In the dynamic world of Indian startups, a unique group known as the “Zoho Mafia” has emerged as a force to be reckoned with. Much like the PayPal Mafia in Silicon Valley, this cohort comprises former Zoho employees who have ventured out to create their own successful enterprises. Let’s dive into the fascinating journey of…
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In our latest report for May 2024, we delve into the data to reveal the emerging trends shaping the startup ecosystem across major Indian cities. Highlights: Top Ten Cities Deal Size (₹ cr) Delhi NCR raised the maximum funding in May followed by Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai. In terms of tier 2 & 3 cities,…
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Formed by ex-staff of the food delivery titan Zomato, this consortium of startups totalling 31 startups has garnered acclaim for its remarkable accomplishments, shaping the entrepreneurial terrain. Highlights of the Zomato mafia; Collective Valuation Blinkit makes the major portion of the collective valuation of ₹8,850 cr. We did a deep dive on Blinkit recently, check…
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In our latest report for April 2024, we dive into the numbers to uncover the trends shaping the startup landscape across key cities in India. Highlights to navigate: City-Wise April 2024: Top Ten Cities Funding (₹ cr) Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR take the spotlight as the top three cities in startup funding for April…
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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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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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As we say farewell to 2023, it’s crucial to reflect on the trends that shaped the Indian startup funding landscape in the last month of the year – December 2023. In this blog post, we analyze the latest data to provide a comprehensive overview of the funding landscape, highlighting key trends and noteworthy developments. The…
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On the one hand, we at PrivateCircle Markets enable investors to get a better understanding of companies that are coming their way. On the other, we also enable companies to get a better understanding of investors that they should be talking to before they decide to take a call. In a way we are on…
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