A91 PARTNERS INVESTMENT
Whiteland Corp to invest Rs 5,600cr on housing project in Gurugram; partners Marriott for management
Realty firm Whiteland Corporation is set to invest Rs 5,600 crore in a luxury housing project in Gurugram in partnership with Marriott International to bring 'Westin Residences'. The project will feature 1,600-1,800 branded homes with a starting price of Rs 5 crore per unit. The investment will be primarily funded through internal accruals, with the company developing a total of 60 lakh square feet across two phases.
Peak XV has Rs 16,000 crore for investment; AI to be in focus: Rajan Anandan
Peak XV Partners, managing director Rajan Anandan said the company isn't facing any shortage of capital, they just want more people starting up in AI. "We have over 25 AI investments that we’ve made over the last 1-1.5 years,” he said. Peak XV Partners recently led a $10.5 million funding round in AI health startup Cloudphysician.
VCs chase auto parts makers to hitch a ride on EV journey
Smaller component makers for electric vehicles (EVs), many of which started with other businesses before pivoting to their current business mainstays, are increasingly attracting interest from venture capital firms amid a boom in EV sales. The boom in EV sales, as demonstrated in the sales of passenger EVs jumping 91% and of commercial EVs tripling year-on-year (YoY) in FY24, has meant that the demand for parts has also soared.
Significant Changes in the Tech Industry will drive the high-value global M&A: Rupinder Malik, Partner, JSA Advocates
The global tech industry is poised for major transformations, with India playing a pivotal role in forthcoming high-value deals. Key sectors driving this activity include medical tech, health tech, electric vehicles (EVs), and renewable energy, according to Rupinder Malik of JSA Advocates & Partners. Despite mixed deal closures, robust interest in India's market and evolving due diligence practices highlight the potential for significant future transactions.
How to save Rs 91,000 in tax using NPS, salary perks
Sudhir Kaushik of TaxSpanner.com tells readers how they can optimise their tax by rejigging their incomes and investments.
Jyothy Labs stock has earned 91% return in last one year; why analysts are bullish
Jyothy Labs will benefit from multiple growth drivers, including direct consumer sales, rising brand awareness, and expansion of modern retail.
- Go To Page 1
VCs chase auto parts makers to hitch a ride on EV journey
Smaller component makers for electric vehicles (EVs), many of which started with other businesses before pivoting to their current business mainstays, are increasingly attracting interest from venture capital firms amid a boom in EV sales. The boom in EV sales, as demonstrated in the sales of passenger EVs jumping 91% and of commercial EVs tripling year-on-year (YoY) in FY24, has meant that the demand for parts has also soared.
DEG-IFC-ADB trio eyes renewable energy firm Fourth Partner
A group of German investor DEG, along with the World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), are set to invest $300 million to acquire a controlling interest in Fourth Partner Energy, a renewable energy firm based in Hyderabad.
Peak XV Partners most active investor in India: Hurun report
Peak XV is the most active investor in Indian startups with investments in 47 entities, according to the ASK Private Wealth Hurun India Future Unicorn Index 2024. Accel follows Peak XV with investments in 25 companies poised to become unicorns.
Ummeed Housing Finance raises Rs 630 cr equity
Ummeed Housing Finance raises ₹630 crore in Series F round from investors including A91 Partners LLP and existing investors. Funds to be used for expansion in central and southern India.
IPO gold rush for investors; second-hand EV sales sputter
Happy Monday! Investors in new-age startups are set for huge gains as these firms list on the public markets. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
How investors struck gold in the new-age IPO boom
In the last month, several new-age companies backed by venture capital, have or are set to hit the public markets. This has resulted in a gold rush for their investors. Travel tech platform Ixigo is set to go public next week, while insurtech firm Go Digit and coworking startup Awfis have already listed on the exchanges in the past one month. Their investors, including Peak XV Partners, Elevation Capital, ChrysCapital and TVS Capital and A91 Partners, are sitting on multiple returns from some of these investments.
Law Firm SAM & Co’s Partners Iqbal Khan and Ambarish to Join JSA with 20-Member Team
Iqbal Khan and Ambarish from Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co are moving to J Sagar Associates with their team. The move will enhance JSA's PE and M&A practice, as stated by Amit Kapur and Vivek K. Chandy.
After sales of over Rs 12,000-crore in a day, FPIs could wait & watch
Analysts anticipate pressure on the new government to balance coalition demands with economic policies. U R Bhat expects policy continuity despite BJP's lower seat count.
