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Elev8 Venture Partners Boosts Indian Startups with Rs 1,400 Crore Maiden Fund Success
Introduction On September 1, 2025, Elev8 Venture Partners, headquartered in Bengaluru, celebrated the closure of its first-ever fund at Rs 1,400 crore (approximately $160 million), a major win for India’s startup ecosystem. Led by Navin Honagudi, an experienced investor with over 15 years in the field, Elev8 is set to empower high-growth, tech-focused startups navigating a complex global venture capital landscape. The fund aims to fill the critical funding gap for Series B and C-stage companies, fueling India’s innovation surge. Fund Objectives and Approach Supporting Growth-Stage Innovators Elev8’s debut fund targets growth-stage startups in high-potential sectors like fintech, consumer internet, healthtech, and enterprise software, capitalizing on India’s digital transformation. The…
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Top 10 RegTech Startups in India
RegTech, short for Regulatory Technology, refers to the use of technology to streamline and automate regulatory compliance processes within industries such as finance, healthcare, and beyond. With the rapid evolution of regulatory requirements globally, organizations face increasing complexities and challenges in ensuring compliance while managing operational efficiency. RegTech solutions leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain, and big data analytics to enhance regulatory compliance. These technologies enable organizations to automate compliance tasks, monitor regulatory changes in real-time, and mitigate risks effectively. By harnessing data-driven insights and automation, RegTech not only reduces compliance costs and human errors but also improves the overall effectiveness of regulatory compliance programs. In industries…