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Ex-IFC executive Sayan Ghosh launches Rs 300 Cr OG Capital fund

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Ex-IFC executive Sayan Ghosh launches Rs 300 Cr OG Capital fund
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Ortella Global Capital (OG Capital) has announced the launch of its Rs 300 crore ($36 million) venture capital fund. The firm positions itself as India’s first and only VC fund dedicated to co-building companies in partnership with founders. OG Capital adopts a co-building model, offering funding and hands-on support to help startups grow and scale into potential unicorns. The fund plans to invest in over 20 companies, up to Rs 15 crore ($2 million) each, and has already backed three promising startups. It aims to deliver a 50% CAGR, targeting 10X returns for its investors. According to the VC firm, it will target early and growth-stage startups across consumer and enterprise solutions. “We are not only targeting 10x returns for our investors but are also co-building companies that prioritize grassroots-level impact, sustainability, and gender diversity,” said Sayan Ghosh, managing partner of OG Capital. Ghosh brings over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker, and investor. During his more than three-years tenure at the World Bank, he was instrumental in driving investments and exits for companies like Lenskart, upGrad, 1mg, and BigBasket. According to a press release, Ghosh has a track record of delivering exits worth more than Rs 1,500 crore ($200 million) at a 40% CAGR. In addition, as a limited partner, he has deployed Rs 2,500 crore ($300 million) after evaluating over 350 funds, including venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and venture debt funds across India.

Recur Club launches Rs 150 Cr fund for D2C brands on QCP

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Recur Club launches Rs 150 Cr fund for D2C brands on QCP
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Recur Club launches Rs 150 Cr fund for D2C brands on QCP Recur Club, a debt marketplace for startups and SMEs, has launched a Rs 150 crore ($18 million) fund to accelerate the growth of D2C brands in the quick commerce sector. This initiative aims to provide growth and working capital for these brands to acquire additional inventory or boost marketing efforts. The fund targets loan disbursal within seven days. Recur Club’s debt offerings are designed to meet the unique financial needs of businesses across various revenue and profitability stages. The Indian quick commerce market is expected to expand at a CAGR of over 25% leading up to 2030, and the D2C sector is anticipated to exceed $60 billion by 2027. Recur Club says that this new fund aligns with its aim to fuel the growth of ‘Make-in-India’ startups, particularly in the quick commerce segment of the D2C market. Some notable brands that have benefited from its funding include Ustraa and Wellversed. “With more than half of the 300 consumer brands we've financed utilizing quick commerce platforms, it's clear that these businesses are primarily investing in scaling inventory to keep pace with consumer demand and employing strategic marketing efforts,” said Eklavya Gupta, CEO & co-founder of Recur Club. Recur Club offers loans to startups and businesses, ranging from Rs 50 lakhs to Rs 100 crore within 48 hours by linking their financial data. In collaboration with InCred, it has deployed Rs 300 crore in funding aimed at supporting early and mid-stage startups. Recur Club has committed to deploying Rs 2,000 crore in debt funding for startups and SMEs through Recur Scale and Rs 1,000 crore to MSMEs through Recur Swift in this financial year. As part of this initiative, the company has launched its "Recur Scale" facility, which offers up to Rs 100 crore in funding for individual startups or SMEs. Over the last three years, Recur Club has disbursed over Rs 500 crore to D2C businesses, comprising 30% of its overall portfolio and spanning companies with revenues ranging from ₹1 crore to Rs 300 crore. It is backed by institutional investors like InfoEdge Ventures, Village Global, LC Nueva, and Titan Capital.

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