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Snapdeal co-founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, through their early-stage fund Titan Capital, had invested just ₹57 lakh in Urban Company during its seed stage. That small cheque has now turned into a ₹110 Cr exit, marking an extraordinary 200X return. The exit came after Titan Capital sold its stake to Dharana Capital (Vy Capital’s arm), right before Urban Company’s IPO — which went on to be oversubscribed 103X. This makes it one of the most successful early startup bets in India’s ecosystem, highlighting the power of patient, high-conviction angel investing. #titanCapital #urbancompany #ROI #kunalBhal #IPO #startupUpdates #startupro

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Eternal Capital (India), an early-stage VC fund started by former bharatpe COO Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, has rebranded itself as Sadev Ventures. The firm said the new name aligns with its family office identity and values. With this change, Sadev Ventures will continue its India-first focus while also helping portfolio companies expand globally through support from international LPs and strategic partners. Read full article link in the commment 👇 #sadevventures #eternalcapital #vc #rebrand #startupnews

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🚨 ELIVAAS raises Rs 87 Cr in Series B round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. Luxury vacation rental platform ELIVAAS has raised ₹87 crore in a Series B round led by Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, with participation from Peak XV Partners’ Surge and 3one4 Capital. Founded in 2023 by Ritwik Khare and Karan Miglani, ELIVAAS will use the funds to deepen its footprint in India, explore select international markets, and strengthen its tech for seamless, high-end travel experiences. Operating across 30 destinations, the brand saw a 5x revenue growth in FY25 and aims to be a trusted name in luxury travel worldwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gecZPs2J By Trisha Medhi #StartupNews #LuxuryTravel #Funding #IndiaStartups #ELIVAAS

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#News | Bengaluru-based coworking startup Table Space , backed by Hillhouse, rebrands as “Tablespace Technologies Limited” and adds three independent directors ahead of IPO plans. The company reported ₹898 Cr revenue and ₹11 Cr profit in FY24, serving 315 clients across India’s enterprise workspace market. #RealtyNXT #TableSpace #IPO #Coworking #IndiaStartups #Hillhouse #Workspaces #Bengaluru #BusinessNews #CorporateGovernance #StartupEcosystem #IndianMarkets #Listing #SEBI #EnterpriseSolutionsGanesh Natarajann,Nilesh S Vikamseyy,Anthony Cousee

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#FundingAlert 💸 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐬 480 𝐜𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐬 100 𝐜𝐫 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐡 📌 Comfort-tech brand, The Sleep Company, has raised Rs 480 crores in a Series D funding round led by private equity firms ChrysCapital and 360 ONE Asset. 📌 The funding will accelerate the company’s plans to scale manufacturing, deepen offline presence, unlock new product categories, and invest in innovation and talent as it prepares for its next phase of growth.  🔗 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐓𝐎 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄...  https://lnkd.in/gsNeUCRV Chetan Naik I Priyanka Salot I Harshil Salot I Rajiv Batra #Funding #CapitalRaise #TheSleepCompany #RetailIndustry #RetailGrowth #Retailing #BusinessGrowth #IndianRetailMarket #RetailUpdates #RetailSectorNews #BusinessNews #RetailBusiness #IR #IndiaRetailing

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🔔India’s IPO bells are buzzing with 150+ startups gearing up for listing in 2025 with a $30Bn+ pipeline. Yet, private capital inflows are slowing, with tech funding dropping double digits. So, what should founders really prioritise—IPO visibility or liquidity on their balance sheets? 🎙️ In the latest episode of Candid with CredAble, our AVP – Marketing, Mr. Uttkarsh Khosla sits down with Mr. Kushal Vora, Director & Head of Emerging Corporates at CredAble, to decode this paradox. From IPO optimism to funding discipline, and from equity dilution to non-dilutive credit, they unpack what capital strategies founders must adopt in 2025. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/dFSb4k6r #IPO #Funding #StartupCapital #CredAble #WorkingCapital

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Gurugram-based angel investment platform Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has launched 'IPV International, a $110 million Category I Angel Fund registered under GIFT City’s IFSCA (International Financial Services Centres Authority) framework. The first close of the fund happened in April 2025. The firm said the fund has made the first investment in Cellivate Technologies, a Singapore-based deeptech startup working on replacing fetal bovine serum with a patented, ethical, and scalable cell-based alternative using magnetic stimulation, targeting biotech, pharma, and beyond. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/dsKTxqya #venturecapital #funding #investors #investment #gurugram #

