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Micro VCs: Fueling India

Micro VCs: Fueling India's startup pipeline or distorting it?

27 Apr 2026, 15:34 PM

One of the sharpest criticisms against the micro VCs in the ecosystem today is around what some investors call “optionality capital”.

Deccan AI secures Series A funding led by A91 Partners

Deccan AI secures Series A funding led by A91 Partners

26 Mar 2026, 11:58 AM

Susquehanna International Group and Prosus Ventures participated in the funding round.

SoftBank plans to invest $30 billion more in OpenAI

SoftBank plans to invest $30 billion more in OpenAI

28 Jan 2026, 14:50 PM

This could push OpenAI's valuation to roughly $830 billion.

Why fintech NBFC IPOs are missing from the public market boom [Part-2]

Why fintech NBFC IPOs are missing from the public market boom [Part-2]

19 Jan 2026, 03:43 AM

Private market valuations, unsecured loan books and tighter regulation are forcing India's fintech lending companies to rethink their IPO plans…

Zeta raises $50 million at a valuation of $2 billion

Zeta raises $50 million at a valuation of $2 billion

16 Feb 2025, 01:50 AM

The new investment from US-based healthcare firm Optum values the banking tech company at $2 billion.

Groww’s valuation falls below $2 billion due to domicile shift back to India

Groww’s valuation falls below $2 billion due to domicile shift back to India

21 Nov 2024, 18:44 PM

If a report is to be believed then Razorpay - which is also planning to move its domicile to India - may see a similar 30-40% cut in fair market value.

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PE/VC Tales

  1. Zetwerk-backer Kae Capital sees more exits in next 12 months, says AI startup valuations high

  2. Micro VCs: Fueling India's startup pipeline or distorting it?

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