The Indian private markets witnessed a dynamic funding landscape in March 2025. With a total of ₹9,916 crore raised across 113 deals, the month saw a mix of large-scale investments, shifts in investor behavior, and a surprising surge in Tier 2 & 3 city funding. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key trends shaping private…
Read more
The startup ecosystem shaped by former Ixigo employees has fostered the emergence of several notable companies, collectively known as the “Ixigo Mafia.” This report provides a comprehensive analysis of these startups, covering their valuations, industry distribution, workforce contributions, investment patterns, and strategic developments. Highlights of the Ixigo Mafia 2024 Blog Outline | Data and Insights…
Read more
The Indian automobile sector has been on quite the rollercoaster ride over the past couple of years. What started as a funding boom in FY2023 Q4 – hitting a peak of ₹7,058 crore – has since taken a winding road downhill, landing at ₹2,164 crore in FY2025 Q3. Investors seem to be pressing the brakes,…
Read more
PrivateCircle Research offers an in-depth look at India’s private market in 2024-a year defined by strategic investments, record-breaking deals, and a maturing startup ecosystem. Here are the key highlights: Startup Funding Soars to ₹1,00,154 Cr In 2024, Indian startups raised an impressive ₹1,00,154 crore, even as the total deal count dipped to 1,321. This reflects…
Read more
The Indian startup ecosystem continues to show diverse patterns in its funding landscape. November 2024 witnessed notable changes, with city-wise funding figures revealing important shifts in regional funding dynamics. While Tier 1 cities continue to dominate, there was a significant decrease in funding amounts in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 & 3 cities compared…
Read more
Aarin Capital, chaired by TV Mohandas Pai, operates as a proprietary venture fund with a strategic focus on technology-driven businesses in life sciences, healthcare, and education. The fund also supports entrepreneurial fund managers whose investment theses complement its primary areas of interest. This report provides data-driven insights into Aarin’s activities for FY 2024-25, highlighting key…
Read more
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…
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 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. This is the blog version of our video series episode 5 that is available on Linkedin and YouTube. In this episode, we will…
Read more