Rainmatter, backed by Zerodha, exemplifies the convergence of patient capital and impactful mentorship in driving innovation within India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. With an emphasis on fintech, health, climate action, and storytelling, Rainmatter nurtures startups along with funding. The latest insights reveal how strategic investments are creating ripples across multiple sectors, reinforcing Rainmatter’s mission of sustainable, long-term…
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The Swiggy Mafia 2024 report offers a detailed snapshot of the burgeoning ecosystem spawned from the success of Swiggy, one of India’s leading food delivery platforms. The collective valuation of the Swiggy Mafia companies stands at an impressive ₹6,277.16 crore as of July 2024, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit and innovation flourishing within this network. This…
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The Ola Mafia is a remarkable phenomenon in the Indian startup ecosystem, where former employees of Ola have gone on to establish their own successful ventures. As of July 17, 2024, these companies have made significant strides across various sectors, collectively creating immense value and job opportunities. This report delves into the collective valuation of…
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The Indian consumer finance sector has witnessed significant activity and transformation over the past few years. The latest report, covering the period from Q1 2022-23 to Q4 2023-24, provides an in-depth analysis of funding trends, investor participation, regional performance, and sector-specific insights. Let’s dive into the key findings and understand the dynamics shaping this vibrant…
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Aroa Ventures is the family office of OYO’s founder Ritesh Agarwal, focused on growth-stage businesses. With assets under management totalling ₹418 Cr and a portfolio boasting combined revenues of ₹23,858 Cr, Aroa Ventures is a key player in the industry. The firm focuses on investments ranging from ₹4 Cr – ₹41 Cr, having made 45…
Read moreWelcome to the ‘It’s-a-big-deal’ blog, powered by PrivateCircle Research. It’s-a-big-deal is a video series where we dive into the world of Indian private markets and analyze deals to provide context with insights. In this episode, our criteria includes all the unlisted companies in India that secured PE/VC deals between 06-12 March, 2023. We have 19 deals…
Read moreThe week clearly belonged to financial services with 11 fintech deals out of the 48 we had recorded in PrivateCircle.co. Before we get to that busy sector, let us briefly look at more than 100 cr deals this week. Mega deals The largest deal of the week was Reliance’s 1670 cr investment into Sanmina JV…
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