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𝐀 𝐋𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐚𝐧'𝐬 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥⁣ 💲🚀💰 ⁣ Fundraising for startups 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 and ends with 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤. Here's a simple breakdown:⁣ ⁣ 𝟏. 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: Founders identify a problem and craft a solution. For instance, 𝐙𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐨 started by listing restaurant menus online.⁣ ⁣ 𝟐. 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐌𝐕𝐏 (𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭): A basic version of the product/service is created to test in the market. 𝐎𝐥𝐚 started with a simple booking website.⁣ ⁣ 𝟑. 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: ⁣ Startups approach 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 (𝐕𝐂𝐬), or use 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬. For example, 𝐁𝐲𝐣𝐮’𝐬 raised $1 million from Aarin Capital during its early stages.⁣ ⁣ 𝟒. 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬:⁣ Fundraising typically happens in stages: 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝, 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀, 𝐁, 𝐂, etc. 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐤𝐚𝐫𝐭 raised $1 million in its Series A and later secured billions in subsequent rounds.⁣ ⁣ 𝟓. 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: ⁣ With funds, startups scale operations, hire talent, and expand their market reach.⁣ ⁣ 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲: 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐲 raised $2 million in its Seed round and later secured $1.25 billion in Series J, becoming a household name in food delivery.⁣ ⁣ #StartupFunding #IndianStartups #Fundraising101 #VentureCapital #AngelInvestors #BusinessGrowth⁣ ⁣ 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:⁣ - 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡: Understand your market.⁣ - 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞: Build and test your product.⁣ - 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: Connect with investors.⁣ - 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡: Present your business case.⁣ - 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞: Grow with the funds raised.

Zolve, a cross-border #neobankingstartup, is to raise $25 million in a new round of funding from Creaegis, according to people familiar with the matter. The total round size may increase somewhat as negotiations continue, they added. According to one of the persons cited above, the fresh round valued the company between $330 and 360 million. Zolve was last valued at $210 million after raising $40 million in a Series A round that included DST Global, Tiger Global, Alkeon Capital, as well as existing #investors Accel and Lightspeed. Zolve is raising new funds two months after securing a $100 million financing facility from impact investor Community #InvestmentManagement (CIM) in October 2023. When Moneycontrol contacted Zolve and Creaegis about this story, they did not answer. Zolve, which assists Indians in creating #bankaccounts and issuing credit cards to those wishing to relocate to the United States, stated at the time that the funds would be used to grow into other markets such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Zolve claims that since its debut in 2021, it has attracted about 500,000 users, facilitating #transactions worth more than $600 million, and that number is only growing as it serves more customers. In a press release last year, the business stated that #clientretention was at 86%. For Creaegis, floated by former Premji Invest managing partner and chief investment officer (CIO) Prakash Parthasarathy, Zolve will be yet another company that will become a part of the investor’s growing portfolio once the deal is complete. From its maiden fund of $426 million, which closed in September 2023, Creaegis has backed #startups like coffee chain Third Wave Coffee Roasters, health tech firm Medikabazaar, and insurtech company Zopper. In just three years, the business has raised more than $150 million in stock and #loaninvestment. It was started by Raghunandan G, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor who previously co-founded TaxiForSure. The mobility startup was ultimately sold to competitor Ola for $200 million. Creaegis, founded by former Premji Invest managing partner and chief investment officer (CIO) Prakash Parthasarathy, would add Zolve to its growing portfolio once the transaction is completed. Creaegis' $426 million debut fund, which closed in September 2023, has sponsored businesses such as coffee chain Third Wave Coffee Roasters, #healthtech firm Medikabazaar, and insurtech company Zopper. https://lnkd.in/fzpnPPW #Zolve #funding #Fintech #StartupFunding #Creaegis #Investment #startup #TechStartups #FinancialInnovation #GlobalBanking #creditcards #FintechNews #FinancialServices #StartupNews #expansion #entrepreneur #negotiations #customerretention #debtfinancing Zolve Creaegis

