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SydeLabs raises $2.5 Mn led by RTP Global

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
SydeLabs raises $2.5 Mn led by RTP Global
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AI security and risk management startup SydeLabs has raised $2.5 million in its seed round led by RTP Global. The round also saw participation from Picus Capital and marquee angel investors such as Kunal Shah and Sai Srinivas Kiran. The startup will use the funds for research and development (R&D) and to build on its existing product portfolio. Founded by Ruchir Patwa and Ankita Kumari, SydeLabs offers solutions to identify security and safety vulnerabilities in enterprise AI systems and prevent them in real time, helping mitigate cybersecurity attacks and abuse. SydeLabs is look to do partnerships with large language model (LLM) operation providers to distribute its product. It is also working on tools to help enterprises achieving compliance for their AI applications across geographies. The firm plans to clock $1 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) by the end of 2024. Early-stage venture capital firm RTP Global claims to have made over 110 investments worldwide. Its notable investments include Datadog, DeliveryHero, CRED and SumUp.

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AI-led security startup SydeLabs raises $2.5 million in seed funding round

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 1y ago
AI-led security startup SydeLabs raises $2.5 million in seed funding round
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AI risk management solutions provider SydeLabs has secured $2.5 million in a seed funding round led by RTP Global. Other participants in the round include Picus Capital, Kunal Shah (founder of Cred), and Sai Srinivas Kiran (founder of Mobile Premier League). SydeLabs plans to use the funds for research and development and to expand its product portfolio. The company helps enterprises identify vulnerabilities in their generative AI models and applications, offering solutions such as Syde Box for vulnerability detection and Syde Guard for real-time security tracking. The company aims to achieve $1 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of 2024 and intends to partner with large language model providers.

Kluisz.ai raises $9.6 Mn in seed round led by RTP Global

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
Kluisz.ai raises $9.6 Mn in seed round led by RTP Global
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Kluisz.ai raises $9.6 Mn in seed round led by RTP Global Enterprise AI infra startup Kluisz.ai has raised $9.6 million in a seed round led by RTP Global, making it one of the largest seed fundraises for an AI-focused deeptech company out of India in 2025 so far. The round also saw participation from Unicorn India Ventures, Blume Founders Fund, Climber Capital, and several strategic angels, including Oyo’s Ritesh Agarwal, Innov8’s Ritesh Malik, Aditya Virwani of Embassy Group, and others. Founded earlier this year by former Oyo COO and CPO Abhinav Sinha, ex-McKinsey partner Vamshidhar Reddy, and former Jio cloud executive Abhijeet Singh, Kluisz.ai is building a developer-first AI-native private cloud platform for enterprise use cases. The product aims to orchestrate AI workloads across hybrid, on-premise, edge, and sovereign cloud environments, with embedded security, observability, and automation. Kluisz.ai allows developers to define performance, compliance, or cost objectives while the platform auto-manages deployment and execution across infrastructure stacks. According to the company, the fresh proceeds will be used to scale the core engineering team in Bengaluru, accelerate product development, and onboard early design partners. The startup is initially targeting sectors like BFSI, manufacturing, and regulated industries with edge-heavy infrastructure. For RTP Global, this marks a deeper bet on AI infra emerging out of India. “Kluisz.ai is taking on a highly complex, globally relevant problem with a team that has done this at scale before,” said Madhur Makkar, Partner at RTP Global. The startup currently employs under 20 people and plans to expand rapidly over the next 12–18 months.

