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Atmosphere - The Store Makers raises Rs 5 Cr in seed round

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Atmosphere - The Store Makers raises Rs 5 Cr in seed round
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Atmosphere–The Store Makers, a Mumbai-based innovator in retail and workspace fit-outs, has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed round co-led by Artha Venture Fund and PIL Italica Lifestyle Limited. The proceeds will be used to expand its offerings in the premium retail, hospitality, and workplace ‘Design & Build’ segments, led by its innovative design solutions researched in its factories. Founded by Nilesh Rathod, Atmosphere delivers bespoke solutions that align with the evolving demands of affluent consumers and luxury brands. The startup claims to have a track record of over 500,000 sq ft of premium retail work delivered. From its 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility to its in-house design capabilities, Atmosphere delivers end-to-end solutions that reflect precision, innovation, and the ethos of each brand they serve. Atmosphere has delivered spaces for leading brands, including Aisshpra Gems and Jewels, Aza, Emporio Armani, Kalki Fashions, Akoirah, Kuuraku, Kamat Hotels, Libas, Michael Kors, and Tumi, among others. The brand is also launching a design lab to develop intricate design capabilities and streamline production.

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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital

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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital
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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital Nanotechnology startup Vimano has raised Rs 25 crore (around $3 million) in its seed round led by Ankur Capital. This is the first investment from Ankur Capital’s new third fund. The proceeds will be used to help them grow their team, start pilot projects, and set up manufacturing. Started in 2019 by Murari Ramkumar and Dr. Nagesh Kini, Vimano makes special membranes used in energy systems like redox flow batteries, fuel cells, and green hydrogen production. These membranes help store and use energy more efficiently. Its technology aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen and make long-term energy storage cheaper. Vimano works on clean energy problems by making special materials that help electricity flow better. Its membrane technology can be changed to fit different uses, making it more useful and powerful. These membranes also waste less energy and last longer than many others available today. The startup is working with partners in the energy space to test and use its tech in real-world projects. According to Vimano, it aspires to speed up the shift to green energy and support industries looking for better ways to store and use clean power. In August last year, Ankur Capital had received commitments from two of its existing Limited Partners into its third fund. Since its inception, the VC firm has been backing deep technology innovations companies such as Captain Fresh, String Bio, Vegrow, Offgrid Energy Lab, BigHaat, Cropin, and Niramai.

Blitz raises Rs 51 Cr in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures

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Blitz raises Rs 51 Cr in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures
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Blitz (previously Grow Simplee), a same-day delivery platform for omnichannel sellers, has raised Rs 51 crore in its Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures. Existing investors India Quotient and Alteria capital along with notable angels, including Ramesh Bafna of Zepto, Siddharth from Snitch, and Bestseller CEO Vinit Gautam, Amitabh Suri CEO Arvind Fashion have also participated in the round along with existing angel investors. Earlier in July last year, Blitz had raised $3 million in its seed round from India Quotient, Better Capital, First Cheque, and Titan Capital. The proceeds will be used to enhance its 60-minute delivery infrastructure and expand its dark store network across India’s major 20 cities. Founded in 2020 by Gaurav Piyush, Mayank Varshney, and Yash Sharma, Blitz connects brands and consumers with 60-minute deliveries from local stores and same-day shipments from urban warehouses. Its dark store model is set to become a key logistics asset for e-commerce players aiming to offer fast, reliable deliveries. Sellers can predict and store inventory near their customers in Blitz’s dark stores, offer 4-hour delivery to buyers, and fulfill all orders on the same day. The startup claims to have helped its clients with a 29% increase in business growth while reducing Return-to-Origin (RTO) rates by 40%. Blitz is operational in 10 cities including Bengaluru, Delhi, NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Pune.

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