At the end of 2020, Sequoia Capital - the US VC firm behind Google, Airbnb, DoorDash, WhatsApp and Instagram - quietly launched its famous scout programme in Europe. Three years later, it’s onboarded many more investors. Sifted has put together a non-exhaustive list of Sequoia scouts who are currently active. Here all you need to know. #sequoia #scouts #eu #europeanunion #europe #europeanmarkets #startups #capitalmarkets #capitalraising #privatemarkets #business #startups #startupfounders #startupfunding #fundingopportunities #startupecosystem #funding #fundingoptions #fundinground #saasstartups #techstartups #startupsuccess #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurshipjourney #vc #vcfunding #vcommunity #venturefunding #venturecapital #venturefund #seriesa #earlystagestartups #seriesb #seriesc #fundraising #capitalrising #venturemarket #fundraisingstrategy #fundraisingchallenge #startupchallenge #startupjourney #seedcapital #seedround #seedfunding #seedfund #scalingbusiness #scaleups #scalingbusiness #scaleyourbusiness #preseed #capitalraising #foundersjourney #vcpersonas #angelinvestors #investments #investorrelations #2024opportunities #investorcommunity

🚀 Startup Funding Roundup: New Milestones Achieved! 💥 Exciting news from the startup ecosystem! 🚀 These innovative companies are making waves with fresh funding rounds, setting the stage for more disruption in their respective industries: 💼 Valyx raised $800K in Pre-Seed Funding - B2B financial management with a cutting-edge approach! (Led by Huddle Ventures and Waveform Ventures) 👗 Slikk secured $300K in Pre-Seed Funding - The game-changer for 60-minute clothes delivery! (Led by Better Capital and Untitledxyz Ventures) ⚽ Spolto bagged $1 Million in Seed Funding - Shaping the future of sports-tech! (Led by Andrew Johnston and others) 🎓 Invest4Edu landed $3 Million in Seed Funding - Planning, saving, and investing in education! (Led by family offices) 🛒 Nutrabay scored $5 Million in Series A Funding - A leading D2C brand on the rise! (Led by RPSG Capital Ventures and Kotak Alternate Asset Managers) These startups are just getting started! 🌟 Stay tuned for more groundbreaking innovations ahead. #StartupNews #FundingRounds #Valyx #Slikk #Spolto #Invest4Edu #Nutrabay #InqxnLive #Inqxn #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #VCFunding #StartupEcosystem #Seedfunding #B2B #Sportstech #Edutech #D2Cbrand #Delivery #Investment

In its Series A round, headed by Info Edge Ventures and included participation from current #investors M Venture Partners and Incubate Fund Asia, e-commerce startup BuyEazzy secured $4.25 million. The capital will help with the business’s attempts to #grow, develop its staff, and improve its products. By reimagining the #digital supply chain to meet the unmet demands of “value conscious” Bharat, it is upending the Bharat Ecosystem. BuyEazzy, which was founded in 2021 by Rahul Aggarwal and Hariher B, provides a dependable delivery service, a large selection, and low pricing for a hassle-free #buying experience. BuyEazzy is using neighborhood micro-preneurs to create a beauty destination for Bharat. BuyEazzy Rahul Aggarwal Hariher Balasubramanian Incubate Fund Asia M Venture Partners (MVP) Rajeev Ranka Read more - https://lnkd.in/ggKGdktG To share your startup story write us on - startup@viestories.com #buyeazzy #ecommerce #startup #funding

