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Quick commerce logistics startup Blitz raises Rs 51 Cr in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures. Blitz plans to use the funds to enhance its 60-minute delivery infrastructure and expand its dark store network across India’s top 20 cities. Blitz Read more at: https://lnkd.in/dRSHreb8

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https://lnkd.in/dX6WyXPA Nimesh Kampani Founding Partner 108 Capital takes you on a journey through India's economic landscape, sharing the investment thesis of Indian Growth focused VC FUND. 📈 Episode out soon with Jyoti Rai 🇮🇳 and Nimesh Kampani #Finance #IndianFinanceMarket #FinanceTalks #Finance #IndiasFinance #FinancialStystem #India #Business #Investors #BusinessPodcast #Trending

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Kreedo secures Rs 10 Cr debt funding from Recur Club: Edtech platform Kreedo Early Childhood Solutions has secured Rs 10 crore in debt funding from Recur Club, a prominent debt marketplace for startups and SMEs.  Kreedo had previously raised $4 million in Series A funding from Heritas Capital and UBS Optimus Foundation to enhance learning ecosystems. The proceeds will be deployed towards fuelling its growth and expansion plans, enhancing product offerings and scaling operations across India, Kreedo said in a press release. Co-founded in 2012 by Mridula Shridhar and Manikandan Krishnan, Kreedo provides a non-franchise solution for preschools and schools in India. Its curriculum is designed to help children develop literacy, numeracy, and other skills through play-based activities. The platform's curriculum is based on the idea that children learn best through a "Concrete to Abstract" or "Practical to Theory" approach. The curriculum combines indoor and outdoor games and toys to help children learn to explore and develop skills. According to the Bengaluru-based company, it focuses on improving education in over 350,000 affordable private schools across India, which cater to low-income families and charge less than Rs 30,000 annually. The company claims that it has demonstrated an impressive revenue growth rate of over 35% year-on-year for the past three consecutive years.  “It has been a pleasure working with Manikandan and witnessing Kreedo’s incredible growth journey over the past couple of years. Their intelligent approach to capital management has enabled them to hyperscale effectively while preserving significant equity.” said Eklavya Gupta, co-founder & CEO of Recur Club. Kreedo may compete directly or indirectly with other companies in this space are Kinderly, Seed Schools, Sudiksha Knowledge Solutions, Blue Blocks, Hello Kids amongst others.  Recur Club is a capital platform, enabling companies to raise debt capital tailored to their business needs with a dedicated capital expert. The platform aims to deploy Rs 2,000 crore in debt funding for startups and SMEs through Recur Scale and Rs 1000 crore to MSMEs through Recur Swift in this financial year. It has backed startups such as Ustraa, Rage Coffee, Moveinsync, Keka HR, Xoxodays, and others. It competes with other debt financing platforms like GetVantage, Velocity, and Klub. #EdTech #Funding #Startups

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At Rio we are building a credit card but building any product requires deep user understanding. So who really are the existing credit card users in India? We break it down into four cohorts, The Convenience Users, Short Term Limit Users, The EMI Converter and The Revolver. The Convenience Seekers are consumers who prioritize convenience and often use their credit card for large purchases, and always paying their balances in full each month to avoid interest charges. Cashback or rewards cards are what attracts them towards choice of cards. They may never need anything related to “credit” in the card.  The Short term limit users need the credit card for paying their non discretionary/everyday purchases for managing their cash flows effectively. They mostly pay their balances full in each month, but depend on the Credit limit to ease out monthly payments. They may occasionally not be able to pay their balances fully. This forms the largest part of the “Transactors” Base (i.e - Those who repay Credit Card bills on time).  The EMI Converters are consumers who want to have an affordability for bigger-ticket purchases. For them, splitting their purchases into manageable monthly instalments, and credit cards with low or no-cost EMI options become their go-to choice. Finally, the Revolvers are consumers who tend to carry a balance on their credit card quite often, and depend on cards which may have lower fees or charges. For credit cards, a one-size-fits-all approach rarely exists. So which credit card consumer do you see most around you?    www.rio.money #creditcards

