đ The Global Infowave: Weekly Insights on Finance, Valuation & Fundraising
The global financial ecosystem continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with investors showing a clear preference for scalable, future-ready businesses. In India, the H1 2025 funding landscape saw $12.8B raisedâdown 34% YoY. While the number of deals fell nearly 50%, the average ticket size grew 28%, reflecting increased investor selectivity. Early-stage startups in fintech, […]
Online Gaming Bill 2025: What It Means for Indiaâs Gaming Industry
Introduction As on 25th August 2025, the Indian Parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, marking a historic shift in the countryâs digital entertainment sector. The Bill introduces a nationwide ban on all Real Money Games (RMGs)âwhether based on skill or chanceâand sets a new regulatory framework for online gaming. With India […]
Should Companies Stay Public or Go Private? A Strategic Dilemma for Boards and Investors
The recent announcement of Soho Houseâs $2.7 billion take-private deal, backed by Apollo and MCR Hotels, has reignited a timeless debate: are companies better off staying public, or does private ownership create more long-term value? While this particular transaction is specific to the hospitality and lifestyle sector, the considerations it raises are relevant to companies […]
Green Hydrogen: Powering the Clean Energy Future
Why Green Hydrogen Matters The world is at a turning point in the clean energy transition. Fossil fuels are losing ground, and green hydrogenâproduced using renewable energyâis emerging as the fuel of the future. Unlike grey or blue hydrogen, it leaves no carbon emissions, aligning perfectly with global net-zero ambitions. Breakthrough Innovation: Hydrogen from Desert […]
Global Finance Highlights- Aug 2025
đ Global Infowave: Your Weekly Pulse on Finance, Valuation & Fundraising Stay ahead with this weekâs key insights in finance, M&A, AI, and global markets: đč Research Articles đč FinVal Insights â Global Fundraising Highlights đ Market Snapshots
“India Finance Highlights â Aug 2025”
1. ESOP Expenses â The Hidden Cost in Startup Valuations Our latest research shows ESOP costs can reach 30% of employee expenses in Indian startups, compared to just 1% in traditional IT firms. While valuations and scale increase these costs, FY24 saw a dip for many companies. ESOPs remain crucial for talent retention, compliance, and […]
Funding Trends 2025: Fewer Deals, Larger Rounds
India Funding Landscape: H1 2025 Overview The first half of 2025 has continued the funding winter trend, with total funding at $12.80 billion, marking a 34% decline compared to H1 2024. The number of funding rounds fell by nearly 50%, but average round size jumped by 28%, indicating that while investors are making fewer bets, […]
Opening 401(k) Investments to Private Markets: What It Means for Private Equity Investors
IntroductionA recent executive order signed on August 7, 2025, directs the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rework guidelines to enable private-market assets within 401(k) investment plansâprimarily through professionally managed solutions such as target-date funds and collective investment trusts (CITs). This move has the potential to gradually open […]
GENIUS Act: U.S. Leads Stable coin Regulation
GENIUS Act: The U.S. Sets the Stage for Stablecoin Leadership The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump, delivers a clear, robust regulatory framework for âpayment stablecoinsâ â digital currencies pegged to the U.S. dollar and backed 100% by safe reserves like cash or U.S. […]
Budgeting and Forecasting Best Practices for UK-Based Growth Companies
Introduction: Budgeting and forecasting are more than finance tasksâtheyâre strategic roadmaps. For UK SMEs, static budgets no longer cut it. FinValâs Virtual CFO services help businesses create dynamic, data-driven forecasts that align with growth strategies. Best Practices for Budgeting & Forecasting: 1. Rolling Forecasts: Regular updates ensure relevance in fast-changing markets. 2. Driver-Based Planning: We […]