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Varthana raises Rs 75 crore in debt funding from OfBusiness, others

Varthana raises Rs 75 crore in debt funding from OfBusiness, others

20 Apr 2025, 20:27 PM

OfBusiness and Oxyzo invested Rs 27.5 crore each, while Ambium Finserve and IKF Finance contributed the remaining Rs 20 crore.

Education-focussed lender Varthana raises $15 million from BlueOrchard

Education-focussed lender Varthana raises $15 million from BlueOrchard

11 Dec 2024, 15:57 PM

The funding will be used to expand the NBFC's lending portfolio, providing private schools and vocational students in tier II and tier III cities...

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