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General Catalyst Announces USD 5 Bn India Investment Over Five Years

The firm, known for backing companies such as Canva, Zepto and Anthropic, plans to support Indian startups across intelligence, healthcare, defence technology, fintech and consumer technology.

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Karnataka Tech Funding Falls in 2025 as Capital Shifts Toward Early-Stage Startups: Tracxn

Karnataka Raised USD 3.8 Billion in 2025 Amid Sharp Decline in Late-Stage Funding

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Zepto Selects 8 Startups for DPIIT-Backed Zepto Nova Innovation Challenge

Selected startups include Milleto Nutto, Aloe Ecell, Flavours of Calicut, Thy Chocolate, No Cap Foods, Nesta Toys, Watch Out, and Makerverse.

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India Emerges as World's Most Active IPO Market in 2025: Report

In 2025, 20 venture-backed startups went public, nine new unicorns emerged, taking India's ecosystem to USD 419 billion, with over 1,540 unicorns overall, including 28 profitable companies.

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Zepto Files Papers with SEBI Confidentially, Listing Likely in 2026

Considering the developments, Zepto might be aiming for a stock market listing in 2026, with its rivals Swiggy and Eternal both listed on the BSE and the NSE.

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Zepto Board Clears Plan to Raise up to INR 11,000 Cr via IPO

The move comes as Zepto prepares to confidentially file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) on December 26.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.