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VC firm Accel nurtures 8 early stage Indian startups
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1y ago
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Leading venture capital firm Accel has selected eight early-stage Indian startups for the third cohort of its accelerator program, Atoms. The program focuses on backing pre-seed ventures in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Industry 5.0 domains. The cohort will receive up to $500,000 in funding, along with benefits worth over $5 million from Accel's network partners. The startups will also gain access to mentorship and collaboration opportunities within a strong peer community. The selected cohort includes four AI startups, two Industry 5.0 startups, and two stealth mode startups.
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Accel launches another $650M fund to fuel early-stage startups
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7m ago
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Venture capital firm Accel has launched its eighth fund, allotting $650 million to support early-stage Indian startups. This new fund has attracted participation from 131 undisclosed investors and targets sectors like enterprise AI, consumer companies, and wealth management startups. Accel, known for backing major firms like Facebook and Flipkart, aims to leverage the current market scenario where public and private markets offer opportunities for creating transformative businesses amid a lag in early-stage funding.
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Early-stage VC Endiya Partners taps domestic LP for third fund
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1y ago
Medial
Early-stage venture capital firm Endiya Partners has secured a new institutional investor for its third investment vehicle, dubbed Endiya Partners Fund III. With a focus on software-as-a-service, deep-tech, and healthcare startups, Endiya Partners has a strong portfolio including companies like Darwinbox, Cult.fit, Kissht, and Ekincare. Adding a new LP to its fund will help the firm further support early-stage startups in the Indian market.
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US VC QED investors set to deploy $300 million in India, APAC
Economic Times
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3m ago
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QED Investors, a US venture capital firm, plans to invest $250-$300 million in early and growth-stage startups in India and the Asia Pacific region. With a $925-million fund raised in 2023, the firm targets growth-stage companies, deploying $3-$20 million for first checks and $20-$50 million for growth investments. Previously, QED invested $220 million across Asia, focusing on fintech and embedded finance, with investments in Indian startups like Jupiter and OneCard.
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Former Tiger Global exec’s Tanglin Venture Partners to raise $250M for new fund
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6m ago
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Tanglin Venture Partners, founded by former Tiger Global executive Ravi Venkatesh, is set to raise $250 million for its third fund, as per US SEC filings. The India and Singapore-based VC firm previously raised $50 million in 2021, investing in startups like PocketFM and Credgenics. Typically, Tanglin invests up to $8 million in early-stage companies. Recently, it led a $10 million round for eco-friendly brand Beco. Other funds launched this year include Accel and Riceberg Ventures.
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Blume Ventures aims at nearly $1 bn AUM with fifth VC fund
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10m ago
Medial
Blume Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, is planning to raise its fifth fund with the aim of reaching around $1 billion in assets under management (AUM). The firm has invested in successful startups like Unacademy and Purplle. Founded in 2010 by Karthik Reddy and Sanjay Nath, Blume Ventures is known for its focus on early-stage investments.
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All In Capital unveils second early-stage VC fund, marks first close
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4m ago
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All In Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm, has launched its second fund, marking its first close nearly three years after finalizing its debut fund. The firm, known for backing startups like PierSight Space, MasterChow, and Wint Wealth, was co-founded by ex-upGrad executive Kushal Bhagia and former Stride Ventures partner. This new fund continues All In Capital's strategy to support promising early-stage ventures.
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Early-stage VC firm Veda VC makes first close of Rs 250Cr fund
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Veda VC, an early-stage venture capital firm, has achieved the first close of its Rs 250 crore ($30 million) fund, led by family offices and startup CXOs. The SEBI-registered fund will invest in Indian tech and tech-enabled startups, focusing on consumer internet, SaaS, fintech, and deeptech sectors, with investment sizes ranging from $250,000 to $1.25 million. Veda VC aims to support portfolio companies with not only capital but also domain expertise, network, and execution skills. The Bengaluru-based firm, founded in 2019, has already invested in 46 startups, several of which received follow-on funding from notable investors.
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US & India-focussed VC firm Abyro Capital floats maiden fund
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8m ago
Medial
Early-stage venture capital firm Abyro Capital has launched its first fund, targeting investments in US and Indian startups. With an initial corpus of $25 million, the firm aims to back around 12 to 15 startups in sectors such as AI, healthcare, manufacturing, and supply chain. Abyro Capital has partnered with Hyderabad-based incubation centre T-Hub to provide startups with mentorship, market access, and operational support. Founder and managing partner Vamsi Kora said the fund represents their commitment to supporting visionary founders with capital and resources needed for global success.
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How Accel’s Accelerator Programme Aims To Empower Industry 5.0 Startups In India & SEA
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Venture capital firm Accel is inviting applications for its accelerator programme, Accel Atoms, to support early-stage startups building solutions for Industry 5.0 in India and Southeast Asia. The six-month programme will offer mentorship, a tailored curriculum, and access to a curated community of founders, industry specialists, and tech experts. Startups will have the opportunity to pitch for up to $500K in funding from Accel upon completion of the programme. The focus areas include workforce effectiveness, digitizing and automating factories, and manufacturing efficiency through asset monitoring and intelligent maintenance solutions.
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With new $650 million war chest for India, Accel eyes AI, consumer, fintech, manufacturing startups
Economic Times
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7m ago
Medial
Accel has announced a $650 million early-stage fund to support startups in AI, consumer, fintech, and manufacturing sectors in India and Southeast Asia. This marks Accel's eighth fund in the region, focusing on innovative, category-defining businesses. The venture capital firm aims to partner with bold founders at an inflection point in India's economic growth. Accel has a strong track record, investing in successful companies like Flipkart and Swiggy, and supports initiatives like SeedToScale and Accel Atoms.
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