Former investment banker Dhruv Jhunjhunwala has unveiled his new venture, Novastar Partners, an investment firm focused on India’s private markets. The firm is aiming to raise a maiden fund of Rs 350 crore, with an optional green shoe of Rs 150 crore, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Jhunjhunwala, who previously worked with RBC Capital Markets in New York, is an alumnus of the…
If you’ve ever lived in a student hostel in India, you know the struggle is real. Cramped rooms, fans that barely work, cold food, and bathrooms that look like they haven’t been cleaned in months — it’s a nightmare nobody should have to face.
But what if I told you there’s a startup that’s ready to change the entire game? A company that just raised Rs 24 crore to make sure no student…
Artha India Ventures Raises ₹250 Crore in First Close of Micro-VC Fund to Back India’s Next Startup Stars
Artha India Ventures (AIV), one of India’s most active early-stage investment firms, has announced the first close of its second micro-VC fund—Artha Venture Fund II (AVF II)—with a corpus of ₹250 crore. This marks a bold move to double down on India’s booming startup ecosystem…
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…
Japan-based venture capital firm Unleash Capital Partners has successfully closed its maiden fund at ₹300 crore (around $36 million), setting its sights firmly on India’s booming fintech and financial services ecosystem. The move underscores the growing appetite among Japanese investors to tap into India’s startup story, particularly in sectors where digital transformation is rewriting…
This Startup Just Raised ₹150 Crore – And It’s Attracting Celebrities, Financiers, and Big Investors
Move over traditional investors—there’s a new player making waves in the world of venture capital. Venture Catalysts, one of India’s fastest-growing investing platforms, has just raised a whopping ₹150 crore (around $17 million) at a valuation of ₹1,750 crore ($200 million). But what’s really catching attention is who’s backing it: from celebrity icons like Shah Rukh Khan’s family…
A new player has quietly entered India’s startup funding game — and it’s already betting big on billion-dollar brands you know and love.
PixelSky Capital, a secondaries-focused fund backed by boutique investment bank IndigoEdge and Yumlane founder Hitesh Ahuja, has just raised Rs 150 crore in its first close — with its sights set on a Rs 400 crore war chest.
What’s the strategy? Simple…
DPDzero Secures $7 Million to Transform Debt Recovery with AI
In a major push to modernize debt recovery in India, Bengaluru-based startup DPDzero has raised $7 million in Series A funding. The fintech company is making waves in the financial services world by using AI to help banks and lenders recover overdue loans faster and more ethically.
This fresh funding round was led by GMO Venture…
Nobody Cares That You’re Using AI: US Angel Investor Warns Startups to Focus on Real Value, Not Hype
AI Alone Isn’t Impressive Anymore, Says Investor Roy Korner
US-based angel investor Roy Korner has issued a blunt wake-up call to AI startup founders: using artificial intelligence is no longer enough to win over investors.
In a widely shared LinkedIn post, Korner criticized the growing trend of startups leading their pitches with vague promises like “We use AI to…” — suggesting it’s a…
Boston- and India-based venture capital firm W Health Ventures is doubling down on its commitment to healthcare innovation with the launch of its second fund, aiming to raise $70 million (₹609 crore). Focused on transforming healthcare through technology and innovation, the fund will back early-stage startups in both India and the United States.
With Fund II, W Health is moving beyond the…
