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Beverage startup LB Brewers raises $1.5 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Beverage startup LB Brewers raises $1.5 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Beverage startup Latambarcem Brewers (LB Brewers) has secured $1.5 million (Rs 12.5 crore) in a pre-Series A round co-led by SPV, Dhruv Agarwala, Sheba Venture Holdings and others. The fresh funds will boost its growth and solidify its position as a leader in the natural functional beverage space, LB Brewers said in a press release. Co-founded in 2017 by brothers Aditya Ishan Varshnei and Anish Varshnei, LB Brewers operates under a holistic strategy, encompassing product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and brand building. The platform offers two main brands: Maka Di, offering a range of unique craft beers, and Borecha, a functional beverage brand featuring a range of health-forward beverages with a hero product being their probiotic kombucha. According to the Goa-based company, it also offers other products like Belgian Triple, Super Maka, Bavarian Keller, and others. The startup claims that its health-focused beverage has gained significant traction with a partnership with Akasa Air and Air India Express, making it the first kombucha and sparkling iced tea served on an Indian airline. Latambarcem Brewers says that it has expanded its reach to the US, Canada, UAE, and other global markets and plans to enter 11 European countries this year. The startup is projecting Rs 300 crore in annual revenue within the next three years.

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Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures

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Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures
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Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures Gurugram-based kitchenware startup Cumin Co. has raised $5 million (around Rs 41 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures. Existing investors Huddle Ventures and Alteria Capital also participated, along with several angel investors. Earlier in August last year, Cumin Co. had raised its first institutional funding of $1.5 million (about Rs 13.16 crore) led by Fireside Ventures along with participation from Huddle Ventures. The proceeds will be used to expand the product portfolio across cookware and kitchen essentials. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain, increase investments in R&D, and improve manufacturing and product innovation capabilities. Founded by Niharika Joshi and Udit Lekhi, Cumin Co. operates in the premium kitchenware segment and focuses on research-led product development. The brand sells cookware and kitchen essentials directly to consumers through online channels. Cumin Co. builds its products around proprietary material and coating technology under its Enviromax platform. It holds three granted patents and has five more pending, covering material science, surface coatings, and product design. Going ahead, Cumin Co. will continue to focus on controlled expansion, selective channel rollout, and improving unit economics as it scales its operations. It competes with other notable startups in this space such as Indus Valley and Palette Brand’s Ember. Indus Valley secured Rs 23.1 crore in a pre-Series A round led by DSG Ventures, while Palette Brands raised nearly Rs 17 crore in a pre-Series A round led by Rockstud Capital.

Volt14 raises $1.87 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Blume Ventures

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Volt14 raises $1.87 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Blume Ventures
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Volt14 raises $1.87 Mn in pre-Series A round led by Blume Ventures Battery technology startup Volt14 has secured $1.87 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures. Beyond Next Ventures, Spectrum Impact. Shashank Pathak 05 May 2025 11:12 IST Follow Us New Update Battery technology startup Volt14 has secured $1.87 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by Blume Ventures. Beyond Next Ventures, Spectrum Impact, Supermorpheus, and returning investor Cocoon Capital have also participated. The total funding raised by the Bengaluru-based startup now stands at $4.02 million. The proceeds will be used to scale up manufacturing and expand its team. Founded in 2019 by Animesh Kumar Jha, Volt14 focuses on developing silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. It has also developed an in-house cylindrical battery cell format demonstrating energy density enabled by its silicon anode. Volt14 claims that its technology increases silicon content in anodes while maintaining performance levels and is currently being evaluated by multiple battery cell manufacturers. According to market research, the lithium-ion battery sector is projected to exceed $300 billion by 2034, driven by electric vehicle adoption and energy storage expansion. Blume Ventures, the lead investor in this round, is also one of the early backers of Battery Smart, which is the most funded startup in the space.

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