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KARBAN raises seed round led by All In Capital, Titan Capital and Rainmatter

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
KARBAN raises seed round led by All In Capital, Titan Capital and Rainmatter
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Karban Envirotech, a startup that manufactures energy-efficient electronic appliances, has raised Rs 8.93 crore ($1.07 million) in a seed round led by Titan Capital, Rainmatter and All In Capital. Other investors who participated in the round include Urban Company, JK Family Office and angel investors including Kunal Shah, Anupam Mittal, Bharat Jaisinghiani, Atul Gupta, Abhishek Goyal, Sumer Sethi, Natasha Malpani Oswal, Sarang Iyengar and Karan Jindal. KARBAN will use the funds to fuel its growth, strengthen its team, support innovation and new product development, the company said in a press release. Founded in December 2021 by Karan Bansal and Tanya Goyal, Karban has designed and manufactured a bladeless ceiling fan with in-built air purifier and lights. Its unique design helps reduce electricity consumption, and provide multi-utility of air-flow, air-purification, and lighting for homes, offices, hotels, restaurants, among others. The smart consumer appliances market targeted by Karban in India is pegged at Rs 50,000 crore. It competes with new age companies like Atomberg and established firms such as Havells, Crompton, and Superfan.

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QSR chain Boba Bhai raises $4.3 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 14d ago
QSR chain Boba Bhai raises $4.3 Mn
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Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Boba Bhai has secured $4.3 million (approx. Rs 40 crore) in a funding round from its existing investors 8i Ventures, Titan Capital, Winners Fund, and Global Growth Capital, along with participation from Big Capital and other angel investors. The Bengaluru-based startup had earlier raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 million) in its Series A round led by 8i Ventures in January last year and Rs 12.5 crore in a seed funding round led by Titan Capital and Global Growth Capital UK. The proceeds will be deployed to accelerate store expansion, strengthen leadership, and launch new products, Boba Bhai said in a press release. Launched in 2023 by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai specializes in Korean-inspired fusion cuisine and bubble tea. The company operates multiple outlets and cloud kitchens and aims to scale to 300 stores by 2026, offering items like gochujang burgers, K-pop-inspired dishes, and packaged beverages. Boba Bhai offers more than 45 bubble tea flavors, Korean-style burgers, Korean fried chicken, rice/noodle bowls, and fries. It operates with a mix of offline stores and high-volume delivery through Swiggy, Zomato, and Blinkit. The brand said it is growing by about 40–50% month-on-month on quick commerce and intends to be present on all platforms while entering more cities. It aims to cross Rs 100 crore ARR in the next two months. According to Boba Bhai, it reported revenue of Rs 5 crore in FY24, which increased to Rs 30 crore in FY25. The brand claims to currently have 90 outlets across the country, with about 55 outlets offering seating options and the rest acting as delivery hubs.

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