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VC investment in India doubles to $3.2 billion across 354 deals in March quarter: report
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Venture capital investment in India surged in the March quarter, reaching $3.2 billion across 354 deals. This outperformed the global market, which experienced a decline due to geopolitical tensions and limited exit opportunities. Fintech was a particularly attractive sector for investment in India, with notable deals in companies like KreditBee and SK Finance. The report also highlighted emerging trends for the upcoming quarter, including increased interest in the crypto and blockchain sector, defense and security technologies, and artificial intelligence.
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After two-year lull, India’s PE-VC market rebounds 9% to $43 billion: Report
Economic Times
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3m ago
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India's private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investments rebounded to $43 billion across 1,600 deals in 2024, following two years of decline, according to a Bain & Company report with IVCA. Driven by venture capital and growth investments, PE deals remained stable at about $29 billion. India led Asia Pacific exits with $33 billion value, a 16% rise. Increased IPOs and successful block trades boosted public market exits, indicating a maturing PE-VC ecosystem.
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PE/VC Investments Surge 60% YoY To $13.6 Billion In Jul-Sep Quarter: Report
OutlookIndia
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1y ago
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According to the latest EY-IVCA monthly PE/VC roundup, private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC) investments in India saw a significant growth of 60% YoY in the July-September quarter, reaching $13.6 billion. The quarter recorded 209 deals, indicating a rise in investments. However, compared to the previous quarter, the total value of deals was slightly lower, down by 5%. Growth investments and buyouts were the highest sectors, while the life sciences sector received a considerable sum of investments. The start-up sector faced challenges, with investments at a seven-year low. Exits also showed growth across all deal segments.
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Deals Digest: PE-VC investment value doubles as EQT, Warburg sign big cheques
VCCircle
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11m ago
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Private equity and venture capital firms in India have made significant investments this week, reaching their highest level in three months. The total value of investments surpassed $100 million in three separate deals. This surge in investment activity showcases the growing confidence in India's startup ecosystem.
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Funding winter becomes harsher: VC funding in Indian start-ups drops by 74.6%
Business Today
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2y ago
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The funding winter in India appears to be turning harsh, going by the latest report of data and analytics company GlobalData. It revealed that 459 venture capital (VC) deals worth $3.4 billion were closed between January and May 2023. This is dismally low compared with the 851 deals worth $13.3 billion closed in the year-ago period.
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Generative AI sees global surge in investments despite sluggish VC activity in June quarter; report
Business Today
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2y ago
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AI, especially generative AI, saw investor interest soaring in the April-June quarter after OpenAI's launch of ChatGPT in late 2022, despite global venture capital investment dropping for the sixth consecutive quarter, according to a KPMG report.
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STT GDC to invest $3.2 billion in India to expand data centre capacity
Economic Times
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11m ago
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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has announced an investment of $3.2 billion to expand its data centre capacity in India. The investment will increase the company's IT load capacity by 550 megawatts over the next five to six years, nearly tripling its current capacity. STT GDC India currently has 28 data centres across 10 cities and serves about 1,000 enterprise customers. The investment aims to meet the growing demands of India's digital economy, driven by increased data consumption, cloud computing, and digital transformation. STT GDC holds a 28% market share by revenue in India.
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OpenAI doubles annualised revenue to $3.4 billion, says report
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
OpenAI is projected to generate $3.4 billion in annual revenue, with $3.2 billion coming from its products and services. An additional $200 million is expected to be made through Microsoft Azure by offering access to its AI models. OpenAI has seen success with its ChatGPT and has been working to increase revenue by selling services to enterprise customers. The company has recently hired a new CFO, Sarah Friar, to support its AI research and global growth.
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India real estate inflows slump in Jan-March as foreign investors pull back
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
Institutional investment in India's real estate sector declined by 40% in the first quarter of 2024, primarily due to a reduction in foreign investor participation, according to a report. The sector received approximately $995.1 million in capital inflows during the January-March period, compared to $1.66 billion the previous year. This trend suggests a cautious approach from foreign investors towards the Indian real estate market.
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3one4 Capital Doubles Down on Responsible Investing with India’s First VC ESG Officer
OutlookIndia
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4m ago
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3one4 Capital, a Bengaluru-based venture capital firm, has appointed Siddarth Pai as India’s first ESG Officer in the VC industry and became the country's first venture capital signatory to the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment. The firm’s newly released ESG Report 2024 outlines its strategy for integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into early-stage investing. This approach includes its proprietary Early Stage ESG Score (ES2) to assess pre-investment ESG metrics, focusing on impactful sectors like SaaS, fintech, and digital health.
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Foxconn sends 97% of India iPhone exports to US as Apple tackles Trump's tariffs
Economic Times
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2m ago
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Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, exported nearly all iPhones from India to the US between March and May, a significant increase from the previous average of 50%. This shift is linked to Apple's strategy to bypass high US tariffs on Chinese imports. In March-May, iPhones worth $3.2 billion were exported, primarily to the US. This aligns with Apple’s efforts to increase India-based production, targeting 25-30% of global iPhone shipments by 2025.
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