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Golden Sparrow Ventures Announces First Close of USD 20 Mn Fund II
Fund II plans to back about 22 pre-seed and seed startups, with an average investment cheque of roughly USD 650,000.
Unicorn India Ventures Closes INR 1,200 Cr Deeptech Fund III
Fund III is expected to back around 20 startups, with an average ticket size of INR 10–15 crore.
Navam Capital's Maiden Fund Raises Over INR 315 Cr at Final Close
The fund aims to invest in deep tech startups across advanced computing, semiconductors, robotics, drones, space technology, enterprise AI, climate tech, and materials science.
Lightspeed Closes Over USD 9 Bn in New Funds to Back Global Innovators
The move highlights Lightspeed's focus on identifying and supporting companies with breakthrough technologies across enterprise, consumer, health, fintech, and AI-driven sectors.
Transition VC Closes Fund I at INR 700 Cr
The fund aims to build a portfolio in which companies complement each other rather than compete.
Bipin Shah's Zeropearl VC Secures INR 159 Cr in First Fund Close
Zeropearl VC has already made 20 investments, with seven portfolio companies publicly disclosed.
Aviral Bhatnagar's AJVC Closes Maiden Fund at INR 200 Cr
Over the next few years, it plans to support another 60 to 70 ventures, particularly in artificial intelligence and consumer technology.
Accion Closes USD 61.6 Mn Fund to Back Early-Stage Fintech Startups
The new fund aims to support early-stage fintech startups across multiple regions, including Africa, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, and the United States.
Aikyam Capital Marks INR 105 Cr First Close of Maiden Special Situation Fund
The fund targets a total corpus of INR 300 crore, with a green shoe option of INR 200 crore, potentially scaling to INR 500 crore.
A91 Partners Closes USD 665 Mn Third Fund, Bolstering India's Mid-Stage VC Landscape
The fundraise closely follows earlier reports that the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, was evaluating a USD 35 million commitment, along with a potential USD 30 million co-investment.
Prime Venture Partners Closes USD 100 Mn Fifth Fund to Back Early-Stage Startups
The fund will focus on 16-18 startups, with initial investments ranging between USD 2.5 million and USD 3 million, while also reserving capital for additional funding rounds in its high-growth portfolio companies.
Chennai-Based Peaceful Progress Fund Eyes Innovation with INR 50 Cr First Close
The fund plans to invest in 25+ startups over three years, focusing on AI, IoT, FMCG, EVs, drones, and spacetech across tech and non-tech sectors.
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Marks First Close of INR 1,600 Cr Life Sciences Fund
The fund aims to target early- to growth-stage companies across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, and diagnostics.
Accel Secures USD 650 Mn for Eighth India Fund
The fund garnered support from 131 undisclosed investors, matching the amount raised for its seventh India fund in 2022.
Stellaris Venture Partners Closes USD 300 Mn Fund III to Drive Early-Stage Investments
The new fund will focus on seed and Series A investments, supporting 25–30 startups over the next three years. This addition raises Stellaris' total assets under management (AUM) to over USD 600 million.