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Exit

Senco Gold to acquire 68% stake in Melorra parent (August Jewellery) for Rs 68 crore (~$8M). Lightbox was an investor in Melorra. This represents an exit event for the portfolio company at a reduced valuation.

Senco Gold acquires Melorra; Lightbox exits

m.economictimes.com

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Cityflo launched Cityflo Corporate (pay-per-seat model) and Cityflo LUXE (premium rentals). Secured 75-bus contract under Urban Glide Initiative with BEST/Olectra for electric bus operations. Serving 30+ corporate clients. Targeting Rs 300 Cr revenue by 2027.

Cityflo expands into B2B and B2G transit, partners with BEST

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On its 8th anniversary, Zeno Health launched 'Pay It Forward' incubator for early-stage healthcare startups. Offers retail access across 180+ stores, digital distribution, mentorship.

Zeno Health launches Pay It Forward incubator

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Zeno Health launched pan-India e-commerce platform delivering to 23,000+ pin codes. 190+ stores, 30 lakh+ customers served. Two fulfillment centers operational, expanding to 10.

Zeno Health launches pan-India e-commerce platform

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Essay

Sandeep Murthy essay: Lightbox focuses on concentrated bets, backing fewer companies with greater conviction. India's opportunity is organizing unorganized markets, not breakthrough tech. Portfolio operations team led by Ashish Bhargava (ex-Marico). Governance as growth engine.

Reframing the Power Law for Venture Capital in India

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Lightbox returned ~30% of its $100M Fund II to LPs following partial exit from Rebel Foods and exit from Embibe. Fund II expected to deliver 5x total return. Furlenco, Rupeek, Nua reached profitability.

Lightbox returns a third of Fund II to investors

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Healthcare company Zeno Health expanded nationwide with e-commerce platform for affordable medicines.

Zeno Health

Zeno HealthLightbox

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Investment

Participated in Amaha's ₹50 Cr extended Series A financing round at 2X valuation.

Amaha

entrackr.comMAR 30, 2026

MAR 30, 2026

New Fund

Began raising Fund IV, a $200M vehicle aimed at early-growth companies with $7-10M first checks.

Fund IV

b2b.economictimes.indiatimes.comJAN 2026

JAN 2026

Essay

Published a thesis report on India's non-real-money gaming opportunity, informed by Rooter survey data and policy tailwinds.

Non-Real Money Gaming (RMG)

lightbox.vcSEP 25, 2025

SEP 25, 2025

Essay

Published a market essay on crypto's 2025 institutional adoption, ETF flows, consolidation, infrastructure, and stablecoin momentum.

Crypto 2025: From Meme to Mainstream

lightbox.vcJUL 30, 2025

JUL 30, 2025

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Lightbox profiled Cityflo's expansion into B2B and B2G transit, including corporate mobility offerings and a public-private electric bus initiative.

Cityflo

Cityflo Lightbox

lightbox.vcJUN 19, 2025

JUN 19, 2025

Milestone

Bus aggregator Cityflo unveiled AI-powered safety system to enhance urban commute safety.

Cityflo

Cityflo Lightbox

lightbox.vcMAY 29, 2025

MAY 29, 2025

Milestone

Portfolio company Zeno Health launched Pay It Forward, an incubator for early-stage healthcare and wellness startups.

Zeno Health

Zeno HealthLightbox

lightbox.vcMAY 23, 2025

MAY 23, 2025

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