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โโ12 startups including Bare Wear, Phases, Vastu Ghee and more raised 6.5 Cr in Indian Angels season 1
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1y ago
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Indian Angels Season 1 saw 12 visionary startups, including Bare Wear, Phases, and Vastu Ghee, collectively secure an impressive investment of 6.5 Cr. The show's episodes 7 and 8, featuring promising startups TriGo Electric, Habbits, Priyam Online, and more, are now available for streaming on Jio Cinema. The show allows viewers to invest in these ventures alongside angel investors, creating a unique interactive experience in the world of entertainment and entrepreneurship.
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Hyderabad Angels Fund launches Rs 150 Cr VC fund
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1y ago
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Hyderabad Angels Fund has launched its inaugural venture capital fund, classified as a Category 1 AIF, with an initial investment pool of Rs 100 crore along with an optional additional greenshoe of Rs 50 crore. The fund will be tailored for tech and AI-driven startups prioritising scalability. It aims to invest up to Rs 5 crore each in 20 startups.
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D2C Insider launches Super Angels Fund with Rs 25 Cr corpus
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10m ago
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D2C Insider, a D2C community with over 10,000 founders as members, has launched the Super Angels Fundโan operator fund tailored for the new-age consumer space. Recently, the firm launched the third cohort of its flagship Elevate Program. The program offers a structured 12-week hybrid boot camp, with guidance from over 25 industry leaders like Aditya Sharma (The Souled Store), Karthik Reddy (Blume Ventures), and Gaurav Khatri (Noise) among others, The fund is backed by over 50 D2C founders, including industry stalwarts like Aneesh Seth (Dr. Sethโs), Vedang Patel (Souled Store), Soumya Kant (Clovia), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal), and Vivek Biyani (Broadway). With a corpus of Rs 25 crore, the Super Angels fund is set to empower innovative pre-seed/seed stage D2C startups by providing them with capital invaluable mentorship, and strategic guidance from experienced operators. The fund plans to deploy the corpus across 20-25 early-stage startups in the pre-seed/seed stages, with average cheque sizes of Rs 1 crore, by partnering and co-investing with other leading funds via its vast community networks. The D2C Insider Super Angels fund has already made a first close of Rs 10 crore and has executed nine investments in Basil, PiknDel, Samosa Party, Crest, Assembly, Futwork, The Solved Skin, Business On Bot and Snackibl
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IISc-incubated spacetech firm SpaceFields raises โน6.5 crย in seed round
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1y ago
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Bengaluru-based startup SpaceFields has raised โน6.5 crores in a seed funding round led by HVB 88 Angels and O2 Angels Network. SpaceFields, an IISc-incubated company, specializes in designing and manufacturing rocket propulsion systems for aerospace, defense, and space applications. The funds will be utilized for hardware development, subsystem testing, R&D in energetic materials, and expanding the team. SpaceFields has previously received funding from Startup India Seed Fund and grants from Boeing India, the Government of Karnataka, and the Government of Odisha. The startup plans to double its team in the future.
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Meet The D2C Startups Dazzling Indiaโs Jewellery Market
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9m ago
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Summary: In India, traditional retail dominates the jewellery sales market, accounting for 85% of total sales. However, direct-to-consumer (D2C) startups are leveraging the digital revolution to carve out a space for themselves in the industry. Alongside gold and diamond jewellery, categories like daily wear and fashion jewellery have gained popularity among the masses. As the festive season and wedding season approach, these startups can expect an even greater surge in demand.
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Haf.vc floats venture capital fund to strike tech bets
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1y ago
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Hyderabad Angels has launched its first venture capital fund, Haf.vc, focusing on technology and AI-based startups. With an initial Rs 100 crore (around $12 million), the fund plans to invest in early-stage companies and has the option to increase its corpus to Rs 150 crore. Haf.vc aims to support and nurture promising startups in the technology and AI sectors.
