Venture Capital
India on the Verge of Transformative Deeptech Leap, Funding Hurdles Still Persist: Report
Insights captured from nearly 100 deeptech founders in India revealed that over 53 per cent of the founders maintain that funding in the sector remains difficult to access, while 44 per cent found it reasonably available. Only 3 per cent of the study group said that the funds were abundantly available.
Venturi Partners Secures USD 150 Mn in First Close of Fund II
The consumer-focused growth equity platform is targeting a final close of USD 225 million by June 2026.
Cumin Co. Bags $1.5 Mn Led by Fireside Ventures with Participation from Huddle Ventures
The company said in a release that the funding will be utilized towards R&D, accelerate product innovation, and strengthen manufacturing capacity, with an aim to build deeper market penetration through its direct-to-consumer (D2C) online presence.
Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl's Eternal Capital Rebrands as Sadev Ventures
Following the rebanding, its existing portfolio, team and operating structure will remain unchanged.
VC Funding Records a Slowdown, PE Shows Resilience Despite Lacking 2024-level Highs
India's private capital markets have witnessed a shifting landscape in 2025, with both venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) showing diverging momentum compared to the same period last year. Data from January to August 19, 2025, from Tracxn highlights both cautious deployment and sectoral rebalancing across the ecosystem.
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.
SEBI Revisions to Positively Impact LPs, Faster Deals & Lure Global Capital
Approved in principle earlier this June, SEBI has cleared a framework to let Cat-I/II AIFs launch a Co-Investment scheme (CIV) inside the AIF structure, instead of using a separate portfolio management service (PMS), available to accredited investors in that AIF. Each co-investment will be a separate CIV scheme with some relaxed requirements.
Startup Funding: Amjad Ahmad, Managing Partner, 500 Global
Amjad Ahmad, Managing Partner, 500 Global, reveals what it takes to secure funding and grow smart.
Private Equity Eyes Inclusive Growth Amid Digital and Market Transformations
For private equity (PE) and impact firms like Leapfrog, these trends are shaping their investment strategy for the foreseeable future.
Startup Funding: Ali A. Abussaud, CEO, Hala VC
Fundraising lessons from Ali A. Abussaud, CEO, Hala VC.
How to Build a Startup That Actually Attracts a Venture Capitalist
From gaining early traction to strengthening your team and digital presence, here are the real-world steps founders must take to become truly investable.
Startup Funding: Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal, DASH Ventures
Practical advice from Aboudi Al-Qattan, Principal, DASH Ventures, on how to differentiate your startup, attract investors, and grow strategically.
Strong Exits and Deal Values Signal Maturing PE Market In India
India's private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investment landscape in 2025 reflects a market navigating both macroeconomic headwinds and sectoral realignments: In the first half of the year, PE/VC investments totaled USD 26.4 billion across 593 deals, according to the latest data from the EY-IVCA Mid-Year Report.
VCs Are Focusing More on Purpose and Less on Profits — Here Are the 5 Things They're Looking For in Founders
As venture capitalists become more purpose-driven, businesses need to be aware of the traits they expect to see in founders they see a future with.
Startup Funding: Ekta Tolani, Chief Investment Officer, KBW Ventures
How to win investor attention and scale with impact—insider guidance from Ekta Tolani, Chief Investment Officer, KBW Ventures.