💸 According to TechCrunch, #German #CarSubscription #Platform FINN has raised $110 million in equity to expand in the U.S. and Europe. 🔍 Founded in 2019, FINN is introducing a new way of driving cars that doesn't necessarily include ownership. "We're revolutionizing conventional car ownership and making driving with FINN as easy as buying shoes online. An instant, flexible car subscription from your favorite brands that includes everything except for fuel" 📈   FINN’s Series B fundraising round was led by Korelya Capital with Keen Venture Partners, Climb Ventures, Greentrail Capital and Waterfall Asset Management LLC. Existing investors that also participated were White Star Capital, HV Capital, Heartcore Capital , UVC Partners and Picus Capital. . 🔦 We at the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) wish FINN nothing but 💪 for 2024! 🔻 Read TechCrunch's full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYyrc8vx . The Digital Socialitez - Official digital marketing and social media management partner of Swiss Chamber of Commerce in The Netherlands (SCCN) . . . . #SwissChamberofCommerceInTheNetherlands #SCCN #BusinessExpansion #EuropeanMarket #MarketAccess #StrategicGrowth #BusinessOpportunities #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurs #Startups #Investors #Europeannews #euronews #Europeaninvestment #Europeancountries #Europeaninvestments #Europeanfunding #TechUK #TechGermany #TechFrance #TechNetherlands #TechSweden #TechNorway #TechDenmark #TechBritain #TechSwitzerland #StartupUK #StartupGermany #StartupFrance #StartupNetherlands #StartupSweden #StartupNorway #StartupDenmark #StartupBritain #StartupSwitzerland #VC #VentureCapitalist #EuropeanVentureCapitalNews #EuropeanVCNews #Investment #Seedfunding  #Entrepreneur  #SeriesBFunding #SeriesBInvestment #onlinecarrentals #onlinecarownership #Onlinecarsubcriptions #RentaVehicle

🔧 Wify Closes Pre-Series A at INR 40 Cr with Backing from Mount Judi Ventures, Others. Wify, a tech-driven service provider, has successfully closed its Pre-Series A funding round, raising INR 40 crore. The round was led by Mount Judi Ventures, with participation from other investors. 💰 Funding Details: - Wify has secured INR 40 crore in its Pre-Series A funding round. - The funding was led by Mount Judi Ventures, with additional backing from various investors. 🔍 Background: - Wify provides tech-driven services aimed at streamlining and enhancing various operational processes. - The company has been gaining traction in the market due to its innovative solutions and effective service delivery. 🚀 Expansion Plans: - The newly raised funds will be used to scale up Wify's operations and expand its service offerings. - Wify aims to enhance its technological capabilities and increase its market reach. 📈 Market Potential: - The funding boost will enable Wify to capture a larger share of the market by offering more efficient and comprehensive solutions. - The company is well-positioned to leverage the growing demand for tech-driven service solutions. 📅 Future Outlook: - With the support from Mount Judi Ventures and other investors, Wify is set to accelerate its growth trajectory. - The company remains focused on innovation and customer satisfaction as it expands its operations and service portfolio. Wify's successful closure of its Pre-Series A funding round at INR 40 crore underscores the confidence investors have in its growth potential and market strategy. The funding will enable Wify to scale its operations, enhance its technology, and expand its reach in the competitive tech-driven service sector. Wify Technologies #Wify #Funding #PreSeriesA #MountJudiVentures #TechNews #StartupFunding #BusinessGrowth #StartUpNews #BusinessNews #MicroShots #NewsUpdates

Zepto appears to be in non-stop fundraising mode, as a new report suggests that the 10-minute grocery delivery unicorn is in talks to raise an additional $310 million at a much higher valuation. According to an ET report, the Aadit Palicha-led startup aims to reach a $5 billion valuation with this funding round, which could see participation from investors, including Mars Growth Capital—co-managed by Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc and Israel’s Liquidity Group—alongside US-based General Catalyst and other existing investors. The report also said that the funding round could reach $350 million, with participation from existing investors and HNIs. The report comes nearly two months after Zepto raised $665 million from a group of investors, doubling its valuation to $3.6 billion from $1.4 billion in August 2023. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dfimiyXR #zepto #grocery #delivery #unicorn #startup #quickcommerce #indianstartupnews

“Africa’s five top startups in terms of company value are diverse, filling and in some instances creating economic services in a variety of fields.” Read the full analysis here: https://lnkd.in/dXG9zJxz #TopStartupsAfrica #AfricanInnovation #EntrepreneurshipDevelopment #ConnectingAfricasPotential

Funding for US Startups in 2023 was the lowest level seen globally in 5 years! The sectors that saw a downturn included : *** Web 3, which fell in 2023, from $28 billion to $7.6 billion (down over 70%). *** Financial services (down over 50%), *** e-commerce and shopping (down 60%), *** Media and entertainment (down 64%). #startups #startupfunding #bovellfinancial #innovation #funding #fundraising #220dots https://buff.ly/4bcJvIw