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Last Week Funding & M&A Updates (07 - 12 Oct) 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: - 32 startups raised around $134.42 million. - 4 growth-stage deals and 22 early-stage deals. - 6 startups kept the transaction details undisclosed. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬: - 4 startups raised $55.8 million. - Haber (Industrial robotics maker) spearheaded its $38 million debt funding round. - SPRY (SaaS platform) raised $15 million - Followed by Aereo (aerial intelligence platform) and Sorich Foils (pharmaceutical packaging startup) with $1.8 million and $1 million in funding respectively. 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲-𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬: - 22 startups secured funding worth $78.62 million. - Bumtum led the list. - UrjaMobility, Economy Process Solutions, XDLINX, Dezy followed. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬-𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬: - Seed funding led to 18 deals. - Followed by Series A, pre-Series A, Series B, and pre-IPO deals. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝: - Weekly startup funding went up 45.11% to $134.42 million compared to around $92.63 million the previous week. - 8-week average: $358.15 million with 28 deals per week. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬: - D2C Insider has launched the Super Angels Fund with a Rs 25 crore corpus. - LC Nueva Investment Partners launched the LC Neuva Momentum Fund with a target of Rs 150 crore. - Northern Arc launched the Finserv Fund with a target of Rs 1500 crore. 𝐌&𝐀: - Ozonetel | oneCXi acquired CloudConnect Communications Pvt. Ltd. - Exicom took over Tritium These are the key funding and M&A updates from last week. If you're planning funding or an acquisition, reach out to our experts at [email protected]. #WeeklyUpdates #Fundraising #MergersandAcquisitions

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VC funds tracker: Peak XV, IvyCap Ventures, others add $1.4b in new funds 👉 Read more: https://buff.ly/3OJAahY Exploring fund-raising trends for startups in Southeast Asia and India, updated to 2024. 🚀 Record $13 billion raised by VCs in 2023, reflecting robust investment activity despite economic challenges. 🌏 Southeast Asia VCs amassed over $7.1 billion, while India-focused funds secured $6.2 billion last year. 🤖 Sharp interest in fintech, climate tech, and AI, with a growing number of funds specializing in emerging technologies.

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We're bringing our A(I)-game to Accelerating Asia Ventures' stage because someone had to make branding less painful for startups who'd rather ship products than agonize over font choices. Big thanks to Accelerating Asia for seeing the chaos we're fixing. Also shoutout to our fellow Cohort 10 disruptors - y'all are wild (in the best way). Want to see what happens when AI meets branding meets startup chaos? Demo Day's happening December 5th. Come watch us explain why your brand guidelines shouldn't read like a corporate eulogy. Dipika Menon Shubh Ketan Agarwal . . . . #StartupLife #BrandingButMakeItFun #AcceleratingAsia #DemoDay #AIButNotBoring

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LogicLadder Secures $2.5M in Series A Funding Round Led by BIG Capital and Rainmatter Climate-tech SaaS startup LogicLadder has successfully raised $2.5 million in a Series A funding round, spearheaded by BIG Capital  from Singapore and Vietnam, along with Rainmatter, a venture under Zerodha. The company, founded in 2011, boasts a notable investor lineup including ONGC, Shell, and IIM Lucknow EIC, and aims to empower enterprises in championing sustainability and climate action towards achieving Net Zero goals. #startupnews #startupindia #startupfunding To read the full article please follow the link👇 https://lnkd.in/d9ddzmmx For more updates please follow KaroStartup

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⚡Building Bridges: Connecting with Regional Investors⚡ Craig Bristol Dixon is a powerhouse in the venture capital and startup acceleration space. As the Cofounder and General Partner of Accelerating Asia Ventures, he's been instrumental in funding and guiding over 80 startups with a portfolio value nearing USD 1 billion. Craig will dive into: 🔹 What Regional Investors Look for When Evaluating Startups: Key criteria used by investors. 🔹 Top Three Factors: Qualities that attract investor interest. 🔹 Top Three Red Flags: Warning signs that deter investors. With his extensive background at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Merrill Lynch, along with successfully cofounding and exiting Zumata, Craig's insights are a goldmine for any startup seeking regional funding. Don't miss out on this chance to learn from a leading expert! 📍 Location: Barefoot Garden Cafe 📅 Date: Jun 24, 2024 ⏰ Time: From 6pm 🔗 Register now: https://lu.ma/6n3xwppx #Startup #Entrepreneur #VentureCapital #Investor #SpikeCommunity #AcceleratingAsia

