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Content-commerce platform Lehlah raises Rs 12.5 Cr in seed round

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Content-commerce platform Lehlah raises Rs 12.5 Cr in seed round
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Lehlah, a content-commerce platform that helps influencers earn money by recommending products, has raised Rs 12.5 crore ($1.46 million) in seed round led by Gruhas, an investment firm co-founded by Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha and Abhijeet Pai of Puzzolana Group. The proceeds will be used to introduce more features, grow its team, and strengthen its position in India’s booming influencer-led shopping space. Founded in December 2022 by Ashna Ruia, daughter of Essar Group director Prashant Ruia, Lehlah partners with major e-commerce platforms like Myntra, Meesho, Flipkart, and Nykaa, along with D2C brands such as Libas and Foxtale. The platform, which initially focused on fashion and beauty, is now expanding into home accessories and gadgets. The brand operates with a 50-member team, with its marketing division in Mumbai and the tech team in Bengaluru. Lehlah follows a commission-based model where brands pay the platform when sales happen through influencers. Influencers using Lehlah currently earn between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1,00,000 per month, showing the platform’s potential to create sustainable income for creators.

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Almonds Ai raises Rs 16 Cr in Seed funding round

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Almonds Ai raises Rs 16 Cr in Seed funding round
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url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/almonds-ai-raises-rs-16-cr-in-seed-funding-round-8720730 Content: Almonds Ai, a channel loyalty and rewards platform, has raised Rs 16 crore (nearly $1.9 million) in a seed funding round co-led by promoters of Haldiram’s and JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF). The round also saw participation from Venture Catalysts, Ever Grow Capital, Nine ALPS, and other investors such as Hemant Jain and OfBusiness co-founder Nitin Jain. The proceeds will be utilized to accelerate R&D initiatives, expand the team, and enhance product offerings, Almonds Ai said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Abhinav Jain and Apurv Modi, Almonds Ai aims to redefine how brands engage with their distribution networks through cutting-edge AI technology, enhancing engagement, education, and rewards for retailers, dealers, and influencers. Almonds Ai states that its flagship Channelverse ecosystem and green loyalty programs aim to create an impact in AI-driven loyalty management and sustainability, enabling businesses to build deeper, data-driven relationships with their distribution networks. The Gurugram-based company claims to have 100 distribution-led organizations and a network of 6 million channel partners, including retailers, dealers, and professionals such as drivers, painters, and mechanics. Almonds Ai asserts that its AI-powered platform will play a crucial role in optimizing sales channels, improving partner engagement, and driving customer retention across sectors.

GVFL leads Rs 15 Cr round in B2B packaging platform DCG Tech

EntrackrEntrackr · 13d ago
GVFL leads Rs 15 Cr round in B2B packaging platform DCG Tech
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GVFL leads Rs 15 Cr round in B2B packaging platform DCG Tech DCG Tech, a B2B platform for packaging, warehouse solutions, and procurement, has raised Rs 15 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by GVFL. GVFL has invested Rs 10 crore in the round, while Auxano Capital and the promoters have participated in the investment round. Prior to this, the Gurugram-based company had raised $3.31 million in a seed funding round from Venture Catalysts. The proceeds will be utilised to accelerate growth, enhance platform technology, and expand international operations, DCG said in a press release. Co-founded in 2005 by Suresh Bansal and Subhasish Chakraborty, DCG Tech addresses the packaging needs of MSMEs, e-commerce and quick-commerce brands by offering them a one-stop, cost-effective solution. The firm’s solutions, such as Design to Distribution, Packaging as a Service, EcoPac for Sustainable Packaging, and the ProPac Platform, aim to bring efficiency and cost-effectiveness to businesses of all sizes. With over 60,000 customers and 750 million packaging products delivered, DCG claims to have presence through eight fulfilment centres, six sales offices, and a Design and Innovation Centre. It also has a subsidiary in Dubai. “With the backing of GVFL and other investors, and our roadmap of smart manufacturing, AI-based technology, and sustainable packaging solutions, we are poised to lead the next phase of growth in the B2B commerce space. Our goal is to become India’s most preferred packaging and commerce platform for businesses,” said Suresh Bansal, founder & CEO of DCG. DCG states that it offers a tech-enabled, end-to-end procurement and distribution platform that provides over 10,000 SKUs across 78 categories.

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