Brands by scions attract VC money; Ola Electric layoffs
Happy Monday! A new wave of brands founded by second generation entrepreneurs is snagging venture capital. This and more in today’s packed edition of ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Sports apparel maker Technosport raises $25 million in funding from A91 Partners
Bengaluru-based Techno Sportswear raises $25 million from A91 Partners for its performance wear brand Technosport, marking its first fundraise.
Xponentia, A91 Partners &360 ONE Asset invest $100 mn in Sedemac Mechatronics
Sedemac Mechatronics, founded by Professor Shashikanth Suryanarayanan at IIT Bombay, announced a $100 million investment led by Xponentia Capital Partners, A91 Partners, and 360 ONE Asset.
Awfis makes stock market debut at a premium: key things to know
Awfis listed on the bourses on Thursday, with its stock opening at Rs 435 on NSE, a premium of 13.57% to the issue price of Rs 383 per share. On the BSE, it listed at Rs 432.25, up 12.85%. For the IPO, the company was valued at Rs 2,659 crore. At the end of the first day’s trade, its market capitalisation was Rs 2,909 crore. Here are some key details about the listing.
SuprDaily founder Puneet Kumar joins Nexus as venture partner
Kumar joining Nexus Venture Partners adds to a long list of top personnel changes at venture firms in India over the last 8-10 months. He was previously at startup accelerator Y Combinator and had also founded Supr Daily along with Shreyas Nagdawane and Rohit Jain.
FarMart raises Rs 24 crore in debt from ResponsAbility Investments
B2B food supply platform FarMart raises Rs 24 crore from Switzerland-based asset manager ResponsAbility Investments for its SaaS software. Previous investors include General Catalyst and Matrix Partners India. The funding aims to reduce food loss and waste in India.
Go Digit’s D-Street debut; Honasa Consumer Q4 financials
Shares of Go Digit General Insurance started trading on the stock market Thursday. More on this in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Nikhil Kamath, Manyavar family office may join A91 in Rare Rabbit’s Rs 500 crore funding
Bootstrapped till now, Rare Rabbit clocked revenue of over Rs 600 crore in fiscal 2024, with an operating profit of more than Rs 100 crore, as per sources in the know. Along with Rare Rabbit, the brand's parent company Radhamani Textiles also owns women's premium fashion brand Rareism and everyday wear brand Articale.
Go Digit IPO commands healthy GMP as Street awaits one of the most sought after issues this year
In the unlisted market, the company's shares are commanding a healthy premium of Rs 50 in the unlisted market. The company has priced the IPO in the range of Rs 258-278 per share
Go Digit IPO: Price band for Virat Kohli-backed Rs 2,615 crore IPO announced
Go Digit IPO: Bengaluru-based insurtech start-up Go Digit General Insurance on Friday announced that its Rs 2,615 crore IPO, which will open on May 15 and close on May 17, will have a price band of Rs 258 to Rs 272 per share.
Go Digit IPO to open on May 15; Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma not selling shares
Go Digit General Insurance's IPO, opening on May 15 and closing on May 17, includes a fresh share issue of Rs 1,125 crore and an OFS of 54,766,392 shares. Promoter Go Digit Infoworks, Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma offload stakes.
WeWork to sell 27% stake in India unit via Rs 1,200 crore secondary deal
Embassy group to sell additional 13% stake in WeWork India’s latest funding round, according to people in the know of the matter.
FLY91 partners with IBS Software for commerce platform
FLY91, India's youngest regional airline, has teamed up with IBS Software to enhance its commercial operations with a modern reservation system. This partnership aims to offer a convenient and cost-effective air travel option for underserved routes in India. By leveraging IBS Software's technology, FLY91 plans to provide dynamic pricing and expand its services to connect smaller cities, benefiting both passengers and airline partners.
VCs in reset mode amid exit pressure; and other top tech & startup stories this week
While VCs haven’t really been busy closing deals over the past year or so, their performance has surely come under increased scrutiny as limited partners (LPs) or sponsors of funds ask for cash returns. The Indian venture market, which is now 15 years old, has been exit-starved and a prolonged downturn has exposed the state of the industry very clearly.
A91 Partners on track to raise its largest fund at $700-750 million
A91 Partners, launched in 2018, debuted with a $350 million maiden fund. Just three years later, they scaled up significantly, securing $550 million for their second fund, targeting both late-stage venture and early-growth investments. This will be among the fastest scaleups in terms of fund size for a domestic investment fund.
Load More
