Xflow raises $16.6 million funding
An Indian fintech startup Xflow has raised $16.6 million (about ₹138–₹150 crore) in a Series A funding round. The round was led by General Catalyst, with participation from PayPal Ventures, Stripe, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Square Peg Capital, and Moore Capital Management.
Xflow, a Bengaluru fintech startup, was set up in $16.6 million from PayPal Ventures, General Catalyst, and others to expand its platform that makes international payments easier for businesses.
CFO SERVICES :
In the mordern time handling of finance function is not easy ,you need good CFO with rich experience.
To ensures that the raised funds are used properly, financial risks are controlled, and the company grows sustainably while keeping investors informed. Those who cannot afford the services of a good CFO in the initial stage can outsource these services.
Largest NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies) in India that play a major role in lending, infrastructure finance, and consumer finance:
1. Bajaj Finance Limited: One of the largest NBFCs in India.Provides consumer loans, personal loans, SME loans, and EMI financing.
2. Shriram Finance Limited: Major lender for commercial vehicle loans and MSME loans.Formed after the merger of Shriram Transport Finance and Shriram City Union Finance.
3. Tata Capital Limited :Part of the Tata Group.Offers personal loans, business loans, and infrastructure finance.
4. Aditya Birla Finance Limited :Subsidiary of Aditya Birla Capital.Provides corporate lending, wealth management, and SME finance.
5. L&T Finance Limited: Part of Larsen & Toubro.Focuses on rural finance, housing loans, and infrastructure financing.
6. Mahindra Finance :Part of the Mahindra Group.Known for vehicle financing and rural lending.
7. Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company :Part of the Murugappa Group.Provides vehicle finance, home loans, and SME loans.
8. Muthoot FinanceOne of the largest gold loan companies in India.
9. Manappuram Finance:Major player in gold loans, microfinance, and vehicle finance.
VCs hit jackpot as FMCG giants go on a big D2C acquisition spree” means venture capital investors are making huge profits because large FMCG companies are buying D2C startups.
What is happening in this news
Many large FMCG companies like Marico, Hindustan Unilever, ITC Limited, and Dabur India are acquiring D2C (Direct-to-Consumer) startups to expand their product portfolio and enter new premium categories.
D2C startups sell products directly to customers online, without traditional distributors or retailers.
Why VCs are making big profits
Early investors (VC firms) invested small amounts in these startups. When big FMCG companies acquire them, the startup valuation becomes very high, giving investors huge returns.
Examples:
VC firm Fireside Ventures invested about ₹25–30 crore in Wellbeing Nutrition and later earned around ₹300+ crore after acquisition.
Eight Roads Ventures made large returns from Oziva.
Peak XV Partners gained huge returns from Minimalist.
These investments produced 10x–12x returns within 3–4 years, which is why the article says “VCs hit jackpot.
PE–VC funding picked up in February 2026 in India.
The rise in PE–VC funding in February 2026 indicates improving investor confidence in Indian startups and private companies, especially in sectors like AI, fintech, and infrastructure.
Key Highlights – February 2026
- Total PE–VC investment: about $2.6 billion in February 2026.
- Growth: around 27% year-on-year increase compared with February 2025.
- Month-on-month growth: roughly 36.8% rise compared with January 2026.
- Number of deals: more than 100 deals in February, showing improved investor activity.
- Total Jan–Feb 2026 funding: about $4.3 billion across 209 deals.
Reasons for the Increase
- Mega deals and late-stage funding
Large transactions (above $100 million) contributed over $1.7 billion of the total investment. - Investor focus on mature startups
Investors preferred revenue-generating companies and late-stage startups, reducing risk. - Sectoral activity
Strong investments were seen in:- Data centres and AI infrastructure
- BFSI / home-loan companies
- Consumer and fintech startups
- Global investor participation
International PE funds and institutional investors increased their investments in India.
Market Trend
- January 2026 had weak funding (~$1.5B), but February showed a clear rebound.
- Overall deal activity across India also increased, helping push total deal value to around $5.4 billion across 278 transactions in February
