Page 6 - Latest Updates on Venture Capital
PE-VC investment rises 8% to $31.5 billion in Jan-Jun quarter: Report
The amount of funds invested is 30 per cent higher than the July-December 2023 period, the report by industry lobby grouping IVCA and consultancy firm EY said
 "PE-VC investment rises 8% to $31.5 billion in Jan-Jun quarter: Report")
Former Alibaba India head, 9Unicorn partner launch Rs 1,000 cr fund
Both Bahl and Avlani have been involved in investing and managing large portfolios, which includes brands such as Swiggy, Paytm, BigBasket, XpressBees, TaxiForSure, VideoVerse, and PharmEasy
 "Former Alibaba India head, 9Unicorn partner launch Rs 1,000 cr fund")
India's first pvt deeptech hub launches in NCR, aiming to mobilise $100 mn
Collectively, the hub targets to mobilise $100 million in the Indian deeptech ecosystem
 "India's first pvt deeptech hub launches in NCR, aiming to mobilise $100 mn")
Startups taking longer to hit Series A stage, fintech sees dip in avg time
An analysis of 10 sectors that received the most funding in 2023 shows that nine of them experienced an increase in the time taken to reach Series A compared to 2019
 "Startups taking longer to hit Series A stage, fintech sees dip in avg time")
AI deals lift US venture capital funding to highest level in two years
Some are expecting the M&A market for AI startups to pick up in the second half, as tech companies with capital or sought-after stock, from Nvidia to Databricks, have been acquisitive
 "AI deals lift US venture capital funding to highest level in two years")
Venture Capital firm Peak XV Partners most active investor in India: Hurun
According to the index report, Peak XV is followed by Accel which has invested in 25 companies that are poised to become the next generation of unicorns
 "Venture Capital firm Peak XV Partners most active investor in India: Hurun")
VC firm Peak XV Partners emerges top investor in India's start-up ecosytem
The firm made investments in 47 potential unicorns such as Turtlemint, CleverTap, and Classplus.
 "VC firm Peak XV Partners emerges top investor in India's start-up ecosytem")
Fewer startups getting bigger cheques when investors chase returns
There were 465 deals this year, compared to 758 reported in the same period last year
 "Fewer startups getting bigger cheques when investors chase returns")
What we see today is appropriate level of investment: Ben Mathias
Mathias said there is a correction taking place in the ecosystem compared to three years ago when companies were given money unjustifiably
 "What we see today is appropriate level of investment: Ben Mathias")
Investments by PE, VC funds decline 35% in April to $4.4 bn: Report
The number of deals in April stood at 98, which was 56 per cent higher than the year-ago period, the report by EY, a consultancy firm, and industry lobby grouping IVCA said
Honest deal: PE, VC firms seek trust in firms they fund
No deal can advance without mutual trust. Enhancing trust is achievable by implementing higher governance standards, clear communication, ethical practices
 "Honest deal: PE, VC firms seek trust in firms they fund")
Indian PE, VC investments decline 35% to $39 billion in 2023: Report
The private equity (PE) investments in India dropped by 18 per cent to USD 29.6 billion from a peak value of USD 36 billion in 2022
 "Indian PE, VC investments decline 35% to $39 billion in 2023: Report")
Legacy firms outperform modern, got 75% of PE-VC investments in 2023
75% of PE-VC investments were directed towards conventional sectors such as healthcare, retail, energy, advanced manufacturing
 "Legacy firms outperform modern, got 75% of PE-VC investments in 2023")
Stride Ventures closes Fund III at $165 mn, portfolio showcases top cos
This third fund has garnered strong support from a diverse mix of investors, including insurance companies, family offices, corporate treasuries, and high-net-worth individuals (HNIs)
 "Stride Ventures closes Fund III at $165 mn, portfolio showcases top cos")
IvyCap Ventures announces final close of third fund at Rs 2,100 cr
Fund will invest in 'high-growth companies with strong potential', says venture capital firm
 "IvyCap Ventures announces final close of third fund at Rs 2,100 cr")
IvyCap plans to invest Rs 2,100 cr in Indian startups in next 12 years
The Fund plans to invest in about 25 companies at Series A with an average starting investment amount of Rs 30-50 crore
 "IvyCap plans to invest Rs 2,100 cr in Indian startups in next 12 years")
Capria Ventures closes Rs 153 cr India Opportunity Fund post Awign exit
Capria venture capital firm sold its stake in Awingn to Japanese conglomerate Mynavi Corporation
India in privileged position, poised for growth over 20 years: Niren Shah
In India, the company has 27 active investments including in Swiggy, NSE India, Duroflex, Finova Capital, Kishlay Foods, Mintifi, Quikr among others
 "India in privileged position, poised for growth over 20 years: Niren Shah")
Regulatory uncertainty central theme for investments towards fintech firms
Investment dips as sector grapples with new rules and market dynamics
 "Regulatory uncertainty central theme for investments towards fintech firms")
Tomorrow Capital leads $2.7 mm fundraise for kidney care startup VitusCare
The fresh capital injection will empower VitusCare to aggressively expand its operations, with a targeted focus on deeper penetration into 'Bharat', it added
 "Tomorrow Capital leads $2.7 mm fundraise for kidney care startup VitusCare")
