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What is Venture Capital (VC)?
A venture capital firm can finance a company by equity participation and capital gains, participating in debentures and also extending conditional loans to the firms.
Funding process for VCs
Advantages of VCs
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Latest Updates on Venture Capital
At $6.50 bn, tech accounted for largest share, followed by consumer discretionary and financial sector
Buyout investments emerged as the leading deal type in November at US$ 1.6 billion, followed by start-up investments at US$ 1.1 billion
The venture capital firm has invested in 30 startups in 2024 through its maiden $75 million fund
Antler's next Residency cohort in India is scheduled to commence in February 2025
Experts feel that the sector will continue to attract $5-6 bn private capital annually
Country continues to rank among top five markets globally for VC funding activity: Report
Accel's Prakash says India will become precision manufacturing powerhouse for aerospace and defence in next few years
'There is significant funding available today for business models which can demonstrate unit economics within a reasonable timeframe'
Startup IPO boom reshapes their investment strategies
The investment positions QubeHealth for its upcoming Series A round, targeting $9 million at a valuation of Rs 270 crore
Venture capital firms in India are becoming cautious with AI investments, emphasising solid business models and tangible returns, as many startups face closures amid changing dynamics
Venture capital firms also are directing as much as $79.2 billion in funding to AI startups by the end of the year, 27 per cent above 2023 levels
A total of 883 deals were announced between January and September 2024, marking a 7.3 per cent rise in deal volume compared to the same period in 2023
Company uses AI to recommend personalised fitness and nutrition plans
Industry welcomes move to expand the space economy to $44 billion by 2033
The move is expected to accelerate the growth of the private space sector in India, driving advancements in space technology
The industry, however, seems to be at a crossroads, with many funds' lifespans being extended and distributions at all-time lows
The decline in overall investments happened despite the number of deals being 26 per cent higher during the same period at 283 transactions
The fintech startup's evolution from a card-issuing platform to a broader banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider helped drive the returns
Jivi, based out of the northern Indian city of Gurugram, uses AI to suggest potential diagnoses and treatments, generate health reports and perform administrative tasks, the fund said