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33&Brew raises Rs 20 Cr in Series A round led by Optimistic Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 13d ago
33&Brew raises Rs 20 Cr in Series A round led by Optimistic Capital
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Vinyl-themed microbrewery 33&Brew has raised Rs 20 crore ($2.2 million) in a Series A funding round led by Optimistic Capital. The venture capital firm had earlier announced a Rs 200 crore beer-focused fund dedicated to the microbrewery sector. The fund has deployed Rs 30 crore across its initial investments, with the remaining Rs 170 crore earmarked for deployment over the next three years. The capital will support bottling, kegging, and other craft beer–adjacent operations. As an owner-operator fund, it targets growth in India’s craft beer sector, with participation from investors in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and India. The proceeds will be used for construction and expansion, 33&Brew said in a press release. Founded last year by Karthik Chandrasekaran, 33&Brew is a vinyl-themed microbrewery that combines craft beer with a curated vinyl record collection (33⅓ RPM). The outlet offers a progressive Indian menu in a music-focused setting and was conceptualised in collaboration with chef Sabyasachi Gorai. According to the company, guests can select and play vinyl records, creating a personalised music experience alongside their drinks. The brand offers a progressive Indian menu with global influences, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a curated food selection. 33&Brew said it aims to combine craft brewing with analogue music culture to differentiate itself in Bengaluru’s brewery market. Optimistic Capital focuses exclusively on the craft beer sector and offers structured investment opportunities for retail and institutional investors. The firm plans to invest in two additional microbreweries in central Bengaluru.

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The Bear House raises Rs 50 Cr in Series A round led by JM Financial

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The Bear House raises Rs 50 Cr in Series A round led by JM Financial
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The Bear House raises Rs 50 Cr in Series A round led by JM Financial The Bear House, a popular men’s fashion brand, has raised Rs 50 crore ($5.84 million) in its Series A round led by JM Financial India Growth Fund III. The proceeds will be used to open more physical stores, boost branding efforts, and meet working capital needs. The Bear House sells products like shirts, t-shirts, jeans, and footwear. It has mainly been sold online through platforms like Myntra, Flipkart, and Nykaa. Led by Harsh Somaiya, the firm opened its first physical store in Bengaluru in March 2025. It now plans to launch 20 more stores across India in the next two years. The Bengaluru-based startup claims to have already built a Rs 150 crore online brand while staying profitable and self-funded until now.

Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round
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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand focused on bubble tea and other food items, has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 Mn) in its Series A round led by 8i Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing backers, including Titan Capital Winners Fund, Global Growth Capital, and DEVC among others. Earlier, the startup raised Rs 12.5 crore in its seed round led by Titan Capital and Global Growth Capital UK. The proceeds will be used to expand to new cities, scale operations, and introduce innovative menu offerings. Founded by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai currently has 42 outlets in nine cities and plans to open over 150 stores by the end of the year. Approximately 70% of orders are generated through its website and platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and ONDC.

CENTA raises Rs 20 Cr in Series A1 round led by Colossa Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
CENTA raises Rs 20 Cr in Series A1 round led by Colossa Ventures
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CENTA raises Rs 20 Cr in Series A1 round led by Colossa Ventures Centre for Teacher Accreditation (CENTA) has raised Rs 20 crore ($2.33 million) in its Series A1 round led by Colossa Ventures, with participation from existing investor Discovery Assets and angel investors. The proceeds will be used to grow in India and other markets and to improve its technology systems. Started by Ramya Venkataraman and Priyanka Arya, CENTA provides teacher certification, upskilling, and teacher-as-a-service (TAAS), connecting teachers with full-time and part-time jobs. The platform claims to have 1.7 million teachers from over 100 countries and 100,000 schools. While India is its largest market, CENTA also has users in the UAE, Nigeria, the Philippines, Bangladesh, and Ghana. It is forming ties in the UK and US. CENTA runs the International Teaching Professional’s Olympiad and has received awards from Dun & Bradstreet, NITI Aayog, UNESCO, and others.

