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Cedar-IBSi Capital on Saturday said it is looking to invest in 10-15 startups working in the banking and insurance technology segment to expand its footprint in the country. "The fund plans to build a portfolio of the companies, allocating a budget within the range of Rs 4-10 crore, with an intensified focus on financially strengthening 8 to 10 high-performing companies," it said. The fund has already gathered commitments in the range of Rs 50-75 crore from its Rs 240 crore early-stage fund launched in 2023, it added. "We are focusing on investing in startups which offer unique products and innovative tech to help improve efficiency at financial institutions. We have made our first investment in Cogniquest, an intelligent document processing tech company and are looking forward to announcing our second investment shortly," Sahil Anand, Founder and Managing Partner, Cedar-IBSi Capital, said. The business-to-consumer disruption has taken place in the last 5-8 years, but the software
Treasury risk consulting firm White Matter Advisory on Monday announced the acquisition of a 90 per cent stake in fintech startup Fairexpay for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will help White Matter Advisory in expanding its portfolio in the area of cross-border remittance and fund collection services, a release said. White Matter Advisory, operating under the name SaveDesk (White Matter Advisory India Pvt Ltd), is in the treasury risk advisory sector. It oversees funds under management (FUM) totalling USD 8 billion, offering advisory services to a wide range of clients. Bangalore-based White Matter Advisory helps businesses navigate the complexities of treasury and risk management. Fairexpay, authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) under Cohort 2 of the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) Regulatory Sandbox, boasts features, including best-in-class FX rates, 24-hour processing time, and comprehensive security compliance. "With this acquisition, White Matter Advisory