Vantage Point by EMVC - May 9 2025
Updates to keep up with the latest in fintech from our vantage point.
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This week, PB Healthacre raised $218mm. WestBridge led a $30mm investment in Propelld. GoKwik is in talks to raise $25mm. There is also an interesting weekend read by Bain.
From the team at Emphasis Ventures.
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Weekend read: India Private Equity Report by Bain. "...After two years of contraction, private equity and venture capital (PE-VC) investments in India recovered in 2024, rebounding ~9% year over year to reach ~$43 billion...India strengthened its position as the Asia-Pacific region’s second-largest PE-VC destination with a ~20% share of total investment, reflecting growing investor confidence in the country’s macroeconomic stability..."
PB Healthcare raised $218mm led by General Catalyst and Policybazaar’s parent entity PB Fintech. The new venture by Policybazaar founder Yashish Dahiya aims to offer an integrated insurance and healthcare experience to its users. FOr context, Policybazaar claims ~17mm individuals have purchased 42mm insurance policies on its platform since inception.
Education financing platform Propelld is raising $30mm led by Westbridge Capital and others. The 'Study Now Pay Later' platform claims to have sanctioned $175mm in credit for up-skilling and college education.
One click checkout and commerce enablement platform GoKwik is in talks to raise $20-25mm led by RTP Global. Reportedly, the company has 4K brands on its platform and recently acquired returns management app Return Prime to expand to Europe and the US.
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