RBI guidelines on mobile payments
Mukul Singhal of Canaan Partners has started an interesting discussion on the implications of the Reserve Bank of India’s new Draft Operating Guidelines for Mobile Payments in India. * This…
India’s booming “Sin Economy”
Businessworld has a cover story on how “as Indians lap up more of vice products, profiteers and investors are readying to lick up the spoils of the new consumption patterns”.…
Whither funding for Independent Drug R&D Cos.?
Businessworld has an article examining the implication of the reported pull out by PE firms from their R&D joint venture with Dr. Reddy’s Labs, Perlecan Pharma. “The absence of a…
8 cos. short-listed for TiE-Canaan Entrepreneurial Challenge
8 companies have been shortlisted for the final round of TiE Canaan Entrepreneurial Challenge. Name Category Location 11rupees.com Internet – Financial Services NCR Good Morning Research KPO – Financial Services…
Deal Alert: Landmark Holdings picks up 10% stake in Pune township & SEZ project
Edited excerpts from press release: Landmark Land Holdings Pvt. Ltd., the real estate investment arm of the Dalmia group, has finalized a deal with Pune-based Kumar Builders to invest in…
Deal Alert: Mobile payments co. PayMate raises $9-M Second Round led by Mayfield Fund
Mumbai-based mobile payments company, PayMate India Pvt. Ltd., today announced the closure of its second round of investment of US$9 million led by Mayfield Fund with participation from existing investors,…
8-Yr Old, Profitable South India Film Portal Seeks Strategic Investor / M&A
An eight year old South Indian film portal with a Subscription model is looking towards investment from strategic players/M&A opportunities. The portal has more than 10,000 subscribers, 8 lakh registered…
Sale of Shares of Leading Global Domain Registry Co, Afilias Limited.
ADVERTISEMENT Omkam Global Capital is a management consultancy and boutique brokering division based in New Delhi enabling collaborations, syndication of funds and PE / VC deals. Vrinda Portfolio P Limited,…
Madhya Pradesh-based hospital and healthcare education trust seeks >$5-M
ADVERTISEMENT Based in Ujjain, MP, we are in the healthcare & education sector since 1992. We have two hospitals – one with 350 beds (Vidhyaben Deepchand Gardi General Hospital) and…
Animation firm seeks $2-5 M
ADVERTISEMENT Chennai-based Animation Production Company, present in verticals such as Animation Production, Training, Post-Production with a very strong customer base in India, with Projects in hand for full length animated…