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While some VCs may scoff at this strategy, it's actually an interesting one for emerging Southeast Asia where most of VC investing has been likened to "small- to mid-cap PE investing" (s/o to Dmitry Levit). Big opportunity for VCs that bring operator and PE chops. https://lnkd.in/g7N9tYfT

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Why Doing the Unscalable is Your Secret Weapon (Day 2/100) 🚀 Day 2 of the Bangkok Startup Association’s 100-Day Challenge is here, and we’re letting you in on a startup founder's best-kept secret: Doing things that don’t scale. 🤯 Wait, what? Aren’t startups all about exponential growth and crazy hockey-stick graphs? Sure, but even unicorns start with humble beginnings. Think of it as the "early hustle phase"—personally onboarding your first customers, handcrafting solutions, or even showing up at your users’ favorite food stall to ask for feedback. The unscalable magic creates bonds, insights, and loyalty no algorithm can replicate. Here in Thailand, this means leaning into our cultural strength: relationships. Master the art of scrappy beginnings, and scale will take care of itself. Ready to embrace the unscalable and get one step closer to the 100M dream? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ggb_aP87

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Search engine platform for property titles Paradigm Shift VC has led a strategic  #financing round in which Landeed (YC S22) has raised an undisclosed sum. Landeed facilitates the search for property titles and the receipt of land documents for a nominal fee. The platform streamlines numerous search methods and gathers all the necessary data for a landowner or buyer to verify that a specific property is in order. This  #funding presents the startup with a significant opportunity in the proptech market, as India’s  #real  #estate market is anticipated to reach a size of $1 trillion by 2030. Founded in 2022 by Sanjay Mandava,  #Landeed is building India’s (then for rest of the world) fastest and most comprehensive property title search engine. More than 84% of Indian household wealth is stored in real estate, property and land. To share your startup story write us on - [email protected]  #fundingnews  #startup

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A No Fluff Business Podcast My first in person podcast in Singapore W/ Sina Meraji of Learning Loop - Sina shares advice and insights on many different topics DM me to get early access to 1-2 clips from this episode w/ Sina CC: buildspace Ask: For context: I am participating in BuildSpace and looking for feedback on what I have created with Business Podcast by Roohi thus far: Here are the questions below- feel free to answer whichever ones you are comfortable with 1.what’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced when trying to learn about startups and venture capital? 2. how do you currently find reliable information about the startup world? 3. what do you wish existed to help you better understand the startup and vc space? Feel free to DM me or reply to this post with your answers

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🔥 Attention: Visionaries & Builders in MENAP region 🔥 🚀 This call is for all Aspiring VCs and Angel Investors in the MENAP region! Are you ready to level up your Venture Game? Join us for this value packed, invite only, 2-part Masterclass - Venture Investing for Angels - where we’ll dive deep into the essential principles of venture investing. Gain insights that can save time, money, and risk as you navigate this exciting space! Masterclass Details: 📅 Dates: December 13th & 14th @ 4pm (KSA/Egypt), 5pm (UAE), 6pm (Pak) & 9pm (SG time) 📍 Platform: Zoom 🎙 Host: Angel School 🤝 Partner: YouPitchLive Register Now ➡ https://lnkd.in/gsR38CB7 Jed N. who is the founder of Angel School is a self-taught angel investor with 2x unicorns in his portfolio and millions invested, He’ll share his top strategies: 1️⃣ First Principles of Angel Investing 2️⃣ Venture Math Essentials – Fundraising, Dilution & Valuations 3️⃣ Startup Evaluation Frameworks – Making confident, data-driven decisions Don’t miss out on building your strong foundation in venture investing. See you there! Register Here ✅️ https://lnkd.in/gsR38CB7 #startups #angelinvestors #venturecapital #vc #angels

