Posts from PrivateCircle covering deals in the unlisted market
Exponent Energy, an Indian startup redefining electric vehicle (EV) technology, recently raised $26 million in a Series B funding round. This round saw participation from marquee investors, including Eight Roads Ventures, TDK Ventures, 3one4 Capital, and others. Here’s a comprehensive look into Exponent Energy’s innovation, financials, and growth story, powered by insights from the PrivateCircle…
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Overview The Indian retail sector has shown remarkable resilience and growth, with significant funding activity from Q2 FY 2023 to Q2 FY 2025. This comprehensive analysis dives into the evolving trends across company stages, investor participation, key locations, and sectoral performance. With late-stage companies attracting most of the capital, the industry’s landscape is marked by…
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In today’s digital-first world, nearly every aspect of life has been transformed by technology. From shopping and banking to healthcare and entertainment, our lives are intertwined with digital platforms. However, one area that has remained largely untouched by technology is spirituality—until recently. AppsForBharat, founded in 2020, is a company that seeks to bridge this gap,…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of India’s private market, startups are continuously making waves with innovative solutions to everyday problems. One such rising star is Iluvia Professional, a brand that has caught the attention of major venture capitalists, including Fireside Ventures and Multiply Ventures. Founded in 2015 by Nishant Gupta and Palash Pandey, Iluvia is tackling…
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NoPo Nanotechnologies is making waves in the tech world with its recent $3 million funding from Inflexor Ventures and Micelio Fund. Specializing in high-purity single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), NoPo aims to revolutionize industries like aerospace, automotive, and renewable energy. These nanotubes offer remarkable strength, electrical conductivity, and thermal stability, making them ideal for a range…
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It’s a Big Deal Episode #13 Welcome to It’s-a-Big-Deal blog, where we dissect top private market deals using the remarkable PrivateCircle Research dashboard. Today we’re exploring Wow! Momo – a beloved quick-service restaurant in India, which recently secured a staggering $49 million funding round from Khazanah Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund. Watch the Episode…
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Introduction In the latest episode of It’s-a-Big-Deal, we delve into the intricate details of our Startup Deals Report: India 2023. The report offers valuable insights into the challenging landscape faced by the Indian startup ecosystem. Let’s unravel the trends, crunch the numbers, and explore the highs and lows of 2023. Watch the Episode 12 available…
Read moreIntroduction Welcome to a riveting episode of It’s-a-Big-Deal, where we delve into the intricacies of the latest happenings in the Indian startup scene. In today’s spotlight is InCred Finance, the newly-anointed unicorn that recently secured an impressive ₹500 cr in its Series D funding round. Watch the Episode 11 available on YouTube. About InCred InCred Finance,…
Read moreWelcome to another edition of It’s-a-Big-Deal, where we delve into the intricacies of significant private market transactions in India. In this episode, we unfold the unprecedented merger between fintech startup Slice and North East Small Finance Bank, a move that reshapes the financial landscape of the country. Watch this Episode 10 available on Linkedin and YouTube. About Slice…
Read moreWelcome to another It’s-a-big-deal blog powered by PrivateCircle Research. In this episode we delve into the top private market deals from India between 21 August – 24 September, 2023. Watch this Episode 9 available on Linkedin and YouTube. India’s Latest Unicorn In the fast-paced world of technology and startups, one name has been making headlines recently – Zepto. This…
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