FUNDRAISING ROUND
AI video maker Runway in talks to raise funds at $4 billion valuation: report
Since the launch of ChatGPT by OpenAI in 2022, there has been an immense interest in AI, with enterprises investing millions of dollars to cash in on the trend.
AI coding startup Magic seeks $1.5-billion valuation in new funding round
Magic, a U.S. startup, is raising $200 million for AI software development without revenue. Investors are funding coding assistants like GitHub Copilot. Paris-based Poolside AI also trains large language models. Magic's unique design surpasses transformer models, focusing on long-context windows for data processing.
Agritech startup Two Brothers Organic Farms raises Rs 58.2 crore from Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter
Two Brothers Organic Farms, an agritech startup, has raised Rs 58.2 crore in funding led by Nithin Kamath's Rainmatter Foundation. The round also saw participation from Silicon Valley entrepreneur Raju Chekuri, founder of the cybersecurity firm NetEnrich.
Matter Motors raises Rs 82 crore from Japan Airlines & TransLink Innovation Fund, others
EV bike maker Matter Motors raised Rs 28 crore in funding led by investors Japan Airlines & TransLink Innovation Fund among others. The company competes with automakers like Ultraviolette and Tork Motors.
Fast fashion retailer Shein filed for London listing in early June, say sources
The Chinese-founded company, which was valued at $66 billion in a fundraising round last year, had started engaging with its financial and legal advisors to explore a listing on the London Stock Exchange early this year, sources told Reuters in May.
Zepto raises $665 million funding at $3.6 billion valuation to take on Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart
Company to double dark-store count to 700, taking on rivals Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Big Basket’s BB Now; DST Global, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Avenir Growth Capital and Avra joined as new investors in the round led by Glade Brook Capital, StepStone Group and Nexus Venture Partners.
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Zepto’s mega fundraise; Oyo funding gets shareholder nod
Quick commerce company Zepto has raised $665 million from new and existing investors. This and more on today’s ETtech Top 5.
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.
Beverage brand Rockit raises Rs 6 crore pre-seed investment
The company, which provides an array of energy drinks, is focusing on an omnichannel presence starting with North Indian states like the UP, Punjab, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh and gradually expanding pan-India.
Oyo finalises Rs 1,000 crore fundraise from Indian family offices
Oyo fundraise: Hospitality startup Oyo is raising around Rs 1,000 crore from family offices and investors. The fundraise aims to value Oyo at about $2.5 billion, marking a significant decrease from its peak valuation of $9 billion in 2021. Oyo is slated to hold an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Tuesday to approve the fundraise.
Scoop: DST Global, Lightspeed, others may join Zepto’s financing round valuing it at about $3 billion
Investors are bullish about the company, lured by the growing adoption of ultra-fast delivery platforms despite the high cash burn that typically accompanies these kinds of good-for-consumer businesses.
Funds make a beeline for beauty platforms; Purplle raises $100 million
ADIA leads a $100-million financing round in Mumbai-based beauty retailer Purplle at a valuation of $1.2-1.3 billion. Creaegis, a PE fund, is expected to join the funding round. MCaffeine, a caffeine-based skincare and haircare brand, is also in the middle of a fundraise process and exploring strategic investors. The funding would be in MCaffeine’s parent firm PepTechnologies, which houses skincare brand Hyphen, along with recent fundraise by Foxtale and Traya.
Zepto’s mega financing; shareholder battle at Kenko Health
Happy Wednesday! Zepto is holding talks with investment fund DST Global and venture capital firm Lightspeed for funding. Details on this and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Sachin Bansal exits Ather Energy selling remaining stake to Hero MotoCorp, Nikhil Kamath
Hero MotoCorp bought this stake at an inferred valuation of Rs 5,636 crore. This is a premium to the Rs 4,666-crore valuation at which the company had invested Rs 140 crore in Ather in December 2023.
China's Space Pioneer raises $207 million to fund rocket development
Space Pioneer, also known as Beijing Tianbing Technology Co, is among a small group of rapidly growing private-sector rocket developers, spurred by the government's call to transform China into a major power in space.
