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𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗯𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 $𝟯𝟬 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱! • Snabbit is planning to raise $30 million at a valuation of $172 million in the Series C round led by Bertelsmann India Investments along with Lightspeed Venture Partners, Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners . • Recently, Snabbit raised $19 million at an $80 million valuation in the Series B round and achieved 92 crores in revenue as of October 2025 which 48000x revenue growth. • Snabbit connects households with trained professionals for services like cleaning, dishwashing and laundry in 10 minutes and is competing directly with Pronto, Urban Company. • These companies operate on a quick commerce model just like Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart and the raised funds will be utilized for training professionals and working capital. 𝗧𝗼 𝗕𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱... Entrackr Inc42 Media The Economic Times The Times Of India Indian Startup News Aayush Agarwal Flipkart Amazon #Snabbit #Pronto #QuickCommerce #Zepto #Blinkit #Flipkart

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🚀 Exciting times ahead for Venture Capital in India! 🇮🇳 The latest CRISIL Limited-Oister Global report on India's #PE and #VC industry reveals a thriving ecosystem poised for explosive growth. By providing data-driven insights, they're helping separate signal from noise in this dynamic industry. Here's why LPs should take notice: India's #startup revolution is in full swing, with over 151,000 recognized startups as of October 2024. This vibrant ecosystem is driving innovation across sectors. Despite global headwinds, India's GDP is projected to grow at a robust 6.6% in fiscal 2025, making it the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Alternative Investment Funds aka #AIFs have become integral to Indian private markets, with commitments surpassing Rs 12 trillion in September 2024. Equity AIF benchmarks have consistently generated alpha vs public markets, with growth and late-stage funds outperforming the BSE 200 TRI by 5.97% as of March 2024. Looking ahead to 2030, investing in Indian VC now offers: ~Early access to future market leaders ~Exposure to India's digital transformation ~Potential for outsized returns as the ecosystem matures ~Great entry valuations given the corrections in our space Shoutout to all my fellow VCs for the incredible resilience we've shown as we've built our identities while navigating what I believe is one of the toughest investing environments. We face constant regulatory changes (thanks to #SEBI and #RBI) and unique preferences from our limited partners and entrepreneurs, who aren't always accommodating. Yet, we "Thrive as a Pack!"    It almost makes me want to sing an old school song—"Knocked Down" by Chumbawamba and Prettyboi Floydd. #VentureCapital #IndianStartups #AlternativeInvestments

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Vodex.ai is a 100X.VC portfolio company. Vodex, an AI and SaaS-based outbound phone call automation company, has secured $2 million in seed funding. Unicorn India Ventures and Pentathlon Ventures led this funding round. The company, founded in 2022 by Anshul Shrivastava and Kumar Saurav. Vatsal Kanakiya Smeet Mehta #vodex #ai

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A founder who has spent 32 Years building IP-Owned Tech in India's Defense Sector. Ashok Atluri, Founder of Zen Technologies Limited shares a growth story bootstrapped from Hyderabad: -Revenue: ₹60 Cr (FY21) → ₹930 Cr(FY24) -Market cap: 40 Cr (2012-13) → 13000 Cr today -Growth: 400X in 12 years Takeaways from our conversation: 1. India historically imported 65–70% of its defense equipment. Today, defense exports have grown more than 30× over the past decade, with the private sector contributing around 60% of exports. Domestic defense production has increased to ₹1.27 lakh crore, a 174% rise since FY 2014–15. 2. For over two decades, Zen built advanced simulators but struggled to sell them in India because single-vendor bids weren’t accepted. The IDDM policy in 2015 gave preference to IP-owning Indian companies and allocated 75% of the capital acquisition budget to local sourcing. And decades of R&D became a real market worth ₹200 billion. 3. Defense tech startups in India have raised $184 million in VC funding since 2020. Zen’s journey shows that IP-owned Tech built with self-funded R&D can build the most defensible advantage, similar to how Apple captures value through IP rather than manufacturing. 4. Zen’s anti-drone systems were proven in field operations, leading to export inquiries from over 20 countries. This mirrors the broader trend of India’s defense exports growing from ₹1,940 crore (FY14) to ₹21,083 crore (FY24). Field-tested solutions build trust far faster than lab demos or pilot projects. 5. Government fundings are rewarding innovation over manufacturing. Programs like iDEX provide up to ₹10 crore for proven concepts, while DRDO offers ₹50 crore per system under the Technology Development Fund. This shift allows companies to reinvest profits into next-generation R&D. 6. Ashok believes that not all technologies should be patented. Highly secretive or complex innovations can be reverse-engineered if patented. Instead, patent what is obvious to outsiders to protect your competitive edge. 7. Build with a focused approach on Pareto technologies with maximum impact. Instead of chasing every opportunity, Zen concentrated on the 20% of technologies delivering 80% of results, anti-drone systems and simulators. Prioritizing high-leverage areas compounds impact effectively. 8. Time market entry around overlooked gaps: In 2018, drones were a hot topic, but there was little attention on anti-drone systems. Zen entered this gap and was ready when the need became urgent, from regional conflicts to domestic security. Opportunities often lie where others are silent. 9. Create policies around your innovation: Self-funded R&D firms face unique risks that conventional procurement rules often overlook. Zen advocated for new categories rather than adapting breakthrough technologies to unsuitable frameworks, ensuring their innovations could be evaluated on merit. Full Episode https://lnkd.in/gnAFEj3f

