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Alternative dairy startup 1.5 Degree raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A led by 35North Ventures

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Alternative dairy startup 1.5 Degree raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A led by 35North Ventures
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Alternative dairy startup 1.5 Degree has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round led by 35North Ventures’ India Discovery Fund II. The funding will be used to scale manufacturing, expand institutional partnerships, and enter new cities including Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi. Operated by Natturz Bio Kontrol Pvt Ltd, 1.5 Degree focuses on the institutional food service market, supplying plant-based dairy and frozen dessert products to corporate cafeterias, hotels, educational institutions, and large dining operations. The firm partners with food service providers such as Compass Group and Sodexo. Its product portfolio includes plant-based milk, yogurt, tofu, cooking cream, gelatos, frozen desserts, smoothie yogurt bowls, and oat-milk-based beverages. The company also operates in-institution QSR formats and supplies products through long-term B2B contracts. 1.5 Degree uses proprietary processing technology to address taste and flavor challenges commonly associated with plant-based dairy products tailored for Indian consumers. The company claims its products result in significantly lower emissions and water usage compared to traditional dairy. The brand derives nearly 80% of its revenue from institutional contracts, offering predictable and recurring revenue through volume-based agreements and integrated supply chain operations. It is currently operational across Bengaluru, Pune, and NCR. While remaining B2B-focused, 1.5 Degree has also started expanding into direct-to-consumer channels through premium retail outlets, experience centers, and cloud kitchens via food delivery platforms.

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Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn

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Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn
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Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures, among others. The round also saw participation from notable angel investors such as Arjun Purkayastha. Earlier in August last year, the startup had raised $1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. 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. Currently present in 16 cities and over 125 dark stores, Go Zero ice cream brand is available on both quick commerce and e-commerce platforms in less than two years of launch. In FY24, Go Zero claims to have grown 4X compared to FY23 and while it saw 7X growth on quick commerce in just 5 months this summer. Go Zero competes with Hocco and NIC. Last year, NIC had raised $11 million in a growth funding round led by Jungle Ventures whereas Hocco recently raised $12 million from Chona family and others.

Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures

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Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures
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Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures Gurugram-based kitchenware startup Cumin Co. has raised $5 million (around Rs 41 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures. Existing investors Huddle Ventures and Alteria Capital also participated, along with several angel investors. Earlier in August last year, Cumin Co. had raised its first institutional funding of $1.5 million (about Rs 13.16 crore) led by Fireside Ventures along with participation from Huddle Ventures. The proceeds will be used to expand the product portfolio across cookware and kitchen essentials. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain, increase investments in R&D, and improve manufacturing and product innovation capabilities. Founded by Niharika Joshi and Udit Lekhi, Cumin Co. operates in the premium kitchenware segment and focuses on research-led product development. The brand sells cookware and kitchen essentials directly to consumers through online channels. Cumin Co. builds its products around proprietary material and coating technology under its Enviromax platform. It holds three granted patents and has five more pending, covering material science, surface coatings, and product design. Going ahead, Cumin Co. will continue to focus on controlled expansion, selective channel rollout, and improving unit economics as it scales its operations. It competes with other notable startups in this space such as Indus Valley and Palette Brand’s Ember. Indus Valley secured Rs 23.1 crore in a pre-Series A round led by DSG Ventures, while Palette Brands raised nearly Rs 17 crore in a pre-Series A round led by Rockstud Capital.

Fluid Analytics raises $1.6 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Fluid Analytics raises $1.6 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Cleantech startup Fluid Analytics has raised $1.6 million in its pre-Series A round led by Pravega Ventures and joined by an angel investor. The proceeds will be used to execute a global scale-up expansion starting with a focus on North America, the company said in a press release. Founded by Nidhi Jain and Asim R. Bhalerao, Fluid Analytics monitors water infrastructure health, waterway conditions, and the spread of water-borne diseases at scale. The startup claims to have successfully deployed solutions, monitored over 400 million gallons (1.5 billion litres) of urban wastewater spills and enabled the treatment and reuse of over 200 million gallons (800 million litres) daily. It continues to monitor a population of over 17.5 million for water-borne diseases, as an indicator of sewage spills. Its business model helps cities to combat water pollution sustainably, collaborating with utilities, contractors, and engineering firms. Early stage venture capital fund Pravega Ventures focuses on providing seed and pre-Series A funding. Its portfolio includes Crofarm (now Otipy), Fyle, SalarySe, Cashinvoice, and GrayQuest, among others.

Happy Nature, a D2C consumer tech milk, dairy & breakfast essential brand,  raises $300,000 in a Pre-Series A Round led by Inflection Point Ventures

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Happy Nature, a D2C consumer tech milk, dairy & breakfast essential brand,  raises $300,000 in a Pre-Series A Round led by Inflection Point Ventures
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Happy Nature, a direct-to-customer (D2C) brand that offers farm-fresh milk, dairy, and breakfast essential products, has secured $300,000 in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The funding will be utilized to expand sales, marketing, branding efforts, accelerate growth, enhance customer engagement initiatives, and strengthen Happy Nature's position in India's dairy industry. The company aims to provide clean label, preservative-free products while supporting small farmers and meeting consumer demands. Happy Nature currently operates in 12 cities, serving over 15,000 daily orders.

MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV

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MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV
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MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV Chennai-based agritech exporter MangoPoint has secured $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from The Chennai Angels, Native Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum India, Fondation Botnar, IIM-CAN, Metis Family Office, and JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation. The fresh funds will be used to scale infrastructure, expand into new markets, strengthen backend operations, and diversify product offerings. Founded in 2018 by Manjula Gandhi Rooban and Prasanna Venkatarathnam, MangoPoint is a premium exporter of chemical-free, single-origin Indian mangoes and processed mango products, primarily serving North America and Europe. The startup handles over 2,000 metric tonnes of mangoes annually and plans to scale this tenfold to 20,000 MT in the coming years. It has APEDA and NPPO-recognized packhouses, and FDA clearance for exports to key international markets. As per the market research, the global mango industry is valued at $60 billion, with India contributing $20 billion, growing at 4.9%–8% CAGR.

Volt14 raises $1.87 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Blume Ventures

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Volt14 raises $1.87 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Blume Ventures
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Volt14 raises $1.87 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Blume Ventures Battery technology startup Volt14 has secured $1.87 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures. Beyond Next Ventures, Spectrum Impact. Shashank Pathak 05 May 2025 11:12 IST Follow Us New Update Battery technology startup Volt14 has secured $1.87 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures. Beyond Next Ventures, Spectrum Impact, Supermorpheus, and returning investor Cocoon Capital have also participated. The total funding raised by the Bengaluru-based startup now stands at $4.02 million. The proceeds will be used to scale up manufacturing and expand its team. Founded in 2019 by Animesh Kumar Jha, Volt14 focuses on developing silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. It has also developed an in-house cylindrical battery cell format demonstrating energy density enabled by its silicon anode. Volt14 claims that its technology increases silicon content in anodes while maintaining performance levels and is currently being evaluated by multiple battery cell manufacturers. According to market research, the lithium-ion battery sector is projected to exceed $300 billion by 2034, driven by electric vehicle adoption and energy storage expansion. Blume Ventures, the lead investor in this round, is also one of the early backers of Battery Smart, which is the most funded startup in the space.

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