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📈 Asia's Startup Surge: A Beacon for Stressed Startups Everywhere In the pulsating world of tech, Asia is fast becoming a beacon of hope and opportunity. Recent insights from Antler’s CEO shed light on a recovering yet potent startup environment in Asia, despite recent financial headaches. Here’s how startups globally can harness such resilience: 🔍 Understand the Ecosystem Dynamics - Asia is rebounding from a funding slowdown, creating an ever-evolving landscape brimming with tech innovation. For startups elsewhere, staying agile amid fiscal swings can be crucial. 🌏 Leverage Growth Opportunities - Despite economic hurdles, several Asian markets are spotting growth like never before. Startups should pinpoint similar growth trajectories in their regions or leverage opportunities in Asian markets by adapting to local consumers and regulations. 🚀 Focus on Sustainable Innovation - The push for tech-driven solutions in Asia is robust. Embrace strategic innovation that aligns with global needs yet capitalizes on local market specifics. 📉 Navigating Investment Cycles - Funding patterns have shown elasticity; a valuable lesson for startups to diversify funding strategies and prepare for variable investment climates. As startups worldwide grapple with market pressures, looking towards Asia might just spark the right strategies to thrive. Magnitude, focus, and innovation are key. #TechInnovation #StartupStrategy #BusinessGrowth This post was generated by an AI. Please contact us for more information.

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Last Week Funding & M&A Updates [24 – 29 Jun] 🚀 Funding Highlights: - 25 startups raised around $211 million. - 9 growth-stage deals and 15 early-stage deals. - One growth-stage startup kept its transaction details undisclosed. 🌟 Growth-stage Deals: - 9 startups raised $150.84 million. - Edtech company upGrad topped with $35 million debt funding. - SaaS startups Rocketlane, Smartworks, Rare Rabbit, and Rupeek followed with $24M, $20.24M, $18M, and $15M. - Doceree, Bluestone, Matter, and NovaVente raised capital. 🌱 Early-stage Deals: - 15 startups secured $60.13 million. - B2B platform Zyod led the list. - Cloudphysician, Sid’s Farm, Two Brothers Organic Farms, and Morphing - Machines followed. - Other mentions: CheQ, Nitro Commerce, Neo San. 🏙️ City-wise Deals: - Bengaluru led with 10 deals. - Followed by Delhi-NCR, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. 📈 Segment-wise Deals: - Fintech startups topped with 4 deals. - E-commerce, Manufacturing, Agritech, and Healthtech followed. 🔍 Series-wise Deals: - Seed funding led with 7 deals. - Series A (6 deals), pre-Series A (4 deals). - Debt and Series B (3 deals each), Series F, Series D. 📉 Funding Trend: - Weekly funding dropped 76.73% to $211 million from the previous $906 million. - 8-week average: $404 million with 28 deals per week. 💡 Fund Launches: - BizDateUp to allocate ₹40 crore for women entrepreneurs. - Applications open on July 1st. 💼 M&A: - Finnest acquired a 53.75% stake in Kitchens@. - Nodwin Gaming’s Singapore subsidiary to increase its stake in Freaks 4U to 100%. 🔮 Potential Deals: - Ecom Express to raise Rs 1,424 crore via a rights issue. - Zepto in talks to secure an additional $400 million. 🚀 New Launches: - Flipkart Group launches UPI app super.money. - CoinDCX introduces Web3 mode. - Acko launches Acko Drive Service Centre. - Park+ pilots on-demand driver hiring services. - Zomato launches restaurant services hub. 📰 News Flash: - Ather converts into a public entity. - Prosus writes off $500 million investment in Byju’s. - Zomato holds 56-57% of the food delivery market. - DGGI asks online gaming companies to disclose cashback offered. Avanse Financial files DRHP. - After a sudden spike last week, funding dropped nearly 77% to $211 million this week. Stay connected for more updates! #StartupFunding #IndianStartups #FundingNews #GrowthStage #EarlyStage #Investments

