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Agilitas x Virat Kohli partnership is one of the masterstroke deals I have seen in recent times. Virat invests 40 CR in Agilitas for a 1.94% stake, putting Agilitas’s valuation around 2000 CR. 📈 In turn, Agilitas acquires one8world, making Virat a co-founder and shareholder. They now get two very important growth levers: ⬇️ 1. A powerful manufacturing (via Mochiko Shoes - a 600 CR+ footwear brand that Agilitas acquired in 2008 ), 2. India’s biggest athlete — exclusively aligned. Easily becomes a 4000 CR revenue brand in the next 5 years. Footwear + retail scale requires capital — but this partnership compresses customer acquisition, product cycles, and brand-building like few others. Even Virat said in his podcast with Abhishek Ganguly, the co-founder of Agilitas that, “I didn’t want a brand deal… I wanted to build something that outlives me.” And Abhishek said something even beautiful - “An ambition to build from India but be globally relevant.” This isn’t marketing. This is legacy building with shared skin in the game. And that is how startups work - shared ambition with one goal (to make the company big) and food (read stake) in the table for everyone! A company that can be built in the long term with culture, capital, and conviction aligned. This might be the first time in India, where an athlete joins hands with a sport company to re-imagine and build the sport ecosystem of India - truly revolutionalising the game with a clear vision. 🙌

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The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, signed on May 6, 2025, opens new doors for tech startups. With 99% of Indian exports gaining duty-free access to the UK and a three-year National Insurance exemption for Indian professionals, this deal sparks opportunities for AI innovation and growth. We’re thrilled about contributing to a global tech future. #IndiaUKFTA #AI

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Fundraising doesn’t fail because of a bad pitch. It fails because of misalignment. In our latest episode, we spoke with Tushar Kansal, Founder & CEO of Kansaltancy, about what really shapes strong founder–investor relationships over time. We discussed: -Why “being investor-ready” is more than financials -How founders can avoid raising the wrong kind of capital -What investors pay attention to once the deal is done -How early clarity prevents long-term friction This wasn’t a conversation about fundraising hacks. It was about alignment, expectations, and building partnerships that last beyond the raise. If you’re a founder navigating capital decisions or an investor backing early-stage teams this episode is worth your time. 👉https://lnkd.in/ebVmPBt8

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Building a SaaS company means making decisions with incomplete information, fast. We created a closed mentorship community for UK B2B SaaS founders (Seed to Series B) who need clear answers from people who’ve already built and scaled. No courses. No generic frameworks. Just 1:1 access to vetted operators in marketing and engineering, inside a private network designed for focus, discretion, and execution. Capacity is limited. New members are admitted through a selective application process four times per year. If you’re a founder navigating real growth, technical, or go-to-market challenges, this is built for you. → Applications open during the next intake window.

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Babycare quick commerce platform Peeko has raised $3.2 million in a seed funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners. Other angel investors including Maninder Gulati, former chief strategy officer at OYO; Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, Titan Capital; Abhishek Goyal, cofounder of tracxn; Nitin Gupta, founder and chief executive of Uni; and Arjun Vaidya, cofounder of V3 Ventures, also participated in this round. The Bengaluru-based company will use the funds to improve its products, expand its supply, and hire new staff. Peeko also plans to launch its Android app next month and partner with both established and emerging babycare brands to enhance its product range. Founded in 2025 by former Leap executives Chetan Sharma and Abhijit Gairola, and ex-OYO executive Vivek Khetan, Peeko delivers carefully selected babycare products. Peeko sells products like diapers, toys, baby food, personal care items, gifts, puzzles, and clothing, mainly for children aged 0–6 years. Want to deep dive? For premium market intelligence and insights, explore VCCEdge (link in the comment section👇) #Babycare #QuickCommerce #ParentingEssentials #Ecommerce #VCCEdge

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Payment links are quietly becoming the go-to choice for scaling payments across markets and channels From WhatsApp to email to invoices, payment links unlock instant revenue with zero tech overhead. No website. No code. Just local methods, global scale, and full control. Explore how orchestration powers the next generation of payments. https://lnkd.in/dDaQ_gb3 #PaymentLinks #MEACommerce #FintechMEA #CustomerConversion #DigitalPayments #MoneyHash

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The Circle GTM Studio specializes in helping global startups soft-land in India. A structured accelerator designed to help growth-stage founders localize for India, run pilots, acquire early customers, and prepare for fundraising — backed by deep ecosystem access and real-world insights from founders who’ve successfully navigated the Indian market. If India is on your roadmap, this is where you begin. #thecircle #acceleratorprogram #startups #growth

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