The boom that didn’t go bust
The Covid-19 pandemic did not dampen the market’s appetite for IPOs in 2020. The enthusiasm is likely to continue this year.
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CARS24 drives into unicorn club
The online transaction platform for used cars raises $200 million from DST Global, and others.
Managing family businesses in Covid times
Like any other business, a family business too should have governance in place to ensure that both its family and business strategies are taken care of.
‘The bar for fundraising is higher now’
Vikram Chachra, founding partner, 8i Ventures, points out that in the early-stage space, VC investors have shown a clear bias towards pedigreed founders but that is beginning to change.
All my money
Nikhil Kamath, co-founder and CIO of True Beacon and Zerodha, sees a significant rebalance from real estate onto more liquid asset classes in the post-Covid-19 period.
PE funding in real estate drops by 62%
Colliers International says $222 million in PE funding flowed into India’s realty sector in Q1, 2020; it estimates PE inflows of about $3.5 billion in 2020, owing to slow decision-making by investors.
Investing in 2020: The crystal gazers
Fortune India spoke to some of the best investment brains in the business for their outlook on India’s growth story, their preferred asset allocation, and overall investment strategy.
YES Bank shares surge 58%
YES Bank ended the trading session 58% higher at ₹58.65 per share on Tuesday. The stock has gained over 150% in three trading sessions.
Apple of the ‘i’: The subscription playbook
With the predictability of recurring revenue, investor pressure seems to be mounting on Apple to switch from a transaction-based model to a subscription-based one.
Warburg Pincus: I’ll be there for you
It wouldn’t be hyperbole to call Warburg Pincus a rough-weather friend for Indian entrepreneurs. Over 25 years, the private equity firm has shown its willingness to ride out the storm.
