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Scapia raises $63 million in round led by General Catalyst

Harper

India-based travel fintech startup Scapia has raised US$63 million in a fresh funding round led by General Catalyst, as competition intensifies in India’s rapidly growing travel and digital payments ecosystem. Existing investors Peak XV Partners and Z47 also participated in the funding round. Funding to Support Expansion Across Travel and Financial Services The company said … Read more

Cashfree Payments Appoints Former Visa India Finance Head Sameer Gandhi as CFO

Sameer Gandhi Cashfree Payments

India, April 13, 2026 – Cashfree Payments, a frontrunner in the AI-native payment solutions space, has officially announced the appointment of Sameer Gandhi as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This strategic leadership hire comes as the fintech major looks to accelerate its growth trajectory, enhance operational efficiency, and cement its path toward long-term profitability. … Read more

Juspay is 2026’s first unicorn

Juspay Founder

Juspay, a leading payments infrastructure company, has raised $50 million in a Series D follow-on funding round led by WestBridge Capital, pushing its valuation to $1.2 billion. The round includes a mix of primary and secondary investments, offering liquidity to early investors and employees holding ESOPs. This marks the second liquidity event for Juspay in … Read more

Cashfree Payments Announces ESOP Buyback Covering Over 400 Employees

Cashfree Payments

Bengaluru | January 2026: In a move to recognize and reward employee contribution, Cashfree Payments has launched an Employee Stock Option (ESOP) buyback program, benefitting more than 400 current and former employees, according to a report by The Hindu Business Line. The initiative, announced as the company celebrates a decade of operations, includes 175 former … Read more