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DentalKart raises Rs 85 Cr co-led by Malabar Investment & Whiteoak

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DentalKart raises Rs 85 Cr co-led by Malabar Investment & Whiteoak
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Dental essential focused marketplace Dentalkart has raised Rs 85 crore in its recent funding round co-led by Malabar Investment and Whiteoak. Malabar Investment has made an investment of Rs 65 crore and Rs 20 crore has been invested by Whiteoak. The fresh funds will be allocated towards operational scalability and add more subsidiaries, DentalKart said in a press release. DentalKart offers orthodontics, endodontics, restorative, prosthodontics, disposables, electronics, instruments, and oral surgery services. According to the Delhi based company, it aims to create the most dependable and user-friendly e-commerce platform in India, delivering exceptional experiences for both buyers and sellers. DentalKart claims that it offers a vast range of over 22,000 products across 700 categories sourced directly from more than 500 manufacturers. The company competes with a clutch of dental care chains such as Clove Dental, Smilkes.ai. Smile.ai raised one of the largest rounds in the space. Alpha Wave and Sequoia Capital invested $23 million in Smiles.ai in January 2022.

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Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures

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Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures Quick-service restaurant chain Wow! Momo Foods has raised Rs 85 crore (around $10 million) in debt funding from Stride Ventures. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing loans and drive expansion across its QSR and FMCG verticals. Launched in 2008 by Sagar Daryani and Binod Homagai, Wow! Momo operates over 700 outlets in 70 cities, and owns brands such as Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi. “This support from Stride Ventures will help us scale new heights and introduce more formats to reach wider audiences,” said Sagar Daryani, Co-founder & CEO of Wow! Momo. The company plans to scale its FMCG business to Rs 100 crore, grow its HORECA division, and expand to 1,500 stores across 100 cities in the next three years. As per TheKredible, Wow! Momo’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 470 crore in FY24 from Rs 413 crore in FY23. It maintained steady losses at Rs 114 crore in FY24.

Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation

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Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation
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Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation Wealth management platform Waterfield Advisors is raising Rs 123 crore (approximately $14.6 million) in a new funding round, led by Jungle Ventures. The company’s board has approved a special resolution to issue 10,92,362 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 1,126 each, raising Rs 123 crore ($14.6 million), according to its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies. Jungle Ventures is leading the funding round with an investment of Rs 100 crore. The remaining amount is being contributed by co-founder and CEO Soumya Rajan, along with individual investors, including Bharat Dhirajlal Shah, Vijay Singh, Bandi Vamsikrishna, Corel Traders, Parthasaradhi Reddy, Kekoo Colah, and Smita D Parekh. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for growth, expansion, marketing, and general corporate purposes, as determined by the board. According to Entrackr estimates, Waterfield Advisors will be valued at approximately Rs 723 crore ($86 million) post-allotment. The company is reportedly raising Rs 130 crore in this round. Founded in 2011 by Soumya Rajan, Waterfield Advisors is a fee-based multi-family office and wealth advisory firm, that ensures unbiased financial, investment, and succession planning services. Waterfield advisors had raised over $25 million in funding to date including $6 million from family offices, and ultra-high net worth individuals. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Jungle Ventures will be the largest external stakeholder with 13.83%. Its co-founders Soumya Jain along with Sanjay Teli will cumulatively hold 40.07% of the company. Waterfield Advisors has recorded a 33.2% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 45.7 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024. Moreover, it managed to decrease losses by 9.5% to Rs 28.6 crore in FY24.

