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D2C Insider launches Super Angels Fund with Rs 25 Cr corpus

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D2C Insider launches Super Angels Fund with Rs 25 Cr corpus
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D2C Insider, a D2C community with over 10,000 founders as members, has launched the Super Angels Fund—an 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. Seth’s), 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

goSTOPS bags Rs 35 Cr in Series A round led by Blume Ventures

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goSTOPS bags Rs 35 Cr in Series A round led by Blume Ventures
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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.

Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 23d ago
Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital
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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.

DOBRA raises Rs 1.5 Cr in seed round from D2C Insider Super Angels Fund

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DOBRA raises Rs 1.5 Cr in seed round from D2C Insider Super Angels Fund
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DOBRA raises Rs 1.5 Cr in seed round from D2C Insider Super Angels Fund DOBRA, a food and beverage brand, has raised Rs 1.5 crore in its seed funding led by the D2C Insider Super Angels Fund. The round saw participation from D2C founders and operators, marking the brand’s first institutional raise. The proceeds will be used to scale across modern retail outlets, food service channels, quick commerce platforms, and direct-to-consumer sales. Founded by Oxbow Brands, DOBRA is known for playful products such as pop goli soda, artisanal cotton candy, and tapioca crisps, which blend nostalgia with premium quality. Rahul Johar, co-founder of Oxbow Brands, said the funding is more than capital, it is an endorsement from entrepreneurs who have built category-defining consumer brands in India. “D2C Super Angels bring battle-tested insights that will help us scale faster,” he added. The brand aims to tap into India’s $170 billion FMCG market by offering differentiated, experience-led products that appeal to young, urban consumers. With this raise, DOBRA will strengthen operations, expand its product line, and deepen consumer trials, while laying the groundwork for international growth. D2C Insider provides funding and support to early-stage D2C startups and has a network of over 10,000 founders. The Super Angels Fund, introduced in October last year, focuses on investments in consumer-focused startups.

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