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Baanhem Ventures raises Rs 3.3 Cr from Mudhal Partners

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Baanhem Ventures raises Rs 3.3 Cr from Mudhal Partners
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Baanhem Ventures, the makers of Startup Thamizha, has raised fresh funding of Rs 3.3 crore from tech leader Mr. Kumar Vembu through his newly established investment firm Mudhal Partners. Founded earlier this year by Hemachandran L. and Balachandar R., Baanhem Ventures aims to identify, build, and help first-generation native entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu as next-gen innovators and job creators with a strong sense of purpose. The company’s flagship business reality TV show Startup Thamizha, has already secured a commitment of over Rs 200 crore investment for startups for 3 seasons from various industry leaders. The show aims to showcase a stellar line-up of first-generation entrepreneurs at seed and growth stages, exclusively from Tamil Nadu. It will also act as a catalyst to promote a shift in the mindset of HNIs to invest in startups, encouraging first-generation entrepreneurs. The program, which is set to be aired on a GEC channel, will identify promising entrepreneurs and startups, providing the necessary financial support along with mentorship to further strengthen the successful entrepreneurial heritage of the state.

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D2C brand Rabitat raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A round

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D2C brand Rabitat raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A round
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Homegrown D2C brand Rabitat has raised Rs 40 crore (approximately $5 million) in a Series A funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures and DSG Consumer Partners. The round, completed in two tranches, also saw participation from Capital A, Accurize Syndicate, Flair Writing Family Office, Eagle Venture Fund, AG Ventures, and several marquee angels and founders including those from The Souled Store, LivSpace, and Cult.fit. The proceeds will be used to deepen its partnerships with Indian manufacturers, launch new products, and strengthen brand trust among modern Indian parents. Founded by brothers Sumit and Siddharth Suneja, Rabitat offers safe, aesthetically designed, and functional drinkware and foodware for children. The firm offers BPA-free, non-toxic products made from globally certified materials, addressing a critical gap in the kids' food contact segment. “Over two lakh families have chosen Rabitat, and this funding marks a crucial milestone as we scale up our design capabilities, distribution, and partnerships,” said Sumit Suneja, co-founder & CEO of Rabitat. The brand is now aiming to further consolidate its position in a category estimated to be worth Rs 27,000 crore ($3.3 billion).

Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others

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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others
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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others Deconstruct, a D2C skincare brand, has secured Rs 65 crore ($7.7 million) in funding from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD, V3 Ventures, and DSG Consumer Partners, with participation from existing investors Kalaari Capital and Beenext. The funds will support product innovation, leadership in sunscreen and serums, the gentle actives space, and expansion into quick commerce and retail. Founded by Malini Adapureddy, Deconstruct offers skincare for all skin types, focusing on products tailored for India's climate. Deconstruct states it saw 1,000% growth in FY25, achieving annualized net revenue of Rs 200 crore, while reducing losses by 33% during FY24.

Hudle raises Rs 7 Cr in pre-Series A round

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Hudle raises Rs 7 Cr in pre-Series A round
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Sportstech platform Hudle has raised Rs 7 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures and Sky Impact Capital. The round also saw participation from Survam Partners and Anay Ventures. The proceeds will be used for footprint expansion, product enhancements and marketing efforts, the company said in a press release. Founded by Suhail Narain, Arjun Singh Verma and Sonam Taneja, Hudle is a sports tech platform catering to the preventive healthcare market. It helps sports and fitness enthusiasts to discover venues in their hyper local markets, book sports activities and connect with like-minded individuals to form communities. Backed by brand ambassadors like Ajinkya Rahane, Hudle claims to have facilitated over one lakh games per month across 1,300 venues in 60 cities. It has an engaged community of over five Lakh players. Last month, IPV invested in edtech startup MyCaptain in its Rs 14 crore (approximately $1.7 million) new round and fintech mobility startup Pumpumpum. Its recent investments include BonV Aero, AllTrak, and Onedioss, among others. According to data intelligence platform TheKredible, Inflection Point Ventures emerged as the most active investors in Q1 2024 with 11 investments. Blume Ventures, Venture Catalysts and Fireside Ventures were next on the list.

Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures

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Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures
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Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures Quick-service restaurant chain Wow! Momo Foods has raised Rs 85 crore (around $10 million) in debt funding from Stride Ventures. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing loans and drive expansion across its QSR and FMCG verticals. Launched in 2008 by Sagar Daryani and Binod Homagai, Wow! Momo operates over 700 outlets in 70 cities, and owns brands such as Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi. “This support from Stride Ventures will help us scale new heights and introduce more formats to reach wider audiences,” said Sagar Daryani, Co-founder & CEO of Wow! Momo. The company plans to scale its FMCG business to Rs 100 crore, grow its HORECA division, and expand to 1,500 stores across 100 cities in the next three years. As per TheKredible, Wow! Momo’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 470 crore in FY24 from Rs 413 crore in FY23. It maintained steady losses at Rs 114 crore in FY24.

