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Oneiric11 Gaming raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A funding

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Oneiric11 Gaming raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A funding
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Actor Rannvijay Singha-backed esports and gaming platform Oneiric11 Gaming has secured $1 million in pre-Series A round co-led by NG Family Trust and TAC Holdings, along with participation from other investors. The funds will be utilized to expand its game development team, enhance technological infrastructure, and increase marketing efforts to reach a broader audience, Oneiric11 Gaming said in a press release. Launched in 2020 by AVneet Singh, Oneiric11 Gaming focuses on creating immersive and engaging gaming content tailored to the preferences of Indian gamers. According to the Chandigarh-based company, its zero transaction fee feature on the platform is a consumer-centric approach and showcases its commitment to responsible gaming. Players can engage with a wide range of fantasy sports and enjoy rewards and prizes, making it the destination for fantasy gaming enthusiasts. The other prominent startups in this space are GRID Esports, Gameskraft, EVOS Esports, JetSynthesys, et al.

Burger Singh raises Rs 82 Cr in Series B round at Rs 520 Cr valuation

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Burger Singh raises Rs 82 Cr in Series B round at Rs 520 Cr valuation
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Burger Singh raises Rs 82 Cr in Series B round at Rs 520 Cr valuation Homegrown burger chain Burger Singh has announced the closure of its Series B funding round at Rs 82 crore (nearly $9 million) at a valuation of Rs 520 crore ($56 million). The round was led by Artal Asia Pte Ltd and saw participation from a mix of new and existing investors such as Negen Undiscovered Value Fund, Aurum Rising India Fund, and others. Entrackr had exclusively reported about this round back in July last year. The company will use the fresh capital to strengthen the systems, processes, and infrastructure required to build India’s most scalable franchise-first restaurant growth platform, Burger Singh said in a press release. Burger Singh runs a hybrid model with both company-owned and franchise-led outlets, serving a range of burgers, momos, fries, beverages, and desserts. The chain currently has over 200 outlets across 75 cities and aims to scale its footprint to more than 1,000 outlets by 2026. “India has no shortage of entrepreneurs. What it lacks is enough high-quality operating platforms that allow those entrepreneurs to succeed in the restaurant business at scale. That is the gap we are solving,” said Kabir Jeet Singh, Founder and CEO of Burger Singh. The company has reported 50% year-on-year growth to Rs 117 crore in FY25 from Rs 78 crore in FY24. Meanwhile, the net losses of the firm shrank by 86% to Rs 3.86 crore in FY25. It competes with both global and local QSR chains (quick service restaurants) such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Jumboking, Wat-a-Burger, Burgernama, and several others.

Exclusive: Burger Singh scoops up Rs 47 Cr in fresh funding round

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Exclusive: Burger Singh scoops up Rs 47 Cr in fresh funding round
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Exclusive: Burger Singh scoops up Rs 47 Cr in fresh funding round Burger Singh runs a hybrid model with both company-owned and franchise-led outlets, serving a range of burgers, momos, fries, beverages, and desserts. Homegrown quick service restaurant chain Burger Singh has raised Rs 47.15 crore (around $5.5 million) in a fresh round co-led by Negen Value Fund and Nine Rivers Capital. Rhodium Trust also participated alongside 19 other investors. As per regulatory filings accessed via the Registrar of Companies (RoC), the board approved a special resolution to issue 4,994 compulsory cumulative preference shares at an issue price of Rs 94,430 each to raise the funds. Negen Value Fund and Nine Rivers Capital contributed Rs 12 crore each, while Rhodium Trust invested Rs 8.5 crore. Turner Morrison and Thapar Family Trust pitched in with Rs 3.5 crore and Rs 2 crore, respectively. The round also saw participation from individual investors, including Vikas Kapur, Nomita Kapur, Sarfaraz Singh, and Rohit Khattar. The company plans to deploy the capital towards operations, capex, expansion, and general corporate purposes. As per Entrackr’s estimates, Burger Singh has been valued at around Rs 458 crore ($54 million) post-money. Queries sent to Kabir Singh (Founder of Burger Singh) didn't elicit any response till the publication of the story. The chain currently has over 175 outlets across 75 cities and aims to scale its footprint to more than 1,000 outlets by 2026. The company has yet to file its FY25 numbers. During the fiscal year ended March 2024, its revenue from operations grew 34% year-on-year to Rs 77.7 crore, up from Rs 57.8 crore in FY23. Burger Singh reported a net loss of Rs 27.91 crore during FY24. It competes with both global and local chain QSR (quick service restaurants) such as McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Jumboking, Wat-a-Burger, Burgernama, and several others.

