<p>We have been tracking, covering, and working with micro VCs since <span>2022</span>, and we published our <a href="https://blume.vc/commentaries/rise-of-micro-vcs">first piece on the rise of micro VCs in India</a> in early <span>2024</span>. Back then, the category was finding its footing — a&nbsp;number of micro VCs had...

<p><span>We are thrilled to announce our $<span>4</span>m investment in <span>BIDSO</span>, an Original Design Manufacturer (<span>ODM</span>) for outdoor toys and baby hardlines. This is part of a&nbsp;larger $<span>5</span>.<span>5</span>m equity round. <span>BIDSO</span> previously raised ...

<p><span>At the Global Fintech Fest <span>2025</span>&nbsp;in Mumbai, a&nbsp;crowd clusters around a&nbsp;booth in the exhibition hall. The setup is deliberately simple: a&nbsp;pair of headphones, a&nbsp;tablet, and two phone recordings playing on loop. One is a&nbsp;collections call — a&nbsp;borrower negotiating a&nbsp;pay...