IPO-bound OfBusiness raises Rs 100 Cr led by Cornerstone Ventures

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IPO-bound OfBusiness raises Rs 100 Cr led by Cornerstone Ventures
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OfBusiness, an industrial goods and services procurement platform set to launch its IPO in the second half of 2025, has raised Rs 100 crore (about $11.7 million) led by Cornerstone Ventures. Previously, OfBusiness raised over $650 million across various rounds, including a $325 million round led by Alpha Wave, Tiger Global, and SoftBank, at a valuation of $5 billion. The proceeds from the new investment will be used to drive digital adoption and financing access for SMEs. Co-founded in 2016, OfBusiness provides raw material procurement and financing solutions to SMEs in the manufacturing and infrastructure sectors. The company reported a 25.8% year-on-year increase in revenue to Rs 19,296 crore for FY24, with a 30.2% profit growth to Rs 603 crore. OfBusiness competes with firms like Zetwerk, Infra.Market, and Moglix.

Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC Sneaker brand Gully Labs has raised Rs 8.7 crore in a seed funding round — comprising Rs 7.6 crore in equity and Rs 1.1 crore in venture debt. The equity round was led by Zeropearl VC along with participation from Untitled Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and other prominent angel investors including Bounce co-founder & CEO Vivekananda Hallekere, Suhasini Sampath, Nishchay AG, Renee Cosmetics founder Ashutosh Valani, Anurag Ramadasan, and Rahul Seth, while Stride Ventures led the debt investment. Prior to this, the company had secured Rs 1.1 crore in equity during its pre-seed round in 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed towards diversifying the product mix, expanding sales channels, and opening physical retail stores, Gully Labs said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs crafts handmade sneakers, blending premium materials with culturally rich design stories — from Phulkari-embroidered trainers to Onam-inspired silhouettes. Gully Labs sells its products through its website and in select partner stores across Indian metros. The company plans to build a larger production facility, broaden its product line across diverse sneaker styles, and deepen its reach across India and global markets. It also plans to launch exclusive retail outlets as part of its omni-channel strategy.

Emiza raises Rs 100 Cr in Series C round

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Emiza raises Rs 100 Cr in Series C round
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Emiza raises Rs 100 Cr in Series C round Supply chain and warehousing startup Emiza has mopped up its Rs 100 crore (approximately $12 million) Series C funding round co-led by Evolvence India and Mirabilis Investment Trust. The round, which came at a valuation of Rs 400 crore (nearly $50 million), comprised a mix of primary and secondary investments, enabling exit for some early investors. The proceeds will be utilized to drive innovation, enhance warehouse technology, improve automation, and expand its footprint with new facilities, Emiza said in a press release. Co-founded in 2015 by Ajay Rao and Jitendra Kumar, Emiza provides logistics and delivery management solutions for e-commerce businesses. It offers warehousing and fulfillment solutions and uses technology and processes to optimize and manage the storage and distribution of inventory. Emiza states that it has emerged as a key enabler in this ecosystem, delivering customized warehousing and fulfilment solutions that elevate customer experiences and drive operational excellence for its partners. The company has recorded 40% year-on-year growth to Rs 102 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2024. However, the profits for the firm dwindled to Rs 2.6 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 4.98 crore in FY23.

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.

Allo Health raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round

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Allo Health raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round
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Allo Health raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round Sexual health startup Allo Health has raised Rs 16 crore ($1.83 million) in its pre-Series A round led by Rainmatter along with existing investors. Prior to this round, Allo had raised $4.4 million in seed funding led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from founders and operators, including Binny Bansal (Flipkart), Deepinder Goyal (Zomato), Rohit MA (Cloudnine), and Sandeep Singhal (Nexus). The proceeds will be used to ramp up clinic densification, invest in deeper technology capabilities, and enhance patient engagement as Allo continues to scale. Founded by Pranay Jivrajka, Allo has built a hybrid ecosystem that combines physical clinics, AI-powered treatment protocols, and trained medical professionals. Allo’s proprietary doctor training programs, AI-powered clinical decision support, and research-backed treatment helps it manage effectively. Since its inception, Allo claims to have treated over 200,000 patients across India, achieving a 85% improvement in patient outcomes, with over 35 clinics across major cities, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mysore, and Ranchi.

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