successful startups, driving innovation and economic development. 🌟 #StrideVentures #VentureDebt #StartupFunding #FundIV #GrowthCapital #Zepto #VentureCapital #SugarCosmetics #IndianStartups #Innovation #InvestmentNews #FinancingInnovation #IndiaInnovation #Startups #News #Entrepreneurship #Hypes Start Big, Start Here.

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Boris Wertz is one of the many western Venture Capitalists who has been bullish on India and he has displayed it through his actions. Boris is an LP in 5 funds out of India and direct investor through his fund Version One Ventures in a number of companies. He shares in this podcast what makes India so appealing for US / Canadian investors. Globally India is the emerging market which the best of global investors are already investing or aspire to invest in Earlier we had questions on why India is not producing enough exits In 2024 the public market value of Indian startups crossed $100B These are $100B of liquid shares that can be anytime traded on NSE / BSE once the 6 month of lockin expires after the IPO This podcast shares the view of how investors in the US are thinking about Indian private markets https://lnkd.in/g3AfrVCM

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