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UNLEASH Capital closes ₹300 crore fintech fund for India to back early-stage startups
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ByStartupStory | October 24, 2025
UNLEASH Capital, a Japan-based venture fund, has successfully closed a ₹300 crore fintech-focused fund for investments in India. The fund aims to back 12-15 early-stage Indian startups across sectors such as digital payments, lending, wealthtech, and other financial services innovations.
The new fund highlights growing international investor interest in India’s rapidly expanding fintech ecosystem, which has seen significant adoption of digital banking, payment solutions, and innovative financial products in recent years.
The fund will focus on seed and pre-Series A startups, providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to UNLEASH Capital’s global network of fintech experts and industry partners. By targeting early-stage ventures, the fund seeks to foster disruptive technologies that can transform financial services in India while creating scalable, long-term value.
UNLEASH Capital’s investment approach emphasizes high-growth potential startups that leverage technology to improve financial inclusion, accessibility, and efficiency in the Indian market. With this fund, the firm aims to be a strategic partner for ambitious fintech entrepreneurs looking to scale operations domestically and globally.
The announcement comes at a time when India is witnessing a surge in fintech adoption, with digital payments, neo-banking, lending platforms, and wealth management solutions gaining momentum among consumers and businesses alike. UNLEASH Capital’s fund is expected to play a pivotal role in supporting the next generation of fintech leaders in the country.
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