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Peak XV in advanced stage of talks to bet on healthy food brand

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Peak XV Partners, a venture capital firm previously known as Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia, is in advanced discussions to invest in a Mumbai-based healthy food brand. The investment is being finalized, and Peak XV Partners aims to support the growth of The Health, the target brand.

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Sofina in talks to invest in Peak XV-backed healthy food brand

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VCCircle · 7m ago

European investment firm Sofina is reportedly in talks to invest in a homegrown healthy food brand. The Belgian firm has previously invested in Indian companies such as juice brand Paper Boat, fintech app Cred, and agritech company DeHaat. Sofina primarily invests in areas such as consumer goods, digital technology, and healthcare. The potential investment reflects growing interest in the healthy food market and the importance of accessible and nutritious food options.

Sofina leads The Whole Truth’s Series C funding round

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Sofina leads The Whole Truth’s Series C funding round

The Whole Truth, a healthy food brand, secured $15 million in a Series C funding round led by Sofina, with existing investors like Z47 and Peak XV Partners participating. Founded by ex-Unilever manager Shashank Mehta in 2019, the company will use the funds for manufacturing, talent acquisition, and expanding its product categories. Known for clean-label snacks, The Whole Truth reported a significant revenue increase and reduced losses in the last fiscal year.

Deep tech, AI, Quantum Ventures lead Peak XV Surge’s ninth cohort

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Deep tech, AI, Quantum Ventures lead Peak XV Surge’s ninth cohort

Surge, Peak XV Partners' scale-up program for early-stage startups, has chosen 13 ventures for its ninth cohort, focusing on deeptech, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and quantum computing. This is Surge's first cohort since Peak XV Partners was established after the split from Sequoia Capital. Surge has shifted its sectoral mix to more advanced technologies, such as semiconductor companies and AI startups, reflecting the changing ecosystem in India and the broader region. Surge has previously backed over 140 startups, with a total of $2 billion raised post-program.

New consumer brands trend on deal street

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

New consumer brands trend on deal street

Blue-chip venture funds and investment firms, supported by experienced corporate leaders and startup founders, are eager to invest in emerging consumer brands that are challenging established market players. Accel, a Flipkart-backed fund, is in advanced talks to invest in Uppercase, a luggage brand, valuing it around $50-60 million. This follows investments by Peak XV Partners in Mokobara, a premium luggage maker, and Lighthouse in Safari Industries. Other sectors seeing investment activity include beauty, wellness, pet care, jewellery, food, and beverages. Investors believe that now is an opportune time to launch new brands given the evolving consumer preferences in the post-Covid era.

Peak XV Partners wraps up over $300 mn exit from India portfolio

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VCCircle · 2m ago

Peak XV Partners wraps up over $300 mn exit from India portfolio

Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital India, recently exited its non-tech investment in India with over $300 million in returns. The venture capital firm has been successful with its seed-stage platform Surge, achieving significant returns from its investment in direct-to-consumer brand Minimalist, which Hindustan Unilever Ltd acquired. This success marks a notable achievement for Peak XV Partners in the investment landscape.

Peak XV expands gains on decade-old bet

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VCCircle · 7m ago

Peak XV expands gains on decade-old bet

Venture capital firm Peak XV continues to capitalize on its investments, expanding gains from a company it initially backed in 2014. With recent successful exits, Peak XV is now leveraging its $2.4 billion fund to maximize returns. The firm has demonstrated a knack for strategic investments, such as in co-working spaces and healthcare platforms, and is now looking to further monetize its decade-old bet.

Haldiram in talks to acquire majority stake in rival Prataap Snacks

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Livemint · 1y ago

Haldiram in talks to acquire majority stake in rival Prataap Snacks

Indian snacks maker Haldiram's is reportedly in talks to acquire a majority stake in Prataap Snacks, valued at $350 million, to expand its presence in the potato chip market. The discussions are at an early stage and the valuation has not been discussed, but Haldiram's is looking for a majority stake of at least 51%. Haldiram's is a larger packaged snacks manufacturer, while Prataap is known for its Yellow Diamond brand of chips. Peak XV Partners, owning around 47% of Prataap Snacks, is looking to fully exit its stake in the company.

Peak XV Pares Size Of Its Largest Fund By 16%, Slashes Fees

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Peak XV Pares Size Of Its Largest Fund By 16%, Slashes Fees

- Peak XV is investing cautiously in its growth fund, considering the high valuation in the Indian public market. - A portion of Peak XV's carried interest is linked to profit distributions in its growth and multi-stage funds. - Peak XV Partners achieved exits worth approximately $1.2 billion within 15 months of separating from parent company Sequoia. - The focus of Peak XV's investments is on measuring growth and expansion opportunities. - Peak XV has adapted its investment strategy to navigate the current market conditions effectively. - The company's goal is to generate returns by carefully selecting and supporting promising businesses.

Peak XV in talks to invest in new-age luggage brand Mokobara

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Peak XV Partners, formerly Sequoia Capital India, is in talks to invest in the direct-to-consumer luggage brand Mokobara. The investment could value the startup at $65-80 million, with another consumer brand-focussed investment fund potentially joining the round. The investment is expected to be in the range of $12-15 million. These discussions come amidst increasing interest from venture investors in internet-first D2C brands.

Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners to score multibagger returns from tech bet

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Elevation Capital, Peak XV Partners to score multibagger returns from tech bet

Elevation Capital and Peak XV Partners, prominent venture capital investors in Indian startups, aim to generate significant returns from a tech company investment. Formerly known as SAIF Partners and Sequoia Capital India and Southeast Asia respectively, the firms plan to partially monetize their investments. The tech bet is anticipated to yield multibagger returns for both Elevation Capital and Peak XV Partners.

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