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The Wealth Company invests Rs 460 Cr in Ahmedabad-based Amnex

EntrackrEntrackr · 2d ago
The Wealth Company invests Rs 460 Cr in Ahmedabad-based Amnex
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Wealth Company Asset Management, the asset management arm of Pantomath Group, has invested Rs 460 crore (about $52 million) into Ahmedabad-based Amnex Infotechnologies through its Bharat Value Fund (BVF). This marks Amnex’s first growth capital round. The company aims to design connected systems that anticipate human needs and enable inclusive, resilient infrastructure. The fresh capital will help scale solutions across sectors. Founded in 2008 by Aditya Shah and Tapan Gosaliya, Amnex builds AI, IoT, GIS, and blockchain-driven technology solutions for mission-critical sectors. Its offerings span traffic, mobility, utilities, mining, logistics, agriculture, and smart cities. The company has developed over 18 proprietary platforms that combine open digital infrastructure with in-house technology for large-scale impact. Amnex claims to have grown rapidly, delivering a 75% CAGR over the past three years. It operates on an asset-light model with ROCE consistently above 40%. With a strong order book and deep penetration across industries, it has positioned itself as one of India’s fastest-growing players in digital infrastructure. The Wealth Company’s founder and MD, Madhu Lunawat, said India’s digital infrastructure investment touched Rs 1.19 lakh crore in 2024, boosted by initiatives like Digital India, India Stack, and the National AI Mission. She added that Amnex’s proven capabilities make it a strong bet in this expanding market. BVF has been an active investor, recently backing companies including Haldiram Bhujiawala and Prisma Global.

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JM Financial Private Equity invests Rs 45 Cr in Clear Premium Water

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JM Financial Private Equity invests Rs 45 Cr in Clear Premium Water
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Bottled water brand Clear Premium Water has raised rs 45 crore ($5.4 million) in a new round from JM Financial Private Equity. Proceeds from the investment will support brand-building initiatives and enhance the existing capacities and distribution network of the company, Clear Premium Water said in a press release. Founded by Nayan Shah, the company is one of the notable players in the HoReCa (hotels, restaurants & cafés) segment and is gaining a footprint in the retail market in India. With a pan-India footprint, the company is strategically expanding its distribution across the nation. In December, the Ahmedabad-based company acquired 51% majority stake in Pune-based Kelzai Secrets Pvt Ltd. Kelzai offers volcanic water in PET and glass bottles. Last year, the firm also announced the launch of its natural mineral water brand NubyClear (NU) in India. This is the fifth investment from JM Financial Private Equity’s Fund III. Previously, it backed PharmEasy, BigHaat Agro and Silverpush, among others.

OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation

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OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation
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OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation Culture Circle, a fashion commerce platform focused on luxury and streetwear, has raised a strategic round from Ritesh Agarwal, founder and chief executive of OYO. The funding was done at a valuation of more than Rs 100 crore. The startup had earlier secured Rs 3 crore on Shark Tank India from Agarwal and Kunal Bahl, declining a larger Rs 8 crore offer. Culture Circle claims to have crossed Rs 400 crore in overall valuation following its recent growth. The platform reports 1 million monthly users and over 4,000 verified sellers. It has recorded 4 times growth in recent quarters. The company was started by Devansh Jain Nawal and Ackshay Jain. Nawal is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and former Goldman Sachs employee. Jain has earlier worked with Google and leads JIIF Gurugram. The founders said the capital will be used to grow SourceX, the firm’s AI-led authentication system, and to expand into new product categories and global markets. It also plans to open new offline stores in Gurugram and Mumbai. Culture Circle operates flagship stores in Delhi and Hyderabad and runs a resale marketplace for branded sneakers and luxury fashion. The company is planning its global launch later this year.

