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VC investors take leading role in guiding startups through AI disruption
From advising on strategic integrations to connecting with top-tier AI talent, VCs are offering more than just capital
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PE-VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn in 2024, 2025 to be challenging: Report
In the year gone by, PE and VC funds' deal volumes surged 54 per cent to 1,352 transactions, indicating a decline in the average value when compared to the previous year
 "PE-VC bets grow 5% to $56 bn in 2024, 2025 to be challenging: Report")
With IPO hopes high, AIFs inclining towards late-stage startups: Report
Of the total investments by value, 39 per cent in FY24 went into late-stage startups, compared to only 18 per cent in FY14
 "With IPO hopes high, AIFs inclining towards late-stage startups: Report")
With new $650 mn war chest for India, Accel eyes AI, fintech startups
Accel said its latest fund eighth in India and Southeast Asia -- builds on its commitment to partnering with early-stage founders
 "With new $650 mn war chest for India, Accel eyes AI, fintech startups")
Catch of the day: PE/VC funds reel in Rs 1.13 trillion in share sales
Net big from small and midcap exits
 "Catch of the day: PE/VC funds reel in Rs 1.13 trillion in share sales")
VC investments hit $16.7 billion this year powered by tech sector
At $6.50 bn, tech accounted for largest share, followed by consumer discretionary and financial sector
 "VC investments hit $16.7 billion this year powered by tech sector")
With $4 bn across 87 deals, PE-VC funds' investments see 156% rise in Nov
Buyout investments emerged as the leading deal type in November at US$ 1.6 billion, followed by start-up investments at US$ 1.1 billion
 "With $4 bn across 87 deals, PE-VC funds' investments see 156% rise in Nov")
Antler India plans to invest around Rs 211 crore in 50 startups in 2025
The venture capital firm has invested in 30 startups in 2024 through its maiden $75 million fund
 "Antler India plans to invest around Rs 211 crore in 50 startups in 2025")
Antler India plans to invest Rs 211 crore in 50 start-ups in 2025
Antler's next Residency cohort in India is scheduled to commence in February 2025
 "Antler India plans to invest Rs 211 crore in 50 start-ups in 2025")
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
 "PE-VC investments in India's healthcare sector fall in 2024, shows data")
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
 "VC funding rises 44% to $9.2 billion in the first 10 months of 2024")
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
 "Robotics, precision manufacturing hot bets for investors: Accel's Prakash")
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'
 "8i Ventures comes with 2nd edition of pre-seed funding Origami programme")
PE players and VC companies adjust to longer holds after public listing
Startup IPO boom reshapes their investment strategies
 "PE players and VC companies adjust to longer holds after public listing")
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
 "QubeHealth gets pre-series A funding from Unicorn India & CanBank VC")
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
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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
 "Asset managers roll out new ETFs to tap in to artificial intelligence buzz")
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
 "VC funding for Indian startups up 42% to $6.3 bn in Jan-July: GlobalData")
Indian startup Healthify closes $45 mn funding round to drive US expansion
Company uses AI to recommend personalised fitness and nutrition plans
 "Indian startup Healthify closes $45 mn funding round to drive US expansion")
More jobs, investment: Space industry welcomes Rs 1K crore VC fund
Industry welcomes move to expand the space economy to $44 billion by 2033
 "More jobs, investment: Space industry welcomes Rs 1K crore VC fund")