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AI film studio TakeTwo secures funding at Rs 100 Cr valuation in pre-seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 4d ago
AI film studio TakeTwo secures funding at Rs 100 Cr valuation in pre-seed round
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TakeTwo, an AI-native film studio specialising in high-end visual storytelling, has secured fresh capital at a Rs 100 crore valuation in its pre-seed round. The investment round saw participation from US-based Afore Capital and Canada’s Inovia VC. The company’s founders recently emerged from Y Combinator’s AI Startup School and have positioned the company as a critical technology partner for India’s film industry. The capital infusion will be deployed to further develop technical infrastructure and scale its team of creative technologists, TakeTwo said in a press release. Co-founded in 2025 by Rudresh Upadhyaya and Raghav Katta, TakeTwo is an AI-native film studio that bridges the gap between deep technology and cinematic storytelling. By embedding AI into professional film workflows, it enables directors to create high-end visual IP and complex VFX sequences efficiently. The startup aims to become the industry standard for AI-assisted cinema, providing a seamless layer of technology that orchestrates complex creative outputs behind the scenes. According to TakeTwo, it functions as a full-stack studio, assisting directors and production houses in executing complex VFX-heavy sequences, stylised inserts, and surreal environments at a fraction of traditional costs. The startup blends AI and live action, with outputs designed to flow into standard grading and editing workflows, making it easier for filmmakers to integrate AI-driven material into mainstream productions. As per market research, India’s media and entertainment market was valued at $30 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $48 billion by 2030, representing a CAGR of about 9.8% during 2025–30. TakeTwo claims it is collaborating with several leading Indian directors to deploy AI-driven material in mainstream cinematic productions. The startup allows filmmakers to achieve high-fidelity visual IP with greater flexibility and reduced overhead. It follows both B2B and B2C approaches and plans to deploy its own custom AI agents.

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Centricity, Trisu, GameEon and Dharaksha raise early-stage funding

VCCircleVCCircle · 1y ago
Centricity, Trisu, GameEon and Dharaksha raise early-stage funding
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Wealthtech management company Centricity raised $20 million in a seed funding round led by Lightspeed, bringing its valuation to $125 million. The funding will be used to expand operations and double the tech development team. Biotech-driven R&D startup Dharaksha Ecosolutions secured $3 million in a seed funding round led by Avaana Capital to expand production capabilities and strengthen its presence in the sustainable packaging industry. Mumbai-based game development studio GameEon Studios raised $1 million to develop new games for PC and consoles. Vermeil jewelry brand Trisu raised an undisclosed amount in its pre-seed funding round to enhance customer acquisition and drive product innovation.

Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt
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Exclusive: Oxyzo secures Rs 100 Cr debt Fintech unicorn Oxyzo has secured Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) in debt from AK Capital Finance, a subsidiary of merchant banker A.K. Capital Services Ltd. The boards at Oxyzo allotted 1,00,000 non-convertible debentures to AK Capital at an issue price of Rs 10,000 each to raise Rs 100 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies shows. The aforementioned debentures are issued for a tenure of 24 months and carry an interest rate of 9.75% per annum, the filing added. The proceeds will be used to augment the long-term resources of the company and meet working capital requirements. Oxyzo is the lending arm of B2B e-commerce unicorn OfBusiness, providing customized credit solutions for SMEs. It offers a range of loan products, including term loans, working capital solutions, low-interest rates, and collateral-free credit options. According to data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Gurugram-based company reported operating revenue of over Rs 900 crore and a profit of Rs 290 crore for the financial year ending 2024. Oxyzo’s net profit grew 11.38% to Rs 82.89 crore and sales jumped 27.43% to Rs 282.80 crore in the quarter ended December 2024 (Q3 FY25), compared to Rs 221.93 crore in December 2023. The Ruchi Kalra-led firm achieved unicorn status by raising $200 million in its first external funding round, and it became the first startup to surpass a $1 billion valuation during its Series A round. As per TheKredible, OFB group including promoters holds 74.5% while Alpha Wave is the largest external stakeholder with 7.4% followed by Tiger Global.

Go Zero secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 10m ago
Go Zero secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A round
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Snippets Go Zero secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A round Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 million) in its Series A funding round from existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Saama Capital, and V3 Ventures Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 million) in its Series A funding round from existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Saama Capital, and V3 Ventures. Subtle participation also came from notable investors Aman Gupta (through Shark Tank India) and Namita Thapar (outside the tank). With this round, Go Zero has raised a total of $6 million to date. Earlier in June 2024, Go Zero raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. The proceeds will be used to fuel supply chain expansion, innovation in product offerings, and brand growth as Go Zero continues its expansion on quick-commerce platforms in tier I and tier II markets. Founded by Kiran Shah, Go Zero has a diversified product portfolio featuring low-calorie, high-protein, and vegan ice creams. The startup claims that all its products are sweetened with plant-based sweeteners, which are low in calories. Since its inception in July 2022, Go Zero claims to have offer 100% sugar-free products with 50% fewer calories than traditional ice creams. The brand has achieved 5X revenue growth in its second year and 3X in the third. Despite January being the off-season for ice cream sales, Go Zero recorded its highest-ever sales in January 2025, crossing Rs 5 crore in revenue. With a strong presence across Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Go Zero is also set to launch new guilt-free formats, including kulfi sticks and cassata. The firm currently operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai and Bangalore. Go Zero competes with Hangyo Ice Cream, Hocco, and NIC. In 2023, NIC raised $11 million in a funding round led by Jungle Ventures, while Hocco also secured $12 million from the Chona family and other investors. Meanwhile, Hangyo Ice Cream secured India's largest venture funding for an ice cream brand, raising $25 million from Faering Capital in August last year.

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