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🔥 Aadit Palicha 🔥Zepto 🚀🌟Zepto Looking To Raise $650 Mn Funding At A Valuation Of $3.5 Bn🚀🌟 🌟🌟The funding round will be led by existing backer Nexus Venture Partners and its limited partner StepStone Group🌟🌟 🔥Significant Fundraising Goal: Zepto’s aim to raise $650 million showcases its ambitious growth plans and the confidence it has in scaling its operations. 🔥High Valuation: Targeting a valuation of $3.5 billion highlights Zepto's impressive market position and the strong belief investors have in its business model. 🔥Support from Key Investors: The funding round, led by Nexus Venture Partners and StepStone Group, underscores continued trust and support from significant backers. 🔥Accelerating Growth: This substantial funding will empower Zepto to accelerate its growth trajectory, expanding its market reach and enhancing its service offerings. 🔥Innovative Leadership: Zepto’s ability to attract major investments reflects its innovative leadership and strategic vision, driving forward its mission in the competitive market. 🔥Market Confidence: The confidence shown by leading investors signals robust market confidence in Zepto’s potential to disrupt and lead in its industry. 🔥Scaling Operations: With the new funding, Zepto can scale its operations more rapidly, improving efficiency and expanding its geographical footprint. 🔥Commitment to Excellence: The ambitious fundraising effort illustrates Zepto’s commitment to excellence and its relentless pursuit of delivering superior value to customers. 🔥Empowering Team Growth: The capital infusion will also support the growth of Zepto’s team, attracting top talent to drive innovation and success. 🔥Inspiring Success Story: Zepto’s journey towards raising significant capital and achieving a high valuation serves as an inspiring success story for other startups, demonstrating that with vision and determination, remarkable achievements are possible. ✅️Share Your Startup Story 🚀📲 https://lnkd.in/ggir3Qap ✅️visite our website🌐 https://lnkd.in/dad4nH #Zepto #FundingRound #NexusVenturePartners #StepStoneGroup #StartupGrowth #InnovativeLeadership #MarketConfidence #BusinessExpansion #CommitmentToExcellence #InspiringSuccess #scoopearth

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🚀 𝗞𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗵𝗹: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗚 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮’𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 From co-founding Snapdeal to becoming a visionary investor, Kunal Bahl and his long-time partner Rohit Bansal have redefined success in the startup world. Through Titan Capital, they’ve emerged as champions of India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, backing some of the most promising ventures across #fintech, #SaaS, and #ecommerce. 📈 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 - 𝗘̲𝗮̲𝗿̲𝗹̲𝘆̲ ̲𝗪̲𝗶̲𝗻̲𝘀̲: A ₹1.57 crore investment in Urban Clap (now #UrbanCompany) in 2015 yielded an astounding 200x return, exiting with ₹110-120 crore in 2023. - 𝗗̲𝗶̲𝘃̲𝗲̲𝗿̲𝘀̲𝗲̲ ̲𝗦̲𝘂̲𝗰̲𝗰̲𝗲̲𝘀̲𝘀̲𝗲̲𝘀̲: Achieved 100x returns from investments in #OlaCabs and Credgenics, while #Mamaearth’s 2023 IPO further solidified their winning streak. - 𝗚̲𝗮̲𝗺̲𝗲̲-̲𝗖̲𝗵̲𝗮̲𝗻̲𝗴̲𝗲̲𝗿̲ ̲𝗶̲𝗻̲ ̲𝗦̲𝗮̲𝗮̲𝗦̲: #Unicommerce, a logistics and e-commerce SaaS platform, has grown to serve over 20,000 brands and is now valued at ₹1,100 crore. 💡 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝘆 Titan Capital’s disciplined and founder-first approach has powered investments in over 200 startups. Their recently launched ₹333 crore Winners Fund reflects a commitment to nurturing long-term growth and scaling high-potential ventures. 🔑 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁 Snapdeal’s strategic focus on value-conscious consumers in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities showcases Bahl and Bansal’s adaptability. Despite intense competition, Snapdeal’s pivot in 2017 made it one of the few profitable players in e-commerce. 🌟 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Bahl sees his role as more than just an investor: "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘺 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘴𝘶𝘤𝘤𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘰𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦." With an impressive portfolio and a legacy of nurturing entrepreneurs, Titan Capital is shaping India’s startup ecosystem, empowering founders to build enduring businesses. The recent wins such Unicommerce's listing and the oversubcribed Winners Fund success reflects Bahl and Bansal’s shift from operators to ecosystem enablers. What are your thoughts on India’s startup growth story? Let’s discuss in the comments! Read the full article https://lnkd.in/dnpFBK7b Watch a small Snippet from Kunal himself. Credit to #ETNOW ; #Timesgroup #Startups #VentureCapital #India #Entrepreneurship #TitanCapital #KunalBahl #investing #founder #investor #funding Kunal Bahl #founders #startup #cofounder #mumbai #bangalore #delhi #investment, #investing, #seedinvestor, #startupinvestor #angelinvestor #investor #investments #hyderabad #VentureCapital Bestvantage Investments

