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Kettleborough VC launches fund II with Rs 80 Cr target, closes Rs 35 Cr in first tranche

EntrackrEntrackr · 12d ago
Kettleborough VC launches fund II with Rs 80 Cr target, closes Rs 35 Cr in first tranche
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Venture capital firm Kettleborough VC, founded by early-stage investor Nisarg Shah, has launched its second fund with a target corpus of Rs 80 crore and announced a first close at Rs 35 crore. The fund is backed by a mix of family offices and entrepreneurs from India and the US. According to Kettleborough, Fund II will continue to invest in deeply experienced founders at the earliest stages, typically those with over 10 years of domain expertise and a strong execution focus. The firm will write initial cheques of $300,000–$500,000 in about 10 startups, with significant follow-on reserves for high-performing bets. Founded in 2021, Kettleborough VC has built a name as a conviction-led, construct-specific fund. Its Fund I backed 12 startups including Zippmat, InPrime, Finhaat, and Elivaas, nine of which received their first institutional cheque from Kettleborough. These portfolio companies have since raised follow-on rounds from investors like Omnivore, Lightspeed, 3one4, and Bessemer. “We only back founders for whom the startup is a natural outcome of a decade-long journey in their domain. Fund I has validated this thesis with strong portfolio traction and early PMF. Fund II doubles down on this conviction,” said Shah. Kettleborough added that it focuses on “Dhandha-first” businesses, with interest across financial services, commerce infrastructure, and vertical SaaS/AI platforms. Shah has personally backed over 30 startups, with 10 exits and 80 follow-on rounds, including hits like Foxtale, Onebanc, and Homeville.

​Games24x7 launches accelerator programme TechXpedite to promote early-stage startups

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​Games24x7 launches accelerator programme TechXpedite to promote early-stage startups
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- Real money gaming firm Games24x7 has launched TechXpedite, an accelerator programme focused on AI, gaming, and assistive technology. - The programme will run for five months and aims to empower early-stage startups in these sectors. - Games24x7 plans to select and announce a cohort of 10-15 startups in November 2024, followed by a structured mentorship programme in December and January. - The accelerator will provide startups with mentorship, masterclasses, networking opportunities, and potential investments. - Last year, Games24x7 selected 15 startups across four focus areas and seven of them pitched to investors like Prime Venture Partners and Sony Innovation Fund. - TechXpedite will have city-based chapters across India to provide localized access to mentorship and networking opportunities.

All In Capital launches The Elevator Pitch 2.0

EntrackrEntrackr · 25d ago
All In Capital launches The Elevator Pitch 2.0
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All In Capital launches The Elevator Pitch 2.0 Early-stage venture capital firm All In Capital has announced the second edition of The Elevator Pitch, a live startup pitch event focused on backing early-stage founders from across India. Elevator Pitch 2.0 is a sector-agnostic, one-minute live pitch event designed to provide visibility, capital access, and investor engagement to early-stage startups that typically fall outside mainstream venture networks. The initiative is specifically focused on founders from tier II and tier III cities and those without traditional startup credentials. In its first edition held in Delhi, the initiative received over 300 applications. Fifteen startups were selected to pitch live, and one company received direct investment. Among the selected startups in Delhi were from Bihar and Jodhpur. Launched by Aditya Singh, All In Capital builds a discovery and funding platform for underrepresented and high-potential founders at the earliest stages of company building. According to All In Capital, applicants can submit through a public application process. From there, 15 startups will be shortlisted based on founding team strength, product clarity, and early indicators of market potential. Selected startups will receive professional support to produce a one-minute pitch video, which will be evaluated by its team and presented during the live event. The final selected startups will receive investment and ongoing strategic support. All In Capital has committed a Rs 5 crore investment corpus specifically for startups selected through Elevator Pitch. The firm is also engaging with other investors to expand the initiative's reach and impact. The upcoming edition, scheduled for the end of July in Bengaluru, invites applications from founders currently raising capital at valuations under Rs 50 crore. The application deadline is July 10, 2025. All In Capital is currently deploying its second fund, continuing the momentum of its debut fund, which has backed over 50 startups across sectors such as fintech, SaaS, consumer, AI, healthcare, and deeptech, including Newme, Salty, Magma, and Piersight. The firm recently completed the first close of its second fund at Rs 85 crore.

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