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PE/VC bets grow 5% to $56B in 2024, current year to be challenging: Report
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6m ago
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Investments by private equity and venture capital grew 5% to $56 billion in 2024 following two years of decline, according to a report by IVCA and EY. The year saw a 54% increase in deal volumes, primarily due to a surge in credit deals. However, a challenging 2025 is anticipated due to potential global policy impacts and slowing Indian consumption. There was a 34% decline in new fundraises, while exit deals totaled $26.7 billion, aided by capital market conditions.
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Flashback 2024: These PE, VC firms raised the biggest funds this year
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7m ago
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Several private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) firms were successful in raising significant funds in 2024. Despite challenges like high interest rates, economic slowdown, and geopolitical tensions, these firms managed to secure capital. Kedaara Capital, led by Manish Kejriwal, emerged as the top PE fundraiser of the year with its fourth fund. This successful raise signifies the continued resilience and attractiveness of the PE and VC sectors, even in challenging market conditions.
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DFDF to tread cautiously as VC in 2024 but bullish on LP bets
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1y ago
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Dubai Future District Fund (DFDF) has outlined its cautious venture capital approach for 2024 in its annual report, focusing on startups' path to profitability and positive cash flows. It identified generative AI, climate tech, and fintech as the investment themes for the year. DFDF is optimistic about regional IPOs in fintech and e-commerce. The report also highlighted the potential funding gap for venture capital funds due to global economic and political uncertainty, which could create opportunities for DFDF and sovereign wealth funds to capitalize on. Additionally, it expects high-interest rates to present investment opportunities for bold investors.
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Flashback 2024: M&As spike, PE-VC dealmaking revives but just about
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7m ago
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In 2024, India's private investment landscape experienced a slight recovery after a challenging 2023. Although big-ticket deals remained scarce and no billion-dollar transactions occurred, there was a noticeable uptick in both mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity-venture capital (PE-VC) activities. Investors concentrated on monetizing their existing portfolios to benefit from the market dynamics, signaling a cautious yet hopeful revival in dealmaking within the Indian economy.
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PE, VC investments in payment, lending tech companies hit 2-year lows, shows RBI Innovation Hub report
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11m ago
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Investments by private equity and venture capital firms in payment and lending tech companies in India have reached a two-year low. According to a report from the Reserve Bank of India, total investment in lending tech companies reached INR 2,133 crore ($285 million) in H1 2024, down from INR 12,113 crore ($1.62 billion) in H1 2022. Investment in payment companies also fell to INR 217 crore ($29 million) from INR 6,270 crore ($838 million) during the same period. Fintech SaaS companies received investments of INR 883 crore ($118 million) in 2024, compared to INR 1,729 crore ($231 million) in 2022.
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India's quick-commerce sector made two-thirds of all 2024 e-grocery orders, report says
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4m ago
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India's quick-commerce sector dominated e-grocery orders in 2024, capturing two-thirds of the market and growing to $6-7 billion, according to a Bain and Flipkart report. Key players like Blinkit helped the sector account for a tenth of overall e-retail spending. Expected to grow 40% annually until 2030, the sector faces profitability challenges and competition from larger e-commerce entities. Industry experts remain skeptical, with some predicting the current growth surge may be short-lived.
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High valuations, uncertainty weigh on PE/VC activity in April
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2m ago
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Private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments fell to $4.7 billion in April 2025 due to heightened uncertainty and high valuation expectations from sellers, according to a report by IVCA and EY. This represents a 6% decrease from April 2024 and a 20% decrease from March 2025. Start-up investments led with $1.8 billion, while infrastructure and financial services dominated sectors. Exits also declined, with 12 exits totaling $489 million, down from both April and March of the previous years.
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PE-VC Investments Increase To $5.2 Billion In Aug As Large Deals Shoot Up
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1y ago
Medial
Venture capital and private equity investments in India surged to $5.2 billion in August, more than double the amount invested in the same month last year. Despite a decline in the number of transactions, the rise in investments can be attributed to 13 large deals worth over $100 million each. The infrastructure sector attracted the most investments, followed by retail and consumer products. The report also highlighted an increase in exit values, with funds raising $1.5 billion in August 2023.
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FMCG sector to see 7-9 pc revenue growth this fiscal: CRISIL Ratings
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1y ago
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According to a report by CRISIL Ratings, the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector is projected to experience revenue growth of 7-9% in the current fiscal year. This growth is expected to be driven by increased volume and demand in both rural and urban areas. The food and beverage segment is estimated to grow by 8-9%, while personal care and home care segments are predicted to grow by 6-7% and 8-9% respectively. To expand their offerings, FMCG companies will also explore inorganic opportunities, while sustained growth in the rural economy will play a crucial role in generating consistent demand.
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PE/VC investments in India drop 19% to $26.4B in Jan-June
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7d ago
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Private equity and venture capital investments in India fell by 19% to $26.4 billion in January-June 2025 compared to the same period the previous year. Despite this decline, investments surpassed the $23.8 billion recorded in the latter half of 2024. The number of transactions also decreased to 593 from 704 year-on-year. Factors affecting investment outlook include earnings growth concerns and US-India FTA discussions, though potential improvements are expected in the year's second half.
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PE inflows into real estate rise in 2024 as warehousing’s share balloons
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7m ago
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Private equity capital inflows into India's real estate sector increased by around 10% in 2024. Warehousing and logistics assets received the largest share of these investments. The total amount of private equity money flowing into India's property market reached $4.3 billion in the current calendar year.
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