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Arthum raises Rs 10 Cr in seed round led by Caret Capital

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Arthum raises Rs 10 Cr in seed round led by Caret Capital
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Gurugram-based workforce management startup Arthum has raised Rs 10 crore (around $1.09 million) in a seed funding round led by Caret Capital. The round also saw participation from Keynote Financial Services Limited and JS Global. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its technology stack, expand geographically, and deepen financial product offerings. It is also expanding operations to cities including Dehradun, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Jaipur, and Ahmedabad, targeting large industrial clusters. Founded in 2023 by Darpan Sharma and Vishal Mishra, Arthum builds an integrated operating system for contract and blue-collar workforce. The platform connects enterprises, labour contractors, and workers on a single digital infrastructure to manage attendance, payroll, contracts, compliance, and payouts. Arthum offers ERP-like tools such as geo-tagged attendance, automated payroll, digital payments, statutory compliance, and contract management. The platform currently automates operations for more than 3 lakh labour contractors and has onboarded over 6 lakh workers, primarily across the Delhi NCR region. Alongside workforce management, Arthum operates an integrated neo-banking layer that uses verified worker data to provide access to banking, insurance, credit, and investment products. The startup has partnered with banks including Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, and IDFC, along with over 15 NBFCs, to offer tailored financial products for contractors and workers.

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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round
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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand focused on bubble tea and other food items, has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 Mn) in its Series A round led by 8i Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing backers, including Titan Capital Winners Fund, Global Growth Capital, and DEVC among others. Earlier, the startup raised Rs 12.5 crore in its seed round led by Titan Capital and Global Growth Capital UK. The proceeds will be used to expand to new cities, scale operations, and introduce innovative menu offerings. Founded by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai currently has 42 outlets in nine cities and plans to open over 150 stores by the end of the year. Approximately 70% of orders are generated through its website and platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and ONDC.

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.

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

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
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.

Gladful raises Rs 8 Cr led by Eternal Capital

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Gladful raises Rs 8 Cr led by Eternal Capital
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Protein-focused kids’ nutrition brand Gladful has raised Rs 8 crore in fresh funding led by Eternal Capital, a fund launched by former BharatPe Chief Operating Officer Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl. The round also saw participation from Antler India, Venture Catalysts, and other investors. The new funding comes after its earlier Rs 7 crore seed round in 2023. Founded by siblings Parul and Manu Sharma in 2022, Gladful focuses on clean-label, protein-rich nutrition, offering products like chilla, dosa, and pancake mixes designed for kids. It recently entered the Rs 12,000 Cr kids’ milk mix category with NutraMilk. The brand’s products are claimed to be made with plant-based ingredients, free from refined sugar and additives, and target a quick 10-minute preparation time. The proceeds will be used to expand its team, boost R&D, and strengthen its presence across tier I and tier II cities through digital and quick-commerce platforms. Gladful plans to reach Rs 60 crore in revenue in the next three years, continuing to scale its breakfast and milk mix categories.

Celcius Logistics raises Rs 40 Cr in pre-Series B round

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Celcius Logistics raises Rs 40 Cr in pre-Series B round
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Celcius Logistics, a domestic aggregator providing end-to-end cold-chain solutions, has secured Rs 40 crore ($4.8 million) in a pre-series B round, led by existing investor IvyCap Ventures. Other investors include ⁠Mumbai Angels and Caret Capital. The current round follows the Series A funding round of Rs 100 crore ($12 million) in April 2023 led by IvyCap Ventures. The fresh proceeds will be used to expand its footprint across its transportation management system (TMS) and warehouse management system (WMS), further strengthening its cold storage solution. It also aims to expand its reach in over 500 cities in the next one year and help manufacturers sell their perishable products. Founded by Swarup Bose, Celcius Logistics connects shippers and transporters and is a one-stop solution for all cold chain requirements, ensuring last mile and hyperlocal deliveries. The platform has already transported over four lakh tons of perishable cargo for dairy, pharma, fruits, seafood as well as fresh agricultural produce. Its clients include Zomato, Spicejet, Reliance Pharma, Maersk, Prabhat Dairy, Baskin Robbins, Vadilal, Domino’s, Keventers, and Godrej Agrovet among others. Currently, the platform claims to have 4,000 vehicles, 107 cold storage facilities, 27 distribution centres, and 200 hyperlocal riders across the country.

Jobizo raises $1.4 Mn led by Alkemi Growth Capital

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Jobizo raises $1.4 Mn led by Alkemi Growth Capital
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Jobizo raises $1.4 Mn led by Alkemi Growth Capital Healthcare HRtech firm Jobizo has raised $1.4 million in its pre-series funding round led by Alkemi Growth Capital. This investment follows the $500,000 seed funding round led by AROA Ventures in 2022. The proceeds will be used to create 100,000 healthcare jobs in India and 3,000 jobs abroad within the next 18 months and aims to complete 10 million job hours over time. Co-founded by Naveen Trehan and Avishek Agarwal, Jobizo is an AI-powered platform that connects employers with skilled professionals. The platform has contributed to over 10 million additional patient care hours in India. By using its expanding investor network and market expertise, Jobizo aims to create a welcoming environment for the workforce and tackle skill gap issues. Post seed round, Jobizo's growth claims to have grown over 500%, facilitated over 20,000 jobs in India and international countries, and helped fill over 10 million job hours.

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