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The same fate of two digital lending posterboys; Healthcare not AI ready?

The same fate of two digital lending posterboys; Healthcare not AI ready?

30 Sep 2025, 14:06 PM

Sep 12th Edition: How Capital Float (now Axio) and Lendingkart, in 2025, found themselves meeting the same fate; and why India’s healthcare is not ready for the AI and robotics revolution yet.

Amazon receives RBI nod for Axio acquisition

Amazon receives RBI nod for Axio acquisition

04 Sep 2025, 17:32 PM

Amazon had first invested in Axio (formerly Capital Float) in 2018, injecting $22 million at about $350 million valuation.

Amazon to acquire digital lender Axio (Capital Float)

Amazon to acquire digital lender Axio (Capital Float)

17 Jan 2025, 02:22 AM

Once the acquisition receives regulatory approval, it will make Amazon the first big tech company in India to gain access to an NBFC license through Axio.

Exclusive: Amazon-backed Axio closing $20 million fundraise

Exclusive: Amazon-backed Axio closing $20 million fundraise

22 Aug 2024, 17:26 PM

The Bengaluru-based Axio (previously known as Capital Float) is close to securing $20 million in a new equity round.

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