Climate-tech startup Varaha raises $20 Mn in Series B led by WestBridge Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 16d ago
Climate-tech startup Varaha raises $20 Mn in Series B led by WestBridge Capital
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Climate-tech startup Varaha has raised $20 million in the first tranche of its Series B round led by WestBridge Capital. Existing investors RTP Global and Omnivore also participated. The Series B round is sized at around $45 million. The funding comes after a gap of two years since Varaha raised its $8.7 million Series A round led by RTP Global in February 2024. The proceeds will be used to expand Varaha’s global footprint, strengthen its scientific and measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) systems, and scale a new industrial partnership model focused on biochar-based carbon removal. Co-founded in 2022 by Madhur Jain, Ankita Garg and Vishal Kuchanur, Varaha develops carbon removal projects across biochar, afforestation and reforestation, regenerative agriculture, and enhanced rock weathering. The company operates projects across India and other parts of South Asia and Africa, working closely with local operators and smallholder farmers. Alongside the funding, Varaha has launched the Varaha Industrial Partners Program (VIPP). Through this program, industrial operators with biomass and gasification capabilities can partner with Varaha to generate verified carbon removal credits using its MRV platform and carbon credit origination infrastructure. Varaha has signed long-term carbon offtake agreements with global companies including Google and Microsoft, and has delivered a large volume of durable carbon removal credits to date. The Gurugram-based company currently runs over 20 carbon projects across India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Ivory Coast.

Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global
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Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global Co-founded in 2024 by Nirmal Jain, Mani Kant Mani, and Justin Mario, Outzidr is a digital-first fashion brand offering on-trend western wear for Indian women aged 18–28. The Bengaluru-based startup has raised Rs 27 crore (around $3.1 million) in a pre-Series A round led by RTP Global along with participation from existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners. Outzidr, a fashion brand built for Gen Z women, had previously raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.5 million) in a seed round led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The proceeds will be utilized for the next phase of growth, including the launch of its first exclusive offline store by March 2026 and expansion of its design, operations, and technology teams. Outzidr launches up to 2,000 new styles every month, or 500 every week, through its own D2C platform and leading marketplaces like Ajio, Myntra, and Nykaa Fashion. “Outzidr represents the energy of a new generation — fast-paced, fresh, and fearless,” said Nirmal Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Outzidr. “We’re building a brand that listens, learns, and reacts in real time. This fundraiser is a strong validation of our mission to become the everyday fashion choice for Gen Z women — and of the incredible team and opportunity we’re building for.” According to market research, India’s fast fashion market is currently valued at around $10 billion and is projected to surge to over $50 billion by FY 31, growing at a ~30% CAGR. In just five months, the brand claims to have gained more than 100,000 customers. It primarily competes with other notable players in this space such as NEWME, Zudio, and Style Union.

Stable Money raises $25 Mn led by Peak XV at $175 Mn valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 1d ago
Stable Money raises $25 Mn led by Peak XV at $175 Mn valuation
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Stable Money raises $25 Mn led by Peak XV at $175 Mn valuation Wealthtech startup Stable Money has raised $25 million at a valuation of $175 million in a pre-Series C funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Z47 (formerly Matrix Partners), RTP Global, and Fundamentum Partnership. The Bengaluru-based startup had previously mopped up $40 million from Fundamentum Partnership Fund, Matrix Partners, RTP Global, Lightspeed India, and others. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its core platform, expand access to complementary savings products, and scale its team across key functions. Stable Money, co-founded in 2022 by Saurabh Jain and Harish Reddy, is a fixed income investment platform that enables individuals to earn stable and secure returns through fixed deposits, bonds via Stable Bonds, and other low-risk instruments. It provides a digital platform where users can compare, invest in, and manage fixed income products. The company plans to deepen direct partnerships with banks and NBFCs, both established and emerging, to widen customer choice, enable smarter rate discovery, and drive innovation. It is also strengthening its on-ground presence in key cities across India to build deeper, face-to-face relationships with customers. Stable Money claims that over 40 lakh users have chosen its platform to invest more than Rs 5,000 crore across fixed deposits, Stable Bonds, and other secure instruments. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, Stable Money reported operating revenue of Rs 104 crore, compared to just Rs 1.3 crore in FY24, while its losses increased to Rs 44.8 crore from Rs 12.8 crore during the same period. As per data compiled by Entrackr, Indian wealthtech startups raised over $634 million across 51 deals involving 39 startups during 2024 and 2025.

