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Dabur India launches Rs 500 crore investment platform 'Dabur Ventures'

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2d ago

Dabur India launches Rs 500 crore investment platform 'Dabur Ventures'

Dabur India Limited has launched 'Dabur Ventures,' a platform with a Rs 500 crore investment plan to fund digital-first businesses in personal care, healthcare, wellness foods, beverages, and Ayurveda sectors. The initiative aims to support high-potential businesses that demonstrate strong growth. The capital is entirely sourced from Dabur's balance sheet. This move highlights Dabur's commitment to innovation-led growth and aims to accelerate its premiumization journey into emerging consumer spaces.

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Boat IPO size reduced to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 2,000 crore - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 3d ago

Boat IPO size reduced to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 2,000 crore - The Economic Times

Wearables maker Boat, under its parent company Imagine Marketing, has reduced its initial public offering (IPO) size to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 2,000 crore. The fresh issue will raise Rs 500 crore, while Rs 1,000 crore will be garnered via an offer-for-sale involving both cofounders Aman Gupta and Sameer Mehta, along with investors like South Lake Investment, Fireside Ventures, and Qualcomm Ventures. The updated draft red herring prospectus was filed with SEBI.

Wipro launches 250Cr Fund

Financial Express

Financial Express · 1y ago

Wipro launches 250Cr Fund

Wipro Consumer Care-Ventures, the startup investment arm of Wipro's consumer division, has launched its second fund with a corpus of Rs 250 crore. The fund will concentrate on investing in consumer startups in India and Southeast Asia, particularly those in personal care, skin care, home care, wellness, food, fragrances, and BPC. With a focus on e-commerce-driven companies from Pre-Series A onwards, Wipro Consumer Care-Ventures aims for a minority stake approach (up to 25%) and will continue supporting and nurturing startups as needed. The first fund, launched four years ago with a Rs 200 crore corpus, has shown a multiple on invested capital exceeding 2.2x, with successful exits and high returns. Despite current headwinds in the investment landscape, the firm sees a need for startups to prioritize stability, scalability, and a clear path to profitability.

Dabur India to set up plant in Tamil Nadu with ₹400 crore investment

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Dabur India to set up plant in Tamil Nadu with ₹400 crore investment

Dabur India Ltd, a consumer goods company, plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu with an initial investment of ₹135 crore ($18 million). The investment is expected to increase to ₹400 crore ($53 million) over the next five years. This move marks the company's first manufacturing unit in south India and aims to expand capacity for various brands like Red Toothpaste, Odonil, and Honey. Dabur India currently operates 14 manufacturing plants in the country, primarily focused in northern India. This expansion aligns with the growing demand for branded consumer products.

Soonicorn Ventures gets Sebi nod to launch Rs 250 crore angel fund

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

Soonicorn Ventures gets Sebi nod to launch Rs 250 crore angel fund

Soonicorn Ventures has received approval from SEBI to establish a Category-I Alternate Investment Fund (AIF) with an initial corpus of Rs 250 crore, expandable to Rs 500 crore through a green-shoe option. The Gurugram-based investment platform aims to invest in startups across various sectors, including Drone Technology, B2B SaaS, Electric Vehicles (EV), FinTech, and Supply Chain Logistics. They plan to build a portfolio of 30 startups in the current year, emphasizing flexibility for investors and assisting syndicates with fund-as-a-service. CEO CA Vijay Singh Rathore expressed pride in achieving this milestone in under 8 months despite funding challenges.

Startup hBits offers Rs 28 cr commercial property in Mumbai to HNIs for fractional ownership

Money Control

Money Control · 1y ago

$Startup hBits offers Rs 28 cr commercial property in Mumbai to HNIs for fractional ownership$

hBits, a platform for fractional real estate ownership, is offering a Rs 28 crore commercial property in Mumbai to high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) for investment. The 13,500 square feet property in Goregaon will be leased to an Indian-origin tech multinational firm, creating an investment opportunity worth Rs 27.31 crore for retail investors. hBits aims to achieve an AUM of Rs 500 crore by March 2024 and allows investors to participate in high-yield real estate assets with a minimum investment of 25 lakh.

Blue Earth leads Rs 200 crore investment in GrowXCD - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Blue Earth leads Rs 200 crore investment in GrowXCD - The Economic Times

GrowXCD Finance, a Chennai-based lender to small businesses, has raised Rs 200 crore in funding. The round was led by Blue Earth Capital with Rs 105 crore, and involved Prosus Ventures and Lok Capital, which became the largest shareholder by adding Rs 21 crore. The funding will expand GrowXCD’s portfolio and technology, supporting its plans to increase assets under management to Rs 500 crore by 2026 and expand geographically in India.

Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta

Entrackr

Entrackr · 1m ago

Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta

url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-stockgro-secures-rs-50-cr-debt-from-trifecta-9780883 Content: Social investment and stock market advisory platform StockGro raised Rs 50 crore ($5.7 million) in debt funding from its existing investor Trifecta Capital. This debt funding follows the Rs 205 crore ($25 million) raised in two tranches in January 2024 from Hindustan Media Ventures and Trifecta Capital. According to filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), StockGro’s board approved the issuance of 500 Series B non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 10 lakh each, raising Rs 50 crore from Trifecta Capital. Founded in 2020 by former venture capitalist Ajay Lakhotia, the Bengaluru-based StockGro is a fintech platform that simplifies stock market investing through SEBI-registered advisors, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, and educational resources to help users navigate the market. Recently, StockGro has launched Stoxo, India’s first AI-powered stock market research engine. It offers real-time, reliable insights to help retail investors make better decisions. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the BITCRAFT Ventures-backed company raised over $50 million in both debt and equity, including its $32 million Series A round raised in January 2022. While the company is yet to file its FY25 numbers, its revenue from operations fell 34% to Rs 86.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 131 crore in FY23. During the same period, losses surged 84% to Rs 101 crore.

IPV to invest Rs 150-200 crore in startups this year; exits 14 firms with 61% return

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

IPV to invest Rs 150-200 crore in startups this year; exits 14 firms with 61% return

Angel investment platform Inflection Point Ventures is set to invest between Rs 150-200 crore in startups this year. The company has announced its exit from 14 firms in 2023, achieving an average 61% internal rate of return. So far, Inflection Point Ventures has made a total investment of around Rs 750 crore out of a Rs 1,200 crore fund. With a portfolio of approximately 200 companies, the firm plans to focus on sectors like drone technology, sports, health, and fintech for future investments.

WeWork Labs Launches Early-Stage Startup Investment Program

Inshorts · 2y ago

WeWork Labs Launches Early-Stage Startup Investment Program

Coworking space provider WeWork India has launched a new investment program under its WeWork Labs initiative. The program aims to provide guidance, business support, and pre-seed and seed capital of up to $200,000 to selected startups. WeWork has partnered with co-investors including Chiratae Ventures, Waterbridge Ventures, and IIFL. The company plans to organize a roadshow series in Bengaluru, Gurugram, and Mumbai. WeWork Labs has previously incubated over 500 startups and currently has more than 330 active startup members.

Health food brand Anveshan raises Rs 48 crore from Wipro Consumer Care Ventures, others

Economic Times

Economic Times · 6m ago

Anveshan, a health food brand based in Gurugram, has secured Rs 48 crore in funding led by Wipro Consumer Care Ventures and other investors. Founded in 2020, Anveshan aims to offer minimally processed, traditionally produced food rooted in Indian traditions. The investment will enhance manufacturing, supply chain, and marketing efforts. Anveshan is targeting significant growth, having already achieved 80% year-on-year revenue growth, and aims for Rs 500 crore in revenue soon.

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