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B2B mobility startup DriverShaab raises pre-Series A round

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B2B mobility startup DriverShaab raises pre-Series A round
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B2B mobility startup DriverShaab raises pre-Series A round Business-to-business (B2B) mobility solutions provider DriverShaab has raised Rs 2.82 crore in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by Firstport Capital and Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The Kolkata-based company had previously raised $39.8K from IIMCIP and others. The proceeds will be utilized to scale its driver aggregation platform, enhance operational excellence, and strengthen technology infrastructure, DriverShaab said in a press release. Founded in 2019 by Avijit Das, DriverShaab offers on-demand driver services, logistics support, and employee transportation solutions for businesses. The startup leverages technology to streamline driver aggregation, making operations more reliable and efficient for enterprises across industries. According to market research, India's mobility market is valued at $900 million. DriverShaab leverages technology to streamline driver aggregation, ensuring seamless deployment, reduced downtime, and enhanced service reliability. The platform simplifies the driver aggregation model and is built to streamline fleet operations for businesses. The company aims to create seamless, tech-driven solutions that address the unique challenges of driver services. DriverShaab addresses driver supply challenges, operational inefficiencies, and fleet management complexities through its tech-driven approach. Currently, it has facilitated transactions worth Rs 26 crore since its inception, demonstrating strong demand and adoption of its platform.

Magma raises $5 Mn in Series A round led by Capria Ventures

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Magma raises $5 Mn in Series A round led by Capria Ventures
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Magma, a B2B industrial solutions provider, has raised a $5 million Series A funding round, led by Capria Ventures. The round also saw participation from Avinya Ventures, Sanjiv Rangrass, and existing backers General Catalyst, Accion Venture Lab, and WEH Ventures. The Ahmedabad-based company had previously raised $3.3 million from General Catalyst, Accion Venture Lab, Titan Capital, WEH Ventures, and more. The fresh funds will be used to strengthen its position across core factory offerings, expand backward integration capabilities, and accelerate technological investments that enhance procurement agility for customers. Founded in 2022 by Neal Thakker, Magma is a B2B industrial solutions provider enabling Indian factories to scale efficiently and sustainably. Through a vertically integrated ecosystem spanning raw material customization, green energy, biomaterials, waste management, and logistics, it aims to build the infrastructure backbone for India’s manufacturing sector. Magma enables factories to access high-quality customized raw materials, power their operations with green energy and biomaterial solutions, and manage waste responsibly by converting it into recyclable inputs. By building deep supply-side capabilities, the company has created a value-chain-first model that delivers consistency, control, and efficiency at scale while staying agile to customer needs. Since its inception, Magma has built a diverse client base of over 250 industrial customers across various sectors, including ceramics, industrial chemicals, and packaging. The company is currently growing at a Rs 250 crore revenue run rate and has been operationally profitable. Looking ahead, Magma aims to achieve a Rs 1,000 crore revenue run rate within the next 24 months, driven by rapid adoption across India’s SME manufacturing sector.

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