Moxie Beauty raises Rs 17.3 Cr led by Fireside Ventures

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Moxie Beauty raises Rs 17.3 Cr led by Fireside Ventures
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D2C haircare brand Moxie Beauty has raised Rs 17.3 crore or $2.1 million in a new round led by Fireside Ventures. The round also saw participation from a group of angel investors, including Samir Singh (ex Unilever CMO Personal Care, Chair Unilever Asia), Arjun Purkayastha, Suhasini Sampath (founder, Yoga Bar), Navin Parwal and Sangeet Agrawal (founders, Mokobara). In April last year, the Gurugram-based startup had raised $669K in its seed round from Amplify Partners, OTP Venture Partners and others. The new proceeds will be used towards product innovation and research, hiring talent, and expanding distribution channels. Launched by Nikita Khanna and Anmol Ahlawat, Moxie Beauty makes salon-quality hair care products that are tailored for Indian hair textures. Besides essentials like shampoo and conditioner, it offers leave-in products and styling products that help tackle dryness and frizz.

Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation

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Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation
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Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation Wealth management platform Waterfield Advisors is raising Rs 123 crore (approximately $14.6 million) in a new funding round, led by Jungle Ventures. The company’s board has approved a special resolution to issue 10,92,362 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 1,126 each, raising Rs 123 crore ($14.6 million), according to its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies. Jungle Ventures is leading the funding round with an investment of Rs 100 crore. The remaining amount is being contributed by co-founder and CEO Soumya Rajan, along with individual investors, including Bharat Dhirajlal Shah, Vijay Singh, Bandi Vamsikrishna, Corel Traders, Parthasaradhi Reddy, Kekoo Colah, and Smita D Parekh. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for growth, expansion, marketing, and general corporate purposes, as determined by the board. According to Entrackr estimates, Waterfield Advisors will be valued at approximately Rs 723 crore ($86 million) post-allotment. The company is reportedly raising Rs 130 crore in this round. Founded in 2011 by Soumya Rajan, Waterfield Advisors is a fee-based multi-family office and wealth advisory firm, that ensures unbiased financial, investment, and succession planning services. Waterfield advisors had raised over $25 million in funding to date including $6 million from family offices, and ultra-high net worth individuals. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Jungle Ventures will be the largest external stakeholder with 13.83%. Its co-founders Soumya Jain along with Sanjay Teli will cumulatively hold 40.07% of the company. Waterfield Advisors has recorded a 33.2% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 45.7 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024. Moreover, it managed to decrease losses by 9.5% to Rs 28.6 crore in FY24.

Euler Motors raises Rs 638 Cr in Series D funding round

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Euler Motors raises Rs 638 Cr in Series D funding round
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Euler Motors raises Rs 638 Cr in Series D funding round Commercial electric vehicle manufacturer Euler Motors has raised Rs 638 crore (approximately $75 million) in its Series D round, led by Hero MotoCorp, along with participation from existing investor British International Investment (BII). This latest infusion will be instrumental in expanding the company’s sales and service network, while advancing new product development to accelerate India’s commercial EV adoption. Last month, the company announced a $60 million investment from Hero MotoCorp. Entrackr also reported that British International Investment and Caladium Investment (GIC) contributed Rs 96 crore ($11.3 million) and Rs 32 crore ($3.76 million), respectively, in the Series D round. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Euler Motors' valuation remains flat at $176 million. Euler Motors has secured investments from prominent backers such as Blume Ventures, Athera Partners, Asian Development Bank Ventures, and the Piramal Alternatives India Access Fund. With the latest funding round, the company's total capital raised stands at approximately Rs 1,420 crore. Launched in 2018, Euler Motors specializes in the production of EV three-wheelers. The company has seen strong adoption across the e-commerce, retail, and logistics segments, backed by a growing portfolio of electric vehicles, including the HiLoad EV and the StormEV. “This is a strong vote of confidence both in India’s commercial electric mobility future and in Euler Motors’ execution and products. With this fresh capital and strategic backing from new and existing investors, we are poised to accelerate our scale, continue innovating to deliver superior products, and come a few steps closer towards becoming India’s No. 1 commercial EV brand,” said Saurav Kumar, founder and CEO of Euler Motors. Euler Motors reported a more than threefold increase in operating revenue year-on-year to Rs 189 crore in FY24 from Rs 62 crore in FY23. Despite this growth, the company posted a loss of Rs 227 crore during the same period. Euler competes with players like Altigreen, Mahindra Electric, Piaggio, Kinetic Green, Tata, and others.

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