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It was an honour to engage with Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, in a discussion about Stride Ventures ’ role in supporting India’s dynamic startup ecosystem. The conversation focused on Stride’s investments in high-impact sectors such as CleanTech and FinTech, alongside our efforts to provide innovative funding solutions that drive sustainable growth. We also explored strategies and partnerships to expand the global presence of Indian startups, strengthening the foundation for startups to innovate, scale, and contribute to the ‘Make in India’ vision.  Stride Ventures remains committed to working closely with the Govt. of India and empowering entrepreneurs and contributing to the vision of making the Indian startup ecosystem a global leader. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g82SWCam Piyush Goyal | Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade | Startup India | Ishpreet Singh Gandhi | Fariha Ansari Javed Neelashi Shukla #StrideVentures #Innovation #StartupIndia #MakeInIndia #CleanTech #FinTech #GlobalGrowth #PiyushGoyal #DPIIT #investments #entrepreneurs

🌟 Welcoming 2025 with Purpose As we step into the new year, Stride Ventures remains committed to empowering entrepreneurs and driving meaningful impact. To our investors, partners, and founders—thank you for your continued trust and collaboration. Here’s to shared success and transformative growth in 2025. Wishing you a prosperous New Year! #NewYear2025 #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #StrideVentures

"Venture debt has proven to be a critical tool, balancing growth aspirations with capital efficiency." - Apoorva Sharma, Managing Partner, Stride Ventures At Stride, we remain committed to empowering startups with innovative financing solutions, helping them navigate market challenges and achieve sustainable growth. Read more about the trends shaping the venture debt ecosystem in 2024 in this Mint article: https://lnkd.in/ggidrZ9K #StrideVentures #VentureDebt #Fintech #StartupEcosystem

Stride Ventures : 2024 Year in Review🌟 As we close a dynamic year, we reflect on Stride Ventures’ trajectory over the past six years. Our global expansion and commitment to mobilize a billion dollars exemplifies our steadfastness in empowering entrepreneurial innovation worldwide. We extend our sincere gratitude to our partners, investors, and founders. Your continued trust and collaboration are the cornerstones of our progress and success. Together, we're setting the stage for even greater impact in 2025. Wishing you a prosperous New Year! 🎥 Watch our 2024 wrap-up video to relive the moments that defined our year: https://lnkd.in/gepEiZXv #StrideVentures #GlobalExpansion #EmpoweringEntrepreneurs #BillionDollarCommitment #NewYear2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from Stride Ventures ! ✨🎄 This holiday season, we celebrate the spirit of partnership, resilience, and innovation that has driven us forward. 🌟 As we wrap up another year of empowering businesses and fostering growth, we’re filled with gratitude for our partners, investors, and the incredible founders we’ve had the privilege to support. Here’s to a Christmas filled with joy, success, and new opportunities to create impact together in the year ahead! 🎅🎁 #MerryChristmas #StrideVentures #EmpoweringGrowth #StartupSuccess

🌏 SEA Roundtable: Empowering Dialogues Across Borders at Stride Ventures We hosted a closed door roundtable on the sidelines of SuperReturn Asia 2024 at our newly opened Singapore office, that brought together key global financial institutions shaping the future of Southeast Asian and international finance. We were honored to welcome Taimur Baig PhD., Managing Director & Chief Economist, DBS Bank and host of #KopiTime as our distinguished Guest of Honor to lead the discussions. The roundtable witnessed active participation of senior industry leaders across the industry including representatives from Mizuho, SC Ventures by Standard Chartered, Tiger Global Management, Citi, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group, PAG, and others. Key takeaways: 📈 Southeast Asia’s Growth Trajectory: Southeast Asia is set to outpace China in GDP and FDI growth over the next decade, with countries like Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam leading the charge. The region is projected to maintain a robust growth rate of 5.1%. 🤝 Strengthening India-SEA Connectivity: The dialogue highlighted the growing exchange of capital and entrepreneurial initiatives between India and Southeast Asia, with startups and venture capitalists forming cross-regional partnerships to capitalize on the opportunities emerging across Asia 🌍 Middle Eastern Capital Flows: Increasing diversification strategies by Middle Eastern economies are driving capital toward Southeast Asia, creating new avenues for technological and economic collaboration. ⚖️ Global Regionalisation: Rising protectionism globally presents Southeast Asia with unique opportunities to emerge as a stronger trade hub. Grateful to Ishpreet Singh Gandhi our Founder and Managing Partner and Jennifer Sung, Director, Southeast Asia for leading this impactful dialogue. These conversations reinforce Stride Ventures’ commitment to fostering collaborative growth and innovation in Southeast Asia. #StrideVentures #SEA #SuperReturnAsia #VentureDebt #GlobalCollaboration

Rebel Foods raises $210M! 🚀 We’re excited to share that our portfolio company, Rebel Foods, the parent of popular brands like Faasos and Behrouz Biryani, has raised a phenomenal $210M in its latest funding round, led by Temasek, with participation from Evolvence India. Existing investors Coatue and Lightbox also partially exited in this round. 🌏 This marks a significant milestone in Rebel Foods’ journey as a global leader in the cloud kitchen space. 🥗 With this fresh capital infusion, Rebel Foods plans to: 🌍 Expand its footprint across new markets globally 🍽️ Strengthen its platform by enhancing its portfolio of brands 📊 Scale its tech-enabled operations to redefine the food delivery experience As the world’s largest internet restaurant company, Rebel Foods is spearheading the transformation of the food tech ecosystem, setting a benchmark for cloud kitchens globally. Congratulations to the visionary founders and the incredible team at Rebel Foods on this remarkable achievement! We’re proud to support their mission of innovating how we experience food. Here’s to scaling greater heights together! 🚀🍴 Jaydeep Barman, Kallol Banerjee Read More: https://lnkd.in/gtHnyNYR #RebelFoods #StrideVentures #CloudKitchen #FundingNews #FoodTech #Innovation #GlobalExpansion

