Editor - Startups and New Economy, CNBC-TV18
Shruti Malhotra is the Head of Content at CNBC-TV18, focusing on national news in India. With a background in business and finance journalism, Shruti covers a wide range of topics including startups, technology, investments, and market trends. She provides in-depth analysis and insights into the Indian business landscape, keeping viewers informed about the latest developments and trends in the industry.
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By: Shruti Malhotra
Launched in 2019, 8i Ventures' Fund I closed with $15.5 million under management, and this latest exit has further boosted its performance, with the fund now up 2.5x and achieving an internal rate of return (IRR) of 37%. The firm supports early-stage companies in fintech, commerce, and software.
FFH, a portfolio company of Singapore-based investment firm Temasek, is committing up to ₹252 crore in this strategic deal.
By: Shruti Malhotra
Neysa specialises in AI acceleration cloud systems designed to make AI adoption easier for businesses across industries. The company’s platforms—Neysa Velocis, Neysa Overwatch, and Neysa Aegis — enable businesses to deploy and scale AI applications while optimising network performance.
The initiative is designed to retain talent within India while fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem. The fund will invest between ₹10 crore and ₹60 crore in startups, depending on their stage of growth and potential to impact India's space capabilities. It is expected to support around 40 startups over the next five years.
By: Shruti Malhotra
Despite favourable socio-economic conditions, projections show that only 110 million women will be added to the workforce by 2047, bringing the total to 255 million, or an FLFPR of just 45%. To bridge this gap, the report highlights the importance of integrating an additional 145 million ‘missing women' into the workforce. This is not only critical for economic growth but also for promoting gender equality.
By: Shruti Malhotra
Founded in 2022, Vridhi operates across five states — Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana — with 51 branches and Assets Under Management (AUM) exceeding ₹200 crores.
Zepto's valuation remains steady at $5 billion. The funding adds to Zepto's impressive 2024 trajectory, which has seen the company raise over $1 billion.
The meeting convened a powerhouse of India’s startup ecosystem, including Ritesh Agarwal (OYO), Vijay Shekhar Sharma (Paytm), Naveen Tewari (InMobi), and Flipkart CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy.
By: Shruti Malhotra, Aishwarya Dabhade
PhonePe discontinues partnerships with Juspay; won't be working with third-party routing platforms
Founded in 2013, Celesta Capital is a global venture capital firm with a portfolio of over 100 early-stage deep tech investments. Chandrasekaran joins Celesta’s team, which includes Founding Managing Partners Nic Brathwaite, Michael Marks, and Viswanathan.
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