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Cricketer Shreyas Iyer Invests In Healthtech Startup Curelo

Inc42 · 1y ago

Cricketer Shreyas Iyer Invests In Healthtech Startup Curelo

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has invested in healthtech platform Curelo as part of a funding round that raised INR 10 crore. Curelo, founded in 2022, aggregates diagnostic labs and provides a one-stop solution for home sample collection for lab tests. The funds raised will be used to expand Curelo's reach, standardise unorganised labs, and support its growth. Iyer stated that he is pleased to be part of Curelo's journey and believes in its innovative and customer-friendly approach to diagnostics and healthcare. Previously, Curelo had raised $100,000 from IIM Ahmedabad's incubator, IIMA Ventures.

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Curelo, two others secure early-stage funding

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Curelo, two others secure early-stage funding

Healthtech startup Curelo, sports tech startup Hudle, and metaverse startup Cloudworx have secured early-stage funding. Curelo raised $1.2 million, which will be used to expand its services and acquire patients. Hudle secured $838,980 in a funding round aimed at expanding its footprint, developing its product, and increasing marketing efforts. Cloudworx raised $600,000, which will be used to accelerate growth and expand the company's international reach. Curelo connects patients with diagnostic labs, Hudle allows sports enthusiasts to discover venues and book activities, while Cloudworx focuses on creating digital replicas of various assets and environments.

Axilor bets on healthtech platform Alvye; four others raise early-stage funds

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Axilor bets on healthtech platform Alvye; four others raise early-stage funds

Indian healthtech startup Alyve Health has raised $5.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Axilor Ventures. The funds will be used for platform development, talent acquisition, and expansion of operations. Alyve Health offers health plans that cover a range of healthcare services, including doctor consultations, diagnostics, medicine purchases, dental procedures, gym memberships, and well-being. In addition to Alyve Health, generative AI startup Ayna raised $1.5 million in seed funding, consumer brand Rockit secured $719,299 in pre-seed funding, drinking water brand Wahter raised $599,359 in pre-seed funding, and proptech startup Landeed raised an undisclosed amount in a strategic funding round. Fintech startup LEO1 also announced an undisclosed funding amount from Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma.

Cricketer Hardik Pandya, others invests in kids footwear startup Aretto

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Cricketer Hardik Pandya, others invests in kids footwear startup Aretto

Kids footwear startup Aretto has secured $550,000 in seed funding from cricketer Hardik Pandya and angel investors. Notable participants include Abhineet Singh of VegNonVeg, Shyam Raichura of Aan Group, Raunak Munot of Bombay Shaving Company, and others. Aretto plans to expand, hire talent, and enhance R&D for new product ranges. The startup's technologically designed shoes adapt to kids' feet as they grow. It aims to open its first retail store in Pune and partner with multi-brand outlets, leveraging its utility patent for shoes that expand up to three sizes.

Healthtech platform Watch Your Health, four other consumer brands raise early-stage funding

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Healthtech platform Watch Your Health, four other consumer brands raise early-stage funding

Healthtech startup Watch Your Health has raised $5 million in a funding round, co-led by Cornerstone Ventures and Conquest Global Ventures. The Mumbai-based company helps insurers and pharmaceutical companies improve customer engagement using data collected from wearable devices and health records. Fabric supply chain business Fabriclore raised $1.6 million in funding, while intimate wellness brand Amocare secured $400,000 and healthy food brand Supply6 received investments from cricketer AB De Villiers. The funds will be used for expansion, technology development, and product expansion in their respective markets.

Curelo Launches India’s First 10-Minute Doorstep Blood Sample Collection Service – CURELO FLASH

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VCCircle · 6m ago

Curelo Launches India’s First 10-Minute Doorstep Blood Sample Collection Service – CURELO FLASH

Curelo has launched CURELO FLASH, India’s first 10-minute doorstep blood sample collection service, initially in Gurugram and soon expanding to other cities. Founded by Dr. Arpit Jayswal, Curelo aims to make healthcare diagnostics more accessible. The service leverages partnerships with over 1500 labs, offering 5000+ tests and providing reliable, quick service by certified phlebotomists. Curelo achieved significant growth, aiming for a 300% increase in users by 2025, supported by recent funding.

B2B textile manufacturing startup Fantail raises Rs 13.75 Cr in seed round

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Entrackr · 1m ago

B2B textile manufacturing startup Fantail raises Rs 13.75 Cr in seed round

Surat-based B2B textile manufacturing startup Fantail has raised Rs 13.75 crore (around $1.6 million) in a Seed funding round led by Riverwalk Holdings, Incubate Fund Asia, and All In Capital. The proceeds will be used to support investments in partner SMEs across Surat, helping them build capabilities for efficient, large-scale production. Founded in 2023 by Ramya Iyer, Fantail integrates end-to-end manufacturing by working directly with weavers, mills, and processors, covering everything from the yarn stage to finished garments. This marks Fantail’s first institutional round, following its founding by Iyer, who brings over a decade of experience working with Surat’s textile supply chain. “In B2B, timing is of great significance. I have personally worked with the Surat ecosystem for a decade, and in the coming years, we will see a lot of action in manufacturing 2.0 here,” said Iyer. According to the startup, its structured approach enables faster turnaround times, improved quality control, and reduced capital inefficiencies.

MS Dhoni invests in e-cycle startup EMotorad

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Economic Times · 1y ago

MS Dhoni invests in e-cycle startup EMotorad

Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has made an investment in electric cycles maker EMotorad. This investment will provide Dhoni with equity ownership in the company, in addition to his role as the brand ambassador. EMotorad has captured 65% of the e-cycle market in India and has raised a total of $20 million in funding. Dhoni's association is expected to bring awareness and credibility to the e-biking category. The company plans to expand its sales in India and explore international markets like the US and Europe. They are also working on developing new form factors in the e-cycle category.

Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh invests in Gurugram's FMCG brand Greto

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IndianStartupNews · 1y ago

Former cricketer Yuvraj Singh has made an undisclosed investment in Greto, a food and beverage brand based in Gurugram. Singh will also assist the brand with marketing and promotional activities. Greto offers a range of tasty and healthy products, including probiotic drinks, natural ice cream, fruit yogurt, and snacks. The brand plans to establish a franchise network, starting with 100 franchises in Delhi-NCR and expanding to other major states in the future. Singh's investment in Greto adds to his portfolio of investments in various Indian startups.

From MediBuddy To SatSure — Indian Startups Raised $52 Mn This Week

Inc42 · 1y ago

From MediBuddy To SatSure — Indian Startups Raised $52 Mn This Week

In the last week of August, Indian startups secured $52 million in funding across 12 deals, a 77.4% decrease from the previous week's $231 million. Healthtech startup MediBuddy raised $18 million from existing investors for strategic acquisitions, leading the week's funding. August concluded with a total of $341 million in startup funding. Fintech and enterprisetech were the most active sectors, with the healthtech sector also receiving significant investment.

Walmart-backed Flipkart promotes Ravi Iyer as Flipkart CFO

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YourStory · 2m ago

Walmart-backed Flipkart promotes Ravi Iyer as Flipkart CFO

Flipkart has promoted Ravi Iyer to CFO of its ecommerce division, effective immediately. Iyer, who has been with Flipkart for over 11 years, will handle CFO duties alongside his current roles in corporate development, group finance planning, analysis, investor relations, and the CEO's office. He will report to Sriram Venkataraman, Flipkart Group CFO, who recently moved to lead the Flipkart Group. Iyer's promotion comes amid other leadership changes within the company.

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