PropTech investment reaches $4.6 billion since last decade
PropTech firms have seen a significant growth in investment since FY 2011, with a total of $4.6 billion in the last 14 years. This growth is attributed to the transformative impact of technology on the real estate industry, driving efficiency and innovation. Despite global economic uncertainties, PropTech firms' funding experienced a marginal dip in FY 2024, with investments totaling $657 million, down from $683 million in FY 2023. The shared economy and construction technology segments have emerged as leaders in the PropTech space, with 55% and 23% of the overall private investments in FY 2024, respectively.
SpiceJet plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore by August, increase capacity: Singh
SpiceJet aims to raise Rs 2,000 crore by August for capacity expansion via aircraft leasing, with plans for another round of fundraising after a previous attempt fell through due to investor withdrawals. Chairman Ajay Singh outlined a strategy to raise $250 million by mid-August, expressing confidence in the airline's resilience despite financial challenges and a reduced fleet strength of around 25 operating planes.
Mamie Laverock's family shares updates around surgery, claims body 'shattered' after accident
Hallmark actress Mamie Laverock suffered a five-story fall from a balcony walkway in early May and is still under recovery from the critical injuries suffered due to this mishap.
Ather Energy raises Rs 286 crore from founders and Stride Ventures
Ather Energy raised Rs 286 crore from founders and Stride Ventures through a mix of debt and equity funding, including series F and series C3 investments.
Oyo posts maiden annual net profit of Rs 100 crore in FY24: founder Ritesh Agarwal
Oyo reported its first profitable fiscal year in 2023-24 with a net earning of nearly Rs 100 crore. Founder Ritesh Agarwal highlighted growth prospects in key markets like Nordics, South East Asia, US, and UK. Fitch Ratings upgraded Oyo's credit rating, acknowledging its strong performance.
FAME 3 rollout soon; Euler Motors fundraise
The next edition of the electric vehicle incentive scheme is likely to be unveiled within months of the new government taking charge. Details on this and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Piramal Alternatives leads Euler Motors’ Rs 200 cr fundraise
Euler Motors, an electric three-wheeler maker, raised Rs 200 crore ($24 million) led by Piramal Alternatives India Access Fund, with British International Investment and Blume Ventures also participating. Total funding now stands at Rs 570 crore. The funds will support expansion to 40 cities and enhance R&D efforts.
Sanjay Nayar’s Sorin Investments raises Rs 1,350 crore
Early-stage venture firm Sorin Investments, founded by veteran dealmaker and former KKR India CEO Sanjay Nayar, made the final close of its maiden fund at Rs 1,350 crore, sources told ET. Through this fund, Sorin will back startups looking to raise Series A funding.
Insurtech startup Coversure raises $4 million in funding from Enam Holdings
Insurtech startup Coversure raised $4 million in pre-series A funding led by Enam Holdings. They plan to build a consumer-centric insurance engagement platform using data intelligence and machine learning capabilities.
Google invests $350 million in Flipkart as part of nearly $1 billion funding round
Flipkart secures $1 billion funding with investments from Google and Walmart. Walmart, which holds an 85% stake, invested $600 million in the round. Valued at $35-36 billion, Flipkart plans to expand with Google's cloud collaboration.
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.
Sachin Bansal's Navi Finserv raises Rs 150 crore through NCDs
The finance committee of the board of directors of the company has approved the allotment of NCDs with a face value of Rs 1,00,000 each, totalling Rs 150 crore through private placement, the regulatory filing showed.
Atlan’s valuation nearly doubles; decoding PB Fintech’s FY24 financials
Data collaboration software startup Atlan has raised $105 million at nearly double the valuation since its last round. Details on this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Pocket FM completes its first ESOP-buyback
Pocket FM, an audio series platform, has completed its first ESOP buyback valued at $8.3 million, allowing former and current employees with vested stocks to participate. Co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak expressed pride in the team's achievement, highlighting their dedication and innovation despite economic challenges.
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