Nazara invests Rs 196 Cr in five firms including Funky Monkeys Play

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Nazara invests Rs 196 Cr in five firms including Funky Monkeys Play
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Nazara Technologies Limited, India's premier listed gaming and esports company, has invested Rs 196 crores in four gaming companies. The company acquired a 60% stake in Funky Monkeys Play for Rs 43.7 crore. This investment in Funky Monkeys Play is aimed to expand Nazara’s footprints into physical entertainment. Nazara also invested Rs 4.2 crores in LearnTube.ai, an AI-driven educational platform with over 20 lakh users, to improve gamified learning experiences. The rest of the Rs 148 crore has been allocated to existing subsidiaries, including Nodwin Gaming, Sportskeeda, and Datawrkz at Rs 64 crore, Rs 69 crore and Rs 15 crore, respectively. “These initiatives align with our vision of creating a diversified global gaming and entertainment platform,” said Nitish Mittersain, CEO, Nazara. Nazara continues to dominate India's esports landscape with back to back acquisitions through main and subsidiaries. Recently, Nazara-backed NODWIN Gaming acquired a gaming agency Trinity Gaming for $2.8 million. In October, Nazara' subsidiary Datawrkz acquired a 100% stake in UK-based Space & Time. It also invested Rs 982 crore in PokerBaazi’s parent Moonshine Technology and acquired stakes in e-sports companies such as Stan, Fusebox Games, Kiddopia’s developer Paper Boat Apps, Ultimate Teen Patti, and DeltiasGaming. Last month, the Mumbai-based firm also raised Rs 855 crore (approximately $100 million) through a preferential issue. Nazara’s revenue from operations reported a modest growth of 7.4% Q-o-Q to Rs 319 crore in Q2 FY25 with profits increasing only 2.4% to Rs 21.75 crore in the same period. Before the market closed on Monday, the company’s shares were trading at Rs 1,012, with a total market capitalization of Rs 7,747 crore (approximately $922 million).

Bluestone board approves Rs 1,000 Cr IPO, CEO invests Rs 75 Cr

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Bluestone board approves Rs 1,000 Cr IPO, CEO invests Rs 75 Cr
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Omnichannel jewellery retailer Bluestone appears close to filing a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) as it has received the board’s approval for an initial public offering worth Rs 1,000 crore ($120 million) through a mix of fresh issues and offers for sale. According to company filings accessed by Entrackr, the board at Bluestone has passed a special resolution to approve its initial public offer of equity shares amounting to Rs 1,000 crore. The equity shares are proposed to be listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The utilization of the fresh proceeds to be raised via the IPO will be disclosed in the offer documents, the filings added. Bluestone has also passed a resolution to issue 13,00,000 equity shares to Gaurav Singh Kushwaha, the founder and CEO of the company, to raise Rs 75 crore ($9 million). The fresh investment by Kushwaha is aimed at meeting the minimum capital requirement for promoter shareholders, as mandated by the Issue of Capital and Disclosure Requirements (ICDR) regulations. As of now, Kushwaha’s aggregate shareholding, eligible for computing the minimum promoter contribution requirement for the company’s proposed IPO, stands at 9.15%, according to the filings. In September, Bluestone initiated its pre-IPO round worth Rs 900 crore. According to sources, Bluestone plans to price its IPO shares between Rs 550 -600 each. Data from TheKredible indicates that the company's post-money valuation reached approximately Rs 7,750 crore (around $922 million) excluding ESOP, following its latest private funding round. During the previous fiscal year (FY24), Bluestone reported a 64% year-on-year growth in revenue, reaching Rs 1,266 crore from Rs 771 crore in FY23. Simultaneously, the company managed to reduce its losses by 15%, bringing them down to Rs 142 crore in FY24. Titan-owned CaratLane, a competitor to BlueStone, reported revenue of Rs 3,081 crore in the last fiscal year (FY24). The company remained profitable during the year; however, its profit saw a slight decline, dropping to Rs 79 crore in FY24 from Rs 82 crore in FY23.

Zomato invests Rs 500 Cr in Blinkit

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Zomato invests Rs 500 Cr in Blinkit
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Food tech giant Zomato has invested Rs 500 crore (nearly $60 million) in its quick commerce subsidiary, Blinkit, bringing its total investment in the quick commerce segment to Rs 2,800 crore since the acquisition. The board has Blinkit has passed a resolution to issue 2,537 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 19,70,181 each to raise Rs 500 crore, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. The capital injection into Blinkit comes just two months after Zomato raised Rs 8,500 crore through a Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP). The primary objective of that fundraising was to strengthen Zomato's financial position, enabling business expansion and strategic initiatives, particularly in the quick commerce segment through Blinkit. This marks Zomato's second capital infusion in Blinkit within seven months. In June 2024, it invested Rs 300 crore ($36 million) into the Albinder Dhindsa-led company. Blinkit, formerly known as Grofers, was acquired by the food delivery giant in an all-stock deal valued at Rs 4,477 crore ($568 million).

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