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Olyv raises $23 million in Series B funding from Fundamentum, SMBC Asia Rising Fund

Olyv raises $23 million in Series B funding from Fundamentum, SMBC Asia Rising Fund

11 Feb 2026, 13:35 PM

The Bengaluru-based startup will use the fresh capital to expand into other areas of financial services such as insurance distribution, UPI payments, and business loans.

Emirates NBD-RBL deal: Why foreign banks are buying Indian banks instead of building them

Emirates NBD-RBL deal: Why foreign banks are buying Indian banks instead of building them

31 Oct 2025, 14:37 PM

A new wave of global capital is flowing into Indian banks. Deals led by DBS, Emirates NBD, and SMBC signal a shift in how foreign lenders are choosing to participate in the country's financial system.

DPDzero secures $7 million in Series A led by GMO Venture Partners

DPDzero secures $7 million in Series A led by GMO Venture Partners

07 Aug 2025, 17:18 PM

The funding round also saw participation from India Quotient, Sinarmas Group, and several other investors.

Easy Home Finance raises $35 million in Series B funding

Easy Home Finance raises $35 million in Series B funding

06 Nov 2024, 16:48 PM

The latest round brings the total capital infusion into the company to over $100 million in equity and debt financing.

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