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SMBC Asia Rising Fund makes follow-on bets in Easy Home Finance, Vayana, DPDzero

SMBC Asia Rising Fund makes follow-on bets in Easy Home Finance, Vayana, DPDzero

30 Jun 2026, 06:17 PM

The investments come after all three companies raised fresh capital or hit key business milestones over the past year.

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, 01:35 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.

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, 05:18 PM

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

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