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India’s Startup Ecosystem — Strong Roots, Rising Expectations
India’s startup ecosystem is entering a maturation phase. What was once a Gold Rush of valuations and rampant dealmaking is now evolving...
Vara Shiva Kumar Botchu
Sep 122 min read
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Amazon Buying Axio — A Smart Move to Own the Lending Stack
Amazon’s acquisition of Axio (formerly Capital Float) is, in my view, a very strategic evolution—not just for Amazon, but for India’s...
Vara Shiva Kumar Botchu
Sep 112 min read
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Jupiter's All-in-One Banking — A Smart Leap in Retaining India’s Millennial Wallet
As someone evaluating fintech platforms closely, Jupiter’s recent milestone—securing a corporate agency licence from IRDAI —caught my...
Vara Shiva Kumar Botchu
Sep 51 min read
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Fi Money — Redefining Wealth Management with Smart Analytics
As someone deeply invested in consumer fintech, I’m impressed by how Fi Money  masterfully blends intelligent analytics with intuitive...
Vara Shiva Kumar Botchu
Sep 41 min read
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How Dezerv Is Redefining Wealth Management for India’s Affluent?
Dezerv has emerged as a game-changer precisely because it builds wealth tools for the digitally savvy—but underserved—affluent segment....
Vara Shiva Kumar Botchu
Sep 21 min read
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Why Weaver Services’ $170M Raise Marks a Turning Point in Affordable Housing Finance
Having tracked affordable housing finance for some time, I’m particularly excited by the news that Weaver Services has raised $170...
Vara Shiva Kumar Botchu
Aug 311 min read
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TransBnk’s Series B—Building the Backbone of Corporate Banking Infrastructure
TransBnk’s recent $25 million Series B raise , led by Bessemer Venture Partners alongside Arkam Ventures, Fundamentum, and returning...
Vara Shiva Kumar Botchu
Aug 311 min read
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PayNearby—The IPO That Could Elevate Digital Inclusion and Retail Banking
As someone navigating India’s fintech and investing ecosystem, I find PayNearby’s decision to pursue an IPO next financial year a...
Vara Shiva Kumar Botchu
Aug 281 min read
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