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Oncare bags $1 Mn in seed round led by Huddle Ventures

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Oncare bags $1 Mn in seed round led by Huddle Ventures
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Oncare, a cancer care startup, has raised $1 million in its seed round led by Huddle Ventures. The round also saw participation from marquee institutional VCs such as TRTL Ventures, Cloud Capital, and DeVC. The proceeds will be used to expand its operations to 10 new centres across Delhi NCR, Bangalore, and Jaipur over the next two years. The funds will also be channelled towards team expansion and marketing efforts to raise awareness about the brand’s affordable cancer care solutions. Founded in 2023 by Deepak Kumar and Amar Sneh, Oncare is partnering with 50-100 bedded hospitals to create dedicated oncology wings. Through these partnerships, Oncare is reducing treatment costs by up to 40%. The brand claims to offer an affordable yet high-quality alternative to the expensive cancer treatment—often exceeding Rs 10 lakh in corporate hospitals. It also offers on-call nursing support to help patients manage side effects and anxiety associated with cancer therapies, without having to make unnecessary hospital visits. The startup is operational in South Delhi for the past 10 months and it has provided over 2,500 patients with guidance on treatment plans and claims to have completed over 500 treatment sessions. According to the annual Health of Nation report by Apollo Hospitals, the cancer burden in India is staggering, with yearly cases expected to rise from 1.39 million in 2020 to 1.57 million by 2025. However, high treatment costs, limited availability of oncology centres, and a shortage of specialised professionals are making cancer care inaccessible to millions.

WhiteHat Jr founder Karan Bajaj raises $16 Mn for new startup Complement1

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WhiteHat Jr founder Karan Bajaj raises $16 Mn for new startup Complement1
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WhiteHat Jr founder Karan Bajaj raises $16 Mn for new startup Complement1 WhiteHat Jr was acquired by Byju’s for $300 million three years ago. At the time, its CEO Karan Bajaj went on to lead Byju’s Future School before leaving the company in August 2021. Karan Bajaj, the co-founder of Byju’s-owned WhiteHat Jr, has raised $16 million in seed funding for his new startup Complement1. The round was led by Owl Ventures and Blume Ventures, with participation from other undisclosed investors. Complement1 is a cancer care startup focusing on personalized lifestyle coaching in the United States. According to the company, it is emerging from stealth to launch the first tech-enabled, clinically validated lifestyle modification platform for cancer patients and high-risk individuals—delivering personalized, daily guidance and education through one-on-one dedicated CoActive Coaches. “Lifestyle change is one of the most powerful yet underused tools in cancer care,” said Karan Bajaj, CEO and co-founder of Complement 1. “Every oncologist will tell you patients need more support incorporating clinically recommended physical activity, nutrition and mind-body practices. We’ve cracked the code on daily engagement with personalized, compassionate coaching—helping patients make meaningful, lasting improvements during and beyond treatment.” With this fundraise, Complement 1 plans to scale up its coaching infrastructure and operations across the United States, advance its AI-driven personalization engine, and partner with cancer centers, health plans, and employers to bring the program to their cancer patients, high-risk individuals, and survivors. A part of this funding company will also go towards product development to enhance the digital user experience for both patients and coaches.

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