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Kriscore Capital announces first close of Rs 200 Cr

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Kriscore Capital announces first close of Rs 200 Cr
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Kriscore Capital, a newly launched venture firm focusing on early-stage Indian tech startups, has announced the first close of its maiden Rs 200 crore ($23.3 million) fund, with an initial corpus of Rs 100 crore and a greenshoe option for an additional Rs 100 crore. The fund has secured Rs 50 crore in commitments from family offices and high-net-worth individuals. It plans to invest in 16-18 tech-driven startups at the pre-seed and seed stages, targeting sectors such as digital consumer services, supply chain resilience, global export potential, generative AI, and net-zero initiatives. Kriscore has already deployed its first investment in a stealth-mode startup. General Partner Nilesh Balakrishnan, formerly of WaterBridge Ventures, said the firm’s commitment to providing strategic mentorship alongside capital to build globally impactful businesses. Kriscore’s advisory board includes industry leaders such as D Sundaram (Infosys), Shyam Srinivasan (ex-Federal Bank), and Manish Khetarpal (WaterBridge Ventures), further enhancing the firm’s strategic capabilities.

Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt

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Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt
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Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt Fintech unicorn Oxyzo has secured Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in debt from AK Capital Finance, a subsidiary of merchant banker A.K. Capital Services Ltd. The boards at Oxyzo allotted 1,00,000 non-convertible debentures to AK Capital at an issue price of Rs 10,000 each to raise Rs 100 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies shows. The aforementioned debentures are issued for a tenure of 24 months and carry an interest rate of 9.75% per annum, the filing added. The proceeds will be used to augment the long-term resources of the company and meet working capital requirements. Oxyzo is the lending arm of B2B e-commerce unicorn OfBusiness, providing customized credit solutions for SMEs. It offers a range of loan products, including term loans, working capital solutions, low-interest rates, and collateral-free credit options. According to data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Gurugram-based company reported operating revenue of over Rs 900 crore and a profit of Rs 290 crore for the financial year ending 2024. Oxyzo’s net profit grew 11.38% to Rs 82.89 crore and sales jumped 27.43% to Rs 282.80 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 (Q3 FY25), compared to Rs 221.93 crore in December 2023. The Ruchi Kalra-led firm achieved unicorn status by raising $200 million in its first external funding round, and it became the first startup to surpass a $1 billion valuation during its Series A round. As per TheKredible, OFB group including promoters holds 74.5% while Alpha Wave is the largest external stakeholder with 7.4% followed by Tiger Global.

Zomato secures Rs 8,500 Cr via QIP

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Zomato secures Rs 8,500 Cr via QIP
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Zomato Limited announced on Friday that it has raised Rs 8,500 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP) of equity shares. Last week, the foodtech firm received shareholders’ approval for the fundraise. The issuance involved 33,64,73,755 equity shares at Rs 252.62 each, including a premium of Rs 251.62 per share. This issuance price represents a 5% discount on the determined floor price of Rs 265.91 per share, the company informed in its stock exchange filings. This capital infusion is expected to bolster Zomato's financial position, facilitating business expansion and strategic initiatives, especially in the quick commerce space via Blinkit. The offering, which opened on November 25 and closed on November 28, received approval from Zomato’s Fund Raising Committee during its meeting held earlier today. Prominent mutual funds, such as ICICI Prudential and Motilal Oswal, were among the significant allottees, with the latter acquiring a total of 6.92 crore shares, accounting for 20.81% of the issue size. After the transaction, Zomato’s paid-up equity share capital has risen to Rs 917.28 crore. For the fiscal year ending in, Zomato achieved a remarkable 68.5% quarter-on-quarter growth in operating revenue, reaching Rs 4,799 crore in Q2 FY25 from Rs 2,848 crore in Q2 FY24. The company also recorded a 4.8x increase in net profit to Rs 176 crore in the September quarter. A recent report by Motilal Oswal highlights that Blinkit, owned by Zomato, dominates the quick commerce market with a 46% share. Zepto holds the second position with a 29% share, while Swiggy Instamart follows in third place with a 25% market share. Compared to the closing price of last Friday (November 22), Zomato saw a 6.8% rise to Rs 282 per share at 11:30 AM on November 29, 2024. The company’s market cap currently stands at around Rs 2,35,481 crore or $28 billion, while its closest rival, Swiggy, is trading at Rs 470 per share with a market cap of Rs 90,712 crore or $10.7 billion.

SIDBI and UP Startup Fund pledge Rs 40 Cr to Aroa Venture

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SIDBI and UP Startup Fund pledge Rs 40 Cr to Aroa Venture
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Aroa Venture Partners has received Rs 40 crore ($4.8 million) capital commitment from Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) under the Government of India’s Fund of Funds for Startups and the Uttar Pradesh Government’s UP Startup Fund schemes. The endorsement from two sovereign schemes reflects that the fund has garnered strong interest from government quarters as well. Aroa Venture has also roped in Sekhar Puli as a general and managing partner. Puli is a veteran entrepreneur who sold REAN Cloud to Hitachi Vantara in 2018. He was also an investor at America’s private equity firm BV Investment Partners. Founded in 2020 by Gaurav Gulati, Aroa Venture Partners invests in early and growth-stage investments across sectors. In its initial days, Aroa Ventures was sponsored by RACo Holding Company —a firm owned by Oyo’s founder Ritesh Agarwal. The investment firm has already deployed Rs 100 crore across 36 startups including CRED, MPL, and Magicpin. The Aroa is a Category-II AIF which claims to have commitments from family offices and institutions exceeding Rs 400 crore ($48 million). It plans to reach its final close by the end of the ongoing fiscal year (March 2025).

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