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Prath Ventures secures Rs 120 Cr in second close, makes three Investments

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Venture capital firm Prath Ventures has raised Rs 120 crore in a second close co-led by SIDBI Funds and others. The fund will seek to deliver Indian consumption opportunities to its LPs while adhering to the standards of institutional fund management, Prath Ventures said in a press-release. According to a Morgan Stanley report, India’s consumption is expected to surpass $4 trillion by 2030. Co-founded in 2022 by Piyush Goenka and Harmanpreet Singh, Prath Ventures invests in digital consumer businesses and their enablers. It focuses on the seed to Series A stage and has made three investments which includes beverage maker Jimmy’s Cocktails and yet to be announced investments in consumer brands in the lifestyle and travel sector. According to the Mumbai-based company, it leverages its industry experience and network to support early-stage startups in scaling their businesses and achieving sustainable growth. The platform integrates private equity-style rigour and deep portfolio management into its investment approach. The company has backed over 20 startups including Believe Pte, Style Bazaar, Mosaic Wellness, Gokwik, Falcon, Lysto, BridgeUp and others.