FUND ACQUISITIONS
Inside the rise and fall of Indian Twitter rival Koo
Koo, the Indian social media platform aiming to rival Twitter, has closed down due to unsuccessful acquisition negotiations. The company struggled with funding challenges and workforce reductions amidst a competitive landscape. Here's a quick recap of the company's journey.
Indian Twitter rival Koo shuts down after failed acquisition talks
“Patient, long term capital is essential to build ambitious, world beating products from India be it in social media, Al, space, EV or other futuristic categories. It will need a lot more capital when the space has a global giant already," Radhakrishna said in a joint post along with cofounder Mayank Bidawatka.
LatentView Analytics completes acquisition of AI company Decision Point
Decision Point Analytics has over a decade of experience in developing AI powered solutions. It has over 300 employees worldwide.
Puravankara aims to secure 20 million square feet of land by the end of the fiscal year
Puravankara's strategic plans include reducing net debt, optimizing debt costs, and utilizing its extensive land bank for future expansion and growth, as announced by the Group CEO. The company is focused on enhancing revenue from key markets like Bangalore and exploring new funding sources through AIFs, aligning with its goal of sustained growth and development.
Expect 8-10% industry volume growth for FY-25: Mohan Bangur, Shree Cement
So, in the next three quarters, the demand has to meet around 9% to 10% to make up for the lost time. In the first quarter, there were elections, there were water shortage, uncertainty of election results were there, now all those is over.
BlackRock to buy UK data group Preqin for $3.2 billion
Expanding into private markets data, I acquire Preqin for 2.55 billion pounds to offer enhanced solutions for fund managers. With a growth rate of 20%, Preqin will facilitate private markets investing, providing an accessible platform for investors. The acquisition aims to create a seamless experience for all stakeholders.
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BlackRock to buy UK data group Preqin for $3.2 bln
BlackRock has agreed to acquire UK data firm Preqin for £2.55 billion ($3.23 billion) in cash, enhancing its presence in the private markets data sector. The acquisition will integrate Preqin's data and research capabilities with BlackRock's Aladdin portfolio management software. Preqin will remain available as a standalone solution. Expected to generate $240 million in recurring revenue in 2024, Preqin has grown 20% annually over the past three years. Founder Mark O'Hare will join BlackRock as vice chair. Sudhir Nair, BlackRock's Aladdin head, emphasized the goal of making private markets investing more accessible.
Sebi framework for finfluencers; Nazara's Freaks4U deal
The Security and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approved a regulatory framework for financial influencers. This and more today’s ETtech Top 5.
Reliance Retail's FMCG plans stay in fast lane with funds on tap
RCPL has raised a total of ₹1,053 crore as debt capital from the parent company over 14 months, according to the filings. RCPL began operations in November 2022 and completed its first full year in FY24. In the filings, RCPL said the proceeds will be used for business operations. A senior industry executive, aware of the plans, said the funding from the parent into RCPL will continue in this fiscal as well, since Reliance has plans to rapidly grow the FMCG business.
London PE Finnest takes majority stake in cloud kitchen firm Kitchens@ with $160 million investment
London-based PE firm finnest has acquired a majority stake in cloud kitchen startup Kitchens@ with an investment of Rs 1,335 crore, making it the largest shareholder. This round values Kitchens@ at $305 million, post-money, sources told ET. Kitchens@ provides services like ready-made kitchen setups, as well as supply chain and hiring support to cloud kitchens.
Oyo's funding to finance global expansion, acquisitions: filings
ET reported on June 20 that Oyo has received shareholder approval for raising Rs 416.85 crore through preference shares in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) held on June 18. The shareholders also gave their nod to increasing Oyo's authorized share capital from Rs 901.14 crore to Rs 1,341.14 crore.
Hinduja Group starts bond sale process to fund Reliance Capital buy
Barclays Plc and 360 ONE have been appointed as arrangers and underwriters for the issuance, according to sources who requested anonymity due to the private nature of the discussions. The arrangers began the syndication process last week to attract investors, and the deal is expected to be finalised within a month.
Zomato-Paytm ticketing deal; Oyo’s Rs 1,000-crore funding
Zomato is looking to strengthen its ‘going-out’ business with the acquisition of Paytm’s ticket booking and events business. Details on this, and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
PwC India expects upswing in small, mid-size M&A transactions
PwC India anticipates an upswing in India markets, especially in small to mid-size M&A transactions and growth fundings. Sanjeev Krishan highlights diverse M&A strategies, PE investment trends, and top deals. The firm aligns with India's 'Viksit Bharat' agenda and emphasizes emerging technologies and ESG integration.
Kotak Alt invests Rs 1445 crore for the acquisition of Viatris' API business by Matrix Pharma
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers has announced a Rs 1,445 crore investment in the acquisition of Viatris' active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) business by Matrix Pharma. The investment was made through Kotak Strategic Situations Fund II, as stated in a news release on Tuesday. However, specific details regarding the funding structure were not disclosed.
