Last mentioned: Jul 24, 2026
Across the most recent 9 stories covering Peak XV Partners — 78% positive, 22% neutral sentiment, averaging 6.4/10 impact.
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Public Disclosure via Newspaper Ad
The company disclosed the filing in a newspaper advertisement, formally signaling the IPO launch process.
Series B first close: $234 million raised
Sarvam becomes a unicorn at $1.5 billion valuation, with HCLTech leading with $150 million for 10.46% stake.
Confidential DRHP Filed
Razorpay submitted its pre-filed draft red herring prospectus to SEBI and stock exchanges via the confidential route.
Shareholder Approval
Shareholders approved a plan to raise Rs 2,700 crore through a fresh issue and offer for sale as part of the IPO.
Current Recovery
Funding rebounds to $358 million, driven by the Weaver Services mega-round.
Mid-March Slump
Weekly funding drops to $143 million amid global macro uncertainty.
New Funding Talks
Early-stage negotiations begin with General Catalyst for $50-60 million.
Series C Round
Secured $36M led by Susquehanna Asia VC to scale AI and international footprint.
Annual High
Funding peaks at $705 million for the month of February.
January Peak
Indian startups raise $373 million in the first major surge of the year.
Financial Results
Reported FY25 revenue of ₹40.4 crore and narrowed losses.
Reverse Flip to India Completed
Razorpay completed its reverse flip from the US to India after receiving approvals from the RBI and Ministry of Corporate Affairs, converting into a public limited company.
Series B Funding
Raised $40 million led by Peak XV Partners at a $200M valuation.
Series B Funding
Raised $20M co-led by Peak XV and Elevation Capital to fuel initial expansion.
Global Expansion
Entered US, UK, UAE, and Australia markets, diversifying beyond India.
Sarvam AI founded
Co-founders Vivek Raghavan and Pratyush Kumar establish Sarvam to build full-stack sovereign AI for India.
Company Founded
Anil Goteti, former Flipkart executive, launches Scapia.
Company Founded
Mohak Nahta launches Atlys; secures seed funding from Andreessen Horowitz.
Elevation Capital launches a $500M early-stage fund to back AI-native startups, heating up competition among Indian VCs that have raised over $2.5B cumulatively. The fund's exclusive AI focus signals a shift from generalist to thesis-driven investing, directly impacting founder access to capital.
Sarvam AI's unicorn milestone comes with staggering traction: 45 million policyholders served and 17 million farmers engaged via multilingual voice agents. The $234 million Series B will fuel expansion across banking, insurance, and defense sectors. This funding highlights the rise of a new generation of Indian AI startups.
Sarvam’s latest round not only catapults it to unicorn status but also highlights a strategic shift in Indian venture: corporate investment by an IT services major alongside top-tier VCs. This raises the bar for deep-tech funding in the region.
Source: TechCrunch · businesstoday.in
Razorpay's confidential IPO filing marks a landmark moment for Indian startup ecosystem: a $5-6 billion listing after a reverse flip, backed by YC and Peak XV, but at a lower valuation than its 2021 peak. It sets the stage for VC exits and a new realistic pricing norm.
Indian startups secured $358 million in venture capital during the third week of March, a significant jump from the previous week's $143 million. While the surge was largely driven by Weaver Services' $155 million round, the ecosystem continues to face headwinds from geopolitical instability and a scarcity of late-stage capital.
Source: Thimmaya Poojary (in) · YourStory.com
Atlys, a digital visa processing platform, has raised $36 million in a Series C round led by Susquehanna Asia VC. The funding, featuring strategic participation from MakeMyTrip, will accelerate global expansion and the development of AI-driven automation tools for international travel compliance.
Source: Moneycontrol · Mint
Atlys has raised $36 million in Series C funding led by Susquehanna Asia VC to accelerate its AI-driven visa processing platform. The startup has recorded 11x growth since 2024 and is now processing over 700,000 visas annually across 120+ destinations.
Bengaluru-based travel fintech Scapia is in early-stage negotiations to raise $50-60 million in a round led by General Catalyst. The capital infusion aims to scale the startup's co-branded credit card and international travel booking operations following a period of significant revenue growth.
Bengaluru-based wealthtech platform Stable Money has raised $25 million in a Pre-Series C round led by Peak XV Partners, valuing the company at $175 million. The capital injection will drive the startup's expansion into Tier-2 cities as it seeks to digitize India's massive but fragmented fixed-income investment landscape.
Source: Startupnews · dealstreetasia.com
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