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Management Tech Startup SirionLabs Raises $12.25 Million From Sequoia, And Others
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Management Tech Startup SirionLabs Raises $12.25 Million From Sequoia, And Others

SirionLabs, a startup that provides supplier management technology products has recently raised $12.25 million (about Rs.85 crore) in a Series B round of funding led by existing investor Sequoia India, a top company executive said. The funding round also saw the participation of QualGro Asean Fund and Canopy Ventures. SirionLabs was founded by Ajay Agrawal in 2012 and helps large enterprises manage outsourcing and procurement services. “There has been a tremendous growth in strategic outsourcing in the recent years and most large manufacturer of goods have started offering their goods more as a service. SirionLabs provides buyers of these managed services with software monitors their relationship with the suppliers,” said Agarwal. The funds will be used to support expansion and R&...
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Sequoia raised Largest VC Fund Approx $920 Million to Invest in Indian Startups

Sequoia Capital, Silicon Valley's top-tier VC fund closed fresh $920 million fund. Funds will largely invests in Indian startups. The fresh funds takes Sequoia's total investment assets to more than $3 billion in India. This is the biggest raise by any VC fund for India-specific investments, cementing Sequoia's leadership position in the domestic early-to-growth stage investing space. TOI had reported on September 8 last year about Sequoia Capital, a backer of companies like Just Dial, Freecharge, Zomato, Oyo Rooms, among others, being on the road to raise its fifth India fund. At the time, Sequoia was looking to shore up $800 million. Sequoia, which had backed tech giants like Google and Apple in their very early stages, will see the new fund invest in Indian and south-east Asian...