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BNP Paribas, Integrated Core Strategies sell shares worth Rs 1,741 crore in Paytm

BNP Paribas, Integrated Core Strategies sell shares worth Rs 1,741 crore in Paytm

25 Nov 2025, 11:37 AM

These share sale comes days after Elevation Capital, formerly known as SAIF Partners, trimmed its stake in Paytm.

Elevation Capital part exits Paytm, pockets Rs 1,556 crore via bulk deal

Elevation Capital part exits Paytm, pockets Rs 1,556 crore via bulk deal

20 Nov 2025, 11:55 AM

The venture capital firm continues to hold over a 13% stake, which is valued at over Rs 11,000 crore, in Paytm.

Axirium Aerospace bags seed funding led by Shastra VC, Beenext

Axirium Aerospace bags seed funding led by Shastra VC, Beenext

18 Nov 2025, 14:35 PM

The fresh capital will help the startup to build its advanced precision-manufacturing capabilities, expand its engineering team, and establish its first state-of-the-art production facility.

MoEngage raises $100 million funding, VenturEast pockets 10x returns

MoEngage raises $100 million funding, VenturEast pockets 10x returns

06 Nov 2025, 18:01 PM

The funding round was led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives, part of Goldman Sachs Alternatives, and A91 Partners.

Jupiter raises $15 million from existing investors Mirae Asset, Beenext, 3one4

Jupiter raises $15 million from existing investors Mirae Asset, Beenext, 3one4

30 Oct 2025, 11:41 AM

Jitendra Gupta, founder, Jupiter Money, also invested in the round in his personal capacity.

SalarySe secures Series A funding led by Flourish Ventures

SalarySe secures Series A funding led by Flourish Ventures

30 Oct 2025, 10:44 AM

The funding round also saw participation from Susquehanna Asia VC (SIG) and existing investors Peak XV Partners' Surge and Pravega Ventures.

'It’s quite challenging to underwrite AI from India': Beenext partner

27 Oct 2025, 22:02 PM

In an exclusive conversation, Beenext's Anirudh Garg notes that India has been slightly late to many of the global trends, especially in physical AI, infrastructure, and application AI.

Qapita secures Series B funding led by Charles Schwab

Qapita secures Series B funding led by Charles Schwab

09 Oct 2025, 13:09 PM

Existing investors Citi and MassMutual Ventures also participated in the funding round.

What happened after the gaming ban story; VCs

What happened after the gaming ban story; VCs' hunt for 'Lovable' in India

30 Sep 2025, 14:15 PM

Sep 26th Edition: Here's what followed our online gaming ban story — from late-night calls and even a bribe offer...Also, we explore whether VCs have spotted their ‘Lovable’ in India yet?

RBI brings the wild west under regulatory fold; Hello, AI friend

RBI brings the wild west under regulatory fold; Hello, AI friend

30 Sep 2025, 14:10 PM

Sep 19th Edition: We look at the RBI’s unified master directions on payment aggregators and what it means; and how AI companions could be the next big bets for Indian VCs.

UNLEASH Capital Partners hits final close of first fund at Rs 300 crore

UNLEASH Capital Partners hits final close of first fund at Rs 300 crore

30 Sep 2025, 12:35 PM

The fund witnessed backing from around 35 Japanese Limited Partners (LPs), or investors, underlining continued interest from Japan in India's startup ecosystem.

Vibe-coding startup Anything bags $11 million in Series A funding

Vibe-coding startup Anything bags $11 million in Series A funding

30 Sep 2025, 11:49 AM

Earlier, the startup had raised $5.5 million in seed funding round from Bessemer Venture Partners, Uncork Capital, and Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke.

Oolka raises $7 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed, Z47

Oolka raises $7 million in seed funding led by Lightspeed, Z47

24 Sep 2025, 15:15 PM

The funding round saw participation from 8i Ventures, along with angel investors including Meesho founders Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal.

OnFinance AI bags $4.2 million in pre-Series A round led by Peak XV

OnFinance AI bags $4.2 million in pre-Series A round led by Peak XV's Surge

23 Sep 2025, 12:34 PM

The Bengaluru-based startup will use the fresh capital to expand its proprietary BFSI-focused AI models and accelerate research and development initiatives among others.

Micro1 raises Series A funding led by VC firm founded by former X executives

Micro1 raises Series A funding led by VC firm founded by former X executives

15 Sep 2025, 12:50 PM

The funding round was raised at a valuation of $500 million.

Stripe launches new blockchain company Tempo in partnership with Paradigm

Stripe launches new blockchain company Tempo in partnership with Paradigm

05 Sep 2025, 12:17 PM

Matt Huang, Stripe board member and co-founder of Paradigm will lead Tempo.

Peak XV managing director Harshjit Sethi quits

Peak XV managing director Harshjit Sethi quits

02 Sep 2025, 12:05 PM

The top VC firm over the past year has seen a series of exits of its managing directors, including Shailesh Lakhani, Abheek Anand, Piyush Gupta.

A VC in photos, a different story in business? Behind the facade of Foxhog’s Tarun Poddar

A VC in photos, a different story in business? Behind the facade of Foxhog’s Tarun Poddar

14 Aug 2025, 10:05 AM

Foxhog and its CEO Tarun Poddar are swiftly stepping into government corridors, IIT campuses, and media conclaves – all to burnish their image as a VC player.

InPrime Finserv bags fresh funding led by Pravega Ventures

InPrime Finserv bags fresh funding led by Pravega Ventures

08 Jul 2025, 10:59 AM

The Bengaluru-based startup, operated by STK Credit Pvt Ltd, will use the fresh capital for geographical expansion in the country.

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