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Bio-tech startup Cellivate Technologies raises $1 Mn in seed round

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Bio-tech startup Cellivate Technologies raises $1 Mn in seed round
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Bio-tech startup Cellivate Technologies has raised $1 million in a seed round led by Antler along with participation from Venture Catalysts, Hatcher+, and We Founder Circle. The funds will be used to accelerate its R&D efforts, scale up production of its innovative products, and expand its market reach, Cellivate said in a press release. Launched by Viknish Krishnan Kutty, Cellivate is developing innovative solutions to address critical challenges in cell culture and biomanufacturing. The company’s flagship products include advanced microcarriers for scaling up cell growth and a novel cell-based serum designed to replace fetal bovine serum. According to market research, the cell culture market, especially concerning microcarriers and serum, is expected to reach $33 billion by 2030. Cellivate says that its advanced microcarriers and cell-based serum alternatives have the potential to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and address ethical concerns in cell culture processes. Advancements in cell culture and biomanufacturing-related technologies will reduce society’s dependence on animal slaughter since several products/ingredients conventionally derived from animals can be procured from cells.

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Defence-tech startup Ammunic Systems raises $1.1 Mn in seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
Defence-tech startup Ammunic Systems raises $1.1 Mn in seed round
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Defence-tech startup Ammunic Systems raises $1.1 Mn in seed round The proceeds will be channeled towards scaling existing products and building new indigenous defence technologies, Ammunic Systems said in a press release. Defence tech startup Ammunic Systems has raised $1.1 million in a seed funding round co-led by India Accelerator and its multistage VC arm Finvolve. The proceeds will be channeled towards scaling existing products and building new indigenous defence technologies, Ammunic Systems said in a press release. Launched in September 2024, Ammunic Systems is a defence R&D firm focused on the design and development of weapon systems with core competence in advanced electronic fuzes, warheads, and munition integration technologies. The startup aspires to become a next-generation defence and aerospace innovator. The Bengaluru-based startup aims to empower defense with precision and safety and to pioneer tomorrow's warheads for global security. It is committed to providing services that exceed client expectations and help them achieve their business goals. It focuses on research, design, development, and production of new generation weapon systems for current and future warfare. Priyanka Singhal, founder of Ammunic Systems, said, “This investment from India Accelerator is not just capital; it is a vote of confidence in a mission we have poured our hearts into. At Ammunic Systems, we are not just building defence technologies; we are building belief — that India can lead from the front in securing its own future." India Accelerator and Finvolve boast a strong portfolio of defence tech companies including IG Drones, Indrajaal, Zulu Defence, and others.

Optimo Loan raises $10 Mn seed in round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Optimo Loan raises $10 Mn seed in round
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MSME-focused lending-tech startup Optimo Loan has raised $10 million in its seed round led by Blume and Omnivore, with additional contribution from Optimo’s founder, Prashant Pitti. The proceeds will be used to expand its operations, enhance its technology, recruit new talent, and broaden its presence to 20 locations in rural India by the end of this year, the startup said in a press release. Founded by Pitti, Optimo facilitates access to quick, easy, and flexible financing options for MSMEs. It supports businesses in investing in new technologies, increasing liquidity, and ensuring business continuity. The startup actively contributes to local job creation, economic growth, and community development. The startup is also building a co-lending platform for MSMEs with a unique underwriting method. This approach allows Optimo to gain deeper insights into the financial health of MSMEs, enabling informed lending decisions and catalyzing entrepreneurship and economic growth in rural communities. That said, early-stage India-focused venture fund Blume Ventures invests in seed and pre-Series A rounds in tech-led startups. It is presently investing via its Fund IV, a $300 million vehicle supported by institutional LPs and family offices. Following the close of Fund IV, Blume now has an AUM (Assets Under Management) of over $600 million.

Navanc raises $1 Mn in seed round

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Navanc raises $1 Mn in seed round
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Fintech startup Navanc has raised $1 million in its seed round led by Prarambh Ventures, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade REAP FirstPort Capital, and marquee angel investors. The proceeds will be directed toward expanding operations across India, with a focus on strengthening Navanc's presence in urban and semi-urban areas. Additionally, the startup will ramp up its AI FinTech capabilities by incorporating Generative AI and Computer Vision models. Founded by Nagachethan S M and Byomkesh Jha, Navanc introduced an AI-powered property score and stack, specifically designed for secured lending and insurance practices. By integrating advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and Blockchain, the firm ensures secure, transparent, and reliable transactions in the proptech sector. Its collateral reporting, powered by its AI and ML models, enhances credit decision-making and portfolio management for the BFSI industry. Currently operating across tiers of cities in about 6 states, Navanc is focused on expanding its reach to all states under its Bharat Vision.

