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Zephyr Peacock India looks to bet on VC-backed agritech company

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Zephyr Peacock India looks to bet on VC-backed agritech company

Mid-market private equity firm Zephyr Peacock India, part of New York-based Zephyr Management, is in advanced discussions to invest in a VC-backed agriculture services company. This investment is part of their strategy as the firm aims to raise $250 million. Zephyr Peacock specializes in emerging markets, with the current focus on expanding in India's agritech sector, highlighting the growing interest in innovative agricultural solutions supported by venture capital.

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Zephyr Peacock charts new exit route after portfolio firm’s listing plan falls apart

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Zephyr Peacock charts new exit route after portfolio firm’s listing plan falls apart

Mid-market private equity firm Zephyr Peacock India is looking to sell some of its stake in a logistics-technology company, as it plans to start raising its fourth fund. Zephyr Peacock India, which focuses on emerging markets, had initially planned on listing its portfolio firm but had to reconsider due to unfavourable market conditions. The private equity firm is now exploring alternative exit options.

Zephyr Peacock may monetise stake as portfolio fintech firm mulls IPO

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Zephyr Peacock may monetise stake as portfolio fintech firm mulls IPO

Mid-market private equity firm Zephyr Peacock India is considering monetizing its investment in fintech company MPOWER Financing through a potential IPO. Although details of the IPO are still being worked out, this move could allow Zephyr Peacock to partially cash out its seven-year-old investment in the portfolio company. MPOWER Financing provides innovative student loan solutions to international and DACA students studying in the United States.

Agritech firm Poshn raises $4 million in funding led by Prime Ventures Partners, Zephyr Peacock

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Agritech firm Poshn raises $4 million in funding led by Prime Ventures Partners, Zephyr Peacock

Poshn, an Agritech company, has raised $4 million in equity and $2 million in debt in a pre-Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners and Zephyr Peacock India. The funds will be used to build innovative solutions and expand into global markets. Founded in 2020, Poshn aims to improve efficiency in the food supply chain through its integrated approach. The company has witnessed significant revenue growth and operates in over 16 states in India. Poshn plans to leverage technology to simplify and organize the fragmented food value chain.

Unnati Agri raises Series B funding from Zephyr Peacock India

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Unnati Agri raises Series B funding from Zephyr Peacock India

Unnati Agri secured Series B funding from Zephyr Peacock India, a mid-market private equity firm. This investment comes as Unnati, a fintech-based platform offering banking services to farmers, is reportedly in merger discussions with agritech platform Gramophone. Previously, Unnati raised capital from Nabventures Fund and other investors. Zephyr's investment marks a strategic move amidst their ongoing fund deployment plans, although terms and specifics about the funding remain undisclosed.

Battery recycling startup BatX raises $5 million in funding from Zephyr Peacock, Lets Venture

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Battery recycling startup BatX raises $5 million in funding from Zephyr Peacock, Lets Venture

BatX Energies, a lithium battery recycling startup, has secured $5 million in funding from Zephyr Peacock and Lets Venture, with participation from JITO Angel Network, Mankind Pharma, Excel Industries, and BluSmart. The funds will support market expansion and the scaling up of recycling operations across India. BatX Energies aims to reduce critical material imports for India by recycling and extracting materials for new batteries. The company plans to invest in scaling up Hydrogen electrode-based critical material extraction, refining capacities, and commercial R&D for PCAM development from recycled battery minerals.

EV financing startup Vidyut raises $10 million in funding led by 3one4 Capital

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

EV financing startup Vidyut raises $10 million in funding led by 3one4 Capital

Electric vehicle financing company Vidyut has raised $10 million in a funding round led by 3one4 Capital. Other investors in the round included Saison Capital, Zephyr Peacock, and Alteria Capital. Vidyut provides financing and ownership plans for electric three-wheeled vehicle fleet owners, primarily catering to small and micro businesses. The funds will be used to expand operations to 40 cities and to develop additional services such as insurance, resale, and maintenance for electric vehicles. Vidyut is also working on building a resale ecosystem and partnering with insurers for EV-focused products.

Zephyr Peacock, Arali invest in two startups; Shikhar Dhawan backs eyewear brand

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Financial backers including Zephyr Peacock and Arali Ventures have invested in two Indian startups. Foodtech company Poshn raised $4m in equity and $2m in debt, with the funds to be used to expand the business in South-East Asia and the Middle East. Fintech startup 50Fin raised $550,000 in a funding round led by Arali Ventures, and also announced partnerships with Fi Money and Bajaj Capital. Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has invested in eyewear brand Que and will also serve as a brand ambassador.

Bottomline: VC-backed Fasal doubles revenue in FY24, keeps loss in check

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Bottomline: VC-backed Fasal doubles revenue in FY24, keeps loss in check

Agritech startup Fasal, backed by investors including Omnivore Venture Partners and 3one4 Capital, reported a significant increase in revenue for the financial year ending March 2024. Despite the growth, the Bengaluru-based company managed to control its losses. Fasal raised $12 million in funding earlier this year to support its agricultural monitoring and analytics platform.

Proparco Make VC Fund Investment In India With Omnivore

Inc42 · 11m ago

Proparco Make VC Fund Investment In India With Omnivore

Proparco, the French development finance institution, has invested $5 million in the agritech and climate sustainability fund by Omnivore. This marks Proparco's first venture capital fund commitment in India. The investment aims to promote private sector development in emerging economies, focusing on agritech and climate sustainability. The partnership between Proparco and Omnivore is expected to support entrepreneurs in enhancing agriculture, rural economies, and climate solutions in India and Southeast Asia.

Agnit Semiconductors raises $3.5 million in seed round

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Agnit Semiconductors raises $3.5 million in seed round

Bengaluru-based semiconductor startup Agnit Semiconductors has raised $3.5 million in a seed round led by 3one4 Capital and Zephyr Peacock, marking their first investment in India's semiconductor sector. The funds will be used to scale production and commercial operations. Agnit aims to expand its offerings into consumer electronics and electric two-wheelers. The company has secured a spot in the Gallium Nitride Ecosystem Enabling Centre and Incubator and earned recognition from the Government of Karnataka for its GaN semiconductor technology. Agnit has also signed an MoU with the Ministry of Defence for developing wireless transmitters.

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