Venture Capital

Venture capital investments hit $16.7 billion, up 14.1% till November

At $6.50 bn, tech accounted for largest share, followed by consumer discretionary and financial sector

With $4 bn across 87 deals, PE-VC funds' investments see 156% rise in Nov

Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) funds invested USD 4 billion in November, which was 156 per cent higher than the year-ago period but lower about 15 per cent compared with the preceding month, a report said on Wednesday. The month saw 87 deals -- 47 per cent higher than the 59 transactions in November 2023, as per the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY. "While 2024 had started off on a strong note, geopolitical tensions, uncertainty over US elections outcome, and inflation weighed on the markets, as did the bid-ask spread between seller expectations and buyer valuations," the consultancy firm's partner Vivek Soni said. Soni said pure-play PE/VC investments in November totalled USD 3.5 billion in November, a 297 per cent increase compared to the USD 873 million in November 2023 and 27 per cent higher than the USD 2.7 billion in October 2024. The real estate and infrastructure asset class declined by a fifth when compared to the year-ago period t

Antler India plans to invest around Rs 211 crore in 50 startups in 2025

Venture capital firm Antler India is planning to invest USD 25 million, or about Rs 211 crore, in 50 startups in 2025, the company said on Wednesday. The venture capital firm has invested in 30 startups in 2024 through its maiden USD 75 million fund. "Antler plans to ramp up investments further in the next year and make 50 investments in 2025. We plan to invest USD 25 million in the 50 companies," Antler India Partner Rajiv Srivatsa told PTI. The company's 2024 investments include a wholesale marketplace for fashion retail Bizup, aluminium-air fuel cell technology company Meine Electric, open mobility platform Namma Yatri, personal loan facilitator firm Keeper, which uses paid leaves as digital assets for salaried employees, AI-powered dashcam provider Cautio, etc. "Our investment pace reflects both the quality of the founders we're meeting and our conviction that the next wave of global technology companies will emerge from India. We have invested in 30 companies this year, many o

Antler India plans to invest Rs 211 crore in 50 start-ups in 2025

Venture Capital firm Antel India is planning to invest USD 25 million, or about Rs 211 crore, in 50 startups in 2025, the company said on Wednesday. The venture capital firm has invested in 30 startups in 2024 through its maiden USD 75 million fund. "Antler plans to ramp up investments further in the next year and make 50 investments in 2025. We plan to invest USD 25 million in the 50 companies," Antler India Partner Rajiv Srivatsa told PTI. The company's 2024 investments include a wholesale marketplace for fashion retail Bizup, aluminium-air fuel cell technology company Meine Electric, open mobility platform Namma Yatri, personal loan facilitator firm Keeper, which uses paid leaves as digital assets for salaried employees, AI-powered dashcam provider Cautio, etc. "Our investment pace reflects both the quality of the founders we're meeting and our conviction that the next wave of global technology companies will emerge from India. We have invested in 30 companies this year, many of

PE-VC investments in India's healthcare sector fall in 2024, shows data

Experts feel that the sector will continue to attract $5-6 bn private capital annually

VC funding rises 44% to $9.2 billion in the first 10 months of 2024

Country continues to rank among top five markets globally for VC funding activity: Report

Robotics, precision manufacturing hot bets for investors: Accel's Prakash

Accel's Prakash says India will become precision manufacturing powerhouse for aerospace and defence in next few years

8i Ventures comes with 2nd edition of pre-seed funding Origami programme

'There is significant funding available today for business models which can demonstrate unit economics within a reasonable timeframe'

PE players and VC companies adjust to longer holds after public listing

Startup IPO boom reshapes their investment strategies

QubeHealth gets pre-series A funding from Unicorn India & CanBank VC

The investment positions QubeHealth for its upcoming Series A round, targeting $9 million at a valuation of Rs 270 crore

Venture capitals cautious on AI: Startups must show clear value, returns

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

Asset managers roll out new ETFs to tap in to artificial intelligence buzz

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

VC funding for Indian startups up 42% to $6.3 bn in Jan-July: GlobalData

Investment growth despite a cautious global investment climate, says analytics company

Indian startup Healthify closes $45 mn funding round to drive US expansion

Company uses AI to recommend personalised fitness and nutrition plans

More jobs, investment: Space industry welcomes Rs 1K crore VC fund

Industry welcomes move to expand the space economy to $44 billion by 2033

VC in India funding up 50% in Q1-Q3 2024 on increased big-ticket deals

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

Cabinet nod for Rs 1K crore venture capital fund for space sector startups

The move is expected to accelerate the growth of the private space sector in India, driving advancements in space technology

The state of global venture capital: India must avoid Western pitfalls

The industry, however, seems to be at a crossroads, with many funds' lifespans being extended and distributions at all-time lows

Private equity, venture capital bets fall 40% to $8.8 bn in Q2: Report

Private equity and venture capital funds' investments declined by 40 per cent to USD 8.8 billion in the September quarter, a report said on Friday. The decline in overall investments happened despite the number of deals being 26 per cent higher during the same period at 283 transactions, the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY said. "Geopolitical tensions have created uncertainty, dampening investment sentiment as investors become more cautious, leading to slowing deal-making. This sluggishness may persist if global uncertainties continue," the consultancy firm's partner Vivek Soni said. However, the firm's outlook remains "cautiously optimistic" as India's fiscal health remains strong, he added. Large deals of over USD 100 million more than halved to 21 with a cumulative value of USD 5.5 billion, the report said, adding pure-play PE/VC deals, excluding real estate and infrastructure, were 30 per cent lower at USD 6.5 billion. The largest deal during the

Early-stage VC firm 8i Ventures scores 12X return on M2P Fintech exit

The fintech startup's evolution from a card-issuing platform to a broader banking-as-a-service (BaaS) provider helped drive the returns