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🕚Here’s a flashback to an exciting and bold VC fund launch from earlier this year. 💸 In Q2 2024, New Delhi, India based Synapses launched a new $125 million venture fund. 💡 Investing in early-stage start-ups optimising STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) opportunities in the #climatetech and #healthtech space. 🌍 #India 📈 Specific portfolio companies are not listed. However Synapses also runs an incubator in partnership with NITI Aayog and a multi-year seed investment program. 💭 “We believe that climate and health are large enough spaces where going deep into them is important, so we don't want to play a generalist game. We want to go deeper in these two areas which are where the most pressing challenges of the world are today," - Ruchira Shukla, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Synapses 🗞️Livemint https://lnkd.in/eFJwkqtC 👏 For the #AudaciousInvestors unleashing innovation and empowering tomorrow🚀 Ruchira I Karthik I Apurva I Sreyashee I Shikhita I Anish I Shalini I Iwank I Team Synapses … #venturecapital #vc #funds #startups #entrepreneurs #funding #tech #entrepreneurship #technology #innovation #NewDelhi #venture

In Labiotech's ABC of biotech #startup funding guide, Partnership for Economic Innovation (PEI)'s Kathleen Lee explores the benefits of different #funding sources, common pitfalls to be aware of, and tips to equip #biotech entrepreneurs with the knowledge to navigate their journey better. #PartnershipforEconomicInnovation https://lnkd.in/eYzezVmu

🚀 The Next Big Thing: Minority-Led Startups to Watch! 🌟 As waves of innovation reshape the global marketplace, minority-led startups are at the forefront, redefining norms and driving unparalleled creativity. Our latest article explores the journeys of standout startups like SunFi Solutions in clean energy, VitalCheck in HealthTech, EquityStream in FinTech, LearnSphere in EdTech, and GreenHarvest in AgriTech. Discover how these ventures are breaking barriers, securing significant investments, and showcasing the integral role of diversity in driving progress. Click the link below to read more and get inspired by their stories! #MinorityStartups #Innovation #DiversityInTech #CleanEnergy #HealthTech #FinTech #EdTech #AgriTech #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #EquityReport

PwC NZ Startup Investment (Autumn 2024) report is available. Summary and link below. * Total investment in startups for 2023 was $163m, compared to $186m in 2022 (-12% year-over-year) * Total number of deals similar between 2023 (144) compared to 2022 (142) * In 2023, the number of new deals completed decreased to 40, compared to 46 in 2022, and 61 in 2021 * Average amount raised for new startups declined by 22%, from $1.6m in 2022 to $1.2m in 2023 * DeepTech (HealthTech, AgTech, CleanTech, ClimateTech, SpaceTech, Pharmaceuticals, BioTech) accounted for 38% of total capital funding in 2023 * Among the DeepTech sub-sectors, HealthTech attracted the lion’s share of the funding (45%), followed by CleanTech (23%) * Software was the second preferred sector, securing 30% of the total investment https://lnkd.in/gJPYcne9

Hyderabad-based venture capital firm Pavestone VC has announced the final close of its Pavestone Technology Fund at a staggering Rs 816 crore (~$97 million)—surpassing its original target of Rs 600 crore! The fund witnessed enthusiastic participation from notable investors, including The Self Reliant India(SRI) Fund, the family office of MANKIND PHARMA LTD promoters, and Colruyt Group India. This marks a major milestone in India's VC ecosystem, highlighting growing confidence in tech innovation. What’s Next? Pavestone plans to invest in 14-15 growth-stage B2B tech startups with an average cheque size of $5-10 million, focusing on deeptech and enterprise tech. Portfolio Highlights: The fund has already backed cutting-edge companies like E42.ai, NewSpace Research and Technologies , LivNSense GreenOps Private Limited, and Bellatrix Aerospace—all shaping the future of technology in their sectors. Founded in 2021 by Sridhar Rampalli, Srikanth Tanikella, and V Laxmikanth (VLK), Pavestone VC is setting the stage for transformative growth in India’s tech landscape. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gVPm-ScB #VCNews #PavestoneVC #TechInnovation #B2BTech #DeepTech #StartupFunding #IndiaStartups #VentureCapital

