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Sports-tech startup KhiladiPro secures $1Mn in pre-seed round
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Sports-tech startup KhiladiPro secures $1Mn in pre-seed round Sports tech platform KhiladiPro (KPro) has raised approximately $1 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Shastra VC and MGA Ventures. The round also witnessed participation from prominent family offices and angel investors, including M Pallonji, Jeena and Co., Ayaz Billawala, Nimesh Kampani and Jaimin Bhat. The fresh funds will be used to accelerate the development of its proprietary AI models, expand reach in domestic markets, and enhance support systems for young athletes across the country, KhiladiPro said in a press release. Launched in August 2023 by Utkarsh Yadav, KPro is a Visual AI sports tech platform that aims to democratize access to athletic talent discovery and development in India. The company enables mobile-based, standardized sports assessments which deliver expert-level feedback to young athletes across schools and academies. According to the Bengaluru-based startup, its flagship products include sports ability tests for badminton & cricket, the Khiladi Ability Index (KAI) which places all users on a unified rating scale, KPro Olympiad for schools, and Khiladi Klub for high-potential youth athletes. With over 56 in-house AI models built ground-up and partnerships with institutions like DLCL, Karnataka Badminton Association, and Handball Association of India, KPro aims to build an inclusive, Olympic-aligned, and digitally empowered athletic ecosystem for the next generation. According to market research, India's sports technology market is projected to reach $1,479.2 million by 2033. KPro's flagship products—Kpro SAT and the Khiladi Ability Index (KAI)—is a first AI-powered benchmark for youth fitness and movement intelligence. Grounded in global frameworks like Fundamental Motor Skills (FMS) and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), KAI enables early identification of athletic potential and supports personalized growth trajectories for children.
Fashion Brand The Pant Project Raises $4.25 Mn To Expand Omnichannel Play
Inc42 · 1y ago
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A startup, founded in 2020 by Dhruv Toshniwal and Udit Toshniwal, has secured funding to support their growth. The funding round included participation from MGA Ventures, Huddle, Dexter Ventures, and Indian Silicon Valley. The startup, which had been operating on a bootstrap model for the past 4 years, plans to utilize the funds to expand their team, enhance their technological capabilities, increase brand awareness, and establish a stronger presence in retail stores.
Hudle raises Rs 7 Cr in pre-Series A round
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Sportstech platform Hudle has raised Rs 7 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures and Sky Impact Capital. The round also saw participation from Survam Partners and Anay Ventures. The proceeds will be used for footprint expansion, product enhancements and marketing efforts, the company said in a press release. Founded by Suhail Narain, Arjun Singh Verma and Sonam Taneja, Hudle is a sports tech platform catering to the preventive healthcare market. It helps sports and fitness enthusiasts to discover venues in their hyper local markets, book sports activities and connect with like-minded individuals to form communities. Backed by brand ambassadors like Ajinkya Rahane, Hudle claims to have facilitated over one lakh games per month across 1,300 venues in 60 cities. It has an engaged community of over five Lakh players. Last month, IPV invested in edtech startup MyCaptain in its Rs 14 crore (approximately $1.7 million) new round and fintech mobility startup Pumpumpum. Its recent investments include BonV Aero, AllTrak, and Onedioss, among others. According to data intelligence platform TheKredible, Inflection Point Ventures emerged as the most active investors in Q1 2024 with 11 investments. Blume Ventures, Venture Catalysts and Fireside Ventures were next on the list.
Sports-tech startup Spolto raises $1 Mn in seed round
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Sports-tech startup Spolto has raised $1 million (nearly Rs 8.4 crore) in a seed round led by Andrew Johnston and others. The proceeds will be deployed towards scaling its services and reaching more urban communities, Spolto said in a press-release. Co-founded in 2021 by Safa Soltani and Divesh Nathani, Spolto aims to empower sports across urban India. The platform offers access to a wide array of sports, from tennis and swimming to badminton and gymnastics, it is also offering new-age games like pickleball. The startup aspires to foster grassroots sports development and recreational skill-building, making sports an integral part of everyday life for urban Indians. According to Spolto, it is about to enhance its digital presence, addressing the needs of the new-age Indian consumer. With a focus on accessibility and convenience, it intends to become the go-to platform for sports skill development in India’s urban centers. The Pune-based company claims that it has established partnerships with over 1,200 coaches and academies across 12 sports in Maharashtra since inception.