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Awiros has announced the appointment of Visionary Leader Prateek Mahajan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), bringing over 13 years of experience in building and scaling organizations across B2B SaaS, e-commerce, and supply chain sectors. An alumnus of IIM Ahmedabad, Prateek has held leadership roles at Unicommerce, Flipkart, and OYO, where he demonstrated expertise in team leadership, business operations, and revenue optimization. In his previous role at Unicommerce, he led business operations and retention revenue, contributing to the company’s successful IPO in 2024. Prateek’s proven track record in scaling operations and driving sustained growth positions him to play a key role in Awiros’ next phase of expansion. Vikram Gupta, Founder & CEO of Awiros, said, “Prateek brings deep operational expertise, sharp business acumen, and extensive industry knowledge. His ability to build high-performing teams and optimize enterprise operations will be instrumental in accelerating Awiros’ global growth.” Awiros is rapidly scaling its AI solutions across aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, logistics, construction, and mining. Prateek’s leadership will strengthen execution, enhance customer impact, and drive global expansion. CXO TechBOT extends its best wishes to Prateek Mahajan in his new role. #Awiros #PrateekMahajan #COOAppointment #AIInnovation #GlobalExpansion #BusinessOperations #EnterpriseSaaS #Leadership #GrowthStrategy #DigitalTransformation

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🚀 Gurugram-based home services startup Pronto has raised $11 Mn (Series A), co-led by General Catalyst & Glade Brook Capital, with participation from existing investor Bain Capital Ventures. 💰 This comes just months after a $2 Mn seed extension from Bain Capital Ventures. 📍 What’s next for Pronto? ✅ Expansion to Mumbai & Bengaluru in 12–18 months ✅ Onboarding & training 10,000+ service professionals ✅ Scaling its 10-minute on-demand home services platform 🏠 Pronto offers instant, scheduled & recurring house help — sweeping 🧹, utensil washing 🍽, laundry 👕, kitchen cleaning 🍳 & more. 💬 Anjali Sardana, Founder: “We’re building a new era of trusted, rapid home services for India’s urban households.” #StartupNews #Funding #SeriesA #Pronto #househelp #seriesA #funding #IndiaEconomy #viralpost #scoopearth #scoopearth.in

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Zeropearl VC raises ₹159 Cr maiden fund, with over half the capital from 31 founders including 18 unicorn leaders and 21 IPO-bound entrepreneurs like Boat ’s Aman Gupta to back India’s next wave of pre-seed startups. Led by Bipin Shah, ex-Titan Capital Partner and IIT Bombay alumnus, brings 14+ years of experience evaluating 50,000+ startups, meeting 5,000+ founders, and investing in 250+ seed and pre-seed companies. His portfolio includes early bets on Mamaearth, GIVA, and CityMall, along with notable exits like Beardo. What’s Special About Zeropearl VC? 1. Only ~0.5% of startups evaluated each year are backed, targeting performance aligned with Shah’s decade-long 50%+ IRR track record. 2.The fund will invest across 45 startups, aiming for follow-on rounds within 12–15 months. 3.Focus Sectors around AI, climate tech, healthtech, and frontier sectors are at the core, supporting founders solving real-world problems with global potential. 4.10% of the fund’s net carry will be dedicated to education for underprivileged students in grades 11–12, reflecting Shah’s belief in multiplying returns through human capital. 5.Zeropearl VC is now live with 20+ investments, including Gully Labs, Supply6, Cura Care, and Zanskar, signaling a new pre-seed powerhouse in India’s startup ecosystem. 🚀 Congratulations to Bipin Shah and the team on launching a fund that combines founder-first ethos, disciplined selection, and measurable impact. For more curated insights on India’s venture ecosystem, follow The VC Fellowship. Applications for Cohort 8 are now open → https://lnkd.in/gsNZQFvH #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #PreSeed #Founder #IndiaStartups #ZeropearlVC #news

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🌏 India’s cross-border momentum is just getting started. 🚀 From the rise of Tier 2 exporters to the power of digital-first platforms, Payoneer is witnessing a shift in how India does global business. 💡 Gaurav Shisodia, Vice President, Payoneer India, shares key insights in Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd. spotlighting what’s driving the next wave of cross-border growth for Indian SMBs. Read the interview here 👉 https://paynr.co/4pqPkdK

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