IPO checklist for FinTechs: Credibility, governance, profits over vanity growth
Fintech IPOs are now about credibility, not only exits. In an ETBFSI panel discussion, Venture Capitalist Sagar Agarvwal said, “IPO is the holy grail, moment of truth.” MobiKwik Co-founder Upasana Taku added the market has shifted from vanity growth to proven profitability and governance. Fibe Co-founder Akshay Mehrotra described fintech as “sizable and impactful,” emphasising […]
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IIFL Home Finance gets funding from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
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The rise of private credit
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