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Ola backer Matrix Partners sees partner-level exit

VCCircle

VCCircle · 1y ago

Ola backer Matrix Partners sees partner-level exit

A partner-level executive is leaving Matrix Partners India, a venture capital firm and active investor in Indian startups. The firm has invested in popular startups like Ola, Dailyhunt, and Razorpay. The departure of the executive could impact the firm's future investments and strategy.

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Rebranding was a natural evolution for us: Avnish Bajaj on Matrix’s split

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Economic Times · 10m ago

Rebranding was a natural evolution for us: Avnish Bajaj on Matrix’s split

Matrix Partners India, a venture capital firm, announced its decision to go independent and rebrand itself as Z47. The Mumbai-based firm, co-founded by Avnish Bajaj and Rishi Navani in 2006, has been an early backer of successful startups like Ola, Ola Electric, OfBusiness, and Razorpay. Bajaj stated that the rebranding was a natural evolution for the firm, which has operated in a decentralized manner. The Indian venture capital market has experienced a downturn in recent years, with limited liquidity and disappointing exits. However, with recent IPOs and strong company performance, there is hope for improvement in the future.

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Aavishkaar Capital partner Sushma Kaushik quits to take on new challenges

Inc42 · 1y ago

Aavishkaar Capital partner Sushma Kaushik quits to take on new challenges

Sushma Kaushik, partner at Aavishkaar Capital, has left the venture capital firm as partners and fund managers continue to exit such firms in India. Kaushik joined Aavishkaar Capital in 2011 and became a partner in 2019. In a LinkedIn post, she expressed excitement about taking on new challenges and continuing to build businesses and invest in the future. The venture capital ecosystem in India has witnessed multiple partner-level departures in recent years, emphasizing a slowdown in investments and troubles within portfolio companies.

Grapevine: Ola seeks investor nod for listing; BlackRock among bidders in Hyundai India IPO

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VCCircle · 9m ago

Grapevine: Ola seeks investor nod for listing; BlackRock among bidders in Hyundai India IPO

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Early investors set to gain from new-age IPO windfall

Economic Times

Economic Times · 12m ago

Early investors set to gain from new-age IPO windfall

Investors who got in early on the upcoming IPOs of FirstCry and Ola Electric could see significant returns. Companies like SoftBank, Tiger Global, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Matrix Partners India are expected to see their stock value surge by three to ten times. This means SoftBank's gains in FirstCry could exceed 3X based on its acquisition cost, while Mahindra & Mahindra could see a nearly 6X gain. Similarly, early backers of Ola Electric like Tiger Global and Matrix Partners India could achieve gains of more than 6X and nearly 10X, respectively. Latecomers may face notional losses due to moderated valuations. Founders of FirstCry and Ola Electric, Supam Maheshwari and Bhavish Aggarwal, are expected to accumulate significant wealth through the IPOs.

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Ola group chief people officer N Balachandar quits

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Ola group chief people officer N Balachandar quits

N Balachandar, the SVP and Group Chief People Officer at Ola Group, has resigned from his position. He was previously the Chief Human Resources Officer of Ola Electric and was later promoted to the group level. Balachandar has reportedly started his own management consultancy firm. This marks another senior-level exit at Ola, following resignations from executives in various divisions. Ola Electric had also recently laid off several employees amid market share decline and other challenges. Ola is facing tough competition in the ride-hailing and electric vehicle spaces.

Matrix Partners India elevates Pranay Desai as Managing Director

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Matrix Partners India elevates Pranay Desai as Managing Director

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