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🚀 CredFlow Secures $3.7M in Pre-Series B Funding! Delhi-based fintech startup CredFlow raised ₹31.2 Cr in a round co-led by Inflexor Ventures and a Singapore-based family office. Funds will scale its lending & financial services and boost tech innovation. 💡 Founded in 2020, CredFlow empowers SMEs with cash flow management tools, real-time insights, and seamless integration with Tally/Busy ERP. With over 1.5L SMEs helped and $600B in invoices managed, CredFlow is bridging MSMEs and formal lending. 📱 This year, it launched KuberX, a credit scoring app with 25K+ MAUs, targeting 10x growth by 2025. #Fintech #CredFlow #SMEGrowth #Innovation

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Excited and honored to feature in JioGenNext Academy's Masterclass series! I've had the opportunity to conduct three sessions in this series, and the videos are now live! This session dives into how to prepare effectively for a 10-minute pitch, with a focus on: - Leveraging AI tools to enhance pitch decks and craft compelling scripts. - Pro tips on delivering smooth, fumble-free online pitches that leave a lasting impression. Coming up next: - Understanding shareholding tables. - Demystifying startup valuation. Stay tuned for more insights designed to empower founders on their entrepreneurial journey. Check it out and let me know your thoughts! FundEnable | JioGenNext | Amey Mashelkar | Abhishek Rotkar | Shreya B. | Jatan Mehta | Sameer Shaikh | Vedant Lakhera | Venkatesh Singh | Raj Bhat | #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #PitchingTips #AIForStartups

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World Investor Week 2024 is here and we have a message for all investors out there! More than a message, a mission to educate and empower you so you can tackle & save yourself from scams in the financial world. #BigTrunk #CDSL

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growX ventures Launches Fund II with Rs 400 Crore Target! GrowX Ventures, the B2B and DeepTech-focused VC firm has unveiled its Fund II, targeting a corpus of Rs 400 crore(approximately $47.1 million). The fund aims to support early-stage (Seed) and early-growth stage (Series B) startups across sectors like semiconductors, defense tech, space tech, fintech, health tech, and supply chain/logistics. Key Highlights: Seed investments up to Rs 10 crore Series B investments of Rs 20–30 crore Plans to back 20–24 startups in high-potential industries GrowX, established in 2008, is already renowned for its portfolio of game-changing startups like Pixxel, Bellatrix Aerospace, Progcap, and Locus. With Fund II, they’re doubling down on their mission to foster disruptive innovation and scalable business models in India. The first close of Fund II is expected by the end of 2024. GrowX also offers more than just funding – they provide hands-on guidance to founders for revenue acceleration, scalability, and sustainability. This is a significant move for India's DeepTech and B2B startup ecosystem! Read More: https://lnkd.in/gKsHEdXb #GrowXVentures #FundII #VentureCapital #DeepTech #B2BStartups #IndiaStartups #Innovation #SeedFunding #SeriesBFunding #TechNews

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Volt VC, an Ahmedabad-based micro venture capital firm founded by Param Patel, has introduced its inaugural fund, Volt VC Fund-1, aiming to raise Rs 45 crore. The fund plans to invest in 20-25 pre-seed consumer-centric startups across D2C, B2C, and B2B2C models, with investment sizes ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 2 crore. Patel, who previously led investments at Gujarat Venture Finance Limited (GVFL Limited), anticipates strong interest from Gujarat-based startups. The fund is expected to close within three to four months, with follow-on investments planned for top-performing startups. #VoltVC #MicroVC #ParamPatel #StartupFunding #EarlyStageInvesting #D2CStartups #B2C #B2B2C #VentureCapital #GujaratStartups #PreSeedFunding #IndiaStartups #startup77

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BizDateUp has taken part in Swiggy's pre-IPO round via an off-market secondary deal, attracting attention from multiple high-profile investors.   BizDateUp, known for supporting startups, saw considerable growth in FY 2023-24, having funded over 25 startups and raised a $10 million fund. With an average return of 3.5X, the company continues to expand its influence in the startup ecosystem. This move aligns with their focus on high-potential sectors like food delivery, which is evolving with tech innovations. #BizDateUp #Swiggy #Investment #FoodDelivery #StartupEcosystem #TechInnovation #IndianStartups #PreIPO #Startup77

