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Suzuki Motor floats $41 mn social impact fund for India
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1y ago
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Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation has launched a social impact fund worth around $41 million to invest in Indian startups focused on agriculture, financial inclusion, rural supply chains, and rural mobility. The fund, called Next Bharat Ventures, has been registered in GIFT City, Gujarat. It plans to offer a four-month residency programme for early-stage entrepreneurs and aims to invest in about 20 startups in its first year. The fund will also provide access to the Suzuki Group network and resources for the selected impact entrepreneurs.
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Suzuki to supply electric SUV to Toyota as collaboration expands
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9m ago
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Suzuki Motor Corporation will supply Toyota Motor Corporation with an all-new battery electric vehicle SUV model as part of their expanding collaboration. The new model is set to be manufactured in Suzuki Motor Gujarat from 2025, with Maruti Suzuki India planning to launch the same model next year. The collaboration aims to address social issues and work towards a carbon-neutral society through multiple pathways. The partnership between the two companies began in 2016 and has since expanded to various regions worldwide. This marks their first battery electric vehicle in the partnership.
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Osamu Suzuki, who led Japanese automaker into India, dies at 94
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7m ago
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Osamu Suzuki, who served as the leader of Suzuki Motor for over four decades and played a pivotal role in establishing India as a thriving auto market, has passed away at the age of 94. Suzuki was known for his thrifty nature, implementing cost-saving measures throughout the company. He successfully guided Suzuki Motor through challenging times, such as securing engine supplies from Toyota in the 1970s and forming partnerships with General Motors. Suzuki was instrumental in establishing Maruti Suzuki in India, which currently holds a significant share of the country's car market.
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Next Bharat Ventures signs strategic MoU with 3one4 Capital, Antler India
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1y ago
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Next Bharat Ventures, a subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corp Japan, has signed Memorandums of Understanding with venture capital funds 3one4 Capital and Antler India. The partnerships aim to provide strategic guidance, funding opportunities, and extensive networks to early-stage startups in India and internationally. Through its flagship program, the Next Bharat Residency, the company seeks to create an end-to-end support ecosystem for impact entrepreneurs. The collaboration between Next Bharat Ventures, 3one4 Capital, and Antler India hopes to nurture and empower the early-stage startup ecosystem and drive social impact in Tier II and III cities in India.
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Suzuki launches Rs 340 crore investment vehicle Next Bharat Ventures for Indian startups
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Japanese automotive company Suzuki has launched an investment arm called Next Bharat Ventures, with an initial fund of INR 340 crore (approximately $47 million), to support early-stage startups in India. The venture will operate as a subsidiary of Suzuki, with the company acting as the sole limited partner. Next Bharat Ventures will focus on startups making a social impact through sectors like agritech, supply chain management, financial inclusion, and rural mobility. The program will offer a residency program similar to Antler and Y Combinator, with up to 20 investments per year planned.
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India EV production hub, plan to enter small electric cars segment: Toshihiro Suzuki
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6m ago
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Japan's Suzuki Motor Corporation plans to make India a hub for manufacturing its electric SUV, the e VITARA, which will debut globally in India. President Toshihiro Suzuki stated the company aims to expand into the small electric car market after mastering EV production techniques. Despite declining small car sales, Suzuki believes demand will persist as many in India will transition from two-wheelers to affordable four-wheelers. India will also serve as an export hub for Suzuki's models.
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Cornerstone Ventures Floats Second Fund With $200 Mn Corpus
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1y ago
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Mumbai-based venture capital firm Cornerstone Ventures has launched its second fund with a target corpus of $200 million. The fund will focus on B2B tech opportunities across software platforms and marketplaces in various sectors. It aims to support early growth stage startups and provide access to a large enterprise customer ecosystem, strategic funding, and a network of mentors and go-to-market partners. Cornerstone Ventures' first fund was launched in mid-2019 with around $50 million and has been deployed across 21 portfolio companies. The funding for enterprise tech startups in India declined in 2023 compared to the previous year.
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Oister Global floats $53-mn fund to make LP-style bets
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1y ago
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Investment firm Oister Global has launched a fund worth $52.7 million to invest in venture capital and private equity firms in India. The Oister India Pinnacle Fund will target early, growth, and late-stage VC and PE funds that support businesses in consumption-driven and emerging technology-led sectors. The fund plans to back five funds with investments ranging from $5.4 million to $16 million. Oister Global primarily invests in top funds and has previously backed companies such as Blume Ventures and Stride Ventures. The fund aims to make its first close in May.
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PV sales continue on upward trajectory in February
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
Passenger vehicle (PV) sales in India have continued to rise for the second consecutive month in 2024, with carmakers delivering approximately 373,177 units to dealers. This marks the highest auto wholesales for February in any year, driven by strong demand for SUVs, positive consumer sentiment, increased availability of waitlisted models, and new rollouts. Overall, PV sales have increased by 11.3% year-on-year, reaching a total of 3,859,000 units for the April 2023-February 2024 period. Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai Motor India, M&M, Tata Motors, MG Motor India, and Toyota Kirloskar Motor reported positive sales growth.
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GetVantage Floats $12 Mn Fund To Back Women Entrepreneurs
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1y ago
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Revenue-based financing platform GetVantage has launched a new fund called Rise-Up to support women entrepreneurs and businesses. With an initial corpus of INR 100 Cr ($12 million), the fund aims to support over 400 women-led businesses within the next year. GetVantage will disburse the funds through its own NBFC GetGrowth Capital, along with partnerships with Varanium's Debt Fund and other NBFCs and AIFs. The company claims that over 40% of its business portfolio is led by women entrepreneurs. This initiative comes amidst a surge in women-focused funds in India.
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Suzuki Motor to invest ₹67,000 crore in Gujarat
Livemint
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1y ago
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Japan-based Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced investments worth ₹67,000 crore in Gujarat. The company will invest ₹32,000 crore to expand its electric vehicle battery production facility and another ₹35,000 crore for a second plant in the state. Additionally, Suzuki plans to export new models of Jawa bikes made in India to Japan and European countries. With these investments, Suzuki aims to increase its annual production capacity to 2 million vehicles. The company also plans to establish biogas plants in Gujarat to mitigate carbon emissions.
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