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Tonbo Imaging raises $21 Mn in pre-IPO round

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Tonbo Imaging raises $21 Mn in pre-IPO round
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Tonbo Imaging raises $21 Mn in pre-IPO round Bengaluru-based defense technology firm Tonbo Imaging has raised Rs 175 crore or $21 million in its Series D pre-IPO round from Florintree Advisors, Tenacity Ventures, and the Export-Import Bank of India. The proceeds will be used to support the company’s development of next-gen infrared sensors and advanced energy weapons, along with expanding its global operations. Founded by Arvind Lakshmikumar, Tonbo Imaging blends optics, AI, and computer vision to create advanced surveillance and targeting systems that work across land, air, and sea. Its focus is on building lightweight, autonomous platforms that can operate in harsh battlefield conditions. Tonbo Imaging builds high-tech vision and targeting systems used in military operations worldwide. Its products enhance battlefield awareness and are already used in over 30 countries by forces like the U.S. Navy SEALs, Israeli Defense Forces, NATO, and the Indian Army. With over Rs 300 crore raised in previous rounds from investors like Qualcomm and Edelweiss, Tonbo is now gearing up for its IPO.

Sachin Tendulkar and others invest $18 Mn in Rayzon Solar at $844 Mn valuation

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Sachin Tendulkar and others invest $18 Mn in Rayzon Solar at $844 Mn valuation
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Solar panel manufacturer Rayzon Solar is raising Rs 150 crore (approximately $18 million) in a new round from the individual investors including Harshadkumar Patel, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, and Divyang Patel, among others. The board at Rayzon Solar has passed a special resolution to issue 64,10,260 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 234 to raise Rs 150 crore or $18 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Harshadkumar Patel led the round with Rs 26.8 crore, followed by Sachin Tendulkar and Divyang Patel contributing Rs 5 crore each. Around 90 other individual investors also participated in the round, contributing through smaller cheques. The proceeds will be used to support the company’s business expansion and future growth plans, including meeting its long-term and short-term funding needs, as well as for general corporate purposes. Additionally, the company has also launched a new ESOP Plan 2025, which will consist of 1,00,00,000 employee stock options, filings stated. Each ESOP option will be converted into equity shares. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the newly added ESOP plan is valued at approximately Rs 234 crore (around $27.5 million). The Surat-based company will be valued at around Rs 7,170 crore or around $844 million post-allotment. This appears to be the maiden external funding round for the IPO-bound firm, as no prior funding history could be traced before this round. Founded in 2017, Rayzon Solar operates on both B2B and B2C models, manufacturing high-efficiency solar PV modules for distributors, EPC companies, and end users. The company caters to residential, commercial, and utility-scale projects across India and international markets. This funding round appears to be a pre-IPO raise, as the company is planning to go public and is expected to file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) soon, according to media reports. For the fiscal year ending March 2024, Rayzon Solar reported an operating revenue of Rs 1,273 crore and a net profit of Rs 61 crore, according to its standalone financial statements filed with the RoC.

Fractal Analytics raises $170 Mn via secondary sale

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Fractal Analytics raises $170 Mn via secondary sale
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Fractal Analytics, an AI and advanced analytics solutions provider, has raised $170 million (around Rs 1,461 crore) through a secondary share sale, valuing the company at $2.44 billion. According to ET, Apax Partners exited part of its holding in Fractal by selling 6% to 22 investors, including Trust Investment Advisors and others. The proceeds will be used to fuel R&D, global GenAI expansion, and debt pre-payment. The development comes as Fractal prepares for an IPO to raise $400–$500 million at a valuation of around $3 billion. The company has appointed Morgan Stanley, Kotak Securities, and Axis Securities as its IPO bankers and is preparing to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP). Founded by Srikanth Velamakanni and Pranay Agrawal, Fractal has grown into a global leader in AI, machine learning, computer vision, quantum computing, and cognitive automation, with 70% of its revenue from the US. Fractal recently entered the Generative AI space with offerings like Fractal GPT, Flyfish (a digital sales advisor), and Arya (a data science agent). It also introduced Kalaido.ai, India’s first multilingual text-to-image model, launched in 2024. In March this year, Fractal invested $20 million in one of its product companies, Asper.ai, a purpose-built AI for growth platform for consumer goods and manufacturing. Fractal has raised around $855 million to date including a $360 million round, where the Srikanth Velamakanni and Pranay Agrawal-led company turned unicorn. For the fiscal year ended March 2024 (FY24), Fractal's Indian entity reported revenue of Rs 2,196 crore and a loss of Rs 54.7 crore. It currently has over 5,000 employees across 18 global locations, including the USA, Canada, UK, Netherlands, Ukraine, India, Singapore, South Africa, UAE, and Australia.

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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