Elevation Capital closes ninth India-focused fund at $500 million
The fund will primarily target seed and Series A startups, with a focus on companies building practical AI-powered applications for consumers and enterprises.
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The fund will primarily target seed and Series A startups, with a focus on companies building practical AI-powered applications for consumers and enterprises.
The funding round also saw participation from CDM Capital, AC Ventures, Operators Studio, and several angel investors from India and the US.
The fund has secured commitments from institutional investors and family offices.
Bavi, who was formerly with companies including Microsoft and Nokia, has joined Anthropic as Head of Digital Natives, Startups and Growth for India.
Ten years after the launch of SIDBI's Fund of Funds, it is time to examine how the institution evolved alongside India's startup ecosystem.
The investment platform generated a combined internal rate of return (IRR) of 41% along with a 2.86x money multiple from the 16 exits in FY26.
This comes after the the Union Cabinet had approved the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 earlier in February.
The turnover limit for being considered a startup for the deep tech entities has also been increased to Rs 300 crore.
Groww’s Founder Fund, CRED’s founder Kunal Shah, White Venture Capital, and pre-existing investor Capital2B also participated in the investment round.
Selected ventures under the program will be provided funding of up to Rs 2 crore.
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The Union Budget 2025 has set the stage for a more inclusive and innovation-driven economy, focusing on fintech, MSMEs, startups, and the insurance sector.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament today.