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Holani Consultants secures $22 mn on first close of maiden VC outing
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Jaipur-based Holani Consultants Pvt. Ltd has announced the first close of its maiden venture capital fund, raising INR 184 crore (approx. $22 million). The Holani Venture Capital Fund aims to raise a total corpus of INR 400 crore (approx. $48 million), with an additional green-shoe option of INR 100 crore. The fund, managed and sponsored by Holani Capital Advisors LLP, received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India in April 2024, allowing the firm to raise investor funds for Indian equity markets.
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Merchant banker Holani Consultants launches $50-mn SME-focused angel fund
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1y ago
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Jaipur-based merchant banker and stockbroker Holani Consultants has launched an angel fund called Holani Venture Capital Fund. The fund, with a target corpus of around $50 million, aims to raise capital from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals seeking higher returns and portfolio diversification. The fund's investment strategy will focus on thorough due diligence, sectoral expertise, and emerging trends. Holani Consultants offers various financial market services, including IPO management and business valuation consultancy. The firm obtained its SEBI merchant banking and stock broking licenses in 2018 and 2021, respectively.
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Paventsone VC raises nearly $100 mn in maiden outing
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Hyderabad-based venture capital firm Pavestone VC has closed its maiden fund, Pavestone Technology Fund, with a corpus of $97 million. The fund received commitments from large family offices and domestic and international institutional investors, including the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund and the family office of Mankind Pharma promoters. Pavestone VC focuses on investing in early- and growth-stage companies that solve problems for large enterprises in the B2B space and also selectively invests in early-stage companies in advanced technologies. The firm has already invested in five companies and aims to build a portfolio of about 18 companies.
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Women-focused AWE Funds ups target for maiden vehicle, plans second outing
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1y ago
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Women-centric early growth investment firm, AWE Funds, is increasing its target for its inaugural fund and considering launching a second fund, according to its founding partner, Seema Chaturvedi. The US-based firm recently achieved the first close of its India fund at $15 million. AWE Funds focuses on investing in companies that support gender equality and aims to support female entrepreneurs in their growth journey.
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InCred Alts secures $70-mn for maiden special situations fund
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InCred Alternative Investments Pvt Ltd has raised over Rs 600 crore ($70 million) for its first special situations fund, the InCred Special Opportunities Fund-I (ISOF-I). The fund, targeting old-economy sectors with strong collateral cover, aims to deliver high returns by exploiting dislocated secondary opportunities and flexible debt solutions. InCred Group's diverse financial services, including InCred Finance, Capital, and Money, support this venture, with a final fund close expected at Rs 1,000 crore and a greenshoe option of Rs 500 crore.
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Makia Capital marks first close of VC fund, strikes maiden investment
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Makia Capital, a New Delhi-based financial services firm, has achieved the first close of its debut venture capital fund. The fund focuses on pre-IPO and IPO-stage investments in small and medium enterprises along with select public market opportunities. It aims to support businesses in their growth and scaling phases, capitalizing on market opportunities with strategic investments. The first close occurred last month as the firm continues raising capital.
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Navam Capital marks first close of maiden VC fund
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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.
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Physis Capital shifts timeline for maiden VC fund’s final close
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Physis Capital, a venture capital firm founded by the creators of Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), has extended the timeline for the final close of its first investment fund. Originally planned for 2024, the firm now aims to complete the fund's closure in 2026. Physis Capital, known for its angel investment platform IPV, has registered the investment vehicle as a Category-II fund.
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Equirus Capital hits first close for maiden early-stage VC fund
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1y ago
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Equirus Capital has announced the first close of its maiden venture capital fund, Equirus InnovateX, just two months after receiving SEBI approval. The fund, which has a target corpus of $25m, aims to invest in at least two companies within the next month and make a total of 15-18 strategic investments this year. It will focus on sectors such as SaaS, deeptech, fintech and other emerging industries, with an average ticket size ranging between INR 4-8 crore. The fund will also allocate 30-40% of its capital for follow-on rounds in portfolio companies.
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SenseAI floats $25 Mn maiden VC fund to back Indian AI startups
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1y ago
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SenseAI Ventures has launched its first venture capital fund with a target corpus of INR 200 Cr ($25 Mn) to invest in Indian AI startups. The fund aims to support 18-20 AI-first startups from seed to Pre-Series A stages, with plans for follow-on investments. SenseAI Ventures already has a portfolio of 12 startups in AI SaaS, AI B2C, and AI Tools sectors. The generative AI market in India is expected to grow from $1.1 billion in 2023 to over $17 billion by 2030, creating significant opportunities for AI startups.
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Equirus Marks First Close For Maiden Early-Stage VC Fund - StartupNews.fyi
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1y ago
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Equirus, the financial services startup, has announced the first close of its debut early stage venture capital fund, known as the Equirus InnovateX Fund (EIF). The fund aims to raise at least $25m and plans to invest in two tech-based startups by next month and approximately 15-18 startups by the end of the year. With a focus on sectors such as SaaS, deeptech, and fintech, the fund seeks to support startups with sustainable business models and strong monetisation strategies. It will reserve 30-40% of its capital for follow-on rounds to support portfolio companies as they scale and grow.
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