Haircare brand &Done raises $3 Mn in Series A led by RTP Global

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Haircare brand &Done raises $3 Mn in Series A led by RTP Global
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Haircare brand &Done raises $3 Mn in Series A led by RTP Global Haircare brand &Done has raised $3 million in a Series A round at a post-money valuation of Rs 125 crore, led by RTP Global. The round also saw participation from All In Capital, Suashish, and angel investors Kitty Agarwal, along with Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, co-founders of Titan Capital. The fresh capital will be used to scale research and product development, expand the team, grow its salon network, and invest in brand building, the company said. Founded in 2023 by Saumya Yadav and Atit Jain, &Done is a premium professional haircare brand focused on science-backed products designed specifically for Indian hair types and climatic conditions. The brand works with global formulation partners and salons to develop products tested in real Indian environments, following a salon-first business model. &Done aims to address key challenges faced by Indian salons, where imported products are often designed for temperate climates and Caucasian hair, while domestic alternatives lack high-performance formulations. Its products use globally sourced active ingredients and are tested with Indian consumers and professional stylists. The brand’s professional range is available across 500+ premium salons in Delhi NCR, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, and Hyderabad. It currently offers four professional SKUs and two retail products, sold online and offline, with multiple launches planned for 2026. &Done said it has served 15,000 customers through its website, 35,000 via marketplaces, and has a presence in over 500 salons. The brand competes with players such as Olaplex, Nexxus, Redken, and Moxie.

TERN Group raises $24 Mn in Series A round led by Notion Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
TERN Group raises $24 Mn in Series A round led by Notion Capital
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TERN Group, a global talent mobility platform for healthcare workers, has raised $24 million in Series A funding led by UK-based Notion Capital. The round also saw participation from RTP Global, LocalGlobe, EQ2 Ventures, and Leo Capital, along with existing backers including Presight, Tom Stafford (Co-founder, DST Global), and senior healthcare policymakers. This brings TERN’s total funding to $33 million. The proceeds will be used to expand into new geographies, enhance its AI-powered Clinical Workforce platform, and scale training operations. Founded by Avinav Nigam and Krishna Ramkumar, both former executives at Urban Company and Cars24, TERN enables Indian nurses and care workers to access global careers with transparent hiring, AI-led matching, and zero-fee recruitment. TERN claims to have grown 10x in the last year, nearing Rs 200 crore in annualised revenues, with a presence in 13 countries including India, the UK, Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. Over 650,000 professionals are registered on its platform, with partnerships with NSDC, TNAI, and state governments to scale training and compliance. TERN competes with global healthcare staffing and mobility players such as AMN Healthcare and MedPro International.

LogicLadder raises $2.5 Mn in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
LogicLadder raises $2.5 Mn in Series A round
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Climate-tech SaaS startup LogicLadder has raised $2.5 million in its Series A round led by Singapore and Vietnam-based BIG Capital and Zerodha’s Rainmatter. The firm is backed by investors including ONGC, Shell and IIM Lucknow EIC. The proceeds will be used to expand its global footprint in South Asia and North America. Founded in 2011, LogicLadder’s premium platform ‘The Sustainability Cloud’ is used by enterprises to manage ESG, account for Scope 1, 2 and 3 carbon emissions, meet environment compliance and generate sustainability reporting. According to LogicLadder, the software follows global standards like GHG protocol, SBTi, GRI, CDP, CSRD, SASB, BRSR, CBAM and GRESB, among others. Additionally, its products – TSC Water, TSC Energy, and TSC Enviro, allow organisations to achieve efficiency-led decarbonisation and sustainability in water and generated waste. The firm claims to be working with over 1,000 customers such as NTPC, BHEL, PVR-INOX, Mother Dairy and others, along with 40 channel partners.

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