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Micro VC firm Atrium launches consumer-focused investment vehicle
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4m ago
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Micro venture capital firm Atrium Angels, founded by Indian School of Business alumni, has launched a new investment vehicle aimed at supporting companies in the consumer sector. Atrium Angels provides pre-seed and seed-stage funding to startups, particularly those with connections to the ISB community. This initiative aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation by offering early-stage capital, primarily to consumer-focused ventures, thereby enhancing the growth potential of these companies in the competitive market.
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Micro VC firm Gemba Capital floats second fund
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1y ago
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Micro venture capital firm Gemba Capital has launched its second investment vehicle, targeting a corpus of INR 250 crore ($34m). The Indian firm, which backs early-stage “platform-first” businesses in three key sectors – consumer technology, fintech and B2B platforms – aims to make follow-on investments with 30% of the fund. Gemba Capital, which raised INR 70 crore for its first fund in 2022, aims to make the final close of fund II by the end of this year.
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Pre-seed investor Volt VC floats maiden investment fund
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11m ago
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Ahmedabad-based micro-venture capital firm Volt VC has launched its first investment fund, aimed at supporting consumer-centric startups at the pre-seed stage. The Volt VC Fund-I aims to raise INR 45 crore ($5.4 million) and will primarily invest in direct-to-consumer, business-to-consumer, and business-to-business-to-consumer models. The fund plans to invest between INR 50 lakh and INR 2 crore in approximately 20-25 startups. Volt VC aims to address the lack of micro-VC funding available to startups at the pre-seed stage in India, enabling promising ideas to grow and flourish.
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Women-focused VC Colossa Ventures hits first close of maiden fund
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1y ago
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Colossa Ventures, a women entrepreneur-focused venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its maiden fund, the Colossa WomenFirst Fund. The firm raised INR 100 crore ($13.6m) for the investment vehicle, with a target of raising up to INR 500 crore. The fund will primarily focus on investing in sectors such as healthcare, fintech, climate and cleantech, deeptech, and consumer. Colossa Ventures was founded by Vandana Rajadhyaksha and Ashu Suyash, former executives at Aditya Birla Private Equity and Crisil, respectively. The firm received approval from SEBI AIF in March 2020.
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Micro VC firm Warmup Ventures floats second fund with $35 mn target
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7m ago
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Jaipur-based micro venture capital firm, Warmup Ventures, has launched its second investment vehicle, Warmup Fund II, with a target corpus of $35.3 million. The fund will primarily invest in seed and pre-seed stage companies, with a focus on deep-tech, climate, and sustainability sectors. Warmup Ventures aims to invest in 25 to 30 early-stage startups across various sectors, providing follow-on rounds as well. The firm has already invested in more than 15 startups since its launch in 2023, including Bobabhai, Nitro Commerce, Minimizes, RocketPay, and Balwaan Krishi.
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Africa-focused ALCB Fund onboards European DFI
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1y ago
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ALCB Fund, an Africa-focused debt investment vehicle, is set to receive investment commitment from a European institutional investor. The Luxembourg-domiciled fund aims to issue medium-term-note (MTN) series to support micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Africa. ALCB Fund primarily focuses on tier II financial institutions on the continent.
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L Catterton To Launch India-Focussed Consumer Fund
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1y ago
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Global investment firm L Catterton has partnered with former Hindustan Unilever executive Sanjiv Mehta to launch a new India-focused investment vehicle. The joint venture will primarily seek investors in India and will invest in consumer-facing companies. Mehta will serve as the executive chairman of the joint venture, which will acquire majority and minority stakes in consumer businesses. L Catterton will leverage its global network and Mehta's consumer experience to create an attractive offering for investors. The partnership aims to capitalise on India's growing population and long-term growth opportunities.
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PremjiInvest, Asian PE firm to infuse more capital into manufacturing company
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1y ago
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Indian investment firm PremjiInvest and an Asian private equity firm are planning to make additional investments in a local manufacturing company, specifically in Bengaluru-based toymaker Micro Plastics Pvt. Ltd. PremjiInvest, the family office investment arm of Wipro founder chairman Azim Premji, is in advanced discussions about the investment. Asia-focused private equity firm ADV Partners is also expected to participate in this round of funding.
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Jungle Ventures, Indian VC firm in talks to back second-time founder
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4m ago
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Jungle Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on Southeast Asia and India, is reportedly in discussions, alongside an Indian VC firm, to invest in a new consumer startup founded by a second-time entrepreneur. Jungle Ventures, based in Singapore, recently marked the initial closing of their fifth fund. This strategic investment aligns with their ongoing commitment to supporting innovative ventures in the region, as reported by sources familiar with the development to VCCircle.
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DFDF backs Africa VC fund in tenth LP-style bet
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1y ago
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Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has made its tenth investment in an Africa-focused alternative investment vehicle. DFDF, the first evergreen venture capital fund-of-funds in the region, has backed the second fund of a technology-focused venture. Anchored by the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai Future Foundation, DFDF aims to support and foster technological innovation in Africa.
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DFDF backs Africa VC fund in tenth LP-style bet
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1y ago
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Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has made its tenth investment in an Africa-focused alternative investment vehicle. DFDF, the first-evergreen venture capital fund-of-funds in the region, has supported the second fund of a technology-focused venture. Anchored by the Dubai International Financial Centre and the Dubai Future Foundation, DFDF has become a major player in the venture capital scene, particularly in emerging markets.
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