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goSTOPS bags Rs 35 Cr in Series A round led by Blume Ventures
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5m ago
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goSTOPS bags Rs 35 Cr in Series A round led by Blume Ventures Youth travel hostel brand goSTOPS has raised Rs 35 crore ($4.2 million) in its Series A round led by Blume Ventures and co-led by 1Crowd. Mumbai Angels, Chennai Angels, Indian Angel Network, Lead Angels, and Yuj Ventures also participated in the round. Earlier in December 2021, goSTOPS had raised $1 million in a bridge round funded by existing investors including The Chennai Angels, Mumbai Angels, and Yuj Ventures. The proceeds will be used to strengthen operations, enhance technology, and elevate the social and experiential aspects of its existing properties. The company is also finalising debt partnerships to expand its war chest for the brand's expansion. Founded by Pallavi Agarwal and Pankaj Parwanda, goSTOPS offers vibrant, social, and design-led spaces for the new generation. The Delhi-based firm plans to expand its capacity from 2,500 to 10,000 beds across 100 locations in the next 24 months, achieving 4X growth. According to market research, 70% of young travellers now prefer hostels over traditional hotels, underscoring the growing demand for the category. goSTOPS competes with The Hosteller, Wudstay, and Backpackers Panda, among others.
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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital
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3d ago
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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital Chandigarh-based AI-robotics startup Terafac has raised Rs 6.5 crore ($800K) in a pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital. Other investors include DEVC, Bharat Founders Fund, Innovation Mission Punjab, and select angels. The proceeds will be used for product innovation, market expansion, and hiring. Founded by Anubhi Khandelwal and Amrit Singh, Terafac has developed an AI-Vision platform that converts standard industrial robots into intelligent, self-adjusting machines. Its first product, WeldT, automates welding using computer vision to handle high product variations. The startup plans to expand its solution across tasks like gluing, painting, and inspection. Terafac operates on a "Software-as-a-Skill" model and targets 80 deployments across 20 customers in the next year. Its business model revolves around providing AI-based manufacturing automation tools to OEMs and factories, aiming to reach Rs 8 crore in ARR by FY26.
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Prosus CEO expects to unlock more value from Indian investments over the next year | Company Business News
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8m ago
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Prosus' Group CEO, Fabricio Bloisi, is optimistic about the investment opportunities in India. The company recently invested $80 million in Mintifi and $100 million in Vastu Housing Finance. Prosus reported a 26% increase in revenues to $3 billion for the six months ending September. The CEO believes that the successful listing of portfolio company Swiggy is just the first of many more IPOs to come in the next 12-18 months. Prosus has backed around 30 Indian startups and anticipates listing candidates such as Bluestone, PayU, and Meesho in the near future.
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Hyderabad Angels Floats INR 150 Cr Maiden Fund To Back Early-Stage AI Startups
Inc42
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1y ago
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Hyderabad Angels has launched its inaugural venture capital fund, the Hyderabad Angels Fund (HAF), with an initial corpus of INR 100 Crore ($14 million). The fund, which has an additional greenshoe option of INR 50 Crore, plans to invest up to INR 5 Crore in 20 early-stage startups focusing on technology and artificial intelligence. HAF aims to provide not just financial backing, but also mentorship and access to the collective wisdom of accomplished entrepreneurs. This comes in light of the growing number of venture capital funds in India, with projections showing a rise to 2,700 by 2025.
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Indian Angels closes Season 1 with 6.5 crore of investment with 13 startups
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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Pune-based Digikore Studios concluded the first season of 'Indian Angels', claimed to be the world's first angel investment show. The show, streamed on JioCinema, featured startups pitching their ideas to a panel of seasoned angel investors. In the final episodes, TriGo Electric secured an investment of Rs 40 lakhs for 5.33% equity, while Habbits received Rs 30 lakhs for 15% equity. The show aimed to democratize the investment process and provide learning opportunities for viewers interested in startup investments.
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