Building Resilience in an Unpredictable Market
As the global venture capital landscape undergoes dramatic shifts, Vertex Ventures South East Asia and India (VVSEAI) is proving that long-term vision and smart diversification can build resilience even amid market volatility.
The Singapore-based VC firm, part of the Vertex Holdings network under Temasek, recently announced the close of its fifth…
Lendingkart Finance Reports Massive Loss in FY25: What Went Wrong?
Lendingkart Finance, the digital lending arm of the Temasek-backed Lendingkart Group, has hit a financial rough patch. For the financial year ending March 2025, the company reported a net loss of ₹288.3 crore—marking a dramatic turnaround from the ₹60 crore profit it enjoyed just a year ago.
The loss before tax ballooned to…
In a major move to strengthen its rural lending platform, SarvaGram, a startup focused on providing financial services to underserved rural communities, has raised Rs 565 crore (approximately $67 million) in its Series D funding round. Led by Peak XV Partners, the funding round also saw participation from existing investors, including Elevar Equity, Elevation Capital, Temasek, and TVS Capital.
Edtech company upGrad has successfully raised an additional $60 million from Singapore’s Temasek, maintaining its valuation at $2.25 billion. This funding marks a significant boost for the company as it continues to expand its offerings in higher education and skill development.
Key Developments
Temasek’s Investment
The fresh investment comes amid upGrad’s efforts to strengthen its position…
Temasek’s Fullerton Financial Holdings (FFH) is making a significant move in India by acquiring a controlling stake in Lendingkart, a digital lending platform focused on small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Here’s a closer look at the deal and its implications.
What’s Happening?
Fullerton Financial is set to invest ₹252 crore (approximately $30 million) in Lendingkart, pending regulatory…
Temasek Holdings Pte is nearing a deal to acquire a substantial minority stake in VFS Global, valuing the visa outsourcing and technology services company at approximately $7 billion, including debt. The Singapore state-owned investor is expected to purchase about 20% of VFS Global, which is currently controlled by US alternative asset manager Blackstone Inc. The deal, which could be announced as…
Rebel Foods, the Mumbai-based cloud kitchen startup behind brands like Faasos, Oven Story, and Behrouz Biryani, is negotiating a $120 million funding round led by Singapore’s Temasek. This new round, if completed, will mark another significant investment in the Indian startup ecosystem, echoing the large funding rounds seen recently by startups like Zepto and Meesho.
The funding is being sought…
Ola Electric is in late-stage conversations to bring more than $300 million up in crisp financing from another financial backer alongside the support of existing patrons, said three individuals mindful of the subtleties of the exchange.
“Temasek has gone into cutting edge conversations to take an interest with $120-150 million though the excess whole would come from existing financial backers…
