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Climate tech startup FluxGen raises Rs 28 Cr in pre-Series A

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Climate tech startup FluxGen raises Rs 28 Cr in pre-Series A
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Climate tech company FluxGen Sustainable Technologies has raised Rs 28 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by IAN Alpha Fund. The round also saw participation from Rainmatter, Gameskraft Technologies, Intersection Ventures, and Force Ventures, along with existing investors Axilor Ventures and Arali Ventures. The funds will be used to scale FluxGen’s AI and IoT-powered water management solutions, expand into new industrial markets, and strengthen customer acquisition efforts in India and internationally, the company said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Ganesh Shankar and Emanuel Deepak, FluxGen provides end-to-end water intelligence solutions, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and regulatory compliance for industries. The startup’s patent-pending products and flagship platform, AquaGen, empower companies to optimize water usage, prevent wastage, and mitigate water-related operational and supply-chain risks. The Bengaluru-based company claims to have over 110 clients, including industry giants such as TATA Steel, Aditya Birla Group, Care Hospitals, Mahindra Group, and Microsoft. It serves high water-use sectors like metals and mining, food and beverage, textiles, pharmaceuticals, automotive, and healthcare. The company also claims that its customers have reported up to a 30% reduction in water consumption. According to market research, the Indian smart water management market is projected to be valued at over Rs 42,000 crore over the next 7–10 years, with an annual Rs 5,000 crore SaaS opportunity. FluxGen leverages cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Generative AI, Geospatial Imaging, and Cloud Computing and aims to make water data as transparent as water itself. Through AI-driven analytics, the company enables real-time monitoring of entire water networks, offering prescriptive insights to optimize water systems, minimize wastage, and enhance water management while mitigating risks. FluxGen states that it has partnered with Cisco, KPMG, and Microsoft, and its solutions are trusted by clients across various sectors, including natural resources, manufacturing, smart cities, commercial real estate, and healthcare facilities. The company’s solutions are designed for seamless scalability across diverse use cases and geographies. FluxGen plans rapid expansion both domestically and internationally, particularly in the Middle East and Africa, regions where water scarcity is a critical concern.

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ProcMart raises Rs 25 Cr in pre-Series B round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
ProcMart raises Rs 25 Cr in pre-Series B round
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Business-to-business procurement marketplace ProcMart has raised Rs 25 crore ($3 million) in its pre-Series B round from Sixth Sense Ventures India. The board at ProcMart has issued 5,933 pre-series B CCPS at an issue price of Rs 42,127 each to raise Rs 25 crore, its regulatory filing soured from the RoC shows. Previously, the startup had raised $10 million in its Series A round led by Sixth Sense Ventures in November 2022. Following the fresh proceeds, Sixth Sense became the largest external stakeholder with 30% stake in ProcMart while its founder and chief executive officer Anish Popli will command 41.76% of the company. As per the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the latest capital injection has been done at a valuation, which is Rs 275 crore. Founded in 2015 by Anish Popli, the IndiaMART-backed startup provides supply chain solutions and infrastructure to businesses including services such as purchase order management, contract administration, master data management, e-catalogue management and market intelligence. ProcMart’s clients include Colgate, Mondelez, Harman, and Vedanta. It has 13 offices in India and one in Malaysia. The company also launched white-label in 2022 to provide construction equipment. The Noida-based company recently announced a strategic collaboration with local vendors in the biomass briquettes and pellets manufacturing sector. It competes with Lightspeed Ventures-backed Udaan in the B2B supply chain space.

Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round

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Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round
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Snippets Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round Deep-tech space startup Astrophel Aerospace has raised Rs 6.84 crore (around $800K) in a pre-seed funding round from a group of angel investors and venture firms. The Pune-based startup will use the funds to build a prototype of its reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicle and to expand in-house R&D efforts focused on building advanced missile-grade guidance and propulsion systems. Founded in 2022 by Suyash Bafna, Astrophel Aerospace is building cost-effective, reusable launch vehicles specifically tailored for small satellites. It operates on a vertically integrated model designing, engineering, and testing propulsion systems in-house. The firm’s Astra C1 series rockets are powered by in-house developed semi-cryogenic engines and built using a combination of 3D printing and modular assembly. Astrophel claims to be among a limited number of Indian private companies to have successfully test-fired a semi-cryogenic engine, and achieved this with just Rs 6 lakh in internal resources and no external funding before this round. It is now aiming for a working, reusable prototype within the next 2–3 years. The startup is building its flagship Potentia C1U engine using modular design and manufacturing principles adapted from the automotive sector. Astrophel has also signed an MoU with ISRO to support co-development and testing. In India, its key competitors include Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, Bellatrix Aerospace and Pixxel among others.

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