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Nexus Venture Partners Raises USD 700 Mn 8th Fund for Early Stage Bets
The fund will target companies working in AI, enterprise software, consumer technology and financial technology at inception, seed and Series A stages.
India Adds 11 New Unicorns in 2025, Ai.tech Becomes Fastest to Hit USD 1.5 Bn: Report
Peak XV leads unicorn investments; Zepto's 22-year-olds are the youngest founders.
Dealmakers' Digest: Hottest Startup Cheques This Week (August 09–14)
This week's deals highlight investor appetite for health savings platforms, instant groceries, luxury retail, AI storytelling, and rapid home service delivery.
Zepto Secures INR 400 Cr in Latest Funding Round from Motilal Oswal
This new infusion comes months after the Aadit Palicha led company secured USD 350 million in November 2024 from Motilal Oswal's Private Wealth division.
MapmyIndia Invests INR 25 Cr in Zepto at USD 6.1 Bn Valuation
The investment comes shortly after Zepto raised INR 7.5 crore from Elcid Investments, ahead of a larger funding round that may value the company at USD 7 billion.
At 22, Zepto's Kaivalya Vohra Leads India's U30 List of Young Disruptors
Svatantra Microfin, founded by Ananyashree Birla, is U30's largest employer, driving financial inclusion and showcasing youth-led social impact at scale.
KKR and Manipal Group Announce USD 600 Mn Growth Financing Deal
The funding, arranged by KKR Capital Markets and backed by KKR's private credit and insurance platforms, will help the Manipal Group accelerate its long-term growth and expansion plans.
Zepto Appoints Rachit Ranjan as Chief Public Policy Officer Amid Rapid Growth
With over 15 years of experience in public policy, Ranjan brings deep expertise from his leadership roles at Dream11, WhatsApp, JUUL Labs, and Uber.
Zepto Finalising USD 175 Mn Debt Deal with Edelweiss; Plans Share Buyback Before IPO
The funds will be used to buy back shares from foreign investors, boosting Indian ownership ahead of Zepto's much-anticipated IPO, expected to be filed by mid-2025.
Trifecta Capital Announces First Close of INR 2,000 Cr Fourth Venture Debt Fund
With the fourth fund, Trifecta Capital aims to invest in over 100 companies across fintech, EVs, logistics, and core tech, while exploring emerging sectors like renewable energy, climate, and sustainability for future growth.
India's Quick Commerce Landscape to Transform with 5,000+ Dark Stores by FY26: Report
By 2027–28, dark stores are projected to achieve a gross order value of $35 billion to $40 billion.
Year in Review: The Best Funded Startups of 2024
Highlighting 2024 key funding deals, innovative startups across industries secured substantial investments, driving growth, fostering innovation, and unlocking new opportunities for market expansion and development.
Zomato Secures USD 1 Bn via QIP, First Major Fundraise Since IPO
Notable investors include ICICI Mutual Fund, which was allotted 4.25 crore shares, making up 12.78% of the issue. Other domestic mutual funds, including HDFC, received 1.97 crore shares, or 5.95%, while Kotak's funds were allotted 6% of the issue.
The Startup Buzz: This Week's Biggest Funding Headlines (November 16-22)
This week, startups across quick commerce, consumer nutrition, insurance tech, cancer diagnostics, gaming, and logistics raised significant funding, showcasing strong investment activity from November 16 to November 22.
Zepto Secures USD 350 Mn Funding, Eyes IPO by 2026
The round was led by Motilal Oswal Private Wealth and also saw participation from investors, including Raamdeo Agarwal, the Taparia Family Office, Mankind Pharma Family Office, RP Sanjiv Goenka Group, Cello Family Office, and Haldiram Snacks Family Office.