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VC firm Endiya says it ranks among India's top-performing seed investors
'For every $1 we invested, our portfolio companies raised over $50 in follow-on capital,' says top executive
 "VC firm Endiya says it ranks among India's top-performing seed investors")
Traditional VC model not enough for deep science: Social Alpha founder
Manoj Kumar, the founder of venture development platform Social Alpha, says that deep science is all about impact first, rather than return first, making it harder to find typical venture funding
 "Traditional VC model not enough for deep science: Social Alpha founder")
India's venture capital funding rises 43% to $13.7 billion in 2024
report noted that the consumer technology, software and SaaS (including generative AI), and fintech sectors attracted over 60 per cent of the total funding
 "India's venture capital funding rises 43% to $13.7 billion in 2024")
India's venture capital funding jumps 70% in January, outpaces China
Notable VC funding deals announced in India during the first month of the year include fundraising by building materials platform Infra
 "India's venture capital funding jumps 70% in January, outpaces China")
OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's startup to raise funds at $30 bn valuation
Greenoaks Capital Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm, is leading the deal for the startup, Safe Superintelligence, and plans to invest $500 million
 "OpenAI co-founder Sutskever's startup to raise funds at $30 bn valuation")
PE/VC investments in India off to a strong start in 2025: EY IVCA report
The report highlights a favourable macroeconomic environment, strong fiscal health, and stable government policies as key drivers of India's PE/VC ecosystem
 "PE/VC investments in India off to a strong start in 2025: EY IVCA report")
Senior partners Shailesh Lakhani, Abheek Anand exit venture firm Peak XV
Lakhani and Anand have been with the firm for 17 years and 12 years, respectively. Both partners have made significant investments for the firm over the years
 "Senior partners Shailesh Lakhani, Abheek Anand exit venture firm Peak XV")
Raising funds this year will be tough for VCs: Pavestone Capital
However, the firm is not looking to raise any more for at least 12 months, having just closed Rs 816 cr in fundraising, said Managing Partner Laxmikanth V
 "Raising funds this year will be tough for VCs: Pavestone Capital")
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
 "VC investors take leading role in guiding startups through AI disruption")
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
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")