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…
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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…
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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…
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…
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