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From Valuation To Value: Indian VCs Shift The Gears

Inc42 · 11m ago

From Valuation To Value: Indian VCs Shift The Gears

- Indian startup ecosystem displays increased optimism in 2024, with a shift from valuations to value. - Startups are being judged based on revenue generation and progress towards breakeven, rather than vanity valuations. - Y Combinator's founder highlights the importance of investment decisions over valuations and the potential for high returns. - The concept of "derived valuations" suggests that, over time, startup valuations align with those of public market counterparts. - MoneyX by Inc42 showcased the bullishness in the startup ecosystem, with discussions focusing on true valuations, monetization, profits, IPOs, and exits.

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Livemint · 1y ago

VCs focus on ESG norms, not just ‘financial parameters’ for startup funding

In the midst of a funding slowdown for Indian startups, there is a shift of investor focus towards environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. Investors have become more concerned about sustainability, carbon reduction, and ethical business practices. This shift has impacted funding for new-age businesses in the country. ESG performance has become a crucial factor for attracting investments, as investors look beyond financial viability. Startups are advised to incorporate ESG aspects from the early stages to attract better investments and actively engage with stakeholders for long-term sustainability.

VCs Take Backseat as Indian Start-Ups Raise $5.3 Bn from Public Markets in FY25 – Outlook Business

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OutlookIndia · 1m ago

VCs Take Backseat as Indian Start-Ups Raise $5.3 Bn from Public Markets in FY25 – Outlook Business

In FY25, Indian start-ups raised over ₹44,000 crore ($5.3 billion) from public markets, surpassing private capital as the primary growth driver. This marks the full cycle for venture-backed IPOs, showcasing a shift from euphoric IPOs to corrections and renewed investor trust. Public markets have become the dominant growth capital source, with increased mutual fund participation and significant secondary exits. Companies demonstrated varied strategies, with some achieving profitable growth and others managing margin pressures.

Baron values Swiggy at $12.16B, above prior private market valuation

TechCrunch · 1y ago

Baron values Swiggy at $12.16B, above prior private market valuation

Baron Capital has increased the value of its stake in Indian food delivery platform Swiggy, indicating a valuation of $12.16 billion. This surpasses Swiggy's previous post-money valuation of $10.7 billion. The valuation increase is significant for Swiggy, as its value had previously been marked down to $5.5 billion. Baron Capital stated that Swiggy is well-positioned to benefit from the growth in online food delivery in India and that the industry is still in its early stages. Swiggy, which holds a 45% market share, plans to file for an IPO this year.

PE/VCs Are Sitting On Over $60 Bn Dry Powder But Waiting For Right Opportunities: 3one4 Capital’s Siddarth Pai

Inc42 · 1y ago

PE/VCs Are Sitting On Over $60 Bn Dry Powder But Waiting For Right Opportunities: 3one4 Capital’s Siddarth Pai

According to Siddarth Pai, the founding partner and CFO of 3one4 Capital, venture capital firms may currently have $60-70 billion in "dry powder," or available capital for investment. He mentioned that there is approximately $25 billion dedicated to India and an additional $40 billion with an India focus. Pai also highlighted that VCs are shifting their investment strategies, prioritizing sustainable business models over traditional metrics like growth and valuation. Despite valuation markdowns in some unicorns, Pai believes they do not necessarily reflect the true value of the companies.

Ola gets a breather after sharp valuation cut ahead of planned IPO

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Ola gets a breather after sharp valuation cut ahead of planned IPO

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing company, has received a slight boost in valuation from one of its investors after facing a sharp cut in its valuation last year. The private equity-backed cab aggregator has recently seen a marginal increase in its value, providing some relief for the company. This comes as Ola prepares for its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO).

BlackRock slashes India's Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 bln

Reuters · 1y ago

BlackRock slashes India's Byju's valuation by 95% to $1 bln

BlackRock has reportedly reduced the value of its stake in Indian edtech startup Byju's to $1 billion from the previous $22 billion valuation. This marks another significant reduction in Byju's implied valuation by BlackRock, which owns less than 1% of the company. Earlier, Tech investor Prosus NV valued Byju's at under $3 billion. Byju's is currently facing challenges, including a notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding alleged violations of foreign exchange laws.

Centre notifies final angel tax rules, retains all five valuation methodology from draft rules

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Centre notifies final angel tax rules, retains all five valuation methodology from draft rules

The Indian government has notified the final angel tax rules, retaining all five valuation methodologies from the draft rules. The rules include a mechanism for determining the fair market value of Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) for both resident and non-resident investors. The new rules will be effective from September 25 and offer taxpayers flexibility, simplify valuation considerations, incentivize venture capital investments, and more. The inclusion of a tolerance threshold for minor valuation discrepancies is seen as a positive change. Source: Economic Times

Exclusive: Groww’s valuation cut in domicile shift to India; Razorpay may follow

Economic Times

Economic Times · 9m ago

Exclusive: Groww’s valuation cut in domicile shift to India; Razorpay may follow

Indian stockbroking platform Groww underwent a flip back process from the US to India, resulting in a fair market valuation of under $2 billion, down from its previous $3 billion valuation. The move was aimed at minimizing tax burdens in the US by reducing fair market value, which took into consideration factors such as stock issuance and fundraising. Fintech company Razorpay, which is also looking to move its domicile to India, may see a similar 30-40% decrease in fair market value. The founders of these companies expect the time required for the process to reduce significantly without the need for National Company Law Tribunal approval.

Funding Winter shuts over 35,000 startups in 2023. Will VCs fund tech ventures?

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Funding Winter shuts over 35,000 startups in 2023. Will VCs fund tech ventures?

The Indian startup ecosystem faced numerous challenges in 2023, resulting in the closure of over 35,000 ventures, as per a report by Bain & Company and the Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA). Factors such as inflation, higher interest rates, softening global consumption, and geopolitical uncertainties contributed to a decline in funding. Deal volume and average deal size both decreased, with a shift towards more seed deals. Tech startups faced a decline, while traditional sectors like BFSI, consumer brands, and healthcare received more attention. Despite the challenges, India remained the second-largest destination for venture capital and growth funding in the Asia Pacific region.

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