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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round

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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round
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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round Indian luxury watch brand Argos Watches has raised Rs 6.5 crore (around $780K) in an angel funding round, valuing the company at Rs 45 crore ($5.4 million) from a group of high-net-worth Indian investors. The proceeds will be used to create new products, build brand awareness, and grow online. Argos aims to double its revenue this year. Founded by Mr. M. Shahiwala, Argos brand offers high-quality, vintage-style automatic and hand-wound watches at affordable prices. It sells its watches only through its website, using a direct-to-consumer model to offer an easy buying experience. Its watches cost between Rs 8,000 and Rs 20,000. Its Apollo series and flagship Olympus watch, a mechanical watch with a power reserve indicator, have gained popularity among Indian watch enthusiasts. As of 2025, Argos remains bootstrapped, with an estimated revenue of around $580,000 annually. The brand plans to launch more models with advanced features while continuing to build its brand through community engagement and digital presence.

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QSR chain 99 Pancakes raises Rs 20 Cr

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QSR chain 99 Pancakes raises Rs 20 Cr
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Quick service restaurant (QSR) chain 99 Pancakes has secured Rs 20 crore ($2.4 million) in a Series A funding round from a family office. In March 2022, it had raised Rs 6.5 crore in a round of funding through a group of angel investors. The latest funds will be used to make its presence across India, 99 Pancakes said in a press release. Entrackr has reached out to 99 Pancakes to know the names of the investors. Launched in 2017 by Vikesh Shah, 99 Pancakes specializes in a variety of pancakes that cater to all tastes and preferences. The brand sells pancakes, waffles, french crepes, macaroons, croissants, pizzas, and shakes. According to the Mumbai-based company, it is set to add 50 new outlets by the end of the current year and 200 outlets by the end of December 2025. The company aims to expand geographic coverage to 50 cities across India and will expand its presence by opening company-owned outlets and associating with master franchisees in different regions. 99 Pancakes says that it has opened 4 new outlets in the current month and expansion efforts are centered on the state of Gujarat, with new locations slated for Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand, Surat, and Vapi.

Lamark Biotech raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IAN Group

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Lamark Biotech raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IAN Group
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Lamark Biotech raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IAN Group Lamark's proprietary ProteoStrong platform enables the stabilization of fragile protein-based drugs, such as insulin, monoclonal antibodies, and enzymes, without altering their molecular structure. Biopharma startup Lamark Biotech has raised Rs 6.5 crore in a pre-Series A round led by IAN Group, including IAN Alpha Fund, powered by BioAngels, Vinayender Tulla, Nita Roy, and Venkataraman KNK. Domain experts from IAN’s angel investors led the round. The Ahmedabad-based company had previously raised $41.3K in a seed funding round led by VIT-TBI and others. The fresh funds will be utilized to accelerate the development of thermostable insulin and expand the biologics platform for global access, Lamark said in a press release. Founded in 2018 by Vaibhav Bhatia, Lamark Biotech aims to reimagine drug delivery for chronic and life-altering diseases. Its proprietary ProteoStrong platform enables the stabilization of fragile protein-based drugs, such as insulin, monoclonal antibodies, and enzymes, without altering their molecular structure. According to Lamark Biotech, it leverages the R&D base of Venture Center, NCL Innovation, and it is advancing a new class of temperature-resilient biologics that retain potency across extreme conditions—ideal for underserved regions where cold storage infrastructure is limited. With its lead program, InsulinStrong, Lamark is targeting the Rs 4,000 crore Indian insulin market and intends to expand across Southeast Asia and the UAE. In the next 24 months, it plans to file new international patents, begin early clinical trials, and build partnerships with pharma companies, CDMOs, and global health agencies.

Leanworx raises seed round led by YourNest Venture

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Leanworx raises seed round led by YourNest Venture
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Leanworx, a Bengaluru-based startup empowering manufacturing plants with real-time data, has raised Rs 8.3 crore (approximately $1 million) in its seed funding round. The round was led by YourNest Venture Capital with Rs 6.5 crore and Rs 1.5 crore from an angel investment group. The proceeds will be directed towards scaling marketing and lead generation efforts in India and Southeast Asia and advancing product development, including hardware and software certification, Leanworx said in a press release. Co-founded in 2017 by D. Srihari, Bhagavan S. K., and Dasarathi G. V., Leanworx provides a cutting-edge, AI-powered machine monitoring system that delivers real-time, actionable data from shop-floor machines to decision-makers, allowing for faster and more accurate decision-making.

Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital

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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital
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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital Chandigarh-based AI-robotics startup Terafac has raised Rs 6.5 crore ($800K) in a pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital. Other investors include DEVC, Bharat Founders Fund, Innovation Mission Punjab, and select angels. The proceeds will be used for product innovation, market expansion, and hiring. Founded by Anubhi Khandelwal and Amrit Singh, Terafac has developed an AI-Vision platform that converts standard industrial robots into intelligent, self-adjusting machines. Its first product, WeldT, automates welding using computer vision to handle high product variations. The startup plans to expand its solution across tasks like gluing, painting, and inspection. Terafac operates on a "Software-as-a-Skill" model and targets 80 deployments across 20 customers in the next year. Its business model revolves around providing AI-based manufacturing automation tools to OEMs and factories, aiming to reach Rs 8 crore in ARR by FY26.