This post is about venture capital funding trends in India's WealthTech segment. This post starts in an "unconventional" manner; I have quoted one of the leading VC tweets. I tried to get his consent to use his tweet, but I couldn't get his attention on LinkedIn or X platforms.  Hence, I clarify that this post is not to be construed as controversial; however, I have unbundled the data points, delved into his views, and then taken a tangent route and highlighted the opportunities in WealthTech. I have highlighted the following data points in this post. 1) What sort of startups should be included in the WealthTech segment? 2) Analysing WealthTech funding in H1-2024. 3) What are WealthTech 2.0 startups building, and how are they different from WealthTech 1.0? 4) Are there any outlier categories in the WealthTech 2.0 cohort? 5) How can "Supply" side dynamics alter the landscape of WealthTech? https://lnkd.in/ee94AV7N

Pavestone VC marks final close of tech fund at Rs 816-Cr “The fundamental thesis of the fund is that we want to focus on enterprise technology, specifically companies that solve problems for large and public enterprises in the B2B space. That’s about 80% of our fund,” V Laxmikanth (VLK), managing partner at Pavestone, said. #VentureCapital #TechnologyFunding #BusinessInnovation #Startups #GenerativeAI #CloudComputing #Bioengineering #Digitalization #AdvancedConnectivity #ESG #StartupFunding #IndiaNews #Business #Keralanews #Kerala #BusinessReviewLive #BRL #Keralabusiness

Establishing a deep-tech focused VC fund would greatly benefit entrepreneurs at the idea, seed, pre-Series A, and Series A stages. Moreover, startups also require grants, joint investment opportunities with deep-tech vendors (both public and private), mentorship, orders, timely payment of invoices, prompt approvals, and access to a global knowledge-sharing platform. These supports enable them to build upon existing foundations rather than starting from scratch. Indian entrepreneurs are currently emphasizing the development of consumer-centric products such as food brands and cosmetics, rather than investing to build deep-tech assets that could enhance production capabilities. We anticipate that this will change with the backing of all stakeholders. Startup India | Invest India | Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India | MeitY Startup Hub | SIDBI Venture Capital Ltd | SiriusOne Capital | Angel Scions | O2 VC Fund (fund under process)| o2 Angels Network https://lnkd.in/dtfBpWUF?

Day-7 of the competition. in advance.. what's the startup?! The term "startup" typically refers to a newly established company or business venture, usually in its early stages of development. Startups are known for their innovative ideas, high growth potential, and often operate in sectors like technology, biotechnology, or other emerging industries. They often seek funding from investors to scale their operations and bring their products or services to market. and in this video will introduce the most imp steps to the beginning of the startup. #CIB_summer_internship_2024. CIB Egypt Morcos Mikhail Farida Elsefary

SBK Tech Ventures has emerged as a pivotal player, injecting a substantial $7.1 million into six promising local startups. Spearheaded by Sonia Bashir Kabir, the visionary founder and managing general partner, SBK’s latest investment marks a pivotal milestone in the country’s venture capital landscape.💥 💥 The funding initiative, executed during the second quarter of the fiscal year, underscores SBK’s unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and propelling homegrown talent onto the global stage. Among the standout beneficiaries of SBK’s strategic backing are diverse ventures spanning artificial intelligence, mobility solutions, climate technology, agriculture, medical technology, and educational technology.💊 🎓 AI startup Markopolo and mobility venture Jatri have each secured a sizable $1.5 million infusion, signaling SBK’s confidence in their potential to disrupt conventional paradigms and drive industry-wide transformation. Furthermore, climate tech innovator Solshare received $1.1 million, while AgriTech disruptor Fashal, MedTech trailblazer Arogga, and EdTech pioneer 10 Minute School each garnered $1 million in funding.💥 💸 For more information, please check the comment section.... 👇 #digitalbusinessnetwork #dailyupdates #SBK #startup