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Momentum investing in startups has stopped: Venture Catalysts’ Golecha

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Momentum investing in startups has stopped: Venture Catalysts’ Golecha

Venture Catalysts, a well-known startup incubator and accelerator, has observed a halt in momentum investing in startups. The platform, founded in 2016, supports early-stage companies through an investment syndicate. It connects these companies with a network of angel investors who invest through the syndicate. However, according to co-founder Anuj Golecha, the momentum investing trend has slowed down. The article doesn't provide further details on the reasons behind this shift.

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From Perfios To Nanonets- Indian Startups Raised $226 Mn This Week

Inc42 · 1y ago

From Perfios To Nanonets- Indian Startups Raised $226 Mn This Week

Indian startups raised a total of $226.2 million across 18 deals in the second week of March, marking a 50% increase from the previous week. Fintech sector emerged as the most funded sector, with a total of $91.5 million raised across four deals. Perfios, a fintech SaaS startup, became a unicorn after securing $80 million in funding from Teachers’ Venture Growth. Seed funding also gained momentum, with startups securing $5.9 million. Venture Catalysts was the most active investor during the week.

Venture Catalysts partially exits Insurance Samadhan with returns up to 3.65x

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Venture Catalysts partially exits Insurance Samadhan with returns up to 3.65x

Indian venture capital firm Venture Catalysts has announced a partial exit from Insurance Samadhan, yielding up to 3.65x returns on its initial investment. The tech-based platform specializes in resolving insurance complaints. Venture Catalysts had invested in Insurance Samadhan in a Seed and pre-Series A funding round. Insurance Samadhan has also raised $2 million in a Series A funding round, showcasing significant growth and becoming a trusted platform for resolving insurance grievances. Venture Catalysts typically invests $250,000 - $2 million in early-stage startups.

Venture Catalysts leads $1 Mn bridge round in BluWheelz

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Entrackr · 1y ago

Venture Catalysts leads $1 Mn bridge round in BluWheelz

Tech-enabled delivery company BluWheelz has raised $1 million in a bridge funding round led by Venture Catalysts. The round also saw participation from FAAD, LetsVenture, and Chakra Growth Fund. Founded by Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, BluWheelz operates in 18 cities with a fleet solution covering two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers. The startup claims to have a fleet base exceeding 1,200 vehicles, and operations in presence in over 18 cities. It works with vehicle OEMs like Eicher-Volvo and Tata Motors, and has strategic alliances for charging and parking infrastructure. That said, Venture Catalysts invests between $250,000 and $2 million in early-stage startups. The cumulative valuation of the startups invested by Venture Catalysts is over $10 billion.

Family Offices In India Need To Operate Like VC Funds To Ace Startup Investment: Jai Rupani

Inc42 · 11m ago

Family Offices In India Need To Operate Like VC Funds To Ace Startup Investment: Jai Rupani

At Inc42's MoneyX 2024 event, speakers discussed the need for Indian family offices to adopt a venture capital-like approach when investing in startups. Jai Rupani from the Dinesh Hinduja Family Office emphasized the importance of having smart teams to excel in startup investments. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, co-founder of Venture Catalysts and 100Unicorns, highlighted the unique selling point of family offices, which is their ability to open up business opportunities for startups and help them secure funding. Although Indian startups raised $5.3 billion in the first half of 2024, a significant portion of this amount came from foreign investors.

Venture Catalysts' accelerator platform 9Unicorns onboards new partner

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Venture Catalysts' accelerator platform 9Unicorns onboards new partner

Venture Catalysts' accelerator platform, 9Unicorns, has appointed investor Vinod Keni as a partner. Keni will be responsible for developing the portfolio of 9Unicorns' first fund and creating a fundraising and LP network. With three decades of experience in investment advisory services, angel investing, and venture capital, Keni brings valuable expertise to the team. His previous investments include AgniKul Cosmos, ActivityHero, and SureWaves MediaTech. 9Unicorns recently closed its maiden fund with $100 million and invests in startups across various sectors. Keni's appointment will support the platform's expansion in the USA market.

Venture Catalyst's accelerator platform 9Unicorns sees exit at partner level

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Venture Catalyst's accelerator platform 9Unicorns sees exit at partner level

Startup accelerator platform 9Unicorns, established by Venture Catalysts, has experienced the exit of one of its partners from its $100 million venture capital fund, according to sources. 9Unicorns has invested in notable startups such as Shiprocket and BluSmart in the logistics and transportation sectors.

Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Sidhi Dalmia Joins Venture Catalysts’ VC Grid Syndicate

Inc42 · 1y ago

Ex-Goldman Sachs Executive Sidhi Dalmia Joins Venture Catalysts’ VC Grid Syndicate

Mumbai-based Venture Catalysts has announced the appointment of former Goldman Sachs executive Sidhi Dalmia as a founding partner and co-lead for its newly launched syndicate fund VC Grid. Dalmia brings extensive experience working in economic hubs such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, and New York. VC Grid focuses on investing $500K to $1.5M in high-alpha opportunities across the seed to Series A stages. The firm aims to offer not only capital but also market access and business opportunities to startups with the collective expertise and resources of its member investors.

From Infra.Market to Zypp Electric- Indian Startups Raised $218 Mn This Week

Inc42 · 1y ago

From Infra.Market to Zypp Electric- Indian Startups Raised $218 Mn This Week

Indian startups raised $217.84 Mn in funding this week, which marks a 273% increase from the previous week. The ecommerce sector received the most investor attention, with $56.2 Mn raised across five deals. Venture Catalysts emerged as the most active investor, supporting four startups.

9Unicorns launches Fund II with target of $200 Mn, rebrands itself to 100Unicorns

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Entrackr · 1y ago

9Unicorns launches Fund II with target of $200 Mn, rebrands itself to 100Unicorns

Early-stage accelerator fund 9Unicorns has announced the launch of its second fund following a rebranding exercise. As a result of this rebranding, 9Unicorns will now be known as 100Unicorns. 100Unicorns, a part of multistage investing firm Venture Catalysts Group, has launched its second accelerator fund called 100Unicorns Fund II with a target size of $200 million including a green-shoe option of $100 million. In its first fund, 100Unicorns Fund I (formerly 9Unicorns) had invested in several startups including Videoverse, Trunativ, ZyppElectric, Renee Cosmetics, and IGP. It provides funding ranging from $300,000 to $1 million per startup in the first round, along with product, business and fundraising support. This is followed by $500,000 to $2 million in subsequent rounds with co-investors. 100Unicorns said that it has played a crucial role in the startup ecosystem with initiatives such as DDay and ProStar serving as catalysts for over 80 startups that have collectively secured around $400 million in funding. With the new fund, the fund aims to nurture a pool of 200 outlier startups and propel them to join the billion-dollar club over the next decade.

Start-Ups Raise $80 Million At 'DDay3' Event

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OutlookIndia · 2y ago

Start-Ups Raise $80 Million At 'DDay3' Event

The third edition of DDay, co-organized by 9Unicorns and Venture Catalysts, showcased 23 startups that collectively raised around $80 million. Despite market challenges, all participating startups secured funding, with 52% from tier II and III cities. The event strengthens the ability to raise Series A rounds efficiently, aiding startups during uncertain times.

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