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Fintech investor Cedar-IBSi Capital raises commitments worth Rs 100 crore for maiden fund

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YourStory · 4h ago

Fintech investor Cedar-IBSi Capital raises commitments worth Rs 100 crore for maiden fund

Cedar-IBSi Capital, a fintech-focused investment firm, secured commitments of approximately Rs 100 crore for its inaugural fund, with additional soft commitments between Rs 10 crore and Rs 15 crore. The firm, specializing in B2B financial infrastructure, has backing from major institutional investors like Muthoot Finance and IIFL Capital, and participation from over 20 family offices. The fund aims to invest in pre-Series A and Series A rounds, targeting a portfolio of 10-15 companies over its lifecycle.

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Cedar-IBSi Capital onboards institutional investors and family offices ahead of final close

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Entrackr · 5h ago

Cedar-IBSi Capital onboards institutional investors and family offices ahead of final close

Snippets Cedar-IBSi Capital onboards institutional investors and family offices ahead of final close FinTech specialist investor Cedar-IBSi Capital, focused on B2B financial infrastructure companies, has secured strong backing from leading institutional investors and over 20 family offices as it prepares to close its debut fund in the coming months. The fund has raised commitments worth Rs 100 crore with additional soft commitments worth Rs 10–15 crore and is confident of marking a Final Close in the coming months. Cedar-IBSi Capital’s institutional investors include Muthoot Finance, IIFL Capital, and an undisclosed Middle East royal family entity to be announced soon. Family office backers include Apar Industries, Varroc Engineering, the Taparia family, Dr. Reddy’s family office, among others. The fund has drawn strong interest from tier I institutions and prominent family offices due to its FinTech specialist expertise, the strategic advantages of co-investment opportunities, deep ecosystem access via the wider Cedar platform. The fund invests in Pre-A and A rounds, typically coming in as the first institutional investor. Initial investment cheques range between $500k–$1 million, with sufficient reserves kept for follow-on investments beyond simple pro-rata. Cedar-IBSi Capital aims to build a portfolio of 10–15 companies over the life of the fund. So far, it has invested in Cogniquest, an intelligent document processing company, and WonderLend Hubs, a cloud-based incentive compensation software provider. A third investment will be announced soon, with the fund actively evaluating multiple opportunities in the AI-for-Financial-Services space. Founded in 2024 by Sahil Anand, Cedar-IBSi Capital is an independent FinTech-focused investment fund built on the legacy of Cedar Consulting and IBS Intelligence’s global research and management consulting expertise. The fund invests in B2B FinTech companies developing software infrastructure for the global banking and financial services industry.

Fintech-focused venture fund Cedar-IBSi Capital secures funding from Hades Group

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Fintech-focused venture fund Cedar-IBSi Capital secures funding from Hades Group

Cedar-IBSi Capital, a fintech-focused venture capital fund, has secured funding from Middle East-based asset management firm Hades Financial Private Capital Group (HFPCG). This marks the second major institutional investor for the fund set up by Cedar and IBS Intelligence. The fund aims to be HFPCG's primary source of fintech exposure. Cedar-IBSi Capital will invest in around 15 early-stage startups focused on technology in banking, with an initial check size of $500,000 to $1 million. The fund will prioritize entrepreneurs and enterprise fintechs solving problems within financial services companies.

Cedar Capital taps Saudi LP for maiden venture capital fund

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Cedar Capital taps Saudi LP for maiden venture capital fund

Cedar Capital has selected an offshore asset manager to invest in its debut venture capital fund. The firm, created by management consulting firm Cedar Consulting and fintech market intelligence platform IBS Intelligence, launched a fintech-focused fund last year. The fund achieved its first close in March and aims to support early-stage companies.

Cedar Capital marks first close of maiden fund

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Cedar Capital marks first close of maiden fund

Cedar Capital, a venture capital firm formed by management consulting firm Cedar Consulting and fintech platform IBS Intelligence, recently announced the first close of its early-stage fund. The fund, led by Sahil Anand, aims to raise a certain amount and will focus on investing in promising startups.

