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News and Trends

What Does Foxconn Investment In India Means

Foxconn to invest $1.5 billion in India as part part of its expansion plans

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PE/VC Investments Face Slump in April, Strong Exits Expected in Second Half of 2025

Private equity and venture capital (PE/VC) investments in India declined by 20 per cent in April 2025 compared to March 2025 in value terms, according to an EY-IVCA monthly PE/VC roundup.

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Founders Need to Rethink Growth, Tone Down Unrealistic Expectations: Akshay Gupta

In an era where cookie-cutter capital raising dominates proceedings, Akshay Gupta, Director of Prime Securities, believes in steering a different course, one following bespoke financial advisory and deep client agreement.

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The Sock Street Secures Strategic Investment from Knit World Inc.

The fresh funds will be used to propel the brand's global expansion, product innovation, and omnichannel growth.

BIZ Experiencess

Why the smartest founders know when to appoint an advisory board

THE best BIZ Experiencess – and particularly those who enjoy early success – are by their very nature innovative, driven, and often brilliant. They have ideas that few others think of and have turned them into thriving businesses.

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M1xchange Secures INR 84 Cr From Filter Capital to Scale MSME Supply Chain Financing

The capital infusion will be used to scale the platform's technology and expand access to invoice financing for underserved businesses.

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Feline Spirits Raises ₹5.2 Cr in Pre-Series A Led by Inflection Point Ventures

Feline Spirits is currently operational across 8 states and union territories, with a diverse portfolio and having served more than 20 lakh customer base. The brand said it continues to expand strategically across both private and government-owned markets.

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Porter Closes Series F Funding Round led by Kedaara Capital and Wellington Management

With the fresh capital, the company is set to expand operations across multiple cities, with the goal of serving millions of MSMEs and enabling livelihood opportunities for over 1 million gig workers.

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91Trucks Secures $5M Series A Funding Led by Arkam Ventures

With the rising demand for new and pre-owned commercial vehicles across Tier 2 and 3 cities, 91Trucks is building an India-focused platform for small fleet operators and first-time buyers, providing access to vehicle discovery and buying, financing, and comprehensive post-purchase support.

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IPOs to Remain a Hopeful Avenue for Investors Post 7x Surge

Sectors such as consumer/retail, fintech, and healthcare saw significant exit growth during the period. Meanwhile, strong public market exits helped balance the sharp decline in strategic sales, according to a Bain & Company-IVCA report.

Fundraising

How to Prepare Your Startup for Early-Stage Funding in a Tight Market

Early-stage funding is tightening quickly and becoming harder to secure. Here's how to position your startup for success.

Starting a Business

Today's Biggest Companies Are Acting Like VCs. Here's Why Startup Founders Need to Pay Attention.

From internal growth arms to venture-style capital deployment, big companies are moving fast — and founders should take notice.

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KAY CEE ENERGY & INFRA Raises ₹2500 Lakhs in QIP, Allots Shares

KAY CEE ENERGY & INFRA LIMITED has recently allotted 12.64 Lakh Shares at INR 198 per equity share and has raised INR 2502.72 Lakhs in qualified institutional placement (QIP).

Fundraising

Founders Keep Getting This One Piece of Advice — But It's Setting Them Up for Failure. Here's What They Really Need to Hear.

Some consultants tell founders to focus on "vision" and ignore the numbers. That advice sounds good, but it can quietly kill your round.

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India's PE/VC Deal Volume Slumps in Q1 2025: Report

According to the report, PE/VC investments in Q1 2025 were also recorded 14 per cent lower than in Q1 2024 (US$13.7 billion in 1Q2025 versus US$15.9 billion in 1Q2024 and US$14 billion in 4Q2024).