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Benson Capital Partners has invested in OS BENEFiTS, a New Orleans-based company providing affordable health insurance and wellness benefits for hospitality workers, addressing a significant gap in the industry. With only 32% of U.S. hospitality workers having employer-sponsored healthcare, this investment aims to enhance access to critical healthcare services. Founded by Elizabeth Tilton, OS BENEFiTS offers over 25 wellness benefits and has recently launched a benefits dashboard to improve user experience and personalization.
Qatar has announced a £1 billion investment in climate technologies in partnership with the UK, aimed at enhancing cooperation in financial services and promoting economic growth. The funds will support start-ups in both nations focusing on energy efficiency, carbon management, and green power. This initiative follows a two-day state visit by the Emir of Qatar to Downing Street, hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Northvolt, once hailed as Europe's leading battery startup and a key player in the green transition, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a dramatic fall from grace. The company, which attracted significant investment, now faces a struggle for survival, raising concerns about Europe's competitiveness in the battery industry.
Peter Spuhler, a prominent figure in Swiss industry, has faced significant losses after investing in the now-bankrupt battery startup Northvolt. Known for his leadership in major Swiss companies like Stadler and Swiss Steel, the 65-year-old billionaire's venture into electromobility has not yielded the expected returns.
Tiger Global Management and Coatue Management have made two new investments each in technology unicorns, marking a resurgence in their venture capital activities. While both firms have surpassed their investment totals from 2023, they remain below their historical peaks. Among the latest investments, three companies had valuations of at least $1 billion, with one achieving this status in its recent financing round.
StretchDollar, a startup founded in 2023, has raised $6 million in seed funding led by Fika Ventures and Oscar Health to simplify health benefits for small businesses. The platform enables employers to set up custom health benefits in just 10 minutes, utilizing Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA) to streamline the process and reduce the burden of healthcare costs. StretchDollar aims to enhance access to affordable health insurance for underserved small businesses and their employees.
PLD Space has secured an €11 million ($11.6 million) loan from COFIDES to develop its Miura 5 rocket launch facility at the Guiana Space Center in French Guiana. The company plans to invest a total of €16 million in the site, which will include a launch pad, integration facility, and control center, with the inaugural launch expected in late 2025. This funding is part of a broader strategy to enhance European space capabilities, as PLD Space aims to develop additional launch vehicles and a crewed spacecraft.
PharmEasy continues to negatively impact Prosus’ India portfolio with an internal rate of return (IRR) of -38% in H1FY25, an improvement from -44% the previous year. In contrast, ElasticRun led with a 23% IRR, while Swiggy, PayU, and Meesho each reported 20-21%. Eruditus, despite a lower IRR of 14%, remains the only positive performer in the edtech sector for Prosus.
PayU India reported $237 million in revenue from its payments business for the first half of FY25, marking a 12% increase year-over-year. The company experienced a 25% rise in total payments value, aided by the onboarding of over 4,000 merchants following the lifting of regulatory restrictions in April 2024. Despite challenges, adjusted EBIT margins improved to -5%, although shifts in payment mix have impacted take rates.
Prosus has invested $80 million in Mintifi, acquiring a 10.65% stake in the Indian supply-chain financing startup, which allows distributors to procure inventory and pay later. This investment will be recorded as an equity-accounted associate due to Prosus's significant influence on Mintifi's board. The ongoing funding round has attracted interest from major investors, including Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and private equity firms like Bain Capital and Advent International.
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