"We bought a 13-acre piece of land in a village called Sikra in Kutch which is enough for us to reach a revenue of 500 crores." 🔥 Ep#08 of The India Opportunity Podcast with Aditya Aagare from Thermoflyde is out now! 🔥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/g6JjrGq6 We talk about: > The market opportunity in the refractory space - north of $30 Billion USD globally > How Thermoflyde is aggressively growing its market share by taking on RHI Magnestia (a $3 Billion revenue-generating, publicly listed business) and has grown 100% year-on-year in terms of REVENUE > How starting up in college taught Aditya lessons about entrepreneurship the hard way > Focusing on customer service as a competitive advantage > Building an IPO-able, cash-flow-positive business > 500 Crores revenue in sight with current capacity and potential to grow much bigger > Aditya's goal of positively impacting 1000+ lives > How traditional manufacturing businesses can be multi-baggers over decades in the public markets > How kindness from angels helped them survive in the first 2 years Great episode for founders looking to build IPO-able businesses, with key insights into how to prepare your business at the earliest stages if IPO is an outcome you're working towards. Thermoflyde Industries Private Limited is destined to be a big success story emerging in the traditional manufacturing space and we're early backers via Swadharma Source Ventures - SSV. Thrilled to share Aditya's story with the world. #india #manufacturing #makeinindia #rhimagnestia #refractory #steelplants #ipo

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Titan Capital, the seed-stage investment business created by Snapdeal co-founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, has raised Rs 200 crore for its Titan Capital Winners Fund. This is the first time the Gurugram-based firm has raised external funding, having previously relied only on its founders' investments. Since its founding in 2011, Titan Capital has invested in over 250 startups, including Urban Company, Mamaearth, OfBusiness, Razorpay, Unicommerce , and OLA Cabs. The firm has lately made remarkable exits, including a 200x return from Urban Company and significant returns from Ola Cabs, Of Business, and Credgenics. The Titan Capital Winners Fund exemplifies the company's continued commitment to helping outstanding entrepreneurs across all industries. The firm's portfolio continues to grow, with recent investments in Boba Bhai, Karban Envirotech Pvt. Ltd , and DevDham Devotional Platform. Titan Capital's influence in the Indian startup ecosystem is demonstrated by the success of its investments, including the IPO of MamaEarth's parent company, Honasa Consumer Ltd. Consumer, and the listing of Unicommerce on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE India). Bahl and Bansal intend to reinvest the proceeds from these exits in other promising firms, strengthening Titan Capital's position as India's leading seed-stage investor. #TitanCapital #SeedStageInvesting #StartupFunding #KunalBahl #RohitBansal #IndianStartups #VentureCapital #UrbanCompany #MamaEarth #OlaCabs #OfBusiness #InvestmentSuccess

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Jiffy Daily... your go-to newsletter for daily news bytes from the World of Startups! Pneucons Vanta Devnagri AI Faad Network CRED Acko OneCare Gupshup Captain Fresh Yubi MediaMint Sequoia Capital Inflection Point Ventures #startupnews #startuphiring #saas #startupnews #funding #startupfunding #dailynews #newsinajiffy #YourTribe #startupnews #startuphiring #saas

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The Indian SaaS market is expected to grow to $50 billion by 2030! The future of software as a service (SaaS) seems exciting globally, and more so in India. In a study by Bessemer Venture Partners, it is estimated that the Indian SaaS market is expected to grow from $13 billion in 2022 to $50 billion by 2030. So, what’s stopping an Indian company from becoming the next Salesforce? Join me in the latest episode of the Create Wealth podcast to know exactly this! In this all new episode I speak to Kuldeep Dhankar, founder of Last9.io, one of India’s leading SaaS companies. With over 20 years of experience across Nokia, Microsoft and CleverTap his journey building brands and solving problems for businesses is a masterclass for those who work in SaaS businesses and sales roles across industries. This is in the longest episode of our podcast, and with good reason! Kuldeep’s deep knowledge of emerging technologies, the SaaS segment in India and his intensive insights from global tech companies makes this episode a treasure trove of experiences and learnings. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why India is a goldmine for SaaS companies - How to build a winning SaaS product from the ground up ️ - The secret sauce to scaling your SaaS sales - How VCs see the booming SaaS landscape in India Plus, Kuldeep shares his insights on: 💡Building a successful sales team 💡Branding and sales lessons from Shah Rukh Khan!! 💡The true meaning of wealth and navigating the world of wealth managers My favourite segment? The part where Kuldeep shares his views on creating value and what makes a good salesperson. “A good salesperson is one who is inquisitive and genuinely interested in knowing and understanding the person on the other side. You will never sell unless you create value for your buyer”. For more such gems watch the entire episode (LINK IN COMMENTS). #podcast #CreateWealth #Dezerv

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