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Snapdeal co-founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, through their early-stage fund Titan Capital, had invested just ₹57 lakh in Urban Company during its seed stage. That small cheque has now turned into a ₹110 Cr exit, marking an extraordinary 200X return. The exit came after Titan Capital sold its stake to Dharana Capital (Vy Capital’s arm), right before Urban Company’s IPO — which went on to be oversubscribed 103X. This makes it one of the most successful early startup bets in India’s ecosystem, highlighting the power of patient, high-conviction angel investing. #titanCapital #urbancompany #ROI #kunalBhal #IPO #startupUpdates #startupro

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For Rahul Chari, whether it’s coding or carpentry, it all comes down to precision, patience, and problem-solving. Catch Rahul Chari, Co-Founder and CTO of PhonePe, in conversation with Dilip Asbe as they dive into what it takes to build one of India’s largest digital payment platforms. Watch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/dxG2A5Fw #InnovatorsPlayground #RahulChari #PhonePe #EngineeringLeadership #NPCI #FintechIndia

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#News | OYO has bought Australian rental firm MadeComfy, gaining a portfolio managing $60M in bookings and partnerships with 100+ agencies. MadeComfy keeps its brand, adds OYO’s tech, and eyes 300 agency partners. This marks OYO’s first big ANZ rental step while its IPO plans remain paused. #RealtyNXT #OYO #MadeComfy #ShortTermRentals #ANZMarket #AustraliaRealEstate #NewZealandRentals #TravelTech Quirin Schwaighofer Sabrina Schwaighofer

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Swiggy’s ₹11,327 crore IPO was historic—not just in size but because it became the first successful listing under SEBI’s confidential filing framework. Swiggy's General Counsel Avantika Bajaj reveals how she navigated the country's first successful listing through SEBI's confidential filing framework. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dw-ZQnhg #GeneralCounsel #IPO #IPOdeals #SwiggyIPO #IPOReport #LegalUpdate

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360 ONE Asset is riding a $2.1B exit wave to fuel the next phase of its PE-VC platform. From IPOs like Swiggy, Bikaji Foods, and PolicyBazaar to private deals with KKR, VLCC, and Shiprocket, the firm has delivered strong distributions to its LPs. Now, with $3.6B AUM, 85 portfolio companies (24 unicorns), it’s gearing up for new thematic, pre-IPO, and secondary-focused funds. As Sameer Nath, CIO & Head of PE & VC at 360 ONE Asset, puts it: “We run a true end-to-end PE platform, from idea stage to IPO. Our strength is that we’re never out of the market.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d8yNDJAc   Data as of 30 June, 2025 Mint #PrivateEquity #VentureCapital #Investing #360ONE

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Startup Central | UK-based Tide becomes a unicorn after $120 Mn fundraise: CEO Oliver Prill on growth plans and what’s next👇 Full Interview: https://lnkd.in/dBF6uwRM Sumita Kareer Dr. Oliver Prill Tide

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In the latest episode of the new podcast Corner Office Conversation, host Ratna Bhushan talks to bigbasket co-founder Vipul Parekh on IPO buzz, quick commerce profitability, and the dark store blitz in India’s $100B e-commerce battle. Can the Tata-backed company outpace #Swiggy, #Zepto and #JioMart in the race to your doorstep? https://lnkd.in/d4ZDBHsY #CornerOfficeConversation #BigBasket #QuickCommerce #Ecommerce #Tata #IPO #Startups #Retail #Business #India

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🚀 Gurugram-based home services startup Pronto has raised $11 Mn (Series A), co-led by General Catalyst & Glade Brook Capital, with participation from existing investor Bain Capital Ventures. 💰 This comes just months after a $2 Mn seed extension from Bain Capital Ventures. 📍 What’s next for Pronto? ✅ Expansion to Mumbai & Bengaluru in 12–18 months ✅ Onboarding & training 10,000+ service professionals ✅ Scaling its 10-minute on-demand home services platform 🏠 Pronto offers instant, scheduled & recurring house help — sweeping 🧹, utensil washing 🍽, laundry 👕, kitchen cleaning 🍳 & more. 💬 Anjali Sardana, Founder: “We’re building a new era of trusted, rapid home services for India’s urban households.” #StartupNews #Funding #SeriesA #Pronto #househelp #seriesA #funding #IndiaEconomy #viralpost #scoopearth #scoopearth.in

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Direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are betting on visibility, and chasing quick commerce platforms, Pranav Mukul and Ratna Bhushan report for The Economic Times. Emerging D2C startups across categories are onboarding platforms like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart to capture heightened festive demand, despite advertisement rates rising by 40-50% in key segments. In FY25 alone, these platforms together posted ad revenues of more than ₹3,000 crore, a testament to their growing influence in the e-commerce space, the report says. “Brands are seeing good return on investment to advertise on these (10-minute delivery) platforms, with a large number of consumers adding quick commerce as buying preferences additionally to offline stores,” says Navin Khemka, President, South Asia, at WPP Media. This year, quick commerce platforms are also rolling out new advertising products — like banners on checkout windows and contextual placements — to increase selling and nudge festive conversions, the report says further. “We are very optimistic about the surge in traction on quick commerce platforms, more so during festive months when sales can peak,” adds Akash Agrawalla, Co-founder at ZOFF Foods. India's advertising industry surpassed ₹1 lakh crore in FY25, with digital media dominating at 46% of total ad spend, data from Crisil Intelligence shows. Over the last five years, the market grew at a 6–7% annually, with a notable shift in ad budget allocation to digital platforms, it adds. How do you think digital advertising will influence consumer behaviour this festive season? Share your thoughts in the comments section. ✍ : Nakul Ghai 📷 : Getty Images Source: The Economic Times: https://lnkd.in/dv4DWM_D #Retail #Brands #Festiveseason #Quickcommerce Are you an industry expert looking to build your presence on LinkedIn? Fill this form to receive additional support, resources, and opportunities from LinkedIn's editorial team. https://lnkd.in/gi6FR9cZ

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🔔India’s IPO bells are buzzing with 150+ startups gearing up for listing in 2025 with a $30Bn+ pipeline. Yet, private capital inflows are slowing, with tech funding dropping double digits. So, what should founders really prioritise—IPO visibility or liquidity on their balance sheets? 🎙️ In the latest episode of Candid with CredAble, our AVP – Marketing, Mr. Uttkarsh Khosla sits down with Mr. Kushal Vora, Director & Head of Emerging Corporates at CredAble, to decode this paradox. From IPO optimism to funding discipline, and from equity dilution to non-dilutive credit, they unpack what capital strategies founders must adopt in 2025. Watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/dFSb4k6r #IPO #Funding #StartupCapital #CredAble #WorkingCapital

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🚨 ELIVAAS raises Rs 87 Cr in Series B round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India. Luxury vacation rental platform ELIVAAS has raised ₹87 crore in a Series B round led by Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India, with participation from Peak XV Partners’ Surge and 3one4 Capital. Founded in 2023 by Ritwik Khare and Karan Miglani, ELIVAAS will use the funds to deepen its footprint in India, explore select international markets, and strengthen its tech for seamless, high-end travel experiences. Operating across 30 destinations, the brand saw a 5x revenue growth in FY25 and aims to be a trusted name in luxury travel worldwide. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gecZPs2J By Trisha Medhi #StartupNews #LuxuryTravel #Funding #IndiaStartups #ELIVAAS

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