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Next VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headache Want this newsletter delivered to your inbox? Also in the letter Capital Call: Indian VCs face
Next VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headache Want this newsletter delivered to your inbox? Also in the letter Capital Call: Indian VCs face toughest fundraising market in a decade Smaller funds, harder filters LPs are prioritising DPI (actual cash returned) over paper markups in private portfolios. First-time managers and spinouts from large platforms are finding the bar meaningfully higher. Several funds are pitching smaller, more focused vehicles as LPs question whether India can productively absorb very large pools at venture-style return expectations.
Also Read Global capital rethinks India Gulf sovereign and institutional investors, once active in India-focused funds, have slowed commitments amid geopolitical uncertainty. Global LP attention has swung toward AI infrastructure and large US tech bets. India’s AI and deeptech opportunity set is still early, pushing VCs toward more disciplined, slower deployment. Also Read Startup seed rounds double as VCs turn more selective Worries over gaming of WhatsApp usernames What’s happening Also Read What’s the issue WhatsApp’s take Background Oyo IPO: How real is Oyo parent Prism’s Rs 748 crore net profit Driving the profit Also Read Jargon buster By the numbers Issue details The entire offer is a fresh issue of shares, so all proceeds will go to the company.
Prism plans to use Rs 4,987 crore from the IPO proceeds to repay or prepay borrowings. The IPO, which is Oyo's third attempt at going public, is a key part of its $830-million term loan agreement. As per the loan conditions, Oyo is required to use any cash proceeds from a fundraise, including an IPO, towards
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