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Inflection Point Ventures secures 14 exits in 2024, delivering 36% IRR
- Indian angel investment platform Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has secured 14 exits in 2024, delivering a 36% internal rate of return (IRR).
- Despite a slowdown in venture capital markets, IPV's portfolio startups continue to attract investors, with 25 securing follow-on funding rounds in 2024.
- Aksum, Conscious Chemist, and Qubehealth were among the successful exits, offering IRRs ranging from 52% to 54%.
- Notably, IPV-backed startups have also been acquired by companies like IBM and CrashPlan, yielding attractive IRRs and returns.
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Abound secures up to €300 million in financing to power the AI-led lending revolution
- London-based fintech Abound has secured up to €299.8 million in financing for consumer loans from Deutsche Bank, increasing its lending capacity to €1.9 billion.
- Abound utilizes AI and open banking to offer fair and affordable loans based on a borrower's financial situation and affordability.
- The funding will aid Abound in scaling its operations, enhancing financial inclusion, and modernizing the lending sector.
- Abound has become one of the UK's fastest-growing fintechs, having issued over €779.7 million in loans since its launch in 2020.
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5 AI Tools That Make You 100x More Productive and Smart
- AI tools are becoming increasingly accessible and beneficial for small businesses and individuals to boost productivity and efficiency.
- ClickUp is an all-in-one AI-powered tool that helps in organizing tasks, automating workflows, and seamless collaboration.
- Superhuman is an AI-powered email management tool that prioritizes emails, suggests instant replies, and automates follow-ups.
- Jasper AI is an AI-powered content writing tool that generates blog posts, articles, emails, and more in minutes.
- Synthesia is an AI-powered video creation tool that turns text into realistic videos without the need for video editing or actors.
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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (March 27, 2025)
- The Indian e-retail market is projected to reach over $60 billion in GMV with the growth of quick commerce and hyper-value commerce.
- World Bank's IFC has invested in Alteria Capital's Shorter Duration Scheme, marking its foray into India's venture debt market.
- OneStack, a fintech platform, has raised $2 million in Series A funding to digitize India's cooperative banking ecosystem.
- Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) facilitates discussions between Karnataka's Health Minister and Netherlands Vice Minister of Health to explore collaborations in AI-driven health innovations.
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ClimateCamp bags €3.5M to clean up supply chain emissions
- Antwerp-based ClimateCamp, a Belgian company focused on reducing Scope 3 emissions, has raised €3.5M in seed funding.
- The funding round was led by Expon Capital and included participation from private equity and government grants.
- ClimateCamp's platform helps companies engage with suppliers, calculate carbon footprints, and implement emissions reduction strategies.
- The company aims to bring together 1 million companies by 2030 to collaborate on climate targets and emissions reductions.
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5 lessons to learn from the book The Simple Path to Wealth
- 1. Spend less than you earn - The foundation of financial independence is simple: live below your means.
- 2. Invest in low-cost index funds - Collins recommends investing in low-cost index funds, particularly Vanguard’s Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX).
- 3. Avoid debt like the plague - Debt severely limits your ability to build wealth, so paying off high-interest debt and avoiding unnecessary borrowing is crucial.
- 4. Understand the power of f-you money - Having financial independence gives you the freedom to pursue passion projects and make choices based on what truly matters to you.
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Inside All In Capital’s INR 300 Cr Bet On India’s Next Wave Of Founders
- In 2024, India's startup ecosystem witnessed a surge in seed stage funding, with investments reaching $893 Mn, indicating growing investor confidence in early stage ventures.
- All In Capital, a pre-seed and seed stage VC firm, launched its second fund targeting INR 200 Cr with an INR 100 Cr greenshoe option, aiming for a total corpus of INR 300 Cr.
- The firm has a sector-agnostic approach but will focus on consumer tech, deeptech, fintech, and consumer brands, aiming to invest in 50 startups in the next three years.
- All In Capital's first fund of INR 95 Cr has been almost fully deployed across 51 startups, with about half securing follow-on funding from prominent investors.
- The firm's strategy for Fund II includes larger cheques, bigger stakes, and leading investment rounds to have a greater impact on early-stage founders.
- All In Capital's investment thesis emphasizes identifying promising startups early on, issuing term sheets first, and increasing cheque sizes to INR 3-5 Cr for Fund II.
- The firm focuses on non-obvious founders, credible investment frameworks, and rigorous due diligence, offering term sheets swiftly and maintaining transparency throughout the investment process.
- AI startups are a key focus for All In Capital, with a focus on user impact, technical depth, and global expansion potential, aiming to redefine software experiences across industries.
- Understanding ecosystem gaps is crucial for making informed investments, with India poised to produce the next wave of globally competitive companies driven by rising ambition and access to capital.
