Pravega Ventures

✨ Mintoak on the CB Insights Fintech 100 List! We’re proud to see our partner #Mintoak recognized as one of the world’s top fintech innovators by CB Insights! Leading the charge in payment acceptance, Mintoak is enabling banks to empower SMEs with seamless payment and commerce solutions. Congratulations Raman Khanduja, Rama Tadepalli, Rohit Ramana, Sanjay Nazareth, Kabeer Jain and the entire Mintoak team! You can find the entire list here: https://lnkd.in/ddsvFEDF Vinay Menon | Mukul Singhal | Rohit Jain | Sridhar Sirugudi | Srinidhi Chari #Fintech #Innovation #Payments

𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐞: Cashinvoice – Bridging the Credit Gap for SMEs We continue our journey of showcasing companies that are making a tangible difference in their industries and society at large. This time around, we shine a light on Cashinvoice. Cashinvoice empowers SMEs by providing seamless access to anchor-led financing—ensuring liquidity when it's needed the most. By bridging the credit gap for businesses, they are driving financial inclusion. Their platform goes beyond just technology; it’s about enabling growth, securing livelihoods, and fostering economic independence for entrepreneurs. This is the power of fintech: it levels the playing field and provides equitable opportunities to everyone. At Pravega Ventures, we stand by the vision that technology can catalyze meaningful change. Cashinvoice is a great example of how impactful solutions can make a difference at the grassroot level, creating ripple effects across the economy. Stay tuned as we continue this series! Shrinivas Kasar | Arun Poojari | Vinay Menon | Mukul Singhal | Rohit Jain | Sridhar Sirugudi | Srinidhi Chari #BeyondTheBottomLine #FinancialInclusion #TechForGood

Glad to share that SafeGold is partnering with e& money to make gold investing easy and affordable through fractional ownership. This makes gold investment more accessible than ever! #GoldInvestment #SafeGold

👏 Excited to see our portfolio company Mintoak power Axis Bank's 'neo for merchants' app! A great step towards transforming payment solutions for SMEs across India. #Fintech #Payments #DigitalPayments

📢 HDFC Bank Pravega Ventures Co-Lab Program update As we progress through the selection process for the second cohort of the program, we’re excited to share insights into the diverse range of fintech sectors represented in the applications. The submissions showcase strong interest in areas such as 𝐩𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐒𝐌𝐄-𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡, and 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 (𝐁𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒). This diversity highlights the innovative potential fintech has in addressing critical market needs. We are currently diving deeper into each product, engaging with stakeholders to explore potential outcomes. Nikhil Swaroop | Rana Sinha Ray | Prasad Hebbar | Vinay Menon | Mukul Singhal | Rohit Jain | Sridhar Sirugudi | Srinidhi Chari #HDFCBank #Fintech #Innovation

NSE India's SME Index is gaining momentum, and SME IPO sizes have tripled in just two years. We explore if this path can grow to become a viable exit route for venture backed companies. While the market's feeling a bit mixed, the potential is definitely there—though there’s still some ground to cover. Check out our full take below! Rohit Jain | Mukul Singhal | Vinay Menon | Dhruvin Mehta | Sridhar Sirugudi | Srinidhi Chari | Garvit | Janhvi Tomar | Mahak Rajgarhia | Avanti Natu #SMEIPO #Startup #Growth

Beyond the Bottomline: Empowering cooks with ChefKart ChefKart is stirring up positive change. This innovative platform is not just about connecting households with skilled cooks – it's a recipe for social empowerment. They prioritize women's participation, challenging gender norms in the kitchen. And with that, also find financial stability. It provides a consistent income stream that forms a significant part of a cook’s monthly earnings. #ChefKart is cooking up a better future – one where gender equality and financial stability are key ingredients. Aman Gupta | Vaibhav Gupta | Mukul Singhal | Vinay Menon | Rohit Jain #WomenEmpowerment #FinancialInclusion #impact

We firmly believe that #venturecapital is about driving meaningful change. It's not just about the numbers on a balance sheet but creating financial and social value in tandem. In India, the urgency for scalable and timely solutions cannot be overstated. The innovations we support must reach millions quickly and effectively. Our mission is to drive impact today, not in decades. The future is here, and we must seize this moment to create lasting change for our communities. Mukul Singhal | Vinay Menon | Rohit Jain #impact #investing

📋 Update on HDFC Bank Pravega Ventures Co-Lab Program The applications for our second cohort are currently under review. We're excited with the ideas we've seen and have already begun reaching out to applicants for further discussions. 🔍 What's next? - Our team is diligently evaluating each submission - We're in touch with applicants for next steps Stay tuned for updates and the big reveal! You can follow HDFC Bank on LinkedIn, turn on post notifications and keep an eye on our page to for the official announcement. Thank you once again to everyone who applied. Your innovative spirit is what drives the future of fintech in India! Nikhil Swaroop | Rana Sinha Ray | Prasad Hebbar | Vinay Menon | Mukul Singhal | Rohit Jain | Sridhar Sirugudi | Srinidhi Chari #HDFCBank #Fintech #Innovation

Thank you for your overwhelming response to the HDFC Bank Pravega Ventures Co-Lab Program! The application window for the second cohort is now closed, and we're excited to explore the innovative ideas you've shared. Our team is carefully reviewing each submission. But don't let the conversation stop! We want to hear from you: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 5 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬? Whether you're a startup founder, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply passionate about fintech, we'd love to hear your thoughts. 🔁 Share your perspective in the comments below 🏷️ Tag founders and innovators in your network Nikhil Swaroop, Rana Sinha Ray, Prasad Hebbar, Vinay Menon, Rohit Jain, Mukul Singhal, Sridhar Sirugudi, Srinidhi Chari #Innovation #Fintech #Startup #HDFCBank