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Loantap secures $6.2 million in fresh funding from July Ventures and existing investors 📌 Pune-based digital lending platform LoanTap Financial Technologies has raised $6.2 million in fresh equity funding led by July Ventures. Existing investors 3one4 Capital, Avaana Capital, Kae Capital and the Swapurna Family Office also participated in the round. 📌 With this, the total capital raised by the company stands at around $26 million. The company has also raised another $2.3 million in venture debt as a part of this round. Story By: Pratik Bhakta Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gZu76KYr

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Seed-stage venture firm Titan Capital has introduced the Indicorns 2025 List—a compilation of 202 startups that have crossed Rs 100 crore in annual revenue and achieved profitability. The announcement was made at India Internet Day. Titan Capital was founded by Snapdeal co-founders, Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal. As a collective, these 202 startups generated Rs 1.51 lakh crore in revenue and Rs 7,393 crore in profits in FY24. The top sectors represented include fintech (50 companies), e-commerce (16), and logistics (13). Cities leading the charge are Delhi NCR (51 Indicorns), followed by Bengaluru (42) and Mumbai (35). "These companies are proving that building enduring businesses in India is not just possible, but already happening at scale. We hope this list inspires a new generation of founders to chase not just scale, but strength," Bahl said. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/d4_yb_z2 #bengaluru #indicorns #unicorns #startups #profit #business #indianstartupnews

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Jai Kisan, a Mumbai-based fintech startup focused on rural India, has reportedly raised Rs 26.5 crore in an extended Series B funding round backed by existing investors Unitary Fund, Mirae Asset Venture Investments, and Blume Ventures. Founded in 2017 by Arjun Ahluwalia and Adriel Maniego, Jai Kisan operates at the intersection of financial services and rural commerce, offering digital credit and financing options to individuals and small businesses in India’s underserved agricultural and rural sectors. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/dK3qTfXy #fintech #ruralindia #funding #investors #investment #business #mumbai #startup #indianstartupnews

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Pune-based fintech Easebuzz has secured $30 Mn (around INR 257 Cr) in Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, along with participation from existing investors 8i Ventures and Varanium Capital. 🔸Easebuzz plans to deploy the fresh proceeds to boost its existing SaaS-based tech stack and merchant network, accelerate product development and also enhance its online payment aggregation capabilities, it said in a statement. 🔸The startup also aims to enter the offline point-of-sale payment solutions offering and QR-based UPI payments, including a soundbox. 🔗Read the full article here - https://4-2.co/4lm6jfg #news #Inc42 #fintech #funding #investment #expansion #growth #startupnews #startup #SaaS

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🌏 India’s cross-border momentum is just getting started. 🚀 From the rise of Tier 2 exporters to the power of digital-first platforms, Payoneer is witnessing a shift in how India does global business. 💡 Gaurav Shisodia, Vice President, Payoneer India, shares key insights in Outlook Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd. spotlighting what’s driving the next wave of cross-border growth for Indian SMBs. Read the interview here 👉 https://paynr.co/4pqPkdK

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Bachatt has bagged $4 million (INR 34 Cr+) in a seed funding round jointly led by Lightspeed India and InfoEdge Ventures. Of the total investment, Lightspeed contributed $2.8 million, while Info Edge Ventures, spearheaded by Sanjeev Bikhchandani, injected $1 million into the startup. The funding round also attracted participation from notable industry figures, including Urban Company cofounder Abhiraj Bhal, Sunil Prabhune of L&T Finance, and OYO’s senior leadership — COO Abhinav Sinha and CSO Maninder Gulati — all of whom have joined Bachatt’s cap table. The capital will be directed towards the official launch of Bachatt’s daily savings app, which is currently in its beta phase. Follow Equity 360 for more such updates. Reach us on contact@equity360.in for any query on investment banking. #startupfunding #investmentbanking #privateequity

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🚨 Easebuzz raises $30M in series A round led by Bessemer Venture Partners With over $30B GTV processed in FY25 and revenue more than doubling to ₹650 Cr, this digital payments and vertical SaaS powerhouse is scaling fast—and profitably from day one. From powering UPI Soundboxes to streamlining payments in sectors like education, real estate, and BFSI, Easebuzz is revolutionizing how India pays. With RBI’s final nod as a payment aggregator and global ambitions brewing, this startup is buzzing louder than ever! Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gUCGtQvW By Sayan Sen #StartupFunding #Easebuzz #FintechIndia #SaaS #DigitalPayments #RBI #SeriesA #IndianStartups #YourStory

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Bengaluru-based edtech-focused lending platform propelld is set to raise Rs 260 Cr (~$30.5 Mn) in a Series D round led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Stellaris Venture Partners. The fresh equity infusion will support Propelld’s working capital requirements and business expansion, according to regulatory filings. The funding round includes the allotment of 20,732 Series D CCPS at an issue price of Rs 1,25,408 each. WestBridge is investing Rs 240 Cr through its affiliated trusts Setu AIF, Konark, and MMPL while Stellaris is chipping in Rs 20 crore. The company’s post-money valuation stands at approximately Rs 860 Cr (~$101 Mn). Founded in 2019 by Bibhu Prasad D., Victor Senapaty, and Brijesh Samantaray, Propelld offers collateral-free education financing, including Study Now, Pay Later and Income Sharing Agreements through its NBFC arm, Edgro. This follows Edgro’s Rs 200 crore ($25M) debt raise in 2024 from lenders including Credit Saison India, InCred, AU Small Finance Bank, and Northern Arc. #propelld #westbridgecapital #stellaris #edtech #educationfinance #startupfunding #studynowpaylater

