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EcoEx raises $4 Mn in seed funding round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1d ago
EcoEx raises $4 Mn in seed funding round
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EcoEx raises $4 Mn in seed funding round Sustainable waste management solutions startup EcoEx has secured $4 million in a seed funding round co-led by Dovetail Global Fund PCC, Navbharat Investment Fund, and Narnolia Velox Fund along with participation from other investors. The proceeds will be utilized for technology enhancement, talent acquisition, expansion, and strengthening clean technology solutions as it scales its newly launched Waste Commodity App, EcoEx said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Nimit Aggarwal and Akshaya Rath, EcoEx offers expertise in waste collection, waste commodity trading, and EPR services. Bulk waste generators and certified recyclers can do transactions to achieve ethical disposal and compliance norms by using technology tools such as EPR Pro, B2B E-marketplace and mobile apps. “We are on track to cross $20 million in transaction value in FY 25–26, transforming Waste into both a climate and economic opportunity,” said Nimit Aggarwal, founder and Director, EcoEx. Since its inception, EcoEx claims that it has enabled PIBOs to secure over 1 million metric tonnes EPR credits through CPCB-certified recyclers. Through its mobile app, it introduces real-time tracking, secure digital payments, and e-auction capabilities to streamline digital commodity trade. The app has boarded over 3,000 recyclers or collectors across India. The other notable players in this space are Recykal and Recircle.

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Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 11d ago
Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre seed round
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Snippets Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre-seed round The proceeds will be used to develop ANTARIKSHAB, an expandable space habitat designed for orbital logistics, microgravity experiments, space habitation, and defense applications. Akashalabdhi, a space tech startup developing expandable space habitats and dual-use defense technologies, has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round from Uday Chatterjee, Romesh Sobti, Suraj Nalin, LVX, 1Crowd, and Riceberg Ventures. "Our vision is clear. We want to put India at the forefront of orbital infrastructure and space habitation by innovating dual-use technologies. The successful close of our pre-seed funding round is a significant milestone that brings us closer to this goal. With the support of our investors, we are one step closer to making ANTARIKSHAB a global reality,” said Siddharth Jena, Founder of Akashalabdhi. Incubated at FSID, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and TIDES, IIT Roorkee, and supported by KickSky Accelerator, the company leverages research and mentorship to transform visionary concepts into scalable solutions.

Beyond Appliances raises $4 Mn in Series A round led by Fireside Ventures

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Beyond Appliances raises $4 Mn in Series A round led by Fireside