- India's startup landscape is evolving, with a shift towards entrepreneurship and increased opportunities for ventures to succeed, propelled by a generation of Indians willing to take the entrepreneurial leap.
- Overall, All In Capital's strategic approach, focus on early-stage investments, and emphasis on AI-driven startups position it to play a significant role in shaping the Indian startup ecosystem.
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Straiker launches with $21 million in funding to secure enterprise AI applications
- Straiker, an artificial intelligence-native security company, has raised $21 million in funding.
- The company aims to secure enterprise AI applications by addressing critical security and safety risks.
- Straiker's solutions include automated assessment, runtime safety, and security guardrails for continuous analysis and blocking.
- Two AI-native models, Ascend AI and Defend AI, have been introduced to provide in-depth attack simulation and protection for AI applications and agents.
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How senior care startups are harnessing AI for preventive healthcare
- Senior care startups are using AI for preventive healthcare.
- Preventive care focuses on preventing illnesses before they occur to save costs and improve patient outcomes.
- Startups like Khyaal, Primus Senior Living, and Kites Senior Care are using AI tools to track seniors' vitals and create preventive healthcare plans.
- AI in geriatric care is also being explored for battling social isolation, but some elderly patients may still find AI interactions unnatural.
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SAFEs vs. Priced Rounds: Picking the Right Fundraising Path
- Fundraising can be done through either priced equity rounds or SAFE agreements.
- Priced equity rounds lock in the valuation upfront, providing clarity but requiring extensive documentation.
- SAFE agreements, popular in the Indian tech ecosystem, offer flexibility but may lead to term fragmentation and dilution challenges.
- The choice between priced rounds and SAFEs depends on the timeline, legal structure, and investor preferences.
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Instagram's cofounder explains why he thinks people in their 20s have a unique advantage
- Mike Krieger, the CPO of Anthropic and cofounder of Instagram, believes that young entrepreneurs have a unique advantage.
- Young professionals in their 20s have a stronger sense of youth trends and familiarity, which is crucial in building consumer-focused products.
- Being in tune with the audience and prioritizing empathy is crucial for successful entrepreneurship.
- Krieger also advises young entrepreneurs to worry less about distractions and explore side projects to gain essential knowledge and experience.
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Tesla Vs Tesla: Delhi HC To Hear Trademark Infringement Suit As Mediation Fails
- Elon Musk's Tesla Inc and Delhi NCR-based Tesla Power India Limited have failed to resolve their trademark dispute through mediation.
- The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear the trademark infringement dispute on April 15.
- Tesla Inc filed a trademark infringement suit, alleging Tesla Power India misled consumers by using the 'Tesla' name and logo.
- The dispute comes as Tesla is looking to enter India's growing EV market.
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Centre To Launch ‘Sahkar Taxi’ To Compete Against Ola, Uber
- The government announced the launch of 'Sahkar Taxi' service to compete against Ola, Uber and Rapido.
- The service will register two-wheeler and four-wheeler taxis, as well as rickshaws.
- Aim is to give drivers full control over their earnings and avoid commission cuts by third-party platforms.
- The initiative is built around a cooperative structure that puts drivers at the center.
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Meet the experts joining our “Startup Accelerators in Europe” panel at the EU-Startups Summit 2025!
- The EU-Startups Summit 2025 in Malta will bring together founders, enthusiasts, and investors for two days of talks and networking.
- Startup accelerators in Europe play a crucial role in providing funding, mentorship, resources, and networks for early-stage companies.
- The panel "Startup Accelerators in Europe" will feature leaders from prominent European accelerator initiatives.
- Allard Luchsinger from Techstars Amsterdam, Giovanni Vaccari from Startupbootcamp, and Quinten Selhorst from EWOR will be part of this insightful discussion.
- These experts bring experience in investing, mentoring, scaling startups, programme design, and venture creation.
- The panel aims to address how accelerators are adapting to new founder needs and emerging verticals across Europe.
- It will provide valuable insights for those interested in startup acceleration, whether planning to launch a program or join one.
- Malta Enterprise, a key sponsor, supports economic development, investment, and innovation in Malta, fostering a vibrant startup ecosystem.
- Other sponsors like Scytale, Airwallex, EUROCROWD, M. Demajo Group, and the European Innovation Council are also highlighted for their contributions to the startup landscape.
- The EU-Startups Summit promises to showcase Europe's most exciting ventures and innovation leaders against a Mediterranean backdrop.
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Rotterdam announces €500K Circular Innovation Fund to support local SMEs: How to Apply?
- The municipality of Rotterdam has announced a €500,000 Circular Innovation Fund to support local SMEs.
- The fund aims to promote circular innovations among businesses, from startups to established companies.
- Applicants will be assessed based on criteria such as contribution to a circular economy, scalability, realistic budget, and project development phase.
- Interested candidates can submit applications until May 7, 2025, and the recipients will be informed by July 30, 2025.
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