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BioPrime raises $6 Mn in Series A round led by Edaphon

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BioPrime raises $6 Mn in Series A round led by Edaphon
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Agri biotech startup BioPrime Agrisolutions (BioPrime) has raised $6 million in its Series A round led by Edaphon, with equal participation from existing investors Omnivore and Inflexor. This investment marks Belgium-based Edaphon’s first investment in Asia. Earlier in October 2022, the Pune-based startup had raised Rs 9 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Inflexor Ventures and Omnivore. Besides Inflexor and Omnivore, the company is supported by BIRAC, DBT, Govt of India, Venture Center, NCL Biotech Business Incubator, RICH, Telangana Govt, and UnLtd India. The fresh proceeds will be used to fuel BioPrime’s research in the crop protection segment, focusing on the co-development of novel bio fungicides and bioinsecticides. Founded by Renuka Karandikar, Amit Shinde, and Shekhar Bhosle, BioPrime develops affordable agribiologicals that modulate the basic physiological responses in crops using small biomolecules. These products improve crop resistance to insects/pests and help crops manage abiotic stress such as high temperature, excessive water, and drought, among others. The firm plans to launch its existing range of innovative biostimulants in North America, Brazil and Southeast Asia with trials in the US currently underway. Furthermore, BioPrime plans to advance and accelerate product development based on BioNexus, the patented technology platform, which claims to have identified over 170 novel microbial strains from its library of close to 18,000 strains.

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Farmley raises $40 Mn in Series C round led by L Catterton

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Farmley raises $40 Mn in Series C round led by L Catterton
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Farmley raises $40 Mn in Series C round led by L Catterton Farmley, a Noida-based healthy snacking brand, has raised $40 million in its Series C funding round led by global consumer-focused investment firm L Catterton, with participation from existing investor DSG Consumer Partners. The proceeds will be used for capital expenditure, expanding distribution channels across India, enhancing exports, and investing in product formulations and technologies, Farmley said in a press release. According to an ET report, the funding includes 30% secondary sales by early-stage investors, including Insitor and Samunnati, along with employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs). Founded in 2017 by Akash Sharma and Abhishek Agarwal, Farmley offers snacks such as makhana-based munchies, date bites, seeds, trail mixes, and roasted nuts. The firm sources directly from over 5,000 farmers across multiple regions and operates five processing units. According to TheKredible, Farmley recorded a revenue of Rs 230.66 crore in FY24 while posting a net loss of Rs 26.5 crore. While the company has yet to file its audited financial report for FY25, it claims to have clocked Rs 370 crore in revenue for the last fiscal year. Since its inception, Farmley has raised around $55 million, which includes a $2 million seed round in 2020 from Omnivore and Insitor, a $6 million Series A round in August 2022 led by DSG Consumer Partners and Alkemi Growth Capital, and a $6.7 million pre-Series B round in December 2023 led by the BC Jindal Group. Farmley is currently piloting its products in international markets, including the United States, Australia, Canada, and Singapore, as part of its global expansion strategy. It competes with other healthy snacking brands such as Happilo, which raised $25 million from Motilal Oswal Private Equity in 2022, and True Elements, in which Marico acquired a 53.98% stake in the same year.

