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‘Kalaari Capital has seen more than $100 million in exits this year’
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Companies News Today Live Updates on December 16, 2024: Get the latest updates on the company's financial performance, strategic acquisitions, and market shifts. Explore detailed insights on mergers, acquisitions, financial results, and leadership changes that are shaping the business landscape across industries.
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Kedaara Capital takes a write-off on its $100 mn plus bet
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11m ago
Medial
Kedaara Capital, a private equity firm known for its profitable exits, has faced its first major setback with a significant write-off on a more than $100 million investment. This comes after a streak of successful exits, which allowed Kedaara to raise a record-breaking PE fund focused on India. While the firm had previously managed to avoid unsuccessful exits, this recent development highlights the unpredictability of investments in the private equity space.
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At $5 billion, startup’s exit street buzzier in 2024
Economic Times
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7m ago
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Investors in Indian startups made more than $5 billion in exits in 2024, primarily through secondary transactions like IPOs and block deals. This trend is expected to continue in 2025, with the number of new-age IPOs likely to double. Secondary transactions have become a popular way for investors to generate liquidity while attracting new investors. Startups like Swiggy and FirstCry have seen significant exits through IPOs and block deals. The focus on smaller IPOs is expected to provide more investment options and release liquidity for existing investors. New venture capital firms are also emerging with a focus on secondary investments. Companies like Bluestone, Ather Energy, and Ecom Express are planning IPOs in the coming year. Overall, funding in Indian startups has seen a revival in 2024, but only a few select assets are drawing investor attention.
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kindlife Seeks To Capitalise On Beauty And Cosmetics Space With $8 Mn Funding
Inc42
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11m ago
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Beauty and cosmetics startup kindlife has secured $8 million in a Series A funding round, with JB-Dooeun TK Fund and MIXI Global Investments leading the investment. The Gurugram-based company plans to introduce more than 20 Korean and Japanese beauty brands on its platform by the end of 2024. Earlier, kindlife had raised $2.5 million in seed funding from investors including Kalaari Capital and Titan Capital in December 2021.
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Accel nets over $300 mn from selling Freshworks shares
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1y ago
Medial
Accel, a venture capital firm, has sold a stake of 6.7% in SaaS unicorn Freshworks over the past year, according to filings. The firm divested about 20 million shares, with an estimated return of $260 million to $500 million. Despite Freshworks' shares currently trading lower than its IPO price, Accel is still expected to make substantial profits. Accel originally invested in Freshworks in 2011 and still holds over 13% of the company, which has a market cap of $5.5 billion. Accel has also had successful exits from companies like Flipkart, realizing $1.7-1.8 billion from a $100 million investment.
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Zaggle’s Biggest Public Shareholder ZUZU Software Offloads 4% Stake Worth INR 177 Cr
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
ZUZU Software Services has sold 49 Lakh shares of Zaggle through open market transactions. As a result, ZUZU Software's stake in Zaggle has decreased from 12.83% to 8.83%. Zaggle, which went public in September last year, has seen more than a 100% increase in its share price in the past year.
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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (February 4, 2025)
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5m ago
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OYO plans to invest £50 million in the UK to expand its premium hotel portfolio, aiming to generate 1,000 jobs and attract more visitors. Priyanka Gill, co-founder of Good Glamm Group, exits Kalaari Capital to launch the lab-grown diamond brand COLUXE. India faces competition in AI, with DeepSeek reportedly having significant GPU resources. New Relic introduces AI monitoring for DeepSeek, while Aye Finance partners with Credgenics for digital debt resolution. GPCA launches a Southeast Asia Women Investors Directory.
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IPO markets emerging as exit routes for startup investors amid evolving ecosystem
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
The Indian startup ecosystem has seen significant changes in recent years, with more opportunities for startups to access funding through public markets. This has resulted in increased exits for early investors and venture capital firms. In 2023, exit value in India reached $29 billion, with block trades accounting for half of the exits by value. MSME Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) and full-fledged IPOs have become attractive routes for liquidity and exits. The evolving market infrastructure and investor behavior are driving this trend, with potential for new exit models such as direct listings and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs). Overall, the Indian public markets have performed well, attracting domestic investor participation.
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Eloelo kicks off Series B round with $13 Mn
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3m ago
Medial
Social gaming and live streaming platform Eloelo is raising Rs 114 crore (approximately $13 million) in its Series B round led by Play Ventures Investments with participation from Gameskarft Technologies, Kalaari Capital, and WestBridge Capital. The board has passed a resolution to issue 1,696 Series B compulsory convertible preferred shares at Rs 6,73,997 each to raise the funds, according to a regulatory filing. Play Ventures is investing Rs 34.7 crore, Gameskraft Technologies Rs 21.7 crore, WestBridge Capital Rs 8.7 crore, and Kalaari Capital Rs 13 crore. Additional investments are being made by Countryside Ventures, Rocket Capital, MIXI Global, and Veenita and Vinay Mittal. Eloelo has raised over $50 million to date, including a $22 million pre-series B round co-led by Courtside Ventures and Griffin Gaming Partners. Post-transaction, Play Ventures will hold 3.38%, Countryside Ventures 4.46%, Gameskraft 2.12%, and Kalaari Capital 6.35%. Founded by Saurabh Pandey and Akshay Dubey, Eloelo offers live games and entertainment with native activities like tambola and antakshari. It features over 50 live games and more than 1,000 daily live streams. The social gaming and live streaming space in India is evolving with platforms like Loco, Rooter, and Turnip in gaming, while Chingari, ShareChat, and Bolo Live expand into live and casual gaming.
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How juicy was Nexus Venture Partners’ third portfolio exit move this year?
VCCircle
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11m ago
Medial
Nexus Venture Partners has made its third portfolio exit this year by selling a decade-old investment. The venture capital firm, known for its India and US-focused funds, has previously raised over $2 billion and generated $700 million in its last fund. With numerous successful exits this year, Nexus Venture Partners continues to demonstrate its expertise in the venture capital space.
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Convin Bags $6.5 Mn To Help Enterprises With Sales Intelligence Solutions
Inc42
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11m ago
Medial
Convin, a conversational intelligence platform, has raised $5 million in a Series A funding round led by Sequoia Capital India. The round also included participation from existing investors Kalaari Capital, Titan Capital Winners Fund, Sparrow Capital, and 100 Unicorns. Founded in 2020, Convin has experienced significant growth, serving over 80 clients, including major brands like Reliance Nippon, Puravankara, Titan, Thyrocare, and Lazypay. The company aims to help businesses improve customer interactions through its advanced conversational intelligence technology.
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