Genexis Biotech raises Rs 4 Cr in seed round led by GVFL

EntrackrEntrackr · 12d ago
Genexis Biotech raises Rs 4 Cr in seed round led by GVFL
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Genexis Biotech raises Rs 4 Cr in seed round led by GVFL Vadodara-based bio-manufacturing startup Genexis Biotech has raised Rs 4 crore in a seed funding round led by GVFL, with participation from Benzai10. The proceeds will be used to scale bioreactor capacity, build downstream processing infrastructure, launch new recombinant proteins and enzymes, and strengthen compliance, sales, and distribution functions. Genexis Biotech develops animal-origin-free recombinant proteins using precision fermentation, catering to sectors like biopharma, food-tech, and cell culture. The startup operates a certified Class 10,000 facility and is setting up a GMP-compliant unit. It has introduced recombinant peptidases such as amino peptidase and enterokinase, and plans to launch recombinant transferrin and albumin. In the past year, Genexis established partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms, signed an MoU with the Gujarat government, and received client orders for alternative protein formulations. It showcased its portfolio at Global Bio-India 2024 and aims to enter the regulated biotech export market, develop encapsulated formulations for the cosmetics industry, and collaborate with CDMOs, academic labs, and biopharma firms. Genexis Biotech focuses on scalable, ethical biomolecule production. GVFL has backed the company as part of its investment thesis across deeptech and biotech innovation.

Dronetech startup Zuppa raises $1.5 Mn in bridge round

EntrackrEntrackr · 24d ago
Dronetech startup Zuppa raises $1.5 Mn in bridge round
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Dronetech startup Zuppa raises $1.5 Mn in bridge round Zuppa, a Chennai-based deep-tech startup focused on autonomous drone systems, has raised $1.5 million in a bridge funding round led by entrepreneur Rahul Dewan (founder of Srijan Technologies) with participation from Ajay Gupta (Capital Foods) and the Mangwani Family Office (ex-Aquapharm Chemicals). The round brings both capital and high-impact entrepreneurial backing to the company. The new funds will be used to strengthen Zuppa’s R&D and deepen its presence in defence and dual-use drone technologies. Founded by aerospace engineers, Zuppa builds fully indigenous drone intelligence platforms including flight control systems, vision guidance, secure cyber-physical stacks, and AI-based targeting. These systems are designed to operate independently of GPS and high-bandwidth internet, enabling performance in complex and remote environments. The firm claims to have built a high-barrier entry position in the defence drone segment and is already involved in post-Operation Sindoor deployments where Indian drone tech was found lacking. With deployments already underway and a patent-backed IP stack, Zuppa is also collaborating with academic institutions and government bodies to influence national drone policy and standards.

Social media startup Hunch raises $23 Mn in Series A round

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Social media startup Hunch raises $23 Mn in Series A round
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Social media startup Hunch has raised $23 million in a Series A funding round led by Alpha Wave and South Korea-based Hashed Emergent. The Dubai-headquartered company will use the funds to strengthen tech infrastructure, improve feed personalisation and accelerate its expansion into the US and Indian markets. It already has offices in India and Singapore. Previously, the firm scooped up $3 million in a seed round in June 2022. Founded in 2022 by Ish Goel, Hunch allows users to create polls that attract votes and comments on various topics, like pop culture, gaming, finance, dating, relationships, anime etc. The polls abridge a curiosity gap, allowing users to validate their own opinions and find like-minded individuals. Hunch claims to record over 1.15 lakh polls, attracting more than 1 crore opinions through user votes across the nation. As per the company, nearly 85% of its user base is in India, with the rest coming from the US. In a statement to the media, Goel said that the firm is looking to scale up to the low single-digit millions of MAUs over the next 12 months with 40% to 50% of that user base coming from the US. Hunch is the second Indian-origin founder-led startup that has a base in Dubai and raised funding in 2023. Last week, Fashinza co-founder Jamil Ahmad’s proptech startup Marrfa announced its pre-seed round led by Berlin-based VC firm Foundamental.

Billion Hearts raises $4 Mn in new round

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Billion Hearts raises $4 Mn in new round
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Mayank Bidawatka, co-founder of the vernacular microblogging platform Koo, has raised $4 million for his new consumer tech startup, Billion Hearts, in a funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm Blume Ventures. The round also saw participation from General Catalyst and Athera Venture Partners. The startup had closed a ~$250K pre-seed round from the founders of redBus, Ola, InMobi, and Myntra, among others in September this year. The proceeds will be used to build a global team and enhance its technology, emphasizing that the team will remain small since it is focused on creating a tech-driven product. It also plans to expand its team to 15 by early next year. The startup is currently accepting sign-ups. The first product is slated to launch its beta in early next year for a select few users. The app will be available on both Android and iPhone devices. Vernacular microblogging platform Koo shut down its operations in July this year amid no traction and follow-up investment. The company was also looking for a merger and acquisition deal but failed to find a buyer.

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