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What Measures do VCs Take to Manage the Financial Metrics of Their Portfolio Startups
Human resources and marketing are the two areas where the majority of companies spend the most of their money. The proactive strategy taken by VCs entails close collaboration with their portfolio firms to thoughtfully plan and get ready for these critical areas well in advance, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle possible obstacles.
Blume Ventures Aims to Bet on Its Current Portfolio With the New Opportunity Fund
On Thursday, Blume Ventures announced the first close of its new opportunity fund, Fund 1Y. This is Blume's third growth fund, and it has already raised INR 200 crore of the INR 400 crore target with visibility for the remaining corpus.
Audits are Getting More Attention Because of Financial Irregularities at New-Age Ventures
According to a media report, some auditors recently presented to venture capital funds on how their earlier audits had discovered financial irregularities like inflated startup revenue.
Airavat Capital's USD 40 Million Global Tech Fund Aims to Back Deeptech and SaaS Companies
The global technology fund, which will operate out of GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tec-City), is targeting only listed companies and will generally hold 15-20 companies at any given time.
Investors Raise Financial Irregularities at Healthtech Startup Mojocare
The Bengaluru-based startup's financial problems, which include overstating revenues, have surfaced less than a year after it raised $20.6 million in its Series A round.
India to Lose 6,500 Millionaires in 2023 Due to Tax Terrorism, Complex Compliance & More
In terms of HNWI (high-networth individuals) outflows globally, India is now the second-largest country after China (a net loss of 13,500).
India's Startup Ecosystem is Among the Most Vibrant in the World: Sequoia's Roelof Botha
Due to portfolio conflicts and market turbulence, Sequoia Capital announced last week that its India and China funds would separate and operate independently. Peak XV Partners will be the name of the India operations. The company's management is still the same.
UAE Emerges As Fourth Largest Investor In India In FY23
The data of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) reportedly showed that in the last fiscal, foreign direct investment (FDI) from the UAE to India jumped over three-fold to $3.35 billion from $1.03 billion in 2021-22
Sequoia Capital Splits Into Three Different Entities
The investors clarified in a joint statement that, each business will serve the founders and ecosystem where they operate with flexibility that comes with an independent brand
Investors Predict a More Pronounced Consolidation Scenario in the Startup Ecosystem
The Indian startup scene would likely experience further consolidation from the perspective of investors. This happens as a result of the market's increasing rivalry and investors' ongoing search for methods to minimise risk and increase returns.
5 Ways Investors Use Dry Powder
Dry powder is the amount of committed but unallocated capital that a venture capital (VC) or private equity (PE) firm has on hand. It is, in other words, a cash reserve that has not yet been invested.
360 One Asset Management Closes Fourth Private Credit Fund at INR 2,130 Cr
The fund will now take exposure to distressed situations in addition to lending to financially solvent businesses. It has a three-year life span.
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.
Fidelity Investments Slash Meesho's Valuation By 10%
The valuation markdown for Meesho has come at a time when the Bengaluru-based startup is looking at reducing its cash burn
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.