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Luma Fertility raises $4 Mn led by Peak XV’s Surge

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Luma Fertility raises $4 Mn led by Peak XV’s Surge
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Luma Fertility raises $4 Mn led by Peak XV’s Surge Fertility-tech startup Luma Fertility has raised $4 million in seed funding led by Peak XV’s Surge, with participation from Ameera Shah (Metropolis Healthcare) and Vijay Taparia (B2V Ventures). The proceeds will help Luma expand its footprint across Mumbai and scale to new cities over the next two years. Founded by Neha K. Motwani, Luma Fertility provides end-to-end fertility services including IVF, egg/embryo freezing, fertility assessments, and pre-conception care. Motwani had previously built fitness marketplace Fitternity which was acquired by Cult.fit (formerly Cure.fit) in February 2021. Luma has launched a 6,000 sq ft flagship tech-enabled clinic in Bandra, Mumbai. It also integrates holistic services such as nutrition, IV therapy, acupuncture, and at-home semen testing. The platform offers an IVF companion app, with tools for journey tracking, real-time reports, and LumaAI, a 24/7 assistant for cycle guidance and medication support. The clinic features an open lab design, transparency-first policies, and a dedicated care team for every patient. As per market research, India’s fertility rate is dipping below replacement (from 2.1 to 1.9), and IVF cycles are projected to grow from 320K in 2024 to 550K by 2028. Luma is also eyeing expansion into egg and embryo freezing services, catering to urban millennials and Gen Z consumers delaying parenthood.

Peak XV’s Shailesh Lakhani and Abheek Anand to step down

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Peak XV’s Shailesh Lakhani and Abheek Anand to step down
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Peak XV’s managing partners Shailesh Lakhani, a 17-year veteran of the firm, and Abheek Anand, who co-led investments in Southeast Asia, have decided to step down. Lakhani has confirmed his departure from the venture capital firm through a post on micro-blogging platform X. “As my time at Peak XV/Sequoia India reaches 17.5 years, I’ve decided it’s the right moment to step back from the firm. It has been an incredible journey—one that began in August 2007, when India’s startup ecosystem was in its infancy, to today, where it stands as one of the most vibrant in the world. I wouldn’t have traded this courtside seat for anything,” said Lakhani. Anand has not made an official statement regarding his resignation, but TechCrunch first reported it this afternoon. Lakhani and Anand were appointed as Managing Directors of Peak XV during the company's rebranding from Sequoia Capital. This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.

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