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🚀 Want to learn all about building a startup? Join our immersive 1-day course, “Developing Roadmap for Startup Success” on 1 August 2024, Thursday tailored for aspiring entrepreneurs! Led by seasoned entrepreneur Junxian Lee, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, GoodWhale - Life Investing and Shalu Wasu, Co-Founder gimmefy, this course equips you with all you need to know for startup success.     Here's what you'll gain:  📊 Master the Business Model Canvas to pinpoint your unique value proposition  🌟 Learn the significance of value creation in business  💼 Develop effective brand identities and communication strategies  📈 Craft compelling core brand messaging and talking points  📝 Create tailored content using Generative AI and posting strategies for maximum digital impact  💡 Insights into the Singapore Startup Ecosystem, sources of financing, government support, and more!    By the end of this course, you'll have developed a roadmap for startup success!    This course is suitable for anyone interested in innovation and entrepreneurship. Register your interest here: https://lnkd.in/g_SN_bsF ACE.SG (Action Community for Entrepreneurship) | Vee Gee Wong | [email protected] Institute of Technical Education | [email protected]

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LogicLadder, a Climate-tech SaaS startup has secured $2.5 million in its Series A funding round backed by Singapore and Vietnam-based BIG Capital and Zerodha’s Rainmatter. The firm is backed by investors, which include the ONGC, Shell, and IIM Lucknow EIC. 🌟 Key Highlights: As per the startup, the funding will be used to expand its global footprint in South Asia and North America. About LogicLadder: Founded by Chauhan and Atindra Chandel in 2011, LogicLadder’s premium platform ‘The Sustainability Cloud’ is used by enterprises to manage ESG, account for Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions, meet environment compliance and generate sustainability reporting. Visit the link to read the detailed news piece: https://lnkd.in/guGSUjfB #startup #funding #news #startupfunding #latestnews #news #climate #saas #tech #logicladder #logic

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How should investors approach valuations given current market trends ? 🎢 Hear from Vu Tran , co-founder of Black Sky Industries and Go1 talking about the importance of public market valuations 📊 More videos like this from angel investors coming soon as part of an exciting upcoming project..... 🤫 #investing #angelinvesting #startupaus PS: This video was recorded in June 2024

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Uncovering the next startup to invest in is a breeze with Landscape. 💨 Easily filter your target sector and see every startup and founder under that sector! We’ve recently looked into Enterprise startups and here’s what we found 👇 - bryo - Decipher AI (YC W24) - ReByte - roofline 𝐿𝑖𝑛𝑘 𝑖𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙 🔗

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There's a huge amount of kvetching about the Lightspeed report on South East Asia on LinkedIn. I think it's understandable that VCs are complaining. (Their fund sizes are too large for merely regional outcomes). But I'm surprised that operators are complaining too. The report is amazingly useful: it lays out the shape of the game for consumer internet in SEA. This is SO valuable, and such hard-won insight: - Singapore is the most important regional market to win (right now). As Kevin Aluwi puts it: 1% of the SEA population in SG contributed $480M of Grab's revenue; 40% of SEA population contributed 'only' $605M. - To win Indonesia, you just need to win 6 cities. - To win Malaysia, you just need to win 3 cities. - To win Thailand, you just need to win 1 city and 2 emerging regions - To win Phillipines, you just need to win the Manila Metro area. - To win Vietnam you just need to win 2 cities. This simplifies the shape of the game radically. It clarifies what the stakes are and what the board state is. Of course a competitor may emerge from the rural areas to attack winners in the metro areas. But a) you can repeat this analysis to evaluate emerging regions, b) you can watch out for emerging competitors in those regions, c) assuming the capital cycle has turned, that risk is reduced for a few years, because d) it remains unknown if a valuable tech company can be built in rural areas — and certainly not without abundant capital (or political access). And, natch, it makes it clearer that global competitors are the gold standard for large VC outcomes. The report is incredible. It's not often that you have such analysis written from practice.

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