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Inside Vertex Ventures’ $541 Million Playbook: How Smart Diversification Shields Startups from Market Turbulence

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…
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Gurugram Startup ELIVAAS Secures $10 Million to Redefine Luxury Second‑Home Travel — Here’s What’s Next

ELIVAAS Lands $10 Million to Reinvent Luxury Second‑Home Travel A Bold New Chapter Begins Founded in 2023 by travel veterans Ritwik Khare and Karan Miglani, Gurugram‑based ELIVAAS is shaking up the luxury vacation rental scene. In its latest win, the startup has raised $10 million—a capital boost poised to turbocharge its plans to deepen its footprint in both Indian and international…
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EV Startup Kazam Scores $6.2 Million in Funding to Power India’s Green Revolution

Bengaluru-based EV startup Kazam is charging full speed ahead! Fresh off a new $6.2 million Series B funding round led by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), alongside top investors Vertex Ventures and Avaana Capital, Kazam is gearing up to revolutionize the electric vehicle charging ecosystem in India and beyond. What Is Kazam? The Brain Behind Smarter EV Charging Founded in 2020 by…
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Nuuk Raises $5 Million to Disrupt the Home Appliance Market with Stylish, High-Performance Products

Nuuk Secures $5 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Home Appliances Nuuk, a D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) home appliance startup, has raised $5 million (approximately Rs 40 crore) in its Series A funding round. The investment was led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India, with significant participation from Good Capital and several notable angel investors, including industry heavyweights like Rohit…
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BigEndian Semiconductors Secures $3 Million Funding Led by Vertex Ventures to Expand and Innovate

BigEndian Semiconductors, a fabless semiconductor design startup, has successfully raised $3 million in a funding round led by Vertex Ventures SEA & India, with contributions from various strategic investors. The funds will be allocated to broadening the company’s engineering team, enhancing research and development capabilities, and scaling operations to meet the rising demand for advanced…
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Business

Pilgrim Secures $9 Million in Series B Extension, Valuation Surges to $250 Million

Pilgrim, a burgeoning direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty and personal care brand, has successfully raised approximately $9 million in a Series B extension funding round. The round was led by prominent investors Fireside Ventures and Vertex Ventures, with significant contributions also made by NSFO Ventures, Mirabilis Investment, and NABS Vriddhi. The latest funding round saw the issuance of 854…
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