A Crisil Market Intelligence and Oister Global report reveals that Alternate Investment Funds (AIFs) in private markets yield better returns than public markets, even during strong public performance. Co-Founder Sandeep Sinha noted the startup ecosystem’s remarkable growth, with over 150,000 startups, driving AIF expansion, which saw commitments grow 86 times from 2014 to 2024. Despite this growth, over 70% of AIF assets are foreign-owned, necessitating increased domestic participation. Meanwhile, Oben Electric raised ₹50 crore to expand its distribution network, aiming to grow from 20 to 100 stores. GrayQuest also plans to utilize ₹80 crore from its Series B funding for education loans.