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Former BharatPe COO Dhruv Bahl launches venture fund
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, former COO of BharatPe, has launched a venture capital fund called Eternal Capital with a target of raising Rs 120 crore. The fund aims to invest in 40 early-stage startups in various sectors over the next three years, focusing on startups led by experienced operators in the post-product-market fit stage. Its main sectors of focus include financial services such as MSME lending, consumer and D2C, and SaaS and platform-based startups. The fund has already secured commitments from investors and entrepreneurs and has finalized six deals.
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Former BharatPe COO’s venture capital firm rolls out maiden fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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Ashneer Grover tweets in Haryanvi after ex-COO Dhruv Bahl exits BharatPe
Twitter
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1y ago
Medial
After the departure of BharatPe's former COO Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, who was recently appointed as the chief business officer for the merchant lending division, the startup's former MD Ashneer Grover posted a tweet in Haryanvi. In the tweet, Ashneer commented, "Tau, you simply can't get the job done." BharatPe has witnessed a series of significant departures in recent times, including the exit of CTO Vijay Aggarwal.
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BharatPe CPO Ankur Jain quits to start his own venture
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Ankur Jain, the Chief Product Officer (CPO) of fintech company BharatPe, has resigned from his position after serving for over three years. He is reportedly leaving to start his own startup in the AI and ML space. Jain's exit follows a series of high-profile departures at BharatPe in recent years, including the Chief Business Officer Nishant Jain and former executive Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl. BharatPe has confirmed Jain's departure and is currently searching for a seasoned product leader to fill the vacant role.
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BharatPe's chief business officer Nishant Jain quits
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
BharatPe's Chief Business Officer (CBO), Nishant Jain, has resigned from the fintech firm and assumed the role of Executive Director and CBO (Assisted Business) at Angel One, a discount broking firm. Jain joined BharatPe in May 2020 and played a significant role in expanding the company's merchant base to 10 million within a year. His departure is part of a series of executive exits from BharatPe in recent times, including the Chief Operating Officer, Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, who left the company last week.
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Gladful raises Rs 8 Cr led by Eternal Capital
Entrackr
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2d ago
Medial
Protein-focused kids’ nutrition brand Gladful has raised Rs 8 crore in fresh funding led by Eternal Capital, a fund launched by former BharatPe Chief Operating Officer Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl. The round also saw participation from Antler India, Venture Catalysts, and other investors. The new funding comes after its earlier Rs 7 crore seed round in 2023. Founded by siblings Parul and Manu Sharma in 2022, Gladful focuses on clean-label, protein-rich nutrition, offering products like chilla, dosa, and pancake mixes designed for kids. It recently entered the Rs 12,000 Cr kids’ milk mix category with NutraMilk. The brand’s products are claimed to be made with plant-based ingredients, free from refined sugar and additives, and target a quick 10-minute preparation time. The proceeds will be used to expand its team, boost R&D, and strengthen its presence across tier I and tier II cities through digital and quick-commerce platforms. Gladful plans to reach Rs 60 crore in revenue in the next three years, continuing to scale its breakfast and milk mix categories.
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Ashneer Grover Launches Lending Tech Platform ZeroPe
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Ashneer Grover, former MD of BharatPe, has launched another venture called ZeroPe, a lending tech startup that will offer medical loans up to INR 5 lakh to end customers, in partnership with Delhi-based NBFC Mukut Finvest. This comes amid legal battles between Grover and BharatPe, with allegations of financial irregularities. The Indian digital consumer lending market is projected to exceed $720 billion by 2030, presenting a substantial market opportunity. ZeroPe will compete with established players like HDFC Bank and Bajaj Finserve, as well as other startups in the healthcare financing ecosystem.
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Former Alibaba, 9Unicorns execs float VC fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Former Alibaba India investment head Raghav Bahl and former partner of venture capital firm 9Unicorns Soham Avlani have partnered to launch a new venture capital firm called Promaft Partners. The firm aims to invest in early-stage companies with a strong product-market fit.
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Suhail Sameer co-founded OTP Ventures reaches halfway mark for maiden fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Suhail Sameer, the former CEO of BharatPe, has reached the halfway point of fundraising for OTP Ventures, a venture capital firm he co-founded. The firm aims to raise a significant amount of capital for its inaugural VC fund, which was launched earlier this year. Sameer is joined by fellow entrepreneurs Kunal Suri and Saurabh Vashishtha in this venture.
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Former BharatPe CEO Suhail Sameer floats VC fund
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Former BharatPe CEO Suhail Sameer has launched a new venture capital fund called OTP Ventures. Sameer is joined by entrepreneurs Kunal Suri and Saurabh Vashishtha, who co-founded the social commerce app Simsim. OTP Ventures aims to raise a fund of Rs 400 crore, approximately $55 million. Sameer's experience in the fintech sector and the successful acquisition of Simsim make this new venture an exciting prospect in the Indian startup ecosystem.
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Ex-BharatPe Executive Pratekk Agarwaal Launches Maiden Operator VC Fund
OutlookIndia
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2y ago
Medial
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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