Whether it is Zomato’s bumper IPO, or Blinkit’s strategic acquisition, Indian startup ecosystem has hit an inflection point. We have transitioned from celebrating big funding rounds to now anticipating startup exits. Some say it is a sign of maturing ecosystem. Others see it as a direct impact of investors demanding a clear path to profitability…
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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 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, we will review the deals that took place between 16th April and 2nd May 2023, highlighting the key players and…
Read moreUnicorns first Firstly, as usual, the unicorn deals. PayTM’s mega IPO is underway, albeit a tepid response, considering the previous IPOs of Nykaa and others that were massively oversubscribed. Of the 18300cr in the PayTM IPO, 10000cr is coming from existing investors in the OFS, while the rest is from the fresh equity issue. BYJUs…
Read moreFireworks in Indian Tech IPOs The week (Oct 30-Nov 5 2021) was all fireworks in IPOs, when doyens of India tech successfully closed their offers. In this list we have PB Fintech raising 5710 cr (subscribed 16 times), Nykaa raising 5352 cr (subscribed 81 times), and Fino raising 1200 cr (subscribed 2 times) in the…
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