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Lighthouse Canton raises $40 Mn led by Peak XV Partners

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Lighthouse Canton raises $40 Mn led by Peak XV Partners
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Lighthouse Canton raises $40 Mn led by Peak XV Partners Lighthouse Canton has raised $40 million in a strategic funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Nextinfinity, the investment holding company of Shyam Maheshwari (Founding Partner, SSG Capital / Ares SSG). Qatar Insurance Company (QIC), an early investor, also participated. This is Lighthouse Canton’s first external fundraise and will be used to strengthen technology, expand product capabilities, add senior leadership, and scale operations across new regions. Founded in 2014, Lighthouse Canton operates as a global investment institution with wealth management and asset management businesses. The firm manages over $5 billion in assets across Singapore, India, the UAE, and the UK. Its wealth management division serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, entrepreneurs, and corporates, while the asset management business offers strategies across hedge funds, private equity, real estate, private credit, venture capital, public markets, and macro. The firm employs more than 200 professionals across Singapore, Dubai, India, and London and serves private clients and institutions with cross-border investment and advisory services.

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Scapia raises $40 Mn in Series B led by Peak XV

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Scapia raises $40 Mn in Series B led by Peak XV
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Scapia raises $40 Mn in Series B led by Peak XV Travel fintech company Scapia has raised $40 million in its Series B round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from existing investors, Elevation Capital, Z47, and 3State Ventures. The funding will enable Scapia to strengthen its team, enhance its product offerings, harness the power of AI, and accelerate its ambitious growth plans, Scapia said in a press release. According to the company’s regulatory filings, it has secured Rs 289 crore ($34 million) so far, with the remaining funds expected soon. In this round, Peak XV Partners took the lead, investing Rs 218 crore ($25.6 million), followed by Elevation Capital with Rs 62.28 crore ($7.3 million) and 3State Ventures contributing Rs 8.65 crore ($1.02 million). According to a separate resolution, the Bengaluru-based company also expanded its ESOP pool by 3,460 ESOP options. The newly added ESOP will be valued at Rs 22 crore, while the total pool now stands at Rs 132 crore (approximately $15.5 million). Entrackr estimates that the company’s post-money valuation stands at Rs 1,645 crore or $193.5 million. The valuation may vary after completion of the round. Founded by Anil Goteti, Scapia operates as a fintech-travel platform, offering a lifetime-free credit card with travel rewards. It generates revenue through interchange fees, interest on EMIs, and partner commissions from travel bookings. Scapia’s co-branded card with Federal Bank offers great value with no joining or annual fees, zero forex markup, and free unlimited domestic lounge access and airport perks based on monthly spending. Cardholders get 10% rewards on all purchases and 20% rewards on travel bookings made through Scapia. Scapia has raised over $70 million to date, including its $23 million Series A round led by Elevation Capital and 3State Ventures in November 2023. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Peak XV Partners became the largest external shareholder with a 13.74% stake, followed by Matrix Partners at 13.68%. Its FY24 appeared to be the first operational year, recording a revenue of Rs 17 crore while incurring a loss of Rs 88 crore during the same period. The company competes with the likes of One Card, which posted Rs 1,425 crore revenue, and Zolve, which stood at a revenue of Rs 67.8 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024.

Stable Money raises $25 Mn led by Peak XV at $175 Mn valuation

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Stable Money raises $25 Mn led by Peak XV at $175 Mn valuation
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Stable Money raises $25 Mn led by Peak XV at $175 Mn valuation Wealthtech startup Stable Money has raised $25 million at a valuation of $175 million in a pre-Series C funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners), RTP Global, and Fundamentum Partnership. The Bengaluru-based startup had previously mopped up $40 million from Fundamentum Partnership Fund, Matrix Partners, RTP Global, Lightspeed India, and others. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its core platform, expand access to complementary savings products, and scale its team across key functions. Stable Money, co-founded in 2022 by Saurabh Jain and Harish Reddy, is a fixed income investment platform that enables individuals to earn stable and secure returns through fixed deposits, bonds via Stable Bonds, and other low-risk instruments. It provides a digital platform where users can compare, invest in, and manage fixed income products. The company plans to deepen direct partnerships with banks and NBFCs, both established and emerging, to widen customer choice, enable smarter rate discovery, and drive innovation. It is also strengthening its on-ground presence in key cities across India to build deeper, face-to-face relationships with customers. Stable Money claims that over 40 lakh users have chosen its platform to invest more than Rs 5,000 crore across fixed deposits, Stable Bonds, and other secure instruments. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, Stable Money reported operating revenue of Rs 104 crore, compared to just Rs 1.3 crore in FY24, while its losses increased to Rs 44.8 crore from Rs 12.8 crore during the same period. As per data compiled by Entrackr, Indian wealthtech startups raised over $634 million across 51 deals involving 39 startups during 2024 and 2025.

Exclusive: Scaler to raise $40 Mn at reduced valuation

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Exclusive: Scaler to raise $40 Mn at reduced valuation
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Exclusive: Scaler to raise $40 Mn at reduced valuation Upskilling platform Scaler is finalizing a $40 million fundraise, according to people familiar with the matter. This would be its first funding round in over three years, with the last one, a Series B, in February 2022. “Lighthouse is likely to lead a new funding round in Scaler, with some existing investors also participating. The deal is in its final stages and, barring any last-minute changes, is expected to close in a few weeks,” said a source requesting anonymity due to the private nature of the discussions. Scaler has so far raised over $75 million across rounds from the likes of Lightrock India, Peak XV Partners, and Tiger Global. The firm last raised $55 million in Series B in February 2022 at a valuation of $710 million. However, sources indicated that this will be a down round, with Scaler's valuation expected to plunge to $350–$370 million after the new funding. In response to Entrackr’s queries, Scaler said it does not comment on market speculation, while Peak XV declined to comment. Lighthouse had not responded by the time of publication. Scaler specializes in upskilling college students and technology professionals by offering an intensive six-month computer science program. The course is delivered through live classes led by experienced tech leaders and subject matter experts. While Scaler has yet to disclose its FY25 numbers, the company’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 384.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 316.7 crore in FY23. Optimization of major expense categories helped the company reduce its overall losses by 58% to Rs 139 crore in FY24. At the beginning of FY25, Scaler laid off around 150 employees citing long-term growth and sustainability. It competes with Newton School, Masai School, and to some extent with Simplilearn. Many growth and late-stage startups are operating in a challenging funding environment, raising capital at flat or reduced valuations.

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