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MBG Card, a SaaS startup from Jabalpur offering digital transformation solutions for businesses, has secured Rs 2.72 crore in a funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, an angel investment firm based in Gurugram, with participation from Velocity and Klub. The funds will be utilized to strengthen marketing efforts, advance product development, and expand the team. MBG Card, founded by Abhinavv Dubeyy in 2021, is a SaaS startup that delivers affordable digital transformation services for SMEs. The platform allows businesses without technical knowledge to build an online presence, manage reviews, and automate their marketing and operations at a significantly lower cost than traditional options. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section 👇) #VCCEdge #SaaS #DigitalTransformation #SMEs #AngelInvestment

Focused on innovation and customer-centric solutions, Square Yards, a rapidly growing real estate platform is investing heavily in technology and digital platforms to enhance the property buying experience and cater to the rising demand for transparent, seamless transactions. As it scales operations across global markets, Square Yards is positioning itself for long-term success and strengthening its leadership in the evolving real estate sector. Can Square Yards be the solution for transparent and customer-centric property services? What do you think, tell us in the comments below. For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link is in the comment section). #Companydeepdive #VCCEdge #SquareYards Kanika Gupta Shori, Sopan Gupta, Tanuj Shori

Bazel International Ltd., a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) has completed the acquisition of SR Industries Ltd. through the corporate resolution process under the supervision of the National Company Law Tribunal NCLT. As a result of this acquisition, Bazel becomes the primary shareholder of SR Industries, taking complete ownership of its advanced footwear manufacturing facility located in Una, Himachal Pradesh. By bringing SR Industries on board, Bazel intends to take advantage of the expanding demand for stylish, comfortable, and eco-friendly footwear. Their plans include launching a new footwear brand aimed at gaining a strong foothold in the shifting industry landscape. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section 👇) #FootwearIndustry #SustainableFootwear #EcoFriendlyFashion #Acquisition #VCCEdge

Vedanta Group Ltd-owned Sterlite Power has raised ₹725 crore from foreign and domestic investors to fuel its expansion plans. The company has raised the funds from US-based GEF Capital Partners and Mumbai-based private equity firm ENAM Holdings. The investment is aimed at delivering innovative and reliable power solutions that support India's energy transition. AXIS (AXIS Capital) was the financial advisor for this transaction, and Khaitan & Co acted as the legal counsel. As a part of its demerger, Sterlite Power's Global Products and Solutions business has been an independent company since October 2024. Since then, this has been the first fundraising for the power transmission firm. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section 👇) #PowerTransmission #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #PowerSolutions #VCCEdge Pratik Agarwal

HostBooks, a SaaS-based accounting startup, has raised $5 million (about Rs 42.4 crore) in its $15 million Series B funding round from Orange Orbit. Founded in 2009 by Kapil RANA and Biswajit Mishra, HostBooks provides cloud-based solutions for compliance, accounting and operational management, leveraging AI and machine learning for enhanced control. Previously, the startup raised $3 million in a Series A round led by Razorpay in 2022 and expanded to the UAE in 2023. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section 👇) #SaaSStartup #Accounting #SeriesBFunding #MachineLearning #VCCEdge HostBooks Limited

Here’s our weekly roundup of top deals from Dec 9- 15.  A total of 65 deals, worth $3117.8 million, were recorded across multiple sectors.    Key Highlights:  Private Equity Investments: - Total no. of deals: 33  - Total deal value: $858.7 million This segment included 16 Angel/seed investments collectively worth $50.5 million, 11 Venture capital deals totalling $488.2 million, 5 Private equity deals valued at $320 million and 1 Public equity deal at an undisclosed amount Mergers and Acquisitions:  - Total no. of deals: 27  - Total deal value: $1413.8 million Among these, 20 were Domestic deals collectively worth $1370.3 million, 5 Inbound deals valued at $42 million,1 Merger & Acquistion deal totalling $1.4 million and 1 Outbound deal at an undisclosed amount. Equity Capital Market  - Total no. of deals: 5  - Total deal value: $845.3 million  This segment included 4 QIP worth $839.4 million and 1 QIPs raising $5.9 million. For more such premium market intelligence and insights, visit VCCEdge (link is in the comment section👇) #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #EquityMarkets #VCCEdge #WeeklyDealsRoundup Rebel Foods Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Bharat Forge Ltd PG Electroplast

Inkers Technology, a Bengaluru-based prop-tech startup, has raised $3 million in a Series A round led by Ashish Kacholia from Lucky Investments. The company earlier raised $2.03 million from Sailing Stones Technologies and other investors. The company, co-founded by Rohan Shravan, Manish Giri, and Srikanth Kandada, is focused on revolutionizing the construction sector with digital solutions that tackle key challenges and foster sustainable growth for infrastructure projects in India and globally. Inkers innovative approach combines computer vision, deep neural networks, hardware acceleration, and frequency domain encoders to optimize its comprehensive video processing pipeline. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section 👇) #PropTech #ConstructionTech #SeriesAFunding #TechStartups #VCCEdge

GIVA , a fast-growing jewellery brand, achieved a 65% growth in operating revenue in FY24 while also increasing its expenditure towards innovation and marketing. The brand recently secured Rs 255 crore in Series B funding to scale operations and enhance its digital presence. With rising demand for personalized jewelry, GIVA is positioning itself as a key player in the Indian market, with plans for expansion and long-term success. Here’s a closer look at how the company is scaling its operations and transforming the Indian jewelry industry. Can GIVA carve a unique space in the jewellery industry by offering personalized, sustainable luxury? What do you think, tell us in the comments below. For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link is in the comment section). #Companydeepdive #VCCEdge #GIVA Ishendra Agarwal Nikita Prasad

With $6 million in seed funding from Elevar Equity, FinX plans to strengthen its presence by opening 30 branches across Tier I and Tier II cities, launching IT-specific courses, and pursuing acquisitions to enhance capacity. Focused on the BFSI sector in India, FinX equips students with the skills needed to be job-ready. The company offers online courses, vocational programs, and certifications endorsed by IBA, AMFI, and the General Insurance Council, along with job-assured training and placement assistance. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section 👇) #VocationalTraining #EdTech #SeedFunding #CorporateTraining #VCCEdge Finx Learning Himanshu Vyapak

Fintech startup NAVANC has raised $1 million in a seed round led by Prarambh Ventures, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP), FirstPort Capital, and esteemed angel investors. Navanc, founded by Nagachethan S M and BYOM KESH JHA in 2021, is pioneering AI-driven solutions for secured lending and property aggregation. The startup is advancing its fintech platform by integrating generative AI and computer vision technologies, positioning itself as India’s first provider of property credit scores and stacks. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section 👇) #Fintech #GenerativeAI #SeedFunding #SecuredLending #VCCEdge