Oncare raises $1 million in seed funding, to set up 10 units
Inshorts · 9m ago
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Oncare has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Huddle Ventures. The round also saw participation from marquee institutional VCs such as TRTL Ventures, Cloud Capital, and DeVC. The startup plans to deploy the raised capital to expand its operations to 10 new centers across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Jaipur over the next two years.
Marketing tech firm Hypergro.ai raises ₹7 cr in seed round
Livemint · 1y ago
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Bengaluru's martech startup 'Hypergro' has secured ₹7 crore ($1 million) in a seed funding round. The company focuses on enhancing brand revenues and reducing customer acquisition costs. Led by Silverneedle Ventures, the funding also saw participation from Huddle, TDV Partners, HME Ventures, Dholakia Ventures, FiiRE, and angel investors. Hypergro aims to address the issue of high customer acquisition costs and poor return on ad spends for brands.
Hudle raises $2.5 Mn in Series A round led by Sky Impact Capital
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Hudle raises $2.5 Mn in Series A round led by Sky Impact Capital Sports-tech platform Hudle has raised $2.5 million in Series A funding led by Sky Impact Capital, with participation from Physis Capital, Atrium Venture, and notable angels including Mahesh Bhupathi, Gaurav Kapur, and the founders of Blue Tokai and Nitro Commerce. Earlier in April last year, Hudle had raised Rs 7 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The proceeds will be used to expand its venue network, enhance product features, and roll out a new rating system to improve engagement across recreational sports. Founded by Suhail Narain, Arjun Singh Verma and Sonam Taneja, Hudle connects players with over 2,000 venues across 60 Indian cities, enabling real-time booking and game participation for emerging sports like badminton, pickleball, padel, and others. It facilitates over 150,000 games per month, and aims to cross 3 million games by the end of this fiscal. With over 3.5x growth in gross transaction value and 2.5x revenue growth in the last year, the firm's tech stack supports easy discovery, performance tracking, and game matching. In August 2025, Hudle will launch GRIP (Game Rating Index for Players), a scoring and ranking system for recreational sports, starting with pickleball, padel, and badminton.
Defence tech startup Armory Raises Rs 13 Cr led by GrowX Ventures
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Defence tech startup Armory Raises Rs 13 Cr led by GrowX Ventures Defence-tech startup Armory has raised Rs 13 crore (around $1.5 million) in a funding round led by GrowX Ventures, with participation from Industrial 47, Antler, AC Ventures, Dexter Ventures, and several angel investors. The proceeds will be used to boost R&D, expand manufacturing, and speed up deployment. Founded in 2024 by Amardeep Singh, Armory develops indigenous counter-drone systems (C-UAS) capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralising rogue drones. Its flagship system, SURGE, has undergone field trials with multiple Indian Army units. The company’s technology is powered by Samaritan OS, an AI-led defence operating system offering real-time adaptability and continuous learning — features missing in traditional systems.
Sportstech Platform KheloMore Raises $2 Mn in Funding
Inc42 · 1y ago
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Indian sportstech startup KheloMore, with 500,000 users, has raised $2 million in a Pre-Series A funding round. The funding will be used to expand its platform into new cities and launch cricket academies. KheloMore offers AI-powered coaching and venue bookings, aiming to make sports more accessible in India. The investment was led by Clear Bridge Ventures and Ashwin Damera, founder of edtech unicorn Eruditus. The startup plans to expand into cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Rajkot, and establish a network of training centers.
Dubbing Platform CAMB.AI Raises $4M Seed Round Led By Courtside Ventures And Others
Startup News FYI · 1y ago
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UAE-based AI dubbing startup, CAMB.AI, has secured $4 million in a seed funding round led by Courtside Ventures, TRTL Ventures, Blue Star Innovation Partners, Ikemori Ventures, and Eisaburo Maeda. The funds will be used to accelerate development and expand globally. CAMB.AI utilizes speech AI technology to instantly dub performances in over 100 languages, dialects, and accents, while retaining the original voices and nuances of the speaker. The startup has already served clients such as Major League Soccer, Tennis Australia, and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. It was also used to fully AI-dub Emirati director Nayla Al Khaja's horror film, "Three," making it the world's first multilingual feature film.
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