Cedar-IBSi Capital to fund 10 to 15 startups in fintech sector

YourStory

YourStory · 9m ago

Cedar-IBSi Capital to fund 10 to 15 startups in fintech sector

Cedar-IBSi Capital plans to invest in 10 to 15 banking and insurance technology startups in India. The fund aims to allocate between Rs 4-10 crore to build a portfolio of financially strong companies. It has already secured commitments of Rs 50-75 crore from its early-stage fund. The focus is on startups offering innovative products and technologies to improve financial institution efficiency. The first investment has been made in Cogniquest AI, with more to be announced soon. The aim is to bridge the gap in outdated banking and insurance infrastructure with disruptive solutions.

Cedar Capital announces first close of $30M fintech fund

IndianStartupNews

IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Cedar Capital announces first close of $30M fintech fund

Cedar Capital has announced the first close of its $30 million fintech venture capital fund. The firm aims to invest in approximately 15 BankTech and B2B fintech startups. With commitments from leading family offices and institutional investors, Cedar is positioning itself as a key player in the BankTech and enterprise fintech space. Leveraging its global research and consulting reputation, as well as its in-house FinTech Lab, the firm intends to provide more than just capital to its portfolio companies. The fund's leadership includes Sahil Anand, Subit Saurav, and Sunny Desa, with an advisory board comprising industry experts.

Cedar Capital announces first close of Rs 240 crore Fintech VC fund

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Cedar Capital announces first close of Rs 240 crore Fintech VC fund

Cedar Capital, a joint investment venture by Cedar Consulting and IBS Intelligence, has announced the first round of fundraising for its Fintech Venture Capital fund. The fund aims to raise Rs 240 crore ($30 million) and has secured capital within the range of Rs 50 to 75 crore. It plans to invest in around 15 early-stage startups, focusing on banking technology and B2B fintech startups. The limited partners include leading family offices and institutional investors from India and the Middle East. The fund aims to support seasoned entrepreneurs building solutions for BankTech and enterprise fintechs catering to financial services players.

ValueQuest surpasses target corpus for maiden private equity fund

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VCCircle · 12m ago

ValueQuest surpasses target corpus for maiden private equity fund

ValueQuest, a public market investor, has exceeded its target corpus for its first-ever private equity fund. The company has secured additional commitments for the fund, surpassing its initial goal. ValueQuest has previously invested in companies such as Waaree Energies, Sabine Hospital, and TBO Tek. The fund has raised approximately Rs 1,300 crore.

Centre Court Capital announces maiden fund for sports and gaming startups

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Entrackr · 1y ago

Centre Court Capital announces maiden fund for sports and gaming startups

Centre Court Capital has announced the launch of Rs 350 crore (approximately $42 million) worth maiden fund for sports and gaming startups. Founded by Mustafa Ghouse, Alok Samtaney, the fund will back founders bringing innovative tech and pushing the boundaries of the sports and gaming ecosystem. Centre Court Capital is SEBI-registered Category II AIF, and is soon launching an offshore feeder fund in GIFT City, to raise capital from international investors. The fund has already completed its first two investments in the sports tech space. As per the fund, it will look to focus on early stage opportunities, earmarking Rs 8 to 24 crore, while reserving 40-50% of the fund for follow-on investments. The sector-focused VC fund has already raised Rs 200 crore in commitments from investors and athletes. Other notable figures from the world of sport and media have also joined.

VentureSoul Partners declares first close of Rs 600 crore maiden fund; raises Rs 146.5 crore

Economic Times

Economic Times · 11m ago

VentureSoul Partners declares first close of Rs 600 crore maiden fund; raises Rs 146.5 crore

VentureSoul Partners, a venture debt firm, has completed the initial close of its maiden fund, raising Rs 146.5 crore out of a total target of Rs 600 crore. The fund plans to invest in around 25 startups, with an average investment size of Rs 20-25 crore. VentureSoul has already secured commitments from various investors, including family offices, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm aims to support startups at Series A or later stages with established business models. The first investment is expected to be finalized soon, with three to four deals anticipated by the end of the year.

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