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B2B Marketplaces Present a USD 200 Bn Opportunity by 2030: Report
According to Bessemer Venture Partners (BVP), by 2023 there will be a USD 200 billion market potential for startups in the online-first and technology-enabled business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces category.
Funding Freefall: Marking the End of an Era of Easy Money for Indian Startups
As the Indian startup ecosystem saw a 72 percent (USD 19.7 billion) fall in investment during the first half of 2023 as compared to 2022 in the same period, entrepreneurs are finding it increasingly difficult to get the funding they need for growth and development.
VC Rebranding: What Purpose Does It Serve, and Why Is It Important?
IDG Ventures India changed its name to Chiratae Ventures in 2018 and Inventus India rebranded the company as Athera Venture Partners in 2022 to reiterate their vision and focus. In addition, Sequoia Capital changed its name this year to Peak XV Partners, taking its cue from Mount Everest, whose previous name was Peak XV until it was changed.
Shark Tank India Startups' Valuation Soars 6X with External Investors
Shark Tank India, including seasons 1 and 2, invested more than INR 1 billion in the deals. Within a period of 1.5 years, the majority of the startups who were featured on the show during season 1 closed transactions with outside investors that were 6X bigger in value.
It's a Good Time to be an Investor as Valuations have Moderated Following the 2021–22 Bubble: VCs
According to a PwC report, investment in Indian startups fell to their lowest level in the first half (H1) of the current calendar year. Investors, however, believe that the best investment opportunities arise in circumstances like these, when entrepreneurs focus on sustainable growth and valuations are grounded in reality.
Corporate Governance: 3 Level Recommendations by Think Tank and Why is it Needed?
A 63-point self-regulatory framework for startups from the early stage to the initial public offering (IPO) was recommended as part of think tank recommendations released in June this year.
