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Big congratulations to Movin, Srivatsan, and the entire Skydo team on achieving a significant milestone - securing Amazon’s approval to facilitate export payments! This is a game-changer for Indian exporters, unlocking easier and faster cross-border transactions. The impact this will have on global trade is immense, and it's inspiring to see the team make strides in simplifying international commerce! 🌎 Excited to see what the future holds for Skydo in 2025 and beyond! 🚀 Image courtesy: Rishabh Sanghi Amazon Global Selling

This week on Eximius Echo, we explore how gamification is transforming consumer-focused companies by driving engagement, enhancing loyalty, and boosting retention in today’s competitive landscape. You can read it here and subscribe at: https://lnkd.in/gV3Tctpu 👀 If you are building in this space, we would love to speak at [email protected]! Laksh Sharma #EximiusEcho #Newsletter #Consumer

Today at Tigerfeathers we published an essay about Jar, one of India's most exciting startups. Not only are they growing 16x YoY, they are also helping millions of people build financial security and healthier relationships with money. They're doing all of this by reinterpreting Indian culture and business history for the smartphone age. We can learn a lot about entrepreneurship, innovation, and our society by studying their journey. Thank you to Nishchay Ag and Misbah Ashraf for letting me tell their incredible story! There's a long way to go for Jar, but the gold rush begins now 🍯 🚀 🐯 🪶 PS. Thank you also to Finarkein Analytics and Nikhil K. for sponsoring this work. https://lnkd.in/dbrt_-qp

The Spotify Wrapped season is back, and we couldn’t resist jumping in! 😁 After a brief pause in 2023, the Indian startup ecosystem came roaring back in 2024 - a true testament to resilience. With 2.03K funding rounds, $16.9B in total funding, and 6 new unicorns, the stage is set for an even brighter 2025! This year has been a celebration of India’s dynamic entrepreneurial spirit and immense potential for sustained growth. Let’s toast to all the building and growing in 2024 - and to what lies ahead! 🚀 #SpotifyWrapped #IndianStartups #2024

What a fantastic way to wrap up the year with our Chennai mixer, "Building IndAI SaaS for the Global Market" last week! 🎉 We had the privilege of hosting an intimate gathering with some exceptional SaaS founders who left us awed and inspired. The highlight was a phenomenal fireside chat with Ashwin Raghav Mohan Ganesh, Founder and Head of Engineering for Project IDX at Google. Ashwin, who’s leading the team behind Google Gemini’s code-assist capabilities, shared deep insights on Navigating GenAI, Model Evolution, and Scaling Growth. It was a session to remember! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the evening memorable. Here’s to more such enriching conversations in 2025 as we champion Indian founders building global SaaS powerhouses! A special shoutout to our partners from Bessemer Venture Partners, Aparna and Anant, your support and camaraderie have been incredible. 🙌 Cheers to a year of collaboration, innovation, and growth! 🥂 Preeti S. Shubham Titare Pankhudi Kedia

Braving Chennai’s downpour, we’ve got a special treat for you - a fireside chat with the amazing Ashwin Raghav Mohan Ganesh (Founder/Head of Engineering, Project IDX @ Google) leading the team behind @Google Gemini’s code assist capabilities. Moderated by Aparna Chaganty (Investor, Bessemer Venture Partners) and Preeti S. (Partner, Eximius Ventures), we’ll explore Navigating Gen AI, Model Evolution, and Scaling Growth. See you there for insights, conversations, and more! If you haven't RSVP-ed yet, here's the link: https://lnkd.in/gshTSU2d Shubham Titare, Pankhudi Kedia, Anant Vidur Puri

48 hours to go! ⏳ Ready to wrap up the year with innovation and inspiration at our Annual SaaS Mixer. Let’s make it unforgettable! 📅: December 12th ⏰: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM IST 📍: Shared upon approval RSVP here if you haven't already: https://lnkd.in/gshTSU2d Bessemer Venture Partners | Preeti S., Shubham Titare, Pankhudi Kedia, Aparna Chaganty, Anant Vidur Puri

Congratulations to the entire team at Vegapay for this phenomenal feat! 🤩 Their recent partnership with YES BANK has enabled the launch of Credit Lines on UPI (CLOU), allowing YES BANK to issue Credit Line accounts seamlessly integrated with UPI. This collaboration introduces innovative credit solutions, setting a new benchmark in the financial ecosystem. In parallel, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently permitted Small Finance Banks (SFBs) to issue pre-sanctioned credit lines via UPI. This progressive move opens up immense growth opportunities for SFBs, enabling them to serve “new-to-credit” customers with low-ticket, short-tenor credit products. With UPI’s 350M active users and 14B+ monthly transactions, these developments are poised to redefine how credit is accessed and utilized. The UPI-linked credit market is projected to reach $50B by 2025, bridging India’s credit gap and driving financial inclusion. Exciting times ahead! 🙌🏼 Gaurav Mittal Puneet Sharma Himanshu Agrawal Abhinav Garg Pearl Agarwal Shriya Bhandari National Payments Corporation Of India (NPCI)

This week on Eximius Echo, we’re diving deep into India’s booming fast fashion industry. Fueled by a youthful demographic, digital transformation, and the growing influence of social media, this sector is experiencing unprecedented growth. From the rise of e-commerce giants and creator-led commerce to the impact of sustainability concerns, let’s unpack the trends that are defining this dynamic landscape. You can read it here and subscribe at: https://lnkd.in/gAJkMp7J 👀 Building or planning to build the next big thing in India's fast fashion industry? Let's connect. Reach out to us at [email protected] to chat. Shriya Bhandari #EximiusEcho #Newsletter #Consumer

This November, while deal volumes dropped by 14% compared to October 2024, they showcased an impressive 41% growth from November 2023. 🚀 According to Tracxn, this month we saw: 💰 83 Funding Rounds 💰 $753M Total Funding 💰 $1.74M Median Round Size Here’s a snapshot of November's funding landscape and its standout deals 👇🏼 Looking forward to what the final month of 2024 has in store! 🚀 #StartupFunding #Investing #November2024