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Olee.space raises $3 Mn in seed round

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Olee.space raises $3 Mn in seed round
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Olee.space, a laser-based communication and photonics defense system, has secured $3 million in a seed funding round from Rockstud Capital and other global investors. The fresh funds will be allocated towards scaling production, advancing its quantum-secure communication protocols, and expanding its defense tech roadmap, Olee.space said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by James Solomon and Suman Hiremath, Olee.space is a photonics and defense technology company that builds next-generation systems in Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC), quantum-encrypted networking, and directed energy weapons. Its advanced solutions include resilient systems for terrestrial, inter-satellite, and ground-to-space links, designed for low latency, maximum security, and optimized data throughput. As per the Pune-based startup, Free-Space Optical Communication (FSOC) uses low-powered infrared laser beams to deliver ultra-fast, secure data links across land, air, sea, and space. Olee.space’s DEW platform, which is under development for anti-drone/UAV and anti-satellite operations, is designed to deliver precision tracking, real-time targeting, and neutralization of aerial threats. “I have always been fascinated by how lasers function. Working with light gives me happiness and I am here to do as much justice to this domain as any of my able team members. What we do here is rewarding to the country, and would continue doing so,” said James Solomon, founder and CEO of Olee.

Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital

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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital
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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital Nanotechnology startup Vimano has raised Rs 25 crore (around $3 million) in its seed round led by Ankur Capital. This is the first investment from Ankur Capital’s new third fund. The proceeds will be used to help them grow their team, start pilot projects, and set up manufacturing. Started in 2019 by Murari Ramkumar and Dr. Nagesh Kini, Vimano makes special membranes used in energy systems like redox flow batteries, fuel cells, and green hydrogen production. These membranes help store and use energy more efficiently. Its technology aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen and make long-term energy storage cheaper. Vimano works on clean energy problems by making special materials that help electricity flow better. Its membrane technology can be changed to fit different uses, making it more useful and powerful. These membranes also waste less energy and last longer than many others available today. The startup is working with partners in the energy space to test and use its tech in real-world projects. According to Vimano, it aspires to speed up the shift to green energy and support industries looking for better ways to store and use clean power. In August last year, Ankur Capital had received commitments from two of its existing Limited Partners into its third fund. Since its inception, the VC firm has been backing deep technology innovations companies such as Captain Fresh, String Bio, Vegrow, Offgrid Energy Lab, BigHaat, Cropin, and Niramai.

8i Ventures leads $4 Mn Series A round in TransBnk

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8i Ventures leads $4 Mn Series A round in TransBnk
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Mumbai-based fintech startup TransBnk has raised $4 million in Series A funding round led by 8i Ventures. The round also saw participation from Accion Venture Lab, GMO Venture Partners, Ratio Ventures, and Force Ventures along with a group of family offices, institutions, and angel investors. The Mumbai-based fintech startup had previously raised $1 million in seed funding led by 8i Ventures back in June 2023. The proceeds will be allocated towards expanding the network of banking partners, making foray into the Middle East and SouthEast Asia markets, bolstering its tech infrastructure, and enhancing product stack, TransBnk stated in a press release. Co-founded in 2022 by Vaibhav Tambe, Lavin Kotian, Sachin Gupta, and Pulak Jain, TransBnk is a transaction banking platform enabling corporate, commercial and institutional clients to make agile, secure and robust transactions with embedded finance and SaaS. It aims to provide deep domain expertise to ensure seamless business transactions for domestic cash management and payments, escrows, trade finance, supply chain finance and custodial services in close collaboration with banks. According to market research, transaction banking is holding $1 trillion global market potential and is projected to be a $2 trillion industry by 2030. TransBnk claims to have witnessed 10X revenue growth, forged partnerships with over 25 Banks, extending more than 200 APIs, while working with 100 BFSI clients. The platform also claims that it has supported over 5,000 accounts including escrows and processed more than 50 million transactions. TransBnk may directly or indirectly compete with other companies like Razorpay, Cashfree Payments, Decentro, Knight Fintech, Digio and others.

Med-tech startup Innovodigm raises seed funding round led by IAN Group

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Med-tech startup Innovodigm raises seed funding round led by IAN Group
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Med-tech startup Innovodigm has raised Rs 5.5 crore in a seed funding round led by the IAN Group. IAN contributed Rs 4.5 crore, with the remaining amount invested by PadUp Ventures. The proceeds will be utilized for process optimization, infrastructure scaling, and team expansion to support third-party preclinical validation and prepare for upcoming clinical trials, Innovodigm said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Jhimli Manna and Ayan Chatterjee, Innovodigm develops micro-array patches for vaccines, offering a transformative alternative to traditional injectable immunizations. Designed to overcome challenges such as cold-chain dependency, medical waste, and needle-stick injuries, the MAP uses thermostabilized vaccines that remain viable for up to 120 days at 40°C, eliminating the need for refrigeration and enabling outreach to remote, underserved areas. Innovodigm says that the MAP platform has garnered notable recognition, including selection as a Top 2 Technology at the Nano Electronics Showcase 2025 by the Ministry of Electronics & IT. The company has signed a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) with a leading Indian vaccine manufacturer for third-party validation, with clinical trials scheduled to commence next year. “Spinning out from IIT Kharagpur’s Microelectronics and MEMS Lab has been fundamental to our scientific foundation. Our MAP platform reflects India’s ability to lead in affordable, scalable vaccine delivery that serves both national and global public health goals,” said Jhimli Manna, CEO of Innovodigm. With plans to expand across India and other low- and middle-income countries, Innovodigm aims to adapt its patch for various vaccines, including measles, hepatitis, flu, and COVID-19 boosters. The company is also working on building local manufacturing hubs so that patches can be made closer to where they’re needed most.

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