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Kissht Files DRHP with SEBI to Raise Rs 1,000 Crore Through IPO

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🚀 Kissht is going public!

Digital lending startup Kissht, operated by OnEMI Technology Solutions, has filed its DRHP with SEBI to raise Rs 1,000 crore via IPO. Early investors like Vertex Ventures, Ventureast, Endiya Seed, AION Advisory, and Ammar Sdn Bhd will also sell part of their shares.

💰 Funds Use:

Rs 750 crore to boost NBFC subsidiary Si Creva Capital

Rs 250 crore for general corporate purposes

📱 About Kissht:

53M+ registered users

9M+ customers, 1.9M active borrowers

Specializes in small-ticket consumer & merchant loans

📈 This IPO marks a big step for India’s fintech sector, reflecting rising investor confidence and the growth of digital lending.

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StampMyVisa Buys Teleport, Revolutionizing Visa Services in India

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✈️ Big Shake-Up in Visa Services!
StampMyVisa has officially acquired Teleport, merging B2B strength with consumer-friendly tech to make getting your visa faster, easier, and stress-free. 🌍💼

From powering travel agents and corporates to helping millennials & Gen Z jet-set abroad, this move is set to change how India travels. 🚀

📍 More reach. ⚡ More innovation. 💯 More convenience.

#TravelNews #StartupNews #VisaMadeEasy #IndianTravelers #StampMyVisa #Teleport #TravelTech

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Speciale Invest Secures Rs 600 crore for deeptech startups

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Chennai-based VC firm Speciale Invest has just closed its Rs 600 crore Fund III, beating its initial target of Rs 500 crore! 🎉 This fund will back 18-20 early-stage startups over the next 4 years, focusing on cutting-edge sectors like spacetech, AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and climate tech.

With half the fund reserved for follow-on investments, Speciale Invest is doubling down on building India’s tech sovereignty and helping startups scale globally. 🌏

Founded in 2017, Speciale Invest has already backed game-changers like Agnikul Cosmos and QNu Labs. This fund marks a major boost to India’s deeptech ecosystem, driving innovation from labs to the world stage. 💡🇮🇳

#Deeptech #StartupIndia #VentureCapital #SpecialeInvest #IndianStartups #TechInnovation #Spacetech #AI #QuantumComputing #ClimateTech #StartupFunding #Entrepreneurship

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Noida toy startup Snooplay raises ₹8 crore funding round

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Snooplay raises ₹8 crore in fresh funding to revolutionize toy shopping in India. Founded by Aanchal Mahajan and Brij Raj Singh, the Noida-based startup is using AI, resale programs, and a circular economy approach to make playtime more intelligent, sustainable, and emotionally enriching.

#Snooplay #StartupIndia #ToyStartup #FundingNews #SustainablePlay #AIInnovation #MadeInIndia

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Sachin Bansal’s Navi secures ₹170 crore in debt funding.

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Co-founded by Flipkart’s Sachin Bansal, Navi Technologies has secured ₹170 Cr via secured NCDs in 2025.
With back-to-back fundraises and a refiled IPO draft, all signs point to one thing — India’s next big fintech listing is coming! 📈💼

#SachinBansal #NaviTechnologies #FintechIndia #StartupNews #IPOBuzz #DebtFunding #IndianStartups #TheStartupsNews

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Snapdeal Parent AceVector to File ₹500 Cr IPO DRHP

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Snapdeal’s parent company, AceVector, is set to file for a ₹500 crore IPO, marking a major moment in India’s tech startup space this year. But this isn’t just another cash-out—most of the issue will be fresh shares, fueling bold expansion. AceVector isn’t just Snapdeal. It also includes Unicommerce (SaaS enabler) and Stellaro Brands (fashion labels like Rangita and Urban Mark), forming a full-stack ecommerce ecosystem built for Bharat. With over 80% of Snapdeal’s orders coming from Tier 2 and 3 cities, AceVector is doubling down on middle-market India. Backed by SoftBank and Nexus, and with CLSA and IIFL leading the IPO, this is one to watch.

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Smartworks IPO Sees 17% Subscription on Day One

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The Smartworks IPO opened on July 10, 2025, drawing just 17% subscription on Day 1 — a lukewarm debut for India’s leading coworking space provider. Smartworks, one of India’s leading flexible workspace providers, is launching its IPO at a time when demand for hybrid office solutions is on the rise.
Just 17% of the issue was subscribed by midday, signaling a tepid response from investors. With nearly ₹600 crore on the line, the IPO is a mix of fresh equity worth ₹445 crore and an offer-for-sale of 33.79 lakh shares. The company priced the share sale between ₹387 and ₹407, hoping the proceeds would help them expand and clean up their balance sheet.

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