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A new Rs 50 crore fund has been launched by Peaceful Progress, an angel investment firm that specialises on early-stage investments in startups.This Category-I Alternative Investment Fund (AIF), registered with SEBI, intends to contribute roughly Rs 3 crore to...

According to a report, Lighthouse Funds, a private equity firm that has been making investments in India since 2008, intends to establish a new $400 million fund.The new fund, which is geared towards the nation's rapidly expanding consumer brands...

Payment aggregators (PAs) whose applications were turned down now have a second chance to submit an application for a licence through the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).According to the central bank, "it has been agreed to offer another opportunity...

India has a target of 300 billion US Dollars in Bioeconomy by 2030, according to Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, and Minister of State (Independent Charge)...

India is rapidly emerging as a preferred country for foreign direct investment, specially in the manufacturing sector. Singapore and the USA were the 2 top nations that invested in India's growth story.Despite the ongoing pandemic and global developments,...

Fast&Up and Chicnutrix, two D2C nutraceutical companies that are owned by Fullife Healthcare, have received an undisclosed investment from Shilpa Shetty.In accordance to the agreement, Shetty has joined these brands as a brand ambassador and will endeavour to enhance and...

PE Firm Xponentia looks to invest up to INR 100 Cr in 8-10 startups through its second fund, According to a report, under the second fund. The PE Firm has completed the first closure of its second fund, Xponentia...

Unicorn UpGrad, is augmenting its growth through acquisition strategy. To consolidate its strength, it has acquired Harappa Education for $38 million (INR 300 crore) in cash and stock.The acquisition of upGrad will enable upGrad to consolidate its strength in...

The digital news portals registration landscape is about to mark a change in India. According to reports, the Indian government is in the process of presenting a Bill to the Cabinet that will implement a new registration system for...

Lightspeed Venture Partners has laid out aggressive plans to grow its startup sector investments in the South East Asia Region, with a focus on Indian Startup Market. To implement this strategy, the Venture Firm has closed a $500 million...