Meha Agarwal

4 weeks ago | inc42.com | Meha Agarwal

SUMMARY All In Capital's Fund II is set to invest in 50 startups in the next three years, with individual funding of INR 5 Cr or less All In Capital will continue to back early stage founders with capital, mentorship and access to a robust network of more than 150 startup founders During an interaction with Inc42 as part of the Moneyball series, Bhagia outlined the firm's strategy for Fund II: Larger cheques, bigger stakes and leading investment rounds for greater impact Did the funding...

4 weeks ago | htsyndication.com | Meha Agarwal

India, March 27 -- Did the funding headwinds finally relent in 2024, paving the path for startup growth? The previous year might not have presented a booming picture for all. But a close look revealed funding growth in certain stages. For instance, India's startup ecosystem saw a surge in seed stage funding, reflecting growing investor confidence in early stage ventures. Seed stage startups secured around $893 Mn, a 31% increase from the $681 Mn raised in 2023.

1 month ago | inc42.com | Meha Agarwal

SUMMARY In 2011, driven by a desire to tackle the challenges faced by Indian MSMEs, Lunia made a decisive break from his secure banking career to pursue a bold new venture: Lendingkart It was a proud moment when Fullerton Financial Holdings (FFH), a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore-based Temasek, invested approximately $87 Mn in the company With its assets under management nearing the INR 10K Cr mark (exactly INR 7127 Cr as of March 2024) and an initial public offering (IPO) slated in May...

1 month ago | htsyndication.com | Meha Agarwal

India, March 14 -- Capital is the fuel to accelerate a business. But for India's 63 Mn micro, small and medium enterprises, which accounted for 45.73% of total exports in FY24, securing collateral-free business loans remains a major hurdle, slowing their growth and competitiveness. Fortunately, India's ongoing fintech revolution and new-age startups have risen to the occasion to plug this credit gap.

1 month ago | inc42.com | Meha Agarwal

SUMMARY Set up in 2007, ideaForge has grown to become a dominant force in the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector, driven by a bold vision to transform how drones are used in India and globally When its stock debuted on July 7, 2023, it soared, with a 94% premium over the issue price, signalling strong investor confidence in the company's future In this conversation with Ankit Mehta, we get a glimpse into the resilience, strategy and vision that shaped ideaForge’s rise from humble beginnings...