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Aerospace components manufacturer JJG Aero raises $30 Mn led by Norwest

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Aerospace components manufacturer JJG Aero raises $30 Mn led by Norwest
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Aerospace components manufacturer JJG Aero has raised $30 million in a funding round led by Norwest, marking the venture capital firmโ€™s first investment in aerospace components manufacturing in India. The Bengaluru-based company had previously raised $12 million in a Series A round from CX Partners in April 2024. According to the company, the funds will be used to set up a 200,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in North Bengaluru, expand capacity at existing plants, and invest in advanced processes and sub assemblies. Founded in 2008 by Anuj Jhunjhunwala, JJG Aero manufactures high precision aerospace, automotive, and industrial components and offers build to print machining and special processing services to global OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, including Collins Aerospace, Safran, and GE. Market research indicates that India accounts for less than 2% of the global aerospace components market. JJG Aeroโ€™s product portfolio includes precision machined parts, bushes and washers, brackets, manifolds, landing system components, actuators, fluid systems, and avionics. The company operates over 100 machines across 60,000 sq ft of manufacturing space at facilities in Bommasandra and Jigani near Bengaluru. In the same segment, rival startup Jeh Aerospace raised $11 million in August last year in a funding round led by Elevation Capital. Its early backers also include General Catalyst and IndiGo Ventures.

Exclusive: Fireside invests in lab grown jewellery brand Aukera

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Exclusive: Fireside invests in lab grown jewellery brand Aukera
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Lab-grown jewellery brand Aukera has raised Rs 26.7 crore (approximately $3.2 million) in its Series A round led by Fireside Ventures. This is the first institutional investment for a year-old omnichannel brand, which mostly deals in diamonds. The board at Aukera Jewellery has passed a special resolution to issue 10 equity and 8,155 Series A CCPS at an issue price of Rs 32,713 each to raise Rs 26.7 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Fireside Ventures spearheaded the Series A round with Rs 23.75 crore while Sparrow Capital and Eternal Emerging Enterprises participated with Rs 1.39 crore and 1.57 crore, respectively. The company will use these funds for expansion and general corporate business, as decided by the board, the filing further added. As per TheKredibleโ€™s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 124 crore or $15 million post-allotment. This round appears to be an ongoing one and it may raise more capital. Following the fresh proceeds, Fireside Ventures holds a significant 19.20% stake in the company while Sparrow Capital and Eternal Enterprises will command 7.59% and 5.89% of Aukera Jewellery. With the fundraise, the company has also expanded its employee stock options pool with addition of 1,180 options. At present, its total ESOP pool consists of 1,896 options. According to TheKredible estimates, Aukeraโ€™s overall ESOP pool is worth Rs 6.20 crore. Founded in 2023, Aukera is a women-centric jewellery brand that offers lab-grown diamond jewellery in white, rose, yellow gold, and platinum. It sells its products through its website and has 2 stores in Bengaluru. The Bengaluru-based firm competes with a clutch of firms including Fiona Diamonds, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, and Jewelbox. Aditya Birla-backed GIVA also offers a lab-grown diamond jewellery line.

Nabhdrishti Aerospace raises $3 Mn led by Accel

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Nabhdrishti Aerospace raises $3 Mn led by Accel
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Nabhdrishti Aerospace raises $3 Mn led by Accel Aerospace startup Nabhdrishti Aerospace has raised $3 million (around Rs 25 crore) in a funding round led by Accel, along with participation from IIMA Ventures and its existing investors. The proceeds will be used to boost the development and testing of its engine prototypes, as well as talent acquisition, Nabhdrishti Aerospace said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Chouhan, Arjun Srivatsa, and Antanu Sadhu, Nabhdrishti Aerospace is building small gas turbines that will cater to hybrid urban air mobility, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and decentralized power generation appliances. The company claims its engine serves a dual purpose โ€” propulsion and power. It can cater to hospitals, heavy vehicles, manufacturing segments, as well as light aircraft, helicopters, and hybrid electric flights. According to the Bengaluru-based company, it is developing cutting-edge technologies designed to run on sustainable fuels, including green hydrogen, to power everything from UAVs to next-generation air mobility platforms. Nabhdrishti Aerospace focuses on building sustainable, indigenous propulsion systems to reduce Indiaโ€™s reliance on imported aerospace technology. It aims to generate early revenue while expanding its team, with new hires expected across engineering, production, and customer support by the end of the year. Over the next few years, the company plans to steadily scale its workforce to support its growing product portfolio and customer base. Other notable startups in this space include Garuda Aerospace, Bellatrix Aerospace, and Agnikul.

T-Hub Launches Funding Programme For Defence And Aerospace Innovation

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T-Hub Launches Funding Programme For Defence And Aerospace Innovation
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T-Hub, a start-up incubator, has launched the SIDBI-T-Hub Funding Programme to support the domestic defence and aerospace sectors. The company has also signed strategic MoUs with key industry players, including KAVACHH, IISSR, BDL, Collins Aerospace, and more. These collaborations aim to facilitate knowledge exchange, technological progress, and create an ecosystem for innovation. The funding programme will bridge the financial gap for emerging start-ups in these sectors, nurturing innovation and addressing national security needs. The National Defence and Aerospace Innovation Summit (DIAS) provided a platform for start-ups to showcase disruptive technologies and pitch ideas to experts and investors in the field.

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