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Accel, Celesta, Gaja, others form alliance for deep tech bets in India-domiciled enterprises

Accel, Celesta, Gaja, others form alliance for deep tech bets in India-domiciled enterprises

02 Sep 2025, 14:54 PM

Each member of the alliance will commit "meaningful private capital" over 5-10 years to India-based deep tech companies.

Shark Tank startup Plus Gold shuts shop

Shark Tank startup Plus Gold shuts shop

01 Aug 2025, 17:57 PM

The primary challenges that led to Plus Gold's closure included excessive operational expenses and the capital-intensive nature of the gold investment business.

Fintech infra firm OneStack raises $2 million in Series A

Fintech infra firm OneStack raises $2 million in Series A

28 Mar 2025, 21:12 PM

The round was led by Pentathlon Ventures, with participation from Yatra Angel Network and from existing investors 100Unicorns and Venture Catalysts.

Cross-border payments startup Dodo Payments raises $1.1 million in pre-seed funding

Cross-border payments startup Dodo Payments raises $1.1 million in pre-seed funding

25 Feb 2025, 17:31 PM

The round was led by Antler, 9Unicorns, and Venture Catalysts, with participation from several angel investors.

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