CollegeDekho raises Rs 30 Cr from Lighthouse Canton

EntrackrEntrackr · 10m ago
CollegeDekho raises Rs 30 Cr from Lighthouse Canton
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CollegeDekho, an online platform that helps students choose the right college, has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.5 million) from Lighthouse Canton. Earlier in December 2021, CollegeDekho closed a $35 million Series B round led by Winter Capital, ETS Strategic Capital, Calega, and Man Capital. With the latest fundraise, the company will enhance its technological infrastructure, expand its reach, and ensure seamless operations during the upcoming admission season. Founded by Ruchir Arora, CollegeDekho has helped over two lakh students gain admission into Indian colleges over the last seven years. It also partners with universities to offer skill-based degree programs. To strengthen its leadership, the company recently hired two experienced professionals. Arshad Mumtaz joined as chief operating officer of the retail business, bringing nearly 30 years of experience. Deep Prakash joined as Head of Sales—retail Business and GetMyUni, with over 20 years of expertise in sales and growth. As per TheKredible, CollegeDekho’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 216 crore in FY24 from Rs 163 crore in FY23. Its losses remained flat at Rs 129 crore in the last fiscal year.

Exclusive: Atomberg raises Rs 212 Cr in Series C extension led by Temasek

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Exclusive: Atomberg raises Rs 212 Cr in Series C extension led by Temasek
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Exclusive: Atomberg raises Rs 212 Cr in Series C extension led by Temasek Consumer appliances brand Atomberg has secured Rs 212 crore ($24 million) in an extension of its Series C round led by Jongsong Investments (Temasek), with participation from its co-founders and existing backers. As per regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the board approved the issuance of 10,006 Series C1 and C2 preference shares at Rs 2,11,835 per share to raise the fresh capital. Temasek led the tranche with an infusion of Rs 132 crore, while Jungle Ventures and Inflexor Fund contributed Rs 17.8 crore and Rs 17.9 crore, respectively. Co-founders Manoj Kumar Meena and Sibabrata Das together invested Rs 44 crore during this round. This appears to be part of a larger ongoing funding round, and Atomberg is expected to raise additional capital for the secondary transactions. As per Entrackr’s estimates, the latest allotment values the company at around $500 million post-money. With this, Atomberg has raised over $150 million to date, including the $86 million Series C round led by Temasek and Steadview Capital in May 2023. Sibabrata Das, co-founder of Atomberg, declined to comment on the queries sent by Entrackr. Founded in 2012 by Meena and Das, Atomberg has built a strong R&D-led product portfolio featuring energy-efficient BLDC and smart fans, mixer grinders, and smart locks. The brand claims a retail footprint spanning more than 15,000 touchpoints across India. Atomberg initially entered the market in 2015, catering to B2B customers such as the Tata Group, Infosys, and Indian Railways before expanding into B2C via Flipkart and Amazon, and later scaling offline distribution from 2018 onward. The company is yet to file its FY25 financials. In FY24, its revenue from operations grew 31% year-on-year to Rs 848 crore, while losses narrowed by 31.7% during the same period.

MS Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace raises Rs 100 Cr in Series B round

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MS Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace raises Rs 100 Cr in Series B round
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MS Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace raises Rs 100 Cr in Series B round Drone technology startup Garuda Aerospace has raised Rs 100 crore ($11.6 million) in its Series B funding round led by Venture Catalysts (VCAT) at a post-money valuation of $250 million. Previously, the firm had raised $22 million in its Series A round led by Venture Capital firm SphitiCap in February 2023. The fresh proceeds will be used to scale up drone manufacturing, enhance production capabilities, and complete an R&D and testing center focused on defense drone technology. Founded in 2015 by Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Garuda has grown to a team of over 200 members and manufactures 30 drone types while offering 50 services. Garuda currently holds over 20 patents and operates a fleet of over 400 drones with 500 trained pilots across 84 cities. It serves clients including government agencies and major corporations such as TATA, Reliance, and Adani. It has also partnered with global companies like Lockheed Martin and Elbit Systems. As per TheKredible, Garuda Aerospace’s revenue from operations grew by 2.3X to Rs 110 crore in FY24 from Rs 47 crore in FY23. Its net profit reached Rs 16 crore in FY24, a 2.7X increase from Rs 6 crore in the previous year. Garuda competes with the likes of ideaForge, Aarav Unmanned Systems, Throttle Aerospace Systems, General Aeronautics, and Omnipresent Robot Tech in the drone manufacturing and drone-as-a-service (DaaS) segment across defense, agriculture, and industrial applications.

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