Supriya Roy

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PB Healthcare raises $218 million in one of India’s largest seed rounds

6 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

TrendingBENGALURU: In one of the largest seed funding rounds in India, PB Healthcare Services has secured $218 million to build an integrated, value-based care platform targeting the country’s underserved middle class. The round was led by US-based venture capital firm General Catalyst, with participation from PB Fintech among others.PB Healthcare is the latest venture from Yashish Dahiya, founder and CEO of PB Fintech, which operates Policybazaar, a digital insurance marketplace.
Porter becomes India’s second unicorn of 2025 with $200 million fundraise

6 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

BENGALURU: Porter, an on-demand logistics platform, has raised $200 million in a Series F round led by Kedaara Capital and Wellington Management, entering India’s unicorn club with a valuation of $1.1-$1.2 billion, people familiar with the deal told TOI.
Prosus flags $8.6 million India exposure

6 days ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

BENGALURU: Prosus has invested over $8.6 billion in India, making the country one of its most significant growth bets, CEO Fabricio Bloisi said in a letter to shareholders on Thursday.The update follows Swiggy’s IPO in late 2024 and a recent investment in ride-hailing platform Rapido, which Bloisi said is growing over 100% year-on-year and facilitating more than 3 million rides per day.“India presents Prosus with incredible opportunity,” Bloisi wrote, noting the region’s role in the group’s...
India becomes Tide’s largest market by customers, surpassing UK

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

Fintech platform Tide's global CEO Oliver Prill announced that India has surpassed the UK to become its largest market by customer count for SMEs. With nearly 7 lakh members, India's growth since 2022 has been significant. Tide India CEO Gurjodhpal Singh aims to cross 10 lakh members by year-end. BENGALURU: India has overtaken the UK to become the largest market by customer count for small and medium enterprises-focused (SME) fintech platform Tide, according to global CEO Oliver Prill.
Zoho shelves Rs 3.5k crore semiconductor project; Adani too said to be on pause mode

1 week ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Sandeep Moudgal |Supriya Roy

Adani Group and Zoho Corp are reportedly backing away from their semiconductor projects, dealing a blow to India's ambition to establish a domestic chip manufacturing ecosystem. Zoho cited a lack of confidence in the technology path, while Adani expressed concerns about weak demand and limited financial commitment from its partner.
Why startup investors are eyeing sports teams

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

Indian tech entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are increasingly investing in sports teams, viewing leagues as avenues for community building and brand development. This trend extends beyond traditional sports, with leaders backing teams in eCricket, pickleball, and volleyball. Unlike celebrity ownership, these founders bring an entrepreneurial approach, shaping leagues and fostering long-term growth.
Off the boat: Inside India's reverse flipping wave

2 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

TrendingIndian startups like Flipkart, PhonePe, and Groww are increasingly re-domiciling to India, driven by regulatory clarity and deeper capital markets. Amendments to company and FDI rules have streamlined the process, reducing timelines and complexities. While attractive due to potential IPO benefits and investor alignment, reverse flips still demand careful tax and compliance structuring, especially regarding offshore transfers and shareholder agreements.
A91 secures $665mn in 3rd fund for startup bets

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

BENGALURU: A91 Partners has finalised its third fund at $665 million, joining other India-focused venture firms that recently secured funding capital amid growing international attention. Founded in 2018 by four former executives of Sequoia Capital India (now Peak XV Partners), A91 focuses its investments across various sectors, including consumer, healthcare, financial services, and industrials. The organisation provides growth-stage funding between $10 million and $50 million.
EV startup Ather cuts IPO size by 15%

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

Bengaluru: Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy trimmed its IPO size in the final stretch before listing, signalling a calibrated approach to capital raising amid muted market sentiment for new-age hardware startups.In its red herring prospectus (RHP) filed with market regulator Sebi on Tuesday,
A91 Partners closes third fund at $665 million

3 weeks ago | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Supriya Roy

Photo credit- LinkedIn/ A91 Partners ) BENGALURU: A91 Partners has closed its third fund at $665 million, joining a recent wave of a handful India-focused venture firms raising larger pools of capital amid rising global interest in the country’s private markets. Launched in 2018 by four former Sequoia Capital India (now called Peak XV Partners executives), A91 invests across sectors such as consumer, healthcare, financial services and industrials.

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12 May 25

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11 May 25

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India Pakistan tensions Barmer District Collector & Magistrate in a statement says drone activity has been spotted. Asks people to stay inside & observe blackout. PS: Barmer (in Rajasthan) borders Pakistan.

Supriya Roy @supriya_speaks

11 May 25

Always been a proponent of how knowledge grows when you ask stupid questions and sometimes also repeat questions. Good tactics when used wisely as journalists. But what the actual 🦆 was all that?!