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VC firm AJVC raises Rs 165 crore in maiden fund; crosses Rs 100 crore target - The Economic Times
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2d ago
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AJVC, an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, raised Rs 165 crore in its maiden fund, surpassing the initial Rs 100 crore target. Launched in August 2024, the fund has invested in 25 startups across sectors like AI, B2B, consumer brands, and consumer tech. Despite being oversubscribed, the firm remained disciplined. AJVC plans to support 60-70 more ventures by 2028, leveraging tech-enabled venture processes in India's dynamic startup market.
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Former Venture Highway executive Aviral Bhatnagar launched AJVC, a venture capital fund, in August 2024. The fund, initially targeting a corpus of nearly Rs 100 crore, is oversubscribed and considering a greenshoe option of Rs 50 crore. AJVC, approved by the Securities and Exchange Board of India, focuses on early-stage startups, primarily in pre-seed stages, across various sectors. It plans to invest in over 50 startups, currently having invested in nine companies across different domains.
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Former Motilal exec's Arnya crosses halfway mark for maiden fund
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Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors, founded by former Motilal Oswal executive Sharad Mittal, has reached more than 50% of its target corpus for its first real estate-focused debt investment vehicle. The Mumbai-based firm is aiming to raise Rs 1,000 crore ($134 million) for the fund, which was launched earlier this year. Mittal expects to achieve the target within the next six months.
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Micro VC AJVC bags Rs 100-crore corpus for early-stage bets
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AJVC, an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Aviral Bhatnagar, has raised a Rs 100 crore corpus, with plans to increase by Rs 50 crore through a greenshoe option. The firm, focused on pre-seed companies, provides Rs 1.5 crore for a 9% stake. Despite slow risk capital investment trends, AJVC has benefitted from more reasonable valuations. It primarily comprises domestic capital with notable backers, supporting nine startups across diverse sectors.
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Silverneedle Ventures has final close of maiden fund in sight after initial hiccups
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1y ago
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Early-stage venture capital firm, Silverneedle Ventures, is set to achieve the final close of its inaugural fund after facing some initial challenges. The fund has a target size of Rs 100 crore ($12 million) with an optional extension of Rs 50 crore. Despite facing delays in deal closures, the firm remains optimistic about reaching its fundraising goal.
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Aviral Bhatnagar raises Rs 100 Cr in his first fund to bet on the pre-seed stage
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Aviral Bhatnagar's A Junior VC (AJVC) has raised a Rs 100 crore fund to focus on pre-seed investments in India's startup ecosystem. Targeting emerging sectors like AI, SaaS, and consumer technology, AJVC plans to invest in 12-15 companies annually. The fund is sector-agnostic and primarily supported by domestic capital from Indian family offices, founders, and HNIs. AJVC emphasizes long-term returns and has already made nine investments, particularly in AI and consumer tech sectors.
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Women-focused VC Colossa Ventures hits first close of maiden fund
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1y ago
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Colossa Ventures, a women entrepreneur-focused venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its maiden fund, the Colossa WomenFirst Fund. The firm raised INR 100 crore ($13.6m) for the investment vehicle, with a target of raising up to INR 500 crore. The fund will primarily focus on investing in sectors such as healthcare, fintech, climate and cleantech, deeptech, and consumer. Colossa Ventures was founded by Vandana Rajadhyaksha and Ashu Suyash, former executives at Aditya Birla Private Equity and Crisil, respectively. The firm received approval from SEBI AIF in March 2020.
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Folks Motor marks first close of maiden investment fund for mobility bets
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Folks Motor has announced the first close of its Folks Funds, a Category II alternative investment fund targeting Rs 500 crore, with Rs 100 crore secured initially. The fund focuses on the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain and aims for 50% domestic value addition. Investments target powertrain systems, energy storage, and EMS. A significant portion will develop "The Blue IP," an industrial park in Haryana to support EV infrastructure. It also collaborates with Telangana and Karnataka for EV ecosystem expansion.
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Aikyam Capital marks first close of maiden special situation fund
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Aikyam Capital Management, an Indian alternative investment firm, announced the first close of its Aikyam Capital Stressed Assets Fund I, a Category I Special Situation Fund, securing Rs 105 crore. With a target corpus of Rs 300 crore and a greenshoe option of Rs 200 crore, the fund aims for Rs 500 crore total. Founded by Nilesh and Navnit Choudhary, Aikyam focuses on distressed business investment across sectors, emphasizing operational support and restructuring.
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Karnataka announces Rs 1,000 crore Quantum Mission, VC fund for startups - The Economic Times
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The Karnataka government has launched a Rs 1,000 crore Quantum Mission to establish a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, aiming to make the state the "Quantum Capital of Asia." Initiatives include a Quantum Venture Capital Fund backing over 100 startups, a Quantum Hardware Park, and innovation zones. The mission will create 10,000 jobs, pilot applications in multiple sectors, and develop 1,000-qubit quantum processors, enhancing governance and various industries.
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Franklin Templeton marks first close of maiden India credit fund
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Franklin Templeton’s alternative investment arm has announced the first close of its maiden India credit fund, Franklin India Credit AIF – Scheme I, raising Rs 205 crore ($24 million) towards a target corpus of Rs 1,000 crore and an additional Rs 2,000 crore greenshoe option. The fund aims for a 12-13% internal rate of return, investing in secured debt securities through instruments like mezzanine debt, targeting primarily financial services sector companies.
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