Funding and debt●IPO tide lifts FY27 credit target of BlackSoil Capital to ₹2,400 croreBlackSoil Capital targets ₹2,400 crore in FY27 credit deploymentIt has deployed ₹1,600 crore so far, with IPO-linked funding demand risingStartup fundingStartups and VC1 source · 5h
Deal●Indian start-ups being acquired 2X faster as incumbents look to buy capabilitiesIndian start-ups are being acquired 2X faster as incumbents seek capabilitiesAverage time from first funding to IPO fell from 14 years to 8.5 yearsFaster exits may benefit Indian startup investors and listed companies seeking new capabilitiesStartups and VCStartup funding1 source · 9h
Funding and debt●Agrani in talks to raise Rs 800-850 crore from Samsung, 360 One, Peak XVStartup fundingSamsung360 ONE WAMPeak XV1 source · 23h
IPO●Anthropic Targets Mega IPO As Soon As November, Eyes Pre-Thanksgiving DebutAnthropic had a net loss of almost $42 billion in 2025, about five times 2024’s $8.3 billionAnthropicAI labsAIStartup funding1 source · 21h
Funding and debt●Monzo courts private equity after Nubank walks awayMonzo is seeking growth capital after Nubank walked away and a bruising year of boardroom tusslesMonzoNubankStartup fundingStartups and VCFintech and payments1 source · 19h