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SaaS vs AI: The true story behind investments 'drying up' in India
While AI is the buzz word, data on the startup ecosystem shows that funding there is down as well
 "SaaS vs AI: The true story behind investments 'drying up' in India")
VC funds get relief; MCX gets approval for electricity derivatives
The market regulator had barred five officials from IndusInd Bank in the alleged insider trading matter
 "VC funds get relief; MCX gets approval for electricity derivatives")
Sebi extends timeline of addl liquidation period for VCFs migrating
Based on industry feedback and to facilitate migration, Sebi has now extended this additional liquidation period to July 19, 2026, according to a circular issued on Friday
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Omnivore India, others settles with Sebi over delay in winding up VCF
This came after the two entities filed an application with Sebi proposing to settle the enforcement proceedings that may be initiated against them for the violation of regulatory norms
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India doubles down on AI with Rs 10,000 crore fund, 50,000 GPU ambition
With another round of bidding closing in early June, Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary at the MeitY anticipates an additional 15,000 to 16,000 GPUs will be secured
 "India doubles down on AI with Rs 10,000 crore fund, 50,000 GPU ambition")
VC firm Seafund eyes up to 25 deep-tech investments, aims for follow-up too
The investments will be made over the next two to three years as part of the firm's second fund, a Category-II AIF (alternate investment fund)
 "VC firm Seafund eyes up to 25 deep-tech investments, aims for follow-up too")
India VC deals rise 19%, funding up 20% in early 2025: GlobalData
India's VC ecosystem grew strongly in early 2025 with deal volumes up 19% and funding up 20%, bucking the global trend of slowdown in markets like China and the UK
 "India VC deals rise 19%, funding up 20% in early 2025: GlobalData")
Auxano Capital eyes final close of two funds, 3-4 exits by year-end
VC firm Auxano Capital aims to close two funds worth ₹200 crore each by end-2025 and plans 3-4 startup exits, with investments nearing ₹200 crore across 34 startups
 "Auxano Capital eyes final close of two funds, 3-4 exits by year-end")
360 ONE Asset launches Rs 500 cr VC fund to tap early-stage startups
360 ONE Asset's Rs 500 crore VC fund will invest in seed and Series A startups across sectors including AI, fintech, spacetech, defence, and precision manufacturing
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Stiff competition in PE/VC fund landscape as more players join in
In 2024, global funds accounted for 50-55 per cent of the total number of funds, from 40-50 per cent in 2016. At the same time domestic funds are also flexing their muscles
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VC funding in India dips to $2.4 bn in Q1 2025 amid global concerns: Report
VC investors in the country remained highly focused on consumer offerings in the quarter under review with areas such as e-commerce and quick commerce attracting maximum attention
 "VC funding in India dips to $2.4 bn in Q1 2025 amid global concerns: Report")
India PE/VC investments dip 14% in Q1 amid cautious sentiment: Report
Number of deals down 20% Y-o-Y to 284 in this period
India can be global hub for IP-led innovation: Accel's Prashanth Prakash
Prakash is bullish on this industrialisation potential, and on start-ups playing a key role in areas of sustainable products, products for EV, products for aerospace, space tech and defence
 "India can be global hub for IP-led innovation: Accel's Prashanth Prakash")
US VC firm Expert Dojo to invest $45 mn in Indian startups by FY28
The company has also opened its India office in Bengaluru, positioning it as a central hub for facilitating deal flow, supporting founders, and fostering collaboration within the ecosystem
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Cornerstone Ventures to raise $200 million in its second fund by 2025 end
Through its second fund, the company aims to focus on companies operating in the domains including agentic AI, quantum tech, and Web3
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India's VC funding surges 40% in early 2025, defying global slowdown
Deal volume also increased 11 per cent during the same period, underscoring growing investor confidence in the country's innovation-driven startup ecosystem
 "India's VC funding surges 40% in early 2025, defying global slowdown")
Smallcase raises $50 million in funding from Elev8 Venture, others
The funding round is a mix of primary issuance of shares by the company and also secondary, where existing investors have sold shares, as per a statement
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Sidbi VC to manage Rs 1,000 crore venture capital fund for space sector
The fund will deploy the amount earmarked for it over a period of five years, with a planned deployment of Rs 150 crore in the 2025-26 financial year
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Lighthouse Canton plans $150-$200 mn second VC fund, eyes India growth
This comes after closing its first VC equity fund at $50 million and an ongoing second close for its $75 million venture debt fund
Venture capital, private equity funds bet big on traditional sectors
Investments in the BFSI segment went up 3.5x in 2024 over the previous year, touching $ 1.1 billion through 42 deals in which 47 per cent were above $50 million.
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