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Navi raises $100 million funding from Prosus ahead of IPO
The investment comes as the Sachin Bansal-led fintech firm prepares to file documents for initial public offering.
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Wispr Flow secures $280 million in Series B funding at $2 billion valuation
The round also saw participation from existing investors Notable Capital, NEA, Neo Ventures and 8VC, along with new investors Acrew, Forerunner, Goodwater and Peak XV.
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Bluehill.VC marks final close of debut frontier-tech fund at Rs 400 crore
The venture capital firm has already deployed more than Rs 100 crore across seven startups, including EtherealX and Zebu Intelligent Systems.
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Amagi’s Q1 FY27 revenue up 32% to Rs 437 crore
The company’s net profit increased 8.6 times to Rs 33.9 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 3.9 crore a year earlier.
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Money & Machines: Infra.Market’s IPO detour; AI's water challenge
In this piece, we write on Hella Infra using Shalimar Paints for a backdoor listing after a year of rating trouble and debt refinancing; and how protests against Google's proposed data centre have opened up a larger conversation around water...
Money & Machines: Postpaid is back. The golden era isn't; What Sarvam's Chaplot bet signals
In this edition, we unpack Paytm's renewed Postpaid push and what has changed since its heyday; and what Sarvam AI's appointment of frontier AI researcher Devendra Chaplot signals...
Money & Machines: Ashneer Grover’s third attempt at Third Unicorn; Rise of AI-powered travel
In today's edition, we write on Ashneer Grover's third attempt at Third Unicorn in three years; and why investors are betting on India's AI-native travel startups...
Money & Machines: (UPI) Zero for Whom?; The Sovereign AI Dilemma
In this edition, we revisit the longest-running payments debate i.e. UPI MDR; and we explore what happens when sovereign AI, venture capital and national interest collide.
IPO Tales
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Cult.fit IPO: A leaner business, but can the fitness startup justify its valuation?
Succession planning is likely to remain an area that investors will watch over long term with Cult.fit IPO expected to be largely an OFS-driven liquidity event.
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PE/VC Tales
Aug 06, 2026
'Traditional fintech SaaS still very valuable', says Cedar Hill Capital's Sahil Anand
Talking about his fund, LPs, investment strategy, Cedar Hill Capital's founder Sahil Anand said raising capital remains challenging.
Jul 16, 2026
Inside the fintech bets of Blume Ventures
Turtlemint remains the only fintech investment that Blume Ventures has taken from seed to the public markets. But it is not the only bet from which the VC has generated liquidity.
Jun 30, 2026
There's much more to AI than just agentic AI: Inflexor's Harsha Mundhada
The venture capital firm had raised Rs 600 crore for its second fund and was expecting to hit the first close of the third fund this year.
May 12, 2026
Zetwerk-backer Kae Capital sees more exits in next 12 months, says AI startup valuations high
When it comes to investments in AI, Kae will not be looking at foundational models, research labs or frontier labs.
Apr 27, 2026
Micro VCs: Fueling India's startup pipeline or distorting it?
One of the sharpest criticisms against the micro VCs in the ecosystem today is around what some investors call “optionality capital”.
Apr 27, 2026
Inside the fintech and financial services bets of Peak XV, Accel, Elevation
These reports are the most comprehensive, portfolio-first examination of fintech and financial services playbook of Peak XV, Elevation and Accel to date.
Mar 17, 2026
Enterprise bets pay off as Arali Ventures eyes ‘larger’ third fund
While Arali Ventures has already returned its entire first fund, many of its portfolio companies are continuing to scale...
Feb 24, 2026
TDV Partners bullish on consumer over AI, plans bigger fund
Micro VC TDV Partners aims to fully deploy its second fund by the end of this year and plans to raise its new fund next year.
Feb 07, 2026
Peak XV top partners exit, a key retention marks a week of upheaval
The coordinated exit of Ashish Agrawal, Ishaan Mittal and Tejeshwi Sharma comes at a time when Peak XV is in the middle of closing its first fully independent fund of $1.2-$1.5 billion.
Feb 04, 2026
Silverneedle eyes 10x larger second fund, plans first semiconductor bet
AI and deep tech will continue to dominate the fund’s thesis, perhaps even more strongly than before.
The Monthly Crypto Map
Aug 03, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: July 2026
July was defined by Trump's $1.4 billion crypto disclosure, while in India the RBI stuck to its long-held position on cryptos.
Jul 13, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: June 2026
June was defined by regulation and enforcement. Europe prepared for MiCA, the US continued work on stablecoin rules, and Asian markets advanced new crypto frameworks. In India, regulators intensified scrutiny through tax notices and investigations.
Jun 15, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: May 2026
May 2026 saw the CLARITY Act advance in the US, Europe tighten MiCA implementation, India step up crypto policy discussions, and a string of high-profile fraud, sanctions and geopolitical investigations.
May 05, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: April 2026
April was a more active month for crypto, with regulators in the US pointing to a more coordinated approach while crypto hacks crossed $600 million.
Apr 10, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: March 2026
March 2026 saw limited regulatory movement globally, including in the US, amid the backdrop of the West Asia conflict.
Apr 10, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: February 2026
Welcome to the February 2026 edition of The Monthly Crypto Map. This month, one of crypto’s oldest ghosts returned.
Apr 10, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: January 2026
The January edition showed that crypto is no longer just about markets but it is quietly becoming a geopolitical tool.
Apr 10, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: December 2025
December closed the year with a striking divergence in how major economies are choosing to engage with digital assets.
Apr 10, 2026
The Monthly Crypto Map: November 2025
In the cryptocurrency global developments, November delivered a packed slate of policy moves, enforcement actions, and industry developments across the US, Europe, and Asia.
Money Trivia
Three Currencies, One Trend: The Rupee's long decline
In this edition, we chart INR-USD, INR–GBP and INR–CNY over the decades - a simple visual look at how the rupee has changed since 1947.
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India's Money Makeover: From 1949 to demonetisation and to the UPI boom
In this edition, we look at the Reserve Bank of India post its nationalisation, a period that quietly shaped India's financial destiny.
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Coins, Notes, and a Nation's Story: India's Currency Evolution
After the making of RBI, our Money Trivia series now turn to the story of coins and banknotes that have shaped daily life from 1971 to 2025.
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