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MSME lender Saarathi Finance raises Rs 350 crore in funding

MSME lender Saarathi Finance raises Rs 350 crore in funding

29 May 2025, 16:05 PM

TVS Capital Funds, Lok Capital, Evolvence Equity Partners, Paragon Partners, and other angels collectively invested about Rs 350 crore in the NBFCs.

Mintifi raises $180 million funding at $850 million valuation

Mintifi raises $180 million funding at $850 million valuation

11 Dec 2024, 16:20 PM

In a mix of primary and secondary transaction, Mintifi’s initial investor Lok Capital, exited as part of the secondary sale, while IFC partially sold its stake.

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