Why Indians prefer homegrown AI startups to Big-Tech companies

VCs look to invest in Indian AI startups that offer nuanced solutions that big-tech companies cannot deliver. Sridhar Vembu, former CEO of Zoho Corp, recently highlighted the need to stop glorifying English in India’s R&D ecosystem. “There is a lot of R&D talent in India if we get rid of…

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Why This AI VC Firm Loves the Indian Middle Class

“This market is largely underserved but represents a very large opportunity,” said Will Poole, co-founder and managing partner of Capria Ventures. Whether they pick AI for India or AI for Bharat, one thing is certain, the VCs betting on India’s AI ecosystem are focusing on the largest segment that will benefit…

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India’s AI Awakening: Thriving Amidst the Tech Revolution

From Y2K to AI, India’s workforce stands at a transformative crossroads — adapting, upskilling, and innovation will define the winners of tomorrow’s tech landscape. India’s Y2K boom was a game-changer. Powered by a vast, skilled workforce, low operational costs, and favorable government policies, India began its ascent as a global…

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Capria Ventures to raise $100 million for India Fund III

Capria Ventures India Fund III, with a green shoe option of up to $125 million, will allocate 25% of its capital for late-stage investments in breakout companies from the firm’s portfolio, offering early exits to LPs. Global South specialist venture capital firm Capria Ventures has launched its $100-million (Rs 830…

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Are Moats Real?

After about two hours of chatting with founders at the mixer, I was heading out, and that’s when I bumped into this founder building his company in language learning. Once he finished his elevator pitch, I asked him, “This space is getting super competitive, right? Any thoughts on how are…

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Agrizy raises USD 9.8 million Series A from Accion & Omnivore

Agrizy is India’s fastest-growing B2B agri-processing platform, driving supply chain efficiency and SME profitability. The funding will go towards expanding services for existing and new product lines, developing value-added advisory services, and providing quality financial services to better serve processors and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). Bengaluru, August 05, 2024: Indian…

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Wify Raises INR 25 crore in Funding led by Mount Judi Ventures, Capria Ventures

Wify is India’s leading home furnishings installation player, bridging the gap between modern home brands and skilled technicians. The funding will be used to penetrate deeper into existing categories with more value-added services, expand into new categories, and accelerate capacity building, software, and technology enhancements. Mumbai, July 01, 2024: Wify,…

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Supermoney Secures $3.4M in Series A Funding from Capital 2B, Capria Ventures

Supermoney is a digital platform that provides working capital solutions to businesses by offering customized payment and finance solutions designed specifically for their supply chain. The funds raised will be utilized to accelerate the platform’s growth and expand disbursements.  Currently, Supermoney operates in 40+ locations and has 30K+ retailers/dealers, 50+…

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NSDC, Masai School And IIT Ropar Join. Hands to Drive AIForBharat Initiative

National  – IIT Ropar, NSDC, and Masai School are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking collaboration to introduce a jointly certified minor program in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). This strategic partnership brings together the expertise of three esteemed institutions to deliver a transformative educational experience designed for ambitious professionals seeking…

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Prateek Shukla

How Masai School is making coding accessible to all

Students of all ages go through rigorous online courses, and pay a fee only if they find employment An online school founded by an IIT graduate is running courses in coding. Students pay no fees to sign up and study. They pay only after they complete the course and find…

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Unitus Ventures is now Capria India

Unitus Ventures, a leading venture capital firm in India, is joining forces with its US affiliate Capria Ventures, a Global South specialist, to operate with a unified global strategy under a single brand, Capria Ventures.