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ThinkMetal raises $800K in pre-Series A round

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ThinkMetal raises $800K in pre-Series A round
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ThinkMetal raises $800K in pre-Series A round Deeptech startup ThinkMetal has raised $800,000 (about Rs 6.7 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by YourNest Venture Capital as part of the YourNest-SanchiConnect Velocity Program 2024, along with participation from Concept Communications and Sanchi Connect. Prior to this round, ThinkMetal raised $300,000 in a seed round led by 100X.VC, with participation from Concept Communications, SAT Industries, and investors such as KRS Jamwal and Uday Sodhi. The funds will be utilized to finalize production readiness, launch the first-generation product, enhance its software capabilities, refine its processes, and expand its team in key areas such as sales, operations, design, and software development, ThinkMetal said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Sabyasachi Ghosh and Arushi Sharma, ThinkMetal is a deeptech startup enabling manufacturers to produce metal parts, claiming to be 10 times faster and at half the cost with their compact metal 3D printer, SistemT1, which leverages patented materials and processes. The company's FuseX material technology drastically cuts production time while reducing operational costs, making it the quickest and most efficient solution. According to the Chennai-based company, it addresses longstanding challenges in traditional tool manufacturing and low-volume production. SistemT1 helps manufacturers deliver parts such as moulds, dies, jigs, and fixtures in mere hours at half the cost. As per market research, the total tooling market in India is estimated at $5 billion, growing at a CAGR of 9%. ThinkMetal’s existing customers include Ants Ceramics, ZeQube Technologies, and Hosur CNC. The company’s go-to-market strategy focuses on urban medium-scale and small-scale manufacturers, leveraging paid pilots, experience centers, and on-demand services to drive adoption. Globally, Markforged, Desktop Metal, and EOS are prominent players in this industry.

Quintrans raises $750K in pre-seed round led by Capital-A

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Quintrans raises $750K in pre-seed round led by Capital-A
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Quintrans raises $750K in pre-seed round led by Capital-A Quintrans, a deep tech engineering startup developing India-built direct-drive linear motion systems for industrial automation, robotics, and equipment manufacturing, has raised $750K in a pre-seed funding round led by Capital-A along with participation from Sumeet Kabra of RR Global, SanchiConnect, AIC-Pinnacle, existing partner IIMA Ventures, and others. The proceeds will be used to establish an in-house manufacturing and advanced testing facility in Pune, accelerate R&D across electromagnetic actuation, and build the core engineering and operations team required for commercial rollout, Quintrans said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Pranay Luniya, Kartik Kulkarni, Aniruddha Atigre, and Prasanna Kadambi, Quintrans is a deep tech engineering company developing direct-drive electromagnetic linear motion systems for industrial applications. Its technology enables frictionless, high-speed, and ultra-precise motion for robotics, warehouse automation, and manufacturing environments. As per market research, India manufactured and sold roughly 6.8 million actuators in FY 2022, a figure expected to cross 10–11 million units by FY 2026, driven by automotive, industrial automation, HVAC, and marine applications. According to the Pune-based startup, its design and manufacturing model unlocks cost efficiency, tailored deployments, and assured service. They take an engineering-first approach, developing the hardware and control electronics in-house so customers get a complete, integrated solution. Quintrans is part of MaXcel, the hardware and industrial technology accelerator run by Capital-A and SanchiConnect, supporting startups building engineering-led manufacturing solutions.

60-minute clothes delivery app Slikk raises $300K

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60-minute clothes delivery app Slikk raises $300K
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GenZ-focused 60-minute clothes delivery app Slikk has raised $300K in its pre-seed round led by Better Capital, with participation from Untitledxyz Ventures. The proceeds will be used to scale to over 100 brands, set up a large-format dark store, and expand delivery coverage to 70% of Bangalore’s pincodes, the company said in a press release. The startup also plans on expanding to other metropolitan cities in India, and broadening its offerings to include beauty, personal care, and home decor. Led by Akshay Gulati, Slikk delivers fresh styles daily, allowing users to explore the latest trends frequently. In order to stay up with the rapidly changing fashion industry, Slikk delivers the newest trends directly to its customers’ doorsteps, with new styles arriving weekly. Initially launching in Bengaluru, the platform will soon extend to other cities. According to market research, the Indian apparel market is expected to reach $105.50 billion by 2024, with the fast fashion segment growing from $9.90 billion in 2023 to $28.84 billion by 2030.

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