360 One acquires ET Money for Rs 366 crore to enter wealth tech space
360 One Wealth and Asset Management acquires wealth tech platform ET Money for Rs 366 crore. The deal involves cash payment to Times Internet and issuing stocks to secure a stake in the wealth management firm. Times Internet, the parent of ET Money, will secure a stake in the wealth management firm and will remain invested in the space, the statement said.
Nazara subsidiary Absolute Sports buys entertainment news site SoapCentral for $1.4 million
SoapCentral.com provides news and other content related to TV shows and mostly focuses on the US audience.
Databricks to buy data management firm Tabular for over $1 billion
San Francisco, California-based Databricks, a data analytics platform using artificial intelligence, said Tabular's team of about 40 members will join it after the transaction is completed in its second quarter ending July 31.
EQT's growth fund to pursue deals of $50m-250m in India
EQT's $1.6 billion BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership (MMG Fund) targets deals of $50 million-250 million in India, focusing on controlled investments in tech services, healthcare, and the financial sector, with a preference for single specialty hospitals, pharma, and diagnostics.
Nazara Technologies reports 43% increase in profit after tax at Rs 17 crore in Q4
Nazara Technologies reported a 43% increase in profit after tax to Rs 17 crore for Q4 FY24. Operating revenue for March fell 8% to Rs 266 crore. FY24 PAT from operations grew to Rs 89 crore. Founder Nitish Mittersain is optimistic about accelerated growth in revenue and EBITDA in FY25.
Torrent Pharma board approves to raise Rs 5,000 crore
Torrent Pharmaceuticals, actively seeking to expand through acquisitions, has expressed interest in purchasing Mumbai-based pharmaceutical company JB Pharma, according to a report by ET on Friday.
Max Healthcare to widen reach via acquisitions, says Abhay Soi
Max Healthcare, a leading Indian hospital chain, is assessing acquisition opportunities in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, primarily funded through internal accruals and debt. The company's chairman and managing director, Abhay Soi, believes there is great opportunity in these areas. Max Healthcare currently has a presence in Mohali, Bathinda, Dehradun, Lucknow, and Nagpur. The company is comfortable raising debt funding of up to 2.5 times the earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) if there are compelling acquisition opportunities.
Coforge launches QIP to fund acquisition
The company in a filing with BSE said that the floor price for the issue is at ₹4,531.40 per equity share. In a recent interaction with ET, Sudhir Singh, the CEO, said that the company will shell out $220 - $250 million, (or about ₹1,826 crore - ₹2,081 crore) to acquire Hyderabad-based Cigniti Technologies even as the Noida-based IT firm launched an open offer to acquire an additional 26% stake in Cigniti. He had said that they would use QIP to acquire between 51% - 54% of the of Cigniti.
Warren Buffett play: 6 things to consider before investing in Special Opportunities Fund
Special Opportunities Fund (SOF) is an investment fund capitalizing on unique opportunities below intrinsic value, inspired by Warren Buffett. WhiteOak Capital Mutual Fund and Samco Mutual Fund have launched similar funds. Alekh Yadav, Head of Investment Products at Sanctum Wealth, highlights the fund's strategy. Investors should consider the differentiated offerings and track record, with high-risk appetite recommended for SOFs.
Global fund KKR puts Lighthouse on the Block, eyes $1.2 billion valuation
KKR & Co is set to sell its education portfolio in India, Lighthouse Learning, with a valuation of $1-1.2 billion. The group operates over 1,350 pre-schools and 45 schools, attracting interest from global educational institutions and PE funds. Lighthouse has seen increasing student numbers and revenue growth, with expectations to reach Rs 1000-1200 crore by fiscal year 2024.
Brookfield India REIT inks pact to acquire Bharti JV stake, funding through listed units
Brookfield India REIT acquires 50% stake in Bharti Enterprises' real estate joint venture in New Delhi, adding Grade A assets and increasing operating area by 16%. Ankur Gupta, Managing Partner at Brookfield, emphasizes the diverse portfolio.
Bain teams up with Temasek to compete with Blackstone-led consortium for controlling stake in Haldiram's
The Bain and Temasek combination submitted a non-binding offer late last week valuing India’s largest snack and convenience foods company at $8-8.5 billion (Rs 66,400-70,500 crore), after initially engaging with the founding family of the 87-yearold brand separately, said people aware of the matter.
Freshworks stock value drop not due to top deck rejig: Girish Mathrubootham
Freshworks' stock decline attributed to AI impact concerns. Mathrubootham plans to release AI adoption stats later. Woodside appointed new CEO, Device42 acquired. Clear path to billion-dollar revenue. Transition details and Silicon Valley experience emphasized.
Apple cofounder Wozniak's space startup Privateer buys Orbital Insight, raises $56.5 million
Privateer, founded in 2021 to help satellite operators navigate in Earth's increasingly crowded orbit, closed its Series A funding round in April, led by space-focused venture capital firm Aero X Ventures with other investors including Luxe Capital, Boca, Starburst, and the Winklevoss twins. The news is expected to be announced later on Monday.
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