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How B2B SaaS is Spotlighting Indian Startup Ecosystem
Since January 2023, at least 10 B2B SaaS companies have raised money monthly in India at various stages, according to Tracxn data. Despite having a solid number of deals in January and February, March saw the highest number of transactions.
How SoftBank Has Changed Its Investing Strategy Since Entering India
The investment conglomerate is shifting from investing in startups valued at $5 billion to startups valued at roughly $2 billion. Additionally, it reduced cheque amounts from $1 billion to $100-150 million.
How Early-Stage Investors Decide Whether to Invest in a Startup
Having a validated product or service and demonstrating market traction are essential for attracting early-stage investors. Startups are more likely to attract investment interest if they can demonstrate early consumer adoption, revenue growth, or partnerships with significant players in the industry.
SEBI is Considering Reducing Compliance Norms for PEs, VCs
20 fund officials received an email from the capital markets regulator last week asking for suggestions on how to lighten the burden of compliance.
Vertex Ventures Wants to Back Founders Building Good Companies Rather Than Chasing Valuation: Piyush Kharbanda
An early stage investor, Vertex Ventures mostly invests in the seed funding and Series A stage. Supported by Singapore state investor Temasek, it has made 34–35 investments so far from its $305 million Fund IV launched in 2019.
Is the Government Pushing More VCs to Set Up Funds in India's GIFT City?
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced a list of 21 source countries that will not be subject to the angel tax provisions on Wednesday. The list did not include nations like Singapore and Mauritius, which have established themselves as preferred jurisdictions for investments in India.