Video telematics startup Cautio raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round

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Video telematics startup Cautio raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round
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Video telematics startup Cautio has raised Rs 6.5 crore ($780k) in its pre-seed round led by Antler, 8i and AU Bank. The funding, a mix of equity and debt, was led by Antler, 8i Ventures, and AU Small Finance Bank with additional participation from Cautio’s early customers and angel investors. The startup will use the proceeds to escalate its efforts in deploying safety solutions across the country. Founded by Ankit Acharya and Pranjal Nadhani, Cautio offers cost-effective video telematics products and delivers tailored solutions aimed at mitigating safety issues prevalent in India. Through customizable dash cam devices and an AI-powered operating system, Cautio ensures accountability, improves driver conduct, minimises revenue loss, and adopts an API-first strategy. The startup counts among its clients institutions, mobility and logistic companies. It is also actively involved in multiple pilot projects across the country. Safe Cams, LightMetrics and Hero Group’s Qubo are some of the leading companies in this space.

Plenome Technologies raises Rs 6.5 Cr in seed round

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Plenome Technologies raises Rs 6.5 Cr in seed round
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IIT Madras-incubated Plenome Technologies has raised Rs 6.5 crore in seed round from a mix of Indian and foreign investors, including lead investor Ovington Capital Partners (Luxembourg), UAE-based AADI, and angel investor Manish Gandhi. The proceeds will be used to support Plenome’s expansion into global markets with its patented Blockchain-AI stack tailored for sectors like healthcare, organ donation, and remote voting. Founded by Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awardee Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal, along with Vijayaraja Rathinasamy and Anirudh Varna, Plenome is developing secure, scalable and interoperable digital infrastructure for sensitive data applications. Its ‘BlockTrack OrganEase’ solution is already in trial runs with a state transplant authority, while its remote voting platform ‘BlockVote’ has been deployed successfully at IIT Madras and is now being pitched for large-scale enterprise elections. Plenome is also testing its AI-powered healthtech suite ‘Ashwin’ for structured, multilingual data capture in dental clinics, with plans to expand into eye care, cosmetic and fertility domains. With its DLT-powered backend and an AI-driven front end, Plenome aims to unify data creation, management and diagnostics while ensuring data privacy and user control.

Palmonas raises Rs 55 Cr in Series A round led by Vertex Ventures

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Palmonas raises Rs 55 Cr in Series A round led by Vertex Ventures
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Demi-fine jewellery startup Palmonas has raised Rs 55 crore (around $6.2 Mn) in a Series A funding round led by Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India (SEAI). The proceeds will be used to expand Palmonas’ 9kt gold demi-fine collection, open 100 new stores in the next 12 months, and foray into newer categories. Founded in 2022 by Pallavi Mohadikar and Amol Patwari, with Shraddha Kapoor later joining as cofounder, Palmonas specialises in demi-fine jewellery crafted from surgical stainless steel and sterling silver with 18K gold vermeil finish, spanning necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and mangalsutras. Palmonas follows a D2C-first business model, generating sales primarily through its online store, while also leveraging marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart, along with offline retail outlets. Since launch, the startup has processed over 6.5 lakh orders and built a strong base of repeat customers. The brand was valued at Rs 126 crore earlier this year, following an investment of Rs 1.26 crore by Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal on Shark Tank India Season 4. Prior to this, it had raised Rs 6 crore in an angel round in 2023. Palmonas competes with D2C jewellery players like GIVA, BlueStone, CaratLane, Melorra, and Firefly Diamonds, all of which are capitalising on India’s shift towards digital-first jewellery shopping. The Indian jewellery market, still dominated by offline players with nearly 85% share, is witnessing rapid digital adoption. The country’s online jewellery market is projected to reach $3.7 billion by 2025, creating opportunities for new-age brands like Palmonas.

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.

Vijya Fintech raises Rs 7 Cr in an angel round

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Vijya Fintech raises Rs 7 Cr in an angel round
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Wealth tech platform Vijya Fintech Private Limited (VFPL) has raised Rs 7 crore in an angel round bringing the total investment in the company to Rs 15 crore. The investors in the round include Lemon Tech, Lemon Emerging Ventures, Veloce Fintech, and tech experts. VFPL had raised $1 million (around Rs.8.25 crore) from multiple investors in November 2022. The funds will be strategically used in growth initiatives, ramp up go-to-market strategies, and expand market reach, the company said in a press release. Founded by Aakash Bansal, Paresh Paladiya and Rajesh Soni, VFPL’s wealth management platform offers easy integration for investors, distributors, advisors, and stockbrokers, delivering insights and solutions to financial intermediaries. The company said that over 2,000 intermediaries like mutual fund distributors (MFDs), registered investment advisors (RIAs) and stock brokers have been using their platform. The firm also plans to launch MIDASX, an innovative B2B2C marketplace to transform financial interactions.

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