Stride Ventures raises $300 m across three funds targeting India, GCC & UK

Venture debt and growth-platform Stride Ventures has raised about $300 million over the past six months for three funds spanning India, the Gulf Cooperation Council region and the UK, with a target final close of $600 million. The capital will support portfolio companies in scaling cross-border, enable access to non-equity financing, and back foreign expansion for Indian founders addressing global markets. The fundraising reflects growing investor appetite for ‘growth debt’ in addition to traditional venture equity in the Indian ecosystem.