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Antithesis raises Rs 5 Cr in pre-seed round co-led by Rukam and V3 Ventures

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Antithesis raises Rs 5 Cr in pre-seed round co-led by Rukam and V3 Ventures
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Antithesis, a beauty and personal care brand, has raised Rs 5 crore (around $582K) in its pre-seed round co-led by Rukam Capital and V3 Ventures. The proceeds will be used in growth plans as a digital-first beauty company, product innovation, and market and distribution channel expansion while also strengthening its brand presence in the personal care market. Founded by Aparna Saxena, Antithesis treats beauty and personal care products like technology products, allowing for continuous innovation and feature expansion based on consumer feedback and emerging trends. Rukam Capital, with a track record of backing high-growth consumer brands, has previously invested in brands like Beco, Sleepy Owl, Yoho, GO Desi, upliance.ai, and Indus Valley, amongst others. V3 Ventures is a founder-led early-stage fund backed by the Verlinvest group that invests in disruptive consumer companies across the globe, including Kuku FM, Go Zero, Dil Foods, Ugaoo, and Deconstruct.

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC Sneaker brand Gully Labs has raised Rs 8.7 crore in a seed funding round — comprising Rs 7.6 crore in equity and Rs 1.1 crore in venture debt. The equity round was led by Zeropearl VC along with participation from Untitled Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and other prominent angel investors including Bounce co-founder & CEO Vivekananda Hallekere, Suhasini Sampath, Nishchay AG, Renee Cosmetics founder Ashutosh Valani, Anurag Ramadasan, and Rahul Seth, while Stride Ventures led the debt investment. Prior to this, the company had secured Rs 1.1 crore in equity during its pre-seed round in 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed towards diversifying the product mix, expanding sales channels, and opening physical retail stores, Gully Labs said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs crafts handmade sneakers, blending premium materials with culturally rich design stories — from Phulkari-embroidered trainers to Onam-inspired silhouettes. Gully Labs sells its products through its website and in select partner stores across Indian metros. The company plans to build a larger production facility, broaden its product line across diverse sneaker styles, and deepen its reach across India and global markets. It also plans to launch exclusive retail outlets as part of its omni-channel strategy.

Medtech startup MedVital raises Rs 8.4 Cr in pre-seed round

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Medtech startup MedVital raises Rs 8.4 Cr in pre-seed round
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Medtech startup MedVital raises Rs 8.4 Cr in pre-seed round MedVital, a medtech startup focused on skin repair and wound care, has raised Rs 8.4 crore in its pre-seed round led by Nihar Parikh’s 4point0 Health Ventures. The round saw participation from founders of Tata 1mg, NephroPlus, SafeExpress, Eye Q Hospital, Hexa Health, and AstroTalk. The proceeds will be used to expand MedVital’s product portfolio, strengthen its supply chain, and broaden its distribution network to cover hospitals, clinics, and home-care settings. Co-founded by Varun Gupta and Tarun Bansal, MedVital is a full-stack platform for wound care and minimally invasive aesthetics, integrating monitoring and next-generation biomaterials. MedVital’s flagship product, NoWound, is a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device designed for controlled healing of complex wounds. The device is compact, digitally enabled, and locally manufactured. The startup plans to introduce liquid chitosan-based dressings and expand into dermal and hair regeneration solutions.

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.

Relso raises $840K in pre-Seed round led by Venture Catalysts, IPV

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Relso raises $840K in pre-Seed round led by Venture Catalysts, IPV
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Bengaluru-based Relso has raised $840,000 in a pre-seed round co-led by Ventures Catalysts and Inflection Point Ventures. Investors such as Ramakant Sharma (Livspace founder and Global COO), Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Co-founder), and Saurabh Jain (Livspace India CEO) also joined the round. The fresh capital will be used for expansion, talent acquisition, team and more, the company said in a press release. Co-founded in early 2023 by Anshul Choubey, Abhinav Agarwal, and Jay Trivedi, Relso describes itself as a ‘cloud factory’ for furniture under the vision of ‘Make in India and sell globally’ motto. The company essentially supplies a wide range of furniture to brands and retailers. Its offerings include different design options, low MOQs, customization, and more. Recently, Venture Catalysts backed lab-grown diamond brand Fiona Diamonds for Rs 6 crore in its seed round.

Go Zero secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

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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.

Healthtech startup Docplix raises Rs 1.2 Cr in bridge round

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Healthtech startup Docplix raises Rs 1.2 Cr in bridge round
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Healthtech startup Docplix has raised Rs 1.2 crore in its bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Earlier in March this year, DocPlix had raised Rs 5 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Eris Lifesciences with the participation of other angel investors. In February 2022, it raised Rs 1.2 crore in seed round. The fresh proceeds will be used for product development, AI integration, and market expansion, Docplix said in a press release. This will involve enhancing its EHR system, incorporating advanced AI capabilities to improve decision support and patient care, and expanding its market reach. Founded by Varun Garg, Aayush Garg, DocPlix’s ABDM-compliant Electronic Health Record (EHR) system ensures secure and interoperable management of patient data. Its integrated Decision Support System (DSS) helps healthcare professionals make informed decisions through data analytics. Additionally, innovative visualization tools make patient data easy to understand, enhancing patient care and clinic efficiency. The startup claims to serve over 2,000 doctors, extending its reach through programs and remote clinics in tier-II and tier-III cities to address healthcare needs in underserved areas.

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