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In a remarkable feat, 3one4 Capital has achieved a 58X multiple on invested capital (MOIC) over seven years on its Darwinbox investment, while still holding shares. The VC firm also reported a 65.08% internal rate of return (IRR), far exceeding industry benchmarks. Its Fund 1 portfolio has collectively raised $898 million across 80 funding rounds, boasting two unicorns, one IPO, six M&A exits, and 11 profitable exits, with four more in the pipeline. As Pranav Pai, Founding Partner at 3one4 Capital, said: “The last 15 years, all the VCs said India will be a top three market and will be more developed – that is here now, so this is what it looks like. The India story doesn’t have to be sold anymore, everyone has seen the potential.” With global investors doubling down on Indian startups, 3one4 Capital is set to launch its seventh fund, continuing its streak of backing high-growth companies. #venturecapital #startupfunding #3one4capital #darwinbox #indianstartups #vcinvesting #startupgrowth #fundingnews #startupsuccess #indianstartupscene #startupstory

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Fintech startup Kiwi has raised $24 million in a funding round led by Singapore-based Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India, with participation from existing backers Nexus Venture Partners, Stellaris Venture Partners and Omidyar Network. The Bengaluru-based startup plans to use the fresh capital to launch credit lines on the UPI within the next six months, a product that has been in development since the Reserve Bank of India approved it in September 2023. The new offering will allow users to access pre-approved credit limits directly through their UPI-enabled savings accounts. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/dJ6BdHE6 #fintech #bengaluru #funding #investors #investment #startup #indianstartupnews

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DPDzero, a fintech startup has raised $7 million in a funding round led by GMO VenturePartners,Inc., a Japan-based, fintech-focused venture capital firm. The round also saw participation from existing investor Blume Ventures, which doubled its investment in this Series A round, along with new investor SMBC Asia Rising Fund. The Bengaluru-based company will use the new funds to hire its own team of field collection agents. Ranjith B.R. | Ananth Shroff | Ayushi Awasthi | Ojas Rao | Ryu Muramatsu Read full article link in the comment 👇 #DPDZero #fintechstartup #fundingnews #startupnews

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Visa and Stripe have teamed up to revolutionize payment experiences for marketplaces like Carousell Group! With Stripe's robust tools and Visa's innovative and fast payout solution, sellers can now access their funds within 30 minutes of delivery. This collaboration is set to empower small and midsize businesses in Singapore and beyond, driving new revenue opportunities and enhancing cash flow management. Join us in celebrating this milestone in payment technology! Watch the full video now: https://vi.sa/4izP4o4 #Visa #Stripe #Carousell #Fintech #Marketplace #Innovation #VisaDirect #MoveMoneyYourWay #MoneyMovement #Innovation #AI #Finance #Investing #FinancialPlanning #DigitalPayments #DigitalFinance #Remittances #CrossBorderPayments #EmbeddedFinance #B2Bpayments #FinancialInclusion #Crypto

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Scaling a super app. Transforming millions of lives. Ascendion partnered with a leading fintech player in Southeast Asia to power one of the region’s most widely used digital payment platforms. By reengineering architecture, accelerating releases, and enabling real-time personalization, we helped drive: 🔹 10x user growth 🔹 25% faster time-to-market 🔹 Seamless digital experiences for 50M+ users This is more than just engineering—it’s innovation at scale, driving financial inclusion and redefining convenience for millions across borders. Explore the full story: https://lnkd.in/gtqZmb_k #DigitalEngineering #ClientSuccess #SoutheastAsia #Innovation #Ascendion

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Bringing the tech to fintech! Here’s LenderLink, a Philippines-based fintech lender founded by Christo Georgiev, trying to improve access to credit information. Now, they just raised a $1.25M seed in their first external fundraising round! Investor check. Kaya Founders, Iterative, Founders Launchpad, Manila Business Angels, and other angel investors joined the round. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gxHMfAxJ

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Breaking new ground: Carta's very first Startup Equity & Workforce Report: APAC & ME is out now. What new patterns are emerging for startups across the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions? Our data as of Q1 2025 reveals: 📉 Hiring contraction continues: The era of aggressive hiring has ended, with the hire-to-departure ratio falling below 2020 levels. 💰 ESOPs level off as companies grow: ESOPs expand from 7% of fully diluted equity at the pre-seed stage to 11% at seed, but remain in the 11-13% range at later fundraising stages. 📄 Option exercise rates are low: Only 28% of options whose strike price was lower than the fair market value (FMV) at time of exercise were exercised by employees in 2024. ⚖️ Some advisors and employees receive larger grants: Board members and pre-seed advisors tend to receive even more equity than early employees. Want to uncover regional nuances and deeper insight into how APAC & ME startups are managing equity and structuring their teams? 👉 Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/dG9sXk5W #startups #equitycompensation #startupequity #APAC #MiddleEast #ANZ

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Earlier this year, WSO2 announced its acquisition of Moesif, a San Francisco-based startup known for its powerful API analytics and monetization platform. This addition strengthens WSO2’s ability to support organizations looking to better understand and manage API usage. At WSO2Con Asia 2025, Derric Gilling, co-founder of Moesif (now a WSO2 company), will speak on “Monetizing APIs Effectively.” The session will explore usage-based billing models and key considerations for monetizing APIs. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gnFmRFN6

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