🌍 Exploring the Nucleus of Innovation at Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024 🚀 At the heart of Abu Dhabi, where innovation meets strategic investments, we were thrilled to participate in a thought-provoking panel discussion, "Into the Nucleus of Innovation - Investing in Growth Sectors," at ADFW 2024. Representing Stride Ventures , Fariha Ansari Javed, Partner - Abu Dhabi, brought her expertise to the table alongside industry pioneers to explore strategies for fostering impactful growth in emerging markets. The panel discussion was moderated by Martina Fuchs, Business Journalist, XInhua News Agency, and featured esteemed panelists:  - Noor Sweid, Founder & Managing Partner, Global Ventures - Madiha Sattar, Managing Director & Growth Ventures Partner, BNY - Cate Ambrose, CEO & Board Member, Global Private Capital Association 💡Key Takeaways: 🌟 Abu Dhabi as an Innovation Hub - Abu Dhabi is rapidly evolving into a global hub for innovation with its focus on building a knowledge-based economy. - Initiatives like Abu Dhabi Investment Office and Hub71 have provided Stride Ventures a robust foundation for startups to scale, fostering a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🌱 The Power of Venture Debt - Venture debt is pivotal in enabling startups to grow without equity dilution, ensuring both financial returns and societal impact. - Stride Ventures, as India’s largest debt provider in the climate tech sector, is ready to bring this expertise and approach to the GCC region. 🌍 Supporting Cleantech and Sustainability - We actively seek opportunities in cleantech and sustainable industries to align with the GCC’s vision for a greener, diversified economy. - Our global experience positions us to drive impactful investments and contribute to the region’s sustainability goals. 🤝 Collaborative Partnerships - Effective partnerships between global investors, governments, and local entrepreneurs are key to scaling innovation and delivering long-term economic impact. - Stride Ventures leverages international best practices to foster collaboration and innovation within the GCC ecosystem. Stride Ventures is thrilled to be part of GCC’s journey, driving impactful innovation and supporting companies that shape a sustainable and resilient future. Kudos to the panelists and attendees for an enriching discussion! #StrideVentures #ImpactInvesting #Innovation #VentureDebt #ADFW2024 #AbuDhabi #Cleantech #Sustainability #StartupEcosystem

☀️ SolarSquare raises $40M🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that our portfolio company, SolarSquare Energy has successfully raised $40M in its Series B funding round, led by Lightspeed India, with participation from Lightrock India, and existing investors including Elevation Capital, Lowercarbon Capital, Rainmatter by Zerodha, and Gruhas . This marks a significant milestone in SolarSquare’s journey to accelerate solar adoption in India. 🌍 With this fresh infusion of capital, SolarSquare plans to: 🌆 Expand operations from 20 cities to 50 cities across India. 👩💻 Invest in talent to strengthen their growing team. 📈 Build their brand as a leader in residential solar. 💡 Develop a state-of-the-art asset management tech stack for remote monitoring and diagnostics of rooftop solar systems. With only 1% of Indian homes adopting solar energy so far, SolarSquare is on a mission to change that narrative. As the first company in India to offer rooftop solar with guaranteed savings, they’re redefining the customer experience by ensuring not just installation but also ongoing performance and efficiency of solar systems. Congratulations to the founders and the entire team at SolarSquare on this monumental step forward! We’re proud to be part of their journey toward making solar power accessible and reliable for all. Let’s power a brighter and more sustainable future together! ⚡🌞 Shreya Mishra Nikhil Nahar Neeraj Jain Read More: https://lnkd.in/g87dUkJb #SolarSquare #StrideVentures #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Innovation #SolarEnergy

🚗 Moove x Waymo: Shaping the Future of Urban Mobility We’re excited to announce a transformative partnership between our portfolio company Moove and Waymo, the pioneer in autonomous driving technology. This collaboration represents a milestone as the first-ever commercial partnership on the Waymo One app, paving the way for a new era of urban mobility. Starting in 2025, Moove will manage and dispatch Waymo’s all-electric autonomous fleet in Phoenix, with expansion planned for Miami in 2026. Moove will take responsibility for fleet operations, facilities, and charging infrastructure, ensuring seamless and efficient operations. Meanwhile, Waymo will continue to focus on advancing its cutting-edge Waymo Driver technology and delivering its services through the Waymo One app. As a company building the world's largest fleet and best-in-class technologies for mobility platforms, Moove is empowering underserved mobility entrepreneurs through its revolutionary Drive-to-Own (DTO) model. With operations spanning 12 cities across five continents, Moove is now expanding into autonomous vehicles in collaboration with industry leaders like Waymo. This partnership highlights the unique strengths of both companies. Moove’s expertise in fleet management enables Waymo to dedicate its efforts to innovation, ensuring riders experience safe, reliable, and sustainable journeys. Together, they’re driving a future where technology and accessibility shape urban mobility. Congratulations to the founders and the team at Moove on this partnership! Jide Odunsi Ladi Delano Read More: https://lnkd.in/gzes3bSc #MobilityInnovation #AutonomousVehicles #SustainableTransportation #Moove #Waymo #StrideVentures