B2B robotics maker Haber raises $44 Mn in Series C round

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B2B robotics maker Haber raises $44 Mn in Series C round
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Industrial robotics maker Haber has raised $44 million in its Series C round led by Creaegis, BEENEXT, and Accel. The round comprised $38 million in equity and $6 million in debt. Entrackr had exclusively reported the Series C round in October. The proceeds will be used to scale its operations internationally, particularly in the US, to serve the demand for AI-led industrial automation solutions. Founded by Raghavan, Arjunan PN, and Priya Venkat, Haber develops AI-powered industrial robots that automate labor-intensive tasks like sample collection, measurement, analysis, and intervention in factories. According to its website, Haber helps industries reduce chemical consumption as well as energy and water usage across sectors such as food and beverages, agriculture, and oil and gas. The company has raised over $70 million to date, including a $20 million Series B round led by Ascent Capital with participation from Accel, Elevation, and Beenext in November 2021. Accel is the largest external stakeholder with an 18.1% stake, followed by Creaegis and Elevation. Head to TheKredible for the complete shareholding breakup. While FY24 numbers are yet to be disclosed, Haber reported a total revenue of Rs 82 crore and a loss of Rs 36.7 crore in FY23. It directly competes with Prosus-backed Detect Technologies, Altizon, and Fero Labs, among others. Haber counts ITC, Aditya Birla, and Tata Steel among its clientele. Some of its portfolio includes automation services for chemical dosing across different applications, including sugar mills, distilleries, paper mills, breweries, independent institutions, and mining operations.

Optimized Electrotech raises $6 Mn in Series A round

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Optimized Electrotech raises $6 Mn in Series A round
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Optimized Electrotech raises $6 Mn in Series A round. Deep-tech company Optimized Electrotech, specializing in imaging surveillance technology, has bagged $6 million in a Series A funding round co-led by Blume Ventures and Mela Ventures. The round also witnessed participation from 9Unicorns and existing investors, including Rajiv Dadlani Group and Venture Catalysts. The company had previously raised $4.5 million from its existing investors. The proceeds will be used to develop next-gen AI imaging payloads, high-speed space-based surveillance solutions, and to penetrate global markets, Optimized Electrotech said in a press release. Founded in 2017 and led by promoters Sandeep Shah and Dharin Shah, Optimized Electrotech aims to empower AI-driven imaging solutions for ISR and critical strategic applications. The company develops cutting-edge electro-optic systems, spanning the electromagnetic spectrum, enhancing defense, space, border security, and aerospace operations. By integrating onboard analytics, its advanced surveillance solutions provide real-time intelligence, strengthening situational awareness in high-stakes environments. Optimized Electrotech focuses on innovation, indigenous technology development, and strategic surveillance solutions. Its solutions facilitate governments, defense services, paramilitary forces, mining corporations, civic bodies, and large corporations to respond to unauthorized drone attacks swiftly. “Driven by strong government policies and an increasing focus on indigenous capabilities, it’s important to build critical mass within this window of opportunity. This funding round is a testament to the confidence our investors have in our vision. We are committed to leveraging this capital to further enhance our technological capabilities, expand our footprint, and contribute meaningfully to India’s strategic and security objectives,” said Sandeep Shah, founder & MD of Optimized Electrotech. It competes with other notable companies such as Tonbo and Tata Advance Systems Ltd.

D2C luggage brand uppercase raises $9 Mn led by Accel

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D2C luggage brand uppercase raises $9 Mn led by Accel
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D2C luggage brand Uppercase (Acefour Accessories) has raised $9 million in a Series B round led by venture capital firm Accel. As per uppercase, it has raised the new round at a post money valuation of $60 million. In 2022, the company had raised $7 million in apPre-Series A funding round led by Sixth Sense Ventures, with participation from Volrado Venture Partners. The funding will support business expansion, aiming to increase its customer base across India, uppercase said in a press release. Founded by Sudip Ghose, uppercase sells travel gear online and through 1,800 multi-brand stores across India. Its products are priced in the range of Rs 3,500-5,000. The Mumbai-based company aims to achieve its Rs 500 crore goal by adding 250 exclusive retail stores over the next three years. Earlier this year, luggage brand Mokobara raised $12 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Besides Mokobara, uppercase also competes with Assembly, Nasher Miles and EUME. While Nasher miles raised $4 million in July, EUME bagged $1.7 million in June. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, uppercase reported an operating revenue of Rs 10.65 crore in FY23 with Rs 21 crore loss. The company is targeting to more than double its revenue to Rs 150 crore by FY25, up from Rs 70 crore in FY24.

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