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On this FintechFriday, let’s get to know another pre seed VC that brings #Indian fintech startups to limelight: Better Capital by Vaibhav Domkundwar Key Stats: Over 200+ Portfolio Companies, $7B+ Combined Valuation, 700+ Founders and 2 unicorns... Better Capital is celebrated as India's largest & first pre-seed fund backing top-tier founders on day zero. With starring successes like slice, Rupeek, Khatabook, Airmeet, M2P Fintech, Teachmint, Kutumb, Dukaan, Jai Kisan, Skill Lync, Open, Toddle & more, Better’s approach of partnering from scratch till the highest goal has made it stand out from the crowd of #VCs.  Better partners with founders very early on their journeys, invests with deep conviction and helps those companies build systematically from idea to early PMF to traction, follow-on fund raises, and more. What more do you need from a Pre Seed Funder or investor? While talking about pre seed fundings, here’s an overview of how pre seed fundings are approaching different sectors, courtesy of Eximius Ventures. 

$170 billion cumulative is expected to be invested in the Indian startup space by the end of 2025, writes Ideaspring Capital's Naganand Doraswamy in #NDTVProfitOpinion. Read: https://bit.ly/40wEKY0

Guess who’s returning to India’s startup scene? SoftBank, a key player behind nearly one-fifth of India’s 100+ unicorns, has invested $15 billion to date. While they’ve had a dry spell of about 18 months, the Japanese conglomerate is now planning to sell stakes in four of its investments and is all set to make its comeback. Sumer Juneja, head of India and EMEA at SoftBank Investment Advisers, recently confirmed to Moneycontrol that SoftBank will soon resume deals with Indian startups. Stay tuned for what’s next. Follow Scrow for more! . . . . #finance #business #money #bank #privateequity #venturecapital

🌟 Indian Fintech Jar Reaches Financial Milestone 🌟 Great news from the world of fintech! Indian startup, Jar, has turned cash flow positive. This three-year-old company, known for offering savings and investment services, achieved this important goal while growing more than 10 times last year! This shows Jar not only knows how to expand, but also how to manage its finances wisely. Jar’s success comes from being backed by big investors like Tiger Global. Their progress is a great example of how startups can thrive by focusing on both growth and profitability. Businesses can learn from Jar’s journey to use smart financial planning and strategic investments to excel and grow stronger. #FintechSuccess #StartupGrowth #InvestmentTips #BusinessJourney #LinkedInInsights 🌐💼🚀

Over a year after it spun off its India entity, VC firm Sequoia Capital is reportedly eyeing a return to Indian soil👇 The California-based VC firm is in advanced discussions to invest in Bengaluru-based fintech startup Vance, TechCrunch reported, citing sources. Inc42 has reached out to Vance to get further details on the fundraise talks. The story will be updated on receiving a response. If the deal materialises, it would be Sequoia Capital’s first investment in an Indian startup since it spun off its India and Southeast Asia operations and rebranded it as Peak XV Partners. The firm’s China business was also hived off and rebranded as HongShan. 🔗To read the in-depth article, click here: https://4-2.co/4fNOcvn #news #venturecapital #India #investment #startup

We’re excited to announce the 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐈, 𝐚 $30 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝 focused on empowering the next generation of disruptive startups. With Fund II, we’re doubling down on 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 25-30 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐀𝐈/𝐒𝐚𝐚𝐒, 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡. At #Eximius, we take a thesis-driven approach, rejecting the 'spray and pray' mentality and backing bold, contrarian ideas from visionary founders. Fund II has already invested in 4 high-impact companies, led by seasoned entrepreneurs who tackle big problems with first-principles thinking and exceptional execution. Building on the success of our inaugural $10 million fund, which saw 60% of its portfolio companies secure up-rounds from Indian & global investors, Fund II is positioned to accelerate our mission and help more founders turn their ideas into industry-defining global companies. Thank you to everyone who continues to support our vision. We’re excited to partner with bold entrepreneurs and drive the next wave of innovation. Attached is the press release with more details. Pearl Agarwal | Preeti S. | Archit Mittal | Jugnu Singh | Tara Popli | Laksh Sharma | Aastha Thilwal | Shriya Bhandari | Lokesh Jain | Nikhil . | Keshav Malhotra | Shubham Titare | Pankhudi Kedia #PreSeed #VCFund #India #FundLaunch #AI #Fintech #SaaS #FrontierTech #ConsumerTech

In a recent discussion on CNBC Awaaz, Shashank Randev, Founder VC at 100X.VC, emphasized how the abolition of the #AngelTax is a watershed moment for early-stage funding. With this barrier removed, we can expect a surge in investor interest and inflow of capital into the startup ecosystem. This decision showcases the maturing of the ecosystem and the government's recognition of startups as a growing asset that drives employment. The budget also highlights India's ambition to become a global hub, with significant allocations in sectors like #SpaceTech, where the government aims for fivefold growth over the next decade. This initiative will catalyze the sector's expansion, enabling startups to transition from R&D to commercialization more effectively. Find Shashank’s complete take on the budget at  https://lnkd.in/dQStggAQ Sanjay Yagnesh Ninad Shashank Vatsal Utpal Sejal Harshita Prakruti Jainish #Budget2024 #StartupIndia #AngelTax #VCInsights #100XVC #cnbc #cnbcaaawaz

In a tech developing economy like India...innovation always will precede regulation. Sustaining this lag period is very critical especially for fintech founders. I always admire their courage to operate in such an unpredictable environment where regulation can be a headwind anytime. And more so, if you are a consumer fintech co. with multiple dependencies. Ajinkya Kulkarni, other founders and the entire team at Wint Wealth are one such example, who have successfully sustained and reached an inflection point, where regulation now acts as a tailwind. Gemba Capital is proud to be a small part in the Wint Wealth journey from the start. #FounderStories #earlystage #venturecapital #fintech #startups #india #alternates #portfolio Kamini Shivalkar Aditya Vargante Govind Lohia Vipul Rawal ↗️ Anupreet Singh 📈 Sujoy Chakravarty

In a significant move to enhance India’s emerging startup ecosystem, the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, has announced a partnership with Stride Ventures, a leading venture debt firm. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnUAPytk #IndianStartups #MakeInIndia #StartupIndia #GlobalInnovation #VentureFunding

i tracked 24,461+ startups in India’s tech ecosystem, which raised a combined $7.6B in 2024 all using Selling.com ( ➡ https://bit.ly/47D1NCt) here’s why this matters: ✅ Late-Stage Power: $4.7B went to late-stage startups, signaling strong investor confidence in proven business models. ✅ Sector Shifts: While FinTech funding dipped, Food & AgriTech surged by 63%, showing a pivot towards essential industries. ✅ Unicorn Growth: 6 new unicorns in 2024, a 500% jump from last year, proving innovation is still thriving. ✅ IPO Surge: 29 tech IPOs this year, nearly double from 2023, signaling market maturity. ✅ Government Support: Policies like the Angel Tax abolition and extended tax benefits are attracting foreign investment and fueling growth across sectors. #TechStartups #IndiaTech #UnicornGrowth #IPO #InvestmentOpportunities #Sellingcom #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #TechFunding