Rural Lender SarvaGram Raises $68M in Series D Funding

• Mumbai-based Sarvagram is in advanced talks to raise nearly $50 million in funding.
• The startup focuses on digital lending for rural households.
• Expected valuation is between $170-200 million, almost double since January 2023.
• Le...

Rural areas are gettin a major boost from digital lending platforms. decent interest rates, flexible eligibility, and they're using AEPS and USSD to reach areas with limited internet. example: Spice Money's microfinance initiatives are k...

• Agrim secures $17.3M in Series B funding led by Asia Impact
• Startup aims to build just-in-time supply chain for agri-input retailers
• Platform offers catalog of 30,000+ items across seeds, agrochemicals, nutrition, and tools
• Compa...

• Vivek Bansal, InCred CFO, and Sunil Daga, Kotak President, are launching Saarathi Finance, an MSME-focused NBFC.
• Both are serving notice periods and seeking Rs 600 crore in equity funding for the venture.
• Saarathi Finance, register...