The Evolving Landscape of Global Venture Capital Funding An Overview of the Current Market Trends Global venture capital funding has experienced a significant decline, with a 30% decrease in the first quarter of this year. This extended slump reflects investor caution in the face of uncertain economies and a sluggish market for initial public offerings (IPOs). Key points: China’s 40% decrease in venture capital funding has had a substantial impact on dragging down the global […]

The Launch of Synapses: A $125 Million Fund Focused on Climate and Health Tech Synapses: A New Venture Fund for Enhancing STEM Opportunities Ruchira Shukla and Karthik Chandrasekar introduced Synapses, a $125 million venture fund aimed at advancing STEM opportunities in the climate-tech and health-tech sectors. Mission and Focus of Synapses Synapses will support companies beyond digitization-based models and prioritize developing STEM-based solutions for global markets. The fund aims to explore technology transfer opportunities in […]

Sebi mulls direct reporting of AIFs’ PPM changes to rationalise compliance cost. Market regulator Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is considering some major changes in the private placement memorandum (PPM) of alternative investment funds (AIFs). In order to facilitate the ease of doing business, Sebi has proposed that the PPM of the AIF can be directly submitted to the market regulator rather than processing it through a merchant banker. The proposed move would also […]

Can Regulation Technology Solve Bank Compliance Challenges Introduction Compliance is a critical function in banks, vital for organizational resilience and stability. However, inadequate compliance can have serious consequences for banks and the financial sector as a whole. This article explores the role of regulatory technology (reg-tech) in addressing banks’ compliance woes. The Importance and Complexity of Compliance Regulatory expectations for banks have increased significantly since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis. These expectations cover a wide […]

Funding Winter Persists for Indian Startups Despite Arrival of Summer Season The Indian startup ecosystem witnessed a decline in venture capital funding during the first quarter of 2024, reversing the moderate growth recorded in the previous three quarters. Startups raised just $2 billion during the March-ended quarter, a decline from the $2.3 billion raised in the previous quarter. The number of funding rounds also hit a three-year low. Emergence of New Unicorns The slow quarter […]