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BizDateUp Technologies acquires 20% stake in Duro Green
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1y ago
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BizDateUp Technologies has acquired a 20% stake in Duro Green, an environmental impact startup providing wet waste management services. In addition to financial backing, BizDateUp Technologies is set to collaborate closely with Duro Green to optimize operations, implement automation, and integrate technologies. This strategic partnership will enable Duro Green to accelerate its growth plans and solidify its position as a frontrunner in sustainable waste management solutions. Founded by Jeet Chandan and co-founded by Meet Jain, BizDateUp is an ecosystem enabler for startups offering comprehensive support services to visionary entrepreneurs to the forefront of their industry. BizDateUp empowers startups to challenge conventions, pioneer new solutions, and drive meaningful change in their respective fields. BizDateUp claims to have funded over 25 startups, raising a $10 million fund, and engaging with more than 1,000 active angel investors. Duro Green operates as a wet waste management company, offering comprehensive waste solutions to businesses and communities nationwide. With a focus on sustainable practices and environmental responsibility, the company utilizes advanced technology and innovative approaches to ensure efficient waste handling and reuse.
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BizDateUp Bags Stake In Waste Management Startup Duro Green
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
BizDateUp Technologies, an angel investing platform, has acquired a 20% stake in Duro Green, a waste management startup. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. With this investment, BizDateUp plans to enter the wet waste management sector and collaborate with Duro Green to optimize its operations using emerging technologies. Duro Green specializes in providing wet waste management solutions and also offers manure and automatic composting machines. The investment aims to support Duro Green's vision of a greener and more sustainable future, while addressing the growing need for waste management solutions in India.
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GenAI startup Highperformr, two others raise early-stage funding
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1y ago
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Generative AI startup Highperformr has raised $3.5 million in seed funding round led by Venture Highway. The funding will be used for research and development (R&D) to further develop Highperformr's native AI capabilities and build a distribution network. Fintech startup BimaPay secured $4 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by LC Nueva Investment Partners. The funding will be used to improve technology infrastructure and expand its reach. Waste management startup Duro Green has received an undisclosed investment from BizDateUp Technologies. Duro Green offers advanced waste handling and reuse solutions.
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Coforge acquires 17% stake in Cigniti Technologies for Rs 645 Cr
YourStory
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1y ago
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IT company Coforge has acquired a 17% stake in Cigniti Technologies for INR 645 crore through open market transactions. Coforge purchased a total of 46,18,199 shares or 16.9% stake in Cigniti Technologies at an average price of INR 1,398.5 per share. In addition, public shareholders and promoters of Cigniti Technologies sold their shares in the company. Coforge had previously acquired an 11% stake in Cigniti Technologies for INR 426 crore. Cigniti Technologies' shares fell 1.28% to close at INR 1,367.20 per piece on the NSE. The deal is subject to certain conditions precedent.
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Exclusive: Greenko founders buy Orix Corp.'s 20% in Greenko Energy for $1.4 bn
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1m ago
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AM Green B.V., owned by Greenko Group founders Anil Chalamalasetty and Mahesh Kolli, has bought Orix Corp.'s 20% stake in Greenko Energy Holdings for $1.4 billion. This deal values Greenko at $7.5 billion, with founders retaining a 90% stake in AM Green B.V. It involves significant cash and stock components, marking one of India's largest green energy sector transactions. The announcement is set for Monday.
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Angel Network BizDateUp Launches INR 200 Cr Fund To Back Non-Metro Startups
Inc42
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1y ago
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Angel investing platform BizDateUp Technologies has launched an INR 200 Cr Category I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) to invest in technology startups in India. The fund will focus on startups from Tier-II and III cities, with a special emphasis on sustainability and social impact sectors. BizDateUp allows individuals to invest in Indian startups with a minimum capital of INR 1 Lakh. The platform claims to have raised over $10 Mn in the financial year 2023-24 from over 1,000 active angel investors. BizDateUp has already invested in over 25 startups from non-metro cities in the previous fiscal year.
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Zaggle Acquires 26% Stake In Digital Payments Processor Mobileware
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10m ago
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Fintech SaaS startup Zaggle has purchased a 26% stake in Mobileware Technologies (now called '86400') for INR 15.6 Cr. 86400, founded in 2010, offers digital banking and fintech solutions to enhance digital services in rural and urban areas for banks and financial institutions.
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Jashvik Capital acquires majority stake in Laxmanrekhaa insecticide maker
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5m ago
Medial
Jashvik Capital has acquired a majority stake in Midas Hygiene Industries, known for brands like Laxmanrekhaa. While financial terms were not disclosed, Jashvik usually invests between $20-$25 million. Midas, founded in the 1980s, operates in India's $1 billion pest control and $10 billion home care markets, both growing at 10-20% annually. Jashvik, a sector-agnostic PE firm, is raising $350 million in its first fund and has previously invested in healthcare and consumer sectors.
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RIL's US unit buys $12 mn stake in helium explorer Wavetech
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8m ago
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Reliance Industries' U.S. unit has acquired a 21% stake in Wavetech Helium, a U.S.-based helium production company, for $12 million. This move by the conglomerate aims to expand their low-carbon energy segment as part of their efforts to develop a green energy portfolio and achieve their 2035 net zero carbon goal. Helium gas, a by-product of natural gas mining, has applications in various industries such as green technologies, medical, aerospace, electronics, and more.
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AM Green plans $1 billion foray into biofuels
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1y ago
Medial
AM Green, a renewable energy company, is planning to invest $1 billion in the production of second-generation biofuels. The company aims to set up two bio-ethanol plants and acquire a 50% stake in Assam Bio Refinery Pvt. Ltd. Additionally, AM Green plans to acquire Chempolis Oy, a biotechnology firm, and expand its presence in the biofuel space in India. The company will use non-food biomass, such as plant materials and animal waste, to produce bioethanol, organic compounds, acetic acid, and green energy. The move aligns with India's target of achieving 20% ethanol blending in petrol by 2025-26.
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Jaipur-based insurtech startup Square Insurance raises $3 million
Inshorts
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12m ago
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Square Insurance has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Negen Capital and Bizdateup. The round also saw participation from notable investors, including Yogesh Chaudhary, Founder of Warmup Ventures and Owner of Jaipur Rugs, and Prashant Kothari, Owner of Jaipur Stones. The startup offers comprehensive life and general insurance services across 20 states in India.
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