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B2B textile manufacturing startup Fantail raises Rs 13.75 Cr in seed round

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B2B textile manufacturing startup Fantail raises Rs 13.75 Cr in seed round
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Surat-based B2B textile manufacturing startup Fantail has raised Rs 13.75 crore (around $1.6 million) in a Seed funding round led by Riverwalk Holdings, Incubate Fund Asia, and All In Capital. The proceeds will be used to support investments in partner SMEs across Surat, helping them build capabilities for efficient, large-scale production. Founded in 2023 by Ramya Iyer, Fantail integrates end-to-end manufacturing by working directly with weavers, mills, and processors, covering everything from the yarn stage to finished garments. This marks Fantail’s first institutional round, following its founding by Iyer, who brings over a decade of experience working with Surat’s textile supply chain. “In B2B, timing is of great significance. I have personally worked with the Surat ecosystem for a decade, and in the coming years, we will see a lot of action in manufacturing 2.0 here,” said Iyer. According to the startup, its structured approach enables faster turnaround times, improved quality control, and reduced capital inefficiencies.

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Assistive technology startup Social Hardware raises Rs 3.2 Cr
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Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round
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Misochain Technologies, a Bengaluru-based aerospace deep-tech startup, has raised Rs 18 crore in a seed funding round led by Capital-A. The company plans to use the funds to establish a manufacturing facility, enhance certification programs, and expand engineering, testing, and MRO capabilities for UAV manufacturers and global aerospace clients. Founded in 2019 by Rama Kandula and Murali Krishnan, Misochain focuses on developing indigenous aircraft components, reducing India's dependency on imports. Its product line includes air data probes, actuators, vibration isolation systems, and solenoid valves used in aircraft systems. Misochain employs a capital-efficient manufacturing model, outsourcing precision machining while handling design, assembly, testing, certification, and IP internally. The startup is part of MaXcel, an accelerator run by Capital-A and SanchiConnect.

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