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Rural fintech startup Jai Kisan, founded by Arjun Ahluwalia and Adriel Maniego , has raised INR 26.47 Cr (around $3 Mn) in its latest funding round from existing investors Mirae Asset, Unitary Fund, and Blume Ventures. As per regulatory filings, the startup allotted 980 Series B6 CCPS at a premium of INR 2,70,033. This capital infusion marks a continued vote of confidence from the investors in Jai Kisan’s mission to transform rural credit and empower underserved communities. Founded in 2020, Jai Kisan operates as a rural-focused neo-bank that offers digital-first financial solutions to farmers, retailers, and MSMEs. It obtained an NBFC license in August 2023 after acquiring Kushal Finnovation Capital, enabling it to design and distribute customized credit products and co-lend with public sector banks. With its flagship platforms like the Jai Kisan Farmer app and Bharat Khata, the startup claims to have served over 8 lakh farmers and 1 lakh rural businesses across 11 states. This latest fundraise builds on its previous INR 390 Cr ($50 Mn) Series B round in 2022 and will help the company scale its lending infrastructure, expand partnerships, and deepen its footprint in rural commerce. The startup continues to make strides in enabling financial inclusion through tech-led, localized credit offerings tailored for rural India. As the fintech sector leads in total funding for Q1 FY25 with $739 Mn invested, Jai Kisan’s steady growth underlines the rising importance of rural fintech in reshaping India’s economic landscape from the grassroots up. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gciiGW9b #fintech #ruralfintech #fintechindia #startupfunding #agritech #vcfunding #startupecosystem #indianstartups #digitalindia #ruraltransformation

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Eternal Capital (India), an early-stage VC fund started by former bharatpe COO Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, has rebranded itself as Sadev Ventures. The firm said the new name aligns with its family office identity and values. With this change, Sadev Ventures will continue its India-first focus while also helping portfolio companies expand globally through support from international LPs and strategic partners. Read full article link in the commment 👇 #sadevventures #eternalcapital #vc #rebrand #startupnews

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Angel investing in India: From rising hope to rising hurdles India's angel investing ecosystem has just crossed $1 billion in commitments. But as soon as momentum builds, fresh roadblocks appear. First came the now-scrapped "angel tax"—treating startup fundraising as taxable income. Now, SEBI’s push for investor accreditation could further chill early-stage enthusiasm. The irony? Commitments into angel funds have grown 44% YoY — but angel investors may soon become rarer than tigers. Angel investing thrives on risk-taking and trust, not just regulatory gates. If the barriers keep rising, India might be chasing unicorns without anyone to back the foals. #AngelTax #StartupFunding #SEBI #IndiaStartups #EarlyStageInvesting #InvestorAccreditation #TheKaroStartup

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Garaaz, a Jaipur-based automotive spare parts aggregator founded by Shaleen Agarwal, Sahil Rally, and Varun Agarwal secured Rs 4.55 crore ($530K) in seed funding from GVFL. The SaaS platform connects workshops with suppliers, offering 8M+ parts across 25 brands. Funds will fuel expansion, R&D, and logistics. Garaaz addresses aftermarket challenges via inventory lookups, order management, and analytics. Revenue streams include SaaS subscriptions and transaction margins. The company reports 3X growth in two years, competing with boodmo, SpareIt, Koovers, and Automovill. FY24-25 sales doubled. #AutoTech #SaaS #Funding #DeccanFounders #GVFL #Garaaz

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Auxano Capital Delivers 5.5X Return on EduGorilla Exit Auxano Capital has exited EduGorilla Community, generating a 5.5X return on its investment. Auxano first invested in 2020 when EduGorilla raised its maiden institutional round. Since then, the Lucknow-based startup has: - Scaled revenues 50X - Secured 6 patents - Entered B2B SaaS in 2022 - Launched a GenAI-powered product used by global LLM developers “The market grew competitive, but the founders never stopped innovating. From our side, a part exit was executed—we remain optimistic about the journey ahead,” said Brijesh Damodaran, Managing Partner, Auxano Capital. This is Auxano’s 5th successful exit, with earlier exits from Primebook India (partial) and Wiom (full) in 2025. With a portfolio of 35+ companies across Industry 4.0, fintech, sustainability, and enterprise solutions, Auxano continues to back innovation-driven founders. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gu2bBidv #VentureCapital #StartupExits #Edtech #IndianStartups #FundingNews

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Digital lending startup Finnable raises ₹250-Cr in fresh funding “The equity we have raised is primarily for lending,” said cofounder Nitin Gupta. “We will also invest some of it in AI and technology and expansion into more geographies.” Read more :- https://lnkd.in/gX_rnaVU #AIinFinance #DigitalLending #FinancialInclusion #FintechIndia #StartupFunding

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Early-stage #venturecapital firm Unicorn India Ventures is set to wrap up fundraising activities for its third vehicle, which has already invested in a dozen startups including Probus Smart Things Pvt. Ltd. https://lnkd.in/g_MGdcjX Bhaskar Majumdar Anil Joshi

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FINTECH SCOOP: Easebuzz Raises $30M to Launch Offline Payments and Expand SaaS Suite 🔎 Easebuzz, a Pune-based payments aggregator, raised $30 million in Series A funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from 8i Ventures and Varanium Capital Advisors Private Limited. 🔎 The funds will fuel offline payment solutions (POS, UPI Soundbox), expand vertical SaaS offerings, and strengthen its position as a full-stack financial platform. 🔎 Founded by Rohit Prasad, Easebuzz reported over $30B in GTV and doubled its revenue to ₹650 Cr in FY25, while staying profitable. Amit Kumar Ibrahim Faruqi Siddharth Dani, CFA Bharath Katta Follow the India FinTech Forum for news, events, and job updates. #fintech #paymentsinnovation #SaaSfintech

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