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🚨 RBI’s New Co-Lending Directions, 2025 – Effective Jan 1, 2026 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new Co-Lending Arrangements Directions, 2025, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026. These guidelines will likely broaden the scope of co-lending 1️⃣ Mandatory Skin in the Game – Each Regulated Entity (RE) must retain minimum 10% of every loan (no shadow partnerships) 2️⃣ Blended Interest Rate – Final rate to borrower = weighted average of each lender’s rate. All fees to be factored into APR & Key Facts Statement 3️⃣ 15-Day Transfer Rule – Partner RE must book its share within 15 days of disbursement. Else, loan stays with originator 4️⃣ Default Loss Guarantee Cap – Max 5% of outstanding loans allowed 5️⃣ Borrower-Level Asset Classification – If one lender marks SMA/NPA, the other must follow 6️⃣ Escrow Account Mandate – All transactions to flow through an escrow, ensuring clear fund appropriation 7️⃣ Full Disclosure – Public list of co-lending partners + detailed reporting in financials Bottom line: Clearer rules, stronger consumer protection, tighter operational discipline >> co-lending just got a lot more transparent. #RBI #CoLending #NBFC #Fintech #Credit https://lnkd.in/gKxrz_hC

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𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 Assistive technology is 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆, making it more 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲. From 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, Indian startups are 𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for a better tomorrow. Some of Our Portfolio Companies Leading the Transformation ( Proud to be associated with Amazing Founders who have demonstrated not only Passion but also Scale: ✅ Swati Padalia - DoseTap ensures 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 with smart pillboxes, helping patients manage their treatments seamlessly. ✅ Venkata Sarath Pulipati & Sinha Shalendra - Dr.AtHome is breaking barriers in 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, connecting patients and doctors anytime, anywhere. ✅ Vedaang Prasad - Merry Health is optimizing 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲, ensuring fast and efficient ambulance services. ✅ HARI KRISHNAN M - SparshMind Innovations Pvt. Ltd. is leveraging 𝗩𝗥-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, empowering patients with cognitive and physical challenges. ✅ Sartaj Lamba - Buddy Mobility Care is revolutionising 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, making travel easier and safer for seniors and individuals with disabilities. ✅ Kishore Manepalli - TEN - Total Emergency Network is building a 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸, guaranteeing quick and reliable ambulance and healthcare transport services. 🔍 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 🚀 Scaling 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 to lower costs and improve accessibility. 🚀 Strengthening 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 for efficient last-mile delivery. 🚀 Addressing 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗴𝗮𝗽𝘀 to ensure these solutions reach those who need them most. With 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁, these startups are shaping the future of 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 in India. 🚀 What are your thoughts on the future of assistive technology? Let’s discuss this in the comments! 👇 For more insights, visit http://biorx.in/ For more information, contact us at [email protected] or follow us on BIORx Venture Advisors Pvt. Ltd. | VEOCAP Ventures | Indian Healthcare Angels Team BIORx and IHA | Bharat Das | Harshit Agarwal | Awdhesh Kumar Shukla. #AssistiveTech #HealthcareInnovation #MedTech #DigitalHealth #SmartHealthcare #InclusiveTech #NeuroRehabilitation #EmergencyCare #Telemedicine #HealthcareAccessibility #DoseTap #DrAtHome #MerryHealth #SparshMind #BuddyMobility #TENMed #BIORxVentureAdvisors #VEOCAPVentures #IndianHealthcareAngels #TechForGood

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