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AutoNxt Automation raises pre-Series A round led by Saama Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
AutoNxt Automation raises pre-Series A round led by Saama Capital
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Electric mobility tech platform AutoNxt Automation has raised its pre-Series A round led by Saama Capital. Amit Singhal, Suveer Sinha, Bluehill Capital, Keiretsu Forum, Soonicorn Ventures, and other marquee investors participated in the round. Earlier to this, AutoNxt had raised Rs 6.4 crore in its seed round from Keiretsu Forum and others. AutoNxt has built its entire supply chain and assembly setup from ground up. Simultaneously, it has built the production-ready high torque electric powertrain. The startup claims it is the only one in the market with high voltage systems. According to the company, it has also been actively working on automation stack powered with AI and 5G technology which they are testing on various used cases of tractors. As part of the first phase in its business roadmap, AutoNxt is set to launch its first electric tractor with self-driving options, designed for commercial use in various sectors such as biomass plants, airports, construction, agriculture, and solar farms later this year. The Mumbai-based startup added that its cost-saving technology utilised in electric tractors allows for over four-fold reduction in running costs.

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Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
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.

Shark Tank India-backed Koparo raises $1.7 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Shark Tank India-backed Koparo raises $1.7 Mn
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D2C home cleaning brand Koparo is raising Rs 14.5 crore (approximately $1.7 million) in an extended pre-Series A round led by existing investor Saama Capital with the participation of Vikramaditya Mohan Thapar Family Trust, DSG Consumer Partners, M Venture Partners, and others. Previously in February 2024, Koparo raised Rs 6 crore from 4P Capital Partners and Shark Tank India. The board at Koparo passed a special resolution to issue 2,314 pre-Series A2 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 62,666 each to raise Rs 14.5 crore ($1.7 million), its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. The proceeds will be used to meet the working capital requirements, general corporate purposes, or funding current/future expansion plans of the company, according to filings. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company's valuation surged by nearly 90%, reaching Rs 124 crore (approximately $14.6 million) compared to its previous funding round. Founded by Simran Khara, Koparo offers natural alternatives to regular cleaning products. With a portfolio of more than 15 products and over 30 SKUs across core and specialty cleaning, its range includes floor cleaners, laundry detergent, fabric conditioners, dishwash liquid, handwash, accessories, and fresheners. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Delhi-based company has raised nearly $3 million prior to this round from investors including Saama Capital, M Venture Partners, 4P Capital Partners, and others. Post-allotment, Saama Capital will be the largest external shareholder with a 15.36% stake in the company. In the fiscal year ending March 2024, Koparo’s operating revenue surged 2.3X to Rs 10.22 crore, up from Rs 4.37 crore in FY23. The company reported losses of Rs 5.86 crore in FY24.

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