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Oyo In Talks To Raise $ 800 Million In Funding

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Gurgaon based startup, Oyo, is looking at raising between $ 500 – 800 million in funding from Japan based investors, SoftBank. In September, Oyo had raised around $ 250 million from SoftBank as well as existing investors including Hero Enterprise, Sequoia Enterprise Lightspeed Venture Partners and Greenoaks Capital.

Oyo Rooms was one of the breakout startups from the funding boom of 2015, raising a surprise $ 100 million from SoftBank in August that year. However, after an expansion spree, the firm, which began as a marketplace, struggled to keep pace as customers complained of poor service and many rooms remained unoccupied.

Things seem to be turning around for this customer friendly platform. This is primarily due to the massive efforts put in by the Oyo team to ensure a continuous customer base with attractive incentives. Thanks to this, the customer base, as well as the occupancy rates, have drastically increased as compared to last year’s performance.

Launched in China in the past year, this Gurgaon based startup wants to significantly increase its presence in the country by capitalising on its brand value. At present, Oyo is present across 230 cities in India, Nepal and China. To continue its expansion strategies, the company needs significant funding from new and existing investors.

If the proposed round of funding from SoftBank goes through, then the market valuation of Oyo Rooms will increase significantly. Looking at the renewed popularity of Oyo, MakeMyTrip, the popular online travel agent, has agreed to add the rooms back on its roster. According to sources, if all goes as planned, Oyo plans on making its presence felt in the United Kingdoms and the United States.

SoftBank’s continued interest in Oyo proves that not only are India’s startups booming, they are flourishing. After two consecutive years of poor investments on the startup front, homegrown ventures like Flipkart are finally on the greener side of the lawn. While the situation may not be similar to the 2015 startup boon, the interest definitely is similar.

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Aerem Secures ₹100 Crore in Series A Funding

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Mumbai-based solar financing startup Aerem has raised ₹100 crore in a Series A funding round. The round was led by Japan’s University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners (UTEC) and included investments from British International Investment (BII), SE Ventures, Riverwalk Holdings, and existing investors Blume Ventures and Avaana Capital.

Strategic Use of Funds

Aerem will use the funds to expand its operations across India, focusing on underserved eastern and southern regions. It aims to enhance its solar financing solutions, improve its B2B marketplace for solar equipment, and refine its tech platform. Additionally, the company plans to broaden its lending portfolio and reduce customer acquisition costs by leveraging its network of over 2,000 verified solar installers.

Aerem’s Impact

Founded in 2021 by Anand Jain and Vikesh Agarwal, Aerem provides comprehensive solutions for distributed solar energy adoption. Its services include:

  • Solar Financing: Loans for businesses and homeowners through its NBFC arm, NetZero Finance.
  • Equipment Procurement: The SunStore marketplace offers competitively priced solar equipment.
  • Support for Installers: Benefits for over 2,000 verified installation partners include financing access, quality equipment, and digital tools.

Aerem has enabled over 800 megawatts of solar capacity across 65 Indian cities, financing more than 800 projects. Its deployments have prevented nearly 22 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions and could save MSMEs up to ₹14,000 crore in energy costs.

Revenue Growth

Aerem reported significant revenue growth in FY24, with a 9X increase to ₹175 crore from ₹1.84 crore in FY23. This growth highlights the scalability of its business model.

Future Plans

With this funding, Aerem is poised to accelerate India’s transition to sustainable energy by eliminating barriers to solar adoption and empowering local businesses.

 

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Sweet Karam Coffee Secures $8 Million in Funding from Peak XV and Fireside Ventures

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Sweet Karam Coffee, a Chennai-based brand specializing in traditional South Indian snacks and sweets, has raised $8 million in Series A funding from Peak XV Partners and Fireside Ventures. Founded in 2015 by Anand Bharadwaj and Nalini Parthiban, the company offers products free from palm oil and preservatives, catering to customers across 32 countries.

This investment follows a previous $1.5 million funding from Fireside Ventures in October 2023, which supported offline expansion. The new funds will be used to enhance distribution through omnichannel networks, develop new products, and bolster technology-driven supply chain capabilities. 

 

Sweet Karam Coffee has grown its revenue four-fold over the past year and expects to grow another 2.5 times in the coming year.

The company has also appointed Nandhitha Indermohan, a former Unilever executive, as its Chief Operating Officer to boost operations. This strategic move positions Sweet Karam Coffee for further growth, leveraging the booming quick commerce sector and expanding its presence across India and globally.

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Foxconn’s India Arm Focuses on Apple Supply Chain Services, Rejigs Board

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Foxconn’s Indian subsidiary, Bharat FIH, is shifting its focus to servicing Apple’s supply chain, aligning with efforts to expand manufacturing in India and reduce dependence on China. The company has restructured its board and pivoted away from competing in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) space. It now aims to support Apple suppliers like Foxconn Hon Hai, Pegatron, and Wistron (now Tata Electronics) by leveraging its expertise in equipment servicing at facilities in Chennai and Bengaluru.

This strategic shift follows challenges such as reduced orders from Xiaomi and failure to qualify for India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Bharat FIH plans to utilize its infrastructure and workforce to regain momentum by focusing on Apple-related services.

Meanwhile, Foxconn is ramping up iPhone production in India, aiming to double output from 12 million units in 2024 to 25–30 million units by 2025. Supported by favorable government policies, the expansion will cater to both domestic demand and exports. 

Apple has also increased its manufacturing presence in India, achieving record exports of ₹1 lakh crore ($12 billion) in 2024 and exploring local production of other products like iPads and MacBooks.

This transformation highlights India’s growing role in Apple’s global supply chain as Foxconn and Bharat FIH strengthen their operations in the country.  

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