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Growth capital firm Playbook Partners intends to invest USD 20 million (around Rs 175 crore) each in about 12-15 companies over the next two years, a top company official said. The firm's investment portfolio includes companies like Myntra, PolicyBazaar, InMobi, Nazara Technologies, Rapido, and Renee, among others. While primarily investing in India, it has also backed global companies like SpaceX and Stripe. "With planned investments up to USD 20 million each in 12-15 companies, we are targeting high-potential ventures across SaaS, E-commerce, Healthtech, ClimateTech, B2B & B2C, Playbook Partners Founder and Managing Partner Vikas Choudhury said. Our focus is on companies that have crossed Rs 100 crores in turnover, where our capital and expertise can accelerate their journey to the next level of growth," Choudhury told PTI. Commitments to three companies are in the final stages of closing and will be announced over the next quarter, he added. The former Jio president said he has
Equity investment platform InvestorAi has raised Rs 80 crore in funding led by Lucky Investment Managers founder Ashish Kacholia and his associates, the company said on Thursday. The Bangalore-based company said funds raised will be used for scaling the business and adding new products. "InvestorAi raises Rs 80 crore in Series A from ace investor Ashish Kacholia and associates," the company said in a statement. Founded in 2018, InvestorAi is an AI-powered equity investment platform that uses advanced AI to power stock recommendations for investors. "We are convinced that India can lead the way and be a showcase for the world on how to use AI technology to create DIY wealth solutions that are simultaneously convenient, engaging, accessible to all and create good investment outcomes. "We are delighted to have such an incredibly experienced market expert like Ashish Kacholia as an investor and are grateful for his confidence in our vision, our model and our team," InvestorAi Chairman