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🎉Huge congratulations to our colleague Neelam Pandita on being recognised as a Great Indian Green Leader at the ESG & Cleantech Summit and Awards by Transformance Forums!✨ Your dedication to sustainability and leadership in integrating #ESG principles is truly inspiring. This recognition highlights your commitment to building a greener, more sustainable future for businesses. 🌏💚 Wishing you continued success as you continue to drive impactful change for a more sustainable tomorrow. Well-deserved, Neelam!

Last week at the BW Disrupt 40 Under 40 Summit, our cofounder Ankur Bansal joined a thought-provoking panel on India's evolving startup funding landscape. The discussion explored how new funding avenues are opening doors for startups across India. The panel highlighted how flexible funding enables startups to secure larger, more stable investments—critical for sustainable scaling and long-term growth. During the panel, Ankur shared his perspective, "Flexible funding has brought a new wave of opportunities in private markets. Large family offices are now making bigger bets and seeing a chance to lead in valuations. The shift towards profitability and balanced growth is a positive change for startups. As lenders, we see this as a sign of cautious optimism, essential for sustainable growth." The panel featured other esteemed speakers, including Priyanka Gill of Kalaari Capital, Ashish Kumar of The Fundamentum Partnership, Shiva Shanker of Ankur Capital, and Vikas Aggarwal of We Founder Circle, with Resham Suhail of BW Businessworld moderating the insightful conversation. The discussion highlighted the promising future of India's startup ecosystem and the important role creative funding will play in its growth. Read full story on: https://lnkd.in/gud6_V74 #BWDisrupt #40Under40 #StartupFunding #CreativeFunding #Entrepreneurship #ScalingUp #AlternativeCredit #debt

Exciting Announcement! ✨Caspian Debt to Merge with BlackSoil Capital!!✨ As we celebrate BlackSoil's 8th year of success and growth in the alternative credit segment, we are thrilled to announce that BlackSoil Capital and Caspian Debt have received unanimous approval from their Boards of Directors to merge through a share swap. Once the merger is complete and regulatory approvals are received, Caspian Debt will fully integrate into BlackSoil Capital. This strategic amalgamation will position BlackSoil Capital as one of the largest players in the alternative credit segment, with a combined AUM of over INR 2,000 Crore. As the merged entity, we will leverage our combined expertise, resources, and impact investment focus to provide enhanced credit solutions across diverse sectors. Key Highlights: - BlackSoil Capital is backed by marquee investors and the family offices of Allcargo Logistics, Navneet Education, Mahavir Agency, and Florintree Advisors. - Caspian Debt, a leading impact investment lender, is supported by international investors like FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, Gray Matters Capital, and Triodos Investment Management. - Combined disbursements of over INR 10,000 Crore across 450+ companies. - Shared commitment to ESG principles and impact investing. - Expanded geographical footprint across Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, and Bengaluru. This merger will elevate BlackSoil Capital to a uniquely positioned entity that can deliver enhanced value to clients, shareholders, lenders, investors, and employees while boosting operational efficiencies. Onward & upwards to greater success! 🚀 VCCircle: https://lnkd.in/gdD67uYq The Economic Times: https://lnkd.in/grEQ3-Qy Mohinder Pal Bansal | Ankur Bansal | Avishek Gupta | Vishwanath M | Aditya Mohan | Pranay Adhvaryu | Shashi Kiran Shetty | Sunil Gala | Mathew Cyriac | Virendra Gala | Jatin Chokshi | Nilesh S Vikamsey | Surabhi Sanyukta | Amruta Maheshwari | Kosha Bhalavat | Ankit Bhuptani | Hetal Pandya | Prem Jumani | Chirag Shah | Vaibhav Nigam | Manish Srivastava | Chittatosh More | Gaurav Bagrodia | Anuj Gothi | Pramila Dabhekar | Somaira Khan | Deepu Jacob | Soumita Ghorui

Join us at the 8th edition of the BW Disrupt Founders Forum 2024 where our Co-Founder Ankur Bansal will be speaking on New Avenues For Funders And Founders. 📅 Friday, 6 September 2024 📌 Radisson Blu Plaza, Delhi Airport

Our colleague, Vaibhav Nigam, Senior Vice President of Investments, is all set to share his insights on "AI advancing Supply Chain & Logistics" at the Startup Réseau #NeXTT along with other eminent speakers, scheduled on 28th Aug. Don't miss out! Register here: https://lnkd.in/d_yeF5is SaralSCF #supplychain #insights #startups #investors #panelist #startupindia #supplychainfinance

On this #WorldEntrepreneursDay, we honour the relentless drive, innovation, and resilience that define India's entrepreneurial spirit. From startups to global enterprises, these visionaries embody creativity and determination. ✨🚀 #BlackSoil is proud to have played a crucial role in this journey, supporting around 200 entrepreneurs across diverse sectors. By providing the necessary resources and guidance, we have helped these innovators turn their dreams into reality, contributing to the growth and future of our nation. 🌱🤝

In the rapidly growing #quickcommerce and #fooddelivery market, speed and efficiency are critical. As consumers demand faster service, the industry is exploring new technologies to stay ahead. Drone deliveries are emerging as a game changer, poised to transform how meals and groceries reach your doorstep. Rohan Dani from our investment team recently shared insights on this exciting trend with S Shanthi of Financial Express (India). He emphasised that drone deliveries could slash delivery times by up to 50% and reduce costs by 30%, offering a significant competitive edge in the food delivery sector. The future of food delivery is taking flight, with drones leading the charge! #Innovation #Drones #FoodDelivery #Ecommerce #Investment #quickcommerce #qcommerce https://lnkd.in/gg2VzvNn

On this 78th #IndependenceDay, BlackSoil salutes the indomitable spirit of our nations and our people. As we commemorate India's journey of freedom and progress, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering businesses across the country. May our collective efforts continue to build a stronger, more prosperous India for generations to come.✨✨ Happy Independence Day!

A big shout-out to the SaralSCF team on their outstanding performance in Q1FY25!! #upwardsandonwards #successstory #businessgrowth #supplychainfinance

Congratulations to our portfolio company, Neuron Energy, on raising INR 20 Cr to expand their battery manufacturing capacity! ✨ The funding round was led by their existing investor Chona Family Office, with participation from Capri Global Capital Ltd. Family Offices. Neuron Energy will use the funds to set up a new manufacturing unit in Delhi, establish an R&D lab, and support working capital. 💰 Founded in 2018 by Pratik Kamdar and Raj Shah, Neuron Energy offers advanced electric mobility solutions, including lead-acid, lithium-ion, and sodium-ion batteries. This investment will allow them to scale production and drive further innovation in the EV battery space.🔋⚡ We proudly support Neuron Energy's mission to accelerate electric vehicle adoption in India through its high-performance, reliable, and cost-effective battery technology. We wish the team continued success as they expand their footprint. 🤝 Vaibhav Nigam | Rohan Dani | Shikhar Dayama | Benjamen Arwade #portfoliofunding #growthstory #investment #success #blacksoil #funding #portfoliosucess #investee #alternativecredit #structuredcredit  https://lnkd.in/gNvDmcws