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Ex-BharatPe Executive Pratekk Agarwaal Launches Maiden Operator VC Fund

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 2y ago

Ex-BharatPe Executive Pratekk Agarwaal Launches Maiden Operator VC Fund

Former BharatPe executive Pratekk Agarwaal launches his debut Operator VC fund. The startup investor, Agarwaal, aims to support early-stage startups, leveraging his expertise and network to foster growth. The Operator VC fund's establishment showcases Agarwaal's commitment to contributing to the startup ecosystem by providing essential resources and guidance to emerging companies in their initial phases.

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Ex-BharatPe CBO Pratekk Agarwaal’s GrowthCap Ventures To Close Maiden INR 50 Cr Fund In 2 Months

Inc42 · 1y ago

Ex-BharatPe CBO Pratekk Agarwaal’s GrowthCap Ventures To Close Maiden INR 50 Cr Fund In 2 Months

GrowthCap Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund led by former BharatPe chief business officer Pratekk Agarwaal, is aiming to close its debut fund at INR 50 crore ($6.7 million) within the next couple of months. Agarwaal said the fund has already secured 50% of its corpus and plans to invest in 10-12 early-stage startups this year. The fund will focus on fintech, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and deep tech sectors. Agarwaal also intends to launch a growth-stage VC fund called "Winners Fund" with a corpus of INR 250 crore ($33.5 million) next year.

GrowthCap Ventures Secures Rs 20 Crore For Early-Stage Start-Up Investments

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 1y ago

GrowthCap Ventures Secures Rs 20 Crore For Early-Stage Start-Up Investments

GrowthCap Ventures, a venture firm founded by former BharatPe CBO Pratekk Agarwaal, has raised Rs 20 crore in initial funding. The firm plans to invest in early-stage startups in the Fintech, SaaS, and Deeptech sectors, offering funding ranging from Rs 2 crore to 6 crores. The fund aims to support 10-12 startups over the next 20 months by leveraging the expertise of industry leaders and LPs. Agarwaal plans to launch a second fund with an estimated size of around Rs 250 crore.

Early-stage VC firm GrowthCap Ventures marks first close

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Early-stage VC firm GrowthCap Ventures marks first close

Early-stage venture capital firm GrowthCap Ventures, founded by Pratekk Agarwaal, has announced the first close of its maiden fund, raising Rs 20 crore ($2.7 million). The fund, which aims to invest in startups across fintech, deeptech, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) sectors, has a target corpus of Rs 50 crore ($6 million). GrowthCap Ventures, with an average ticket size of Rs 2-6 crore, plans to invest in 10-12 startups in the next 20 months. The firm intends to launch a winners fund with an estimated corpus of Rs 250 crore ($34 million).

Ex-Citibank exec Gadodia’s Invicta to upsize maiden pre-IPO fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 11m ago

Ex-Citibank exec Gadodia’s Invicta to upsize maiden pre-IPO fund

Invicta Capserv Pvt Ltd, an investment bank established by Hemant Gadodia, a former executive of Citibank, is considering increasing the size of its first alternative investment fund (AIF). The fund has already surpassed its initial target of Rs 150 crore ($17.9 million), including the greenshoe option. This news was first reported in May.

Navam Capital marks first close of maiden VC fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Navam Capital marks first close of maiden VC fund

Navam Capital has achieved the first close of its inaugural venture capital fund, according to an executive at the firm. The Navam Venture Fund I was launched last year and primarily targets early-stage startups in frontier technology sectors, including aerospace and climate-tech. The fund aims to support emerging companies and fuel innovation in these areas. Navam Capital's successful initial close indicates positive investor interest in their fund and their mission to back promising startups.

BluSmart backer Green Frontier Capital launches maiden VC fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 8m ago

BluSmart backer Green Frontier Capital launches maiden VC fund

Green Frontier Capital, a climate-focused venture capital firm, has launched its first SEBI-approved alternative investment fund. The Green Frontier Capital India Climate Opportunities Fund aims to raise Rs 1,500 crore and will invest in Indian companies that are working on transformative climate technologies. The fund will focus on digitisation, decarbonisation, and disruption, targeting sectors such as Internet of Things, AI, emissions reduction, and sustainable food systems. Green Frontier Capital aims to support companies that can become leaders in their categories while aligning with India's sustainable growth goals.

Former BharatPe COO’s venture capital firm rolls out maiden fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Former BharatPe COO’s venture capital firm rolls out maiden fund

Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, the former COO of BharatPe, has launched a venture capital firm called Eternal Capital. The firm's maiden fund aims to raise INR 120 crore, with an additional greenshoe option. The fund has already received commitments of INR 102 crore from various entrepreneurs, including executives from BharatPe, MakeMyTrip, and PolicyBazaar. Bahl has been investing in startups for the past six years and aims to provide easier access to institutional deals through Eternal Capital. The fund plans to invest in seed and pre-Series A rounds, focusing on sectors such as fintech, SaaS, consumer, clean energy, and sports and gaming.

Ex-BharatPe CPO Ankur Jain Launches Healthcare-Focussed Startup Jivi AI

Inc42 · 1y ago

Ex-BharatPe CPO Ankur Jain Launches Healthcare-Focussed Startup Jivi AI

Former chief product officer of BharatPe, Ankur Jain, has launched a new AI-based startup called Jivi AI. The startup aims to leverage generative AI to improve healthcare outcomes for 8 billion people. Led by an interdisciplinary team of experts, Jivi AI is utilizing AI to transform healthcare. Jain, who co-founded and became CEO of Jivi AI, was previously with BharatPe for three and a half years before stepping down to launch his own AI-ML startup. The Indian GenAI market is growing rapidly, with projections of reaching over $17 billion by 2030.

Operator-led VC firm Together Fund launches of Together AI Studio to assist AI startups

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Operator-led VC firm Together Fund launches of Together AI Studio to assist AI startups

India's operator-led venture capital firm, Together Fund, has launched Together AI Studio to support startups in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for market capitalization. The firm aims to position India as a leader in the global AI revolution and will provide comprehensive support to AI startups from ideation to growth. The portfolio already includes investments in AI-native companies like Workhack and Composioan. Together Fund plans to invest between $500,000 and $5 million in businesses at various stages.

Former Jio President Floats VC Firm Playbook, Marks First Close Of Maiden Fund At $130 Mn

Inc42 · 11m ago

Former Jio President Floats VC Firm Playbook, Marks First Close Of Maiden Fund At $130 Mn

Playbook Partners is preparing to finalize the closing of its SEBI-approved Category II alternative investment fund, aiming for a total of $250 million. The fund will primarily focus on supporting technology-driven companies operating in sectors such as healthcare, climate change, and SaaS, with significant market potential. Alongside founder and former Managing Director of Everstone Capital, Rajesh Choudhary, the team at Playbook includes Dushyant Singh, a former executive at McKinsey, and Sumit Jain, Senior Partner at Sistema Asia Capital.

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