Burger Singh records Rs 78 Cr revenue in FY24, losses surge 6.3X

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Burger Singh records Rs 78 Cr revenue in FY24, losses surge 6.3X
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Burger Singh, an Indian quick-service restaurant chain, faced a significant financial downturn in the fiscal year ending March 2024. The company's losses surged over six-fold during this period, despite a 34% year-on-year growth in operating revenue. Burger Singh’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 77.7 crore in FY24 from Rs 57.8 crore in FY23, its annual financial statements sourced from the Registrar of Companies show. The 12-year-old company operates as a quick-service restaurant, offering a diverse menu of burgers, sides, desserts, and beverages through a combination of self-owned and franchise outlets. Burger Singh derives its revenue from three sources: sales from its own stores, franchise goods sales, and franchise services. In FY24, sales of food and beverages from its own stores contributed 48% of the total operating revenue, which grew by 60% to Rs 37.66 crore. Revenue from the sale of franchises and the sale of goods to franchise stores stood at Rs 10.81 crore and Rs 28.6 crore, respectively. For the food and beverages startup, the cost of procurement became the largest cost center forming 43% of its overall cost. In the line of scale, this cost grew 31.3% to Rs 39.2 crore in FY24 from Rs 29.9 crore in FY23. Burger Singh has witnessed a 54% surge in its employee benefits to Rs 18.37 crore in FY24. The commission, traveling, legal, and advertising are other overheads that pushed the total expenditure up by 43.7% to Rs 91.1 crore in FY24 from Rs 63.4 crore in FY23. The 43.7% increase in the total cost outpaced the revenue growth, resulting in losses which spiked 6.3X to Rs 27.9 crore in FY24. Its ROCE and EBITDA margin stood at -94.76% and -30.94%, respectively. On a unit level, Burger Singh spent Rs 1.17 to earn a rupee in FY24. Notably, Burger Singh’s cash and bank balances stood at Rs 19.51 crore with a total current assets standing at Rs 31.3 crore in FY24. In December 2023, Burger Singh raised its pre Series A round from Turner Morrison and existing backers at a valuation of $52 million. The company has raised over $12 million to date and operates more than 175 outlets spanning 75 cities.

Ex-IFC executive Sayan Ghosh launches Rs 300 Cr OG Capital fund

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Ex-IFC executive Sayan Ghosh launches Rs 300 Cr OG Capital fund
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Ortella Global Capital (OG Capital) has announced the launch of its Rs 300 crore ($36 million) venture capital fund. The firm positions itself as India’s first and only VC fund dedicated to co-building companies in partnership with founders. OG Capital adopts a co-building model, offering funding and hands-on support to help startups grow and scale into potential unicorns. The fund plans to invest in over 20 companies, up to Rs 15 crore ($2 million) each, and has already backed three promising startups. It aims to deliver a 50% CAGR, targeting 10X returns for its investors. According to the VC firm, it will target early and growth-stage startups across consumer and enterprise solutions. “We are not only targeting 10x returns for our investors but are also co-building companies that prioritize grassroots-level impact, sustainability, and gender diversity,” said Sayan Ghosh, managing partner of OG Capital. Ghosh brings over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur, investment banker, and investor. During his more than three-years tenure at the World Bank, he was instrumental in driving investments and exits for companies like Lenskart, upGrad, 1mg, and BigBasket. According to a press release, Ghosh has a track record of delivering exits worth more than Rs 1,500 crore ($200 million) at a 40% CAGR. In addition, as a limited partner, he has deployed Rs 2,500 crore ($300 million) after evaluating over 350 funds, including venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and venture debt funds across India.

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