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Nordic Foodtech VC Secures โฌ40M First Close for โฌ80M Deeptech Food and Agtech Fund | DeepNewz VC
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Nordic Foodtech VC has successfully secured a EUR 40 million first close for its EUR 80 million deeptech fund focused on food and agtech innovations. This investment aims to support startups and companies creating cutting-edge technologies in the food technology and agricultural sectors. Meanwhile, Amplify has launched a new $200 million biotech fund, with Elliot Hershberg joining as a partner to lead early-stage investments in biotechnical innovations. These initiatives underscore growing interest and investment in tech-driven food and biotech solutions.
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Early-stage VC Leo Capital launches Nordic fund, marks first close
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Early-stage VC firm Leo Capital has expanded its operations into the European region by launching a Nordic fund. The fund, registered in Finland, aims to raise โฌ25 million (Rs 234 crore) and recently reached its first close. Leo Capital primarily focuses on investing in startups in the India-US corridor and is now targeting investments in the Nordic region as well.
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Deeptech VC Java Capital announces final close of first fund at Rs 50 crore
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1y ago
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Deeptech seed investor Java Capital has announced the final close of its first fund at Rs 50 crore ($6 million). The fund aims to support startups in the deeptech, climatetech, and B2B sectors. The first fund has participation from Indian founders, domestic HNIs, and HNIs based in the Middle East and the US. Java Capital has already invested in risk software provider AuditCue, unmanned aerial vehicle platform Okulo Aerospace, deeptech startup Oorja, reconstruction company Pre-image, and manufacturing startup Frigate.
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Nordic VC Voima Ventures launches โฌ90M fund for deep tech startups
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2y ago
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Voima Ventures, a Nordic venture capital firm, has announced the launch of a โฌ90 million fund dedicated to deep tech startups. The fund aims to support companies focused on cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. Voima Ventures seeks to fuel innovation in the deep tech sector and foster the growth of promising startups in the Nordic region. Voima also occasionally delves into later stage investments where it involves existing portfolio companies.
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Equirus Marks First Close For Maiden Early-Stage VC Fund
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1y ago
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Equirus, an investment banking services company, has announced the first close of its early stage venture capital fund. The fund, called Equirus InnovateX Fund (EIF), plans to raise a minimum of $25m to invest in tech startups, particularly in the software-as-a-service (SaaS), deeptech, and fintech sectors. The fund aims to invest in 15-20 startups this year, with ticket sizes between $500k and $1m. EIF has already acquired an AIF Category I license from the Securities and Exchange Board of India.
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Early-stage VC firm Veda VC makes first close of Rs 250Cr fund
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1y ago
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Veda VC, an early-stage venture capital firm, has achieved the first close of its Rs 250 crore ($30 million) fund, led by family offices and startup CXOs. The SEBI-registered fund will invest in Indian tech and tech-enabled startups, focusing on consumer internet, SaaS, fintech, and deeptech sectors, with investment sizes ranging from $250,000 to $1.25 million. Veda VC aims to support portfolio companies with not only capital but also domain expertise, network, and execution skills. The Bengaluru-based firm, founded in 2019, has already invested in 46 startups, several of which received follow-on funding from notable investors.
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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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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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Early-stage VC firm GrowthCap Ventures marks first close
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1y ago
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Early-stage venture capital firm GrowthCap Ventures, founded by Pratekk Agarwaal, has announced the first close of its maiden fund, raising Rs 20 crore ($2.7 million). The fund, which aims to invest in startups across fintech, deeptech, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) sectors, has a target corpus of Rs 50 crore ($6 million). GrowthCap Ventures, with an average ticket size of Rs 2-6 crore, plans to invest in 10-12 startups in the next 20 months. The firm intends to launch a winners fund with an estimated corpus of Rs 250 crore ($34 million).
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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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UGRO Capital secures $40M impact debt financing
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9m ago
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India-based UGRO Capital has secured a commitment letter for a $40m loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The loan will support UGRO Capital's efforts to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across India, with a focus on women-owned businesses. The funding will also benefit new-to-credit borrowers, with a portion supported by the Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Guarantee. This is UGRO Capital's third impact deal in less than a year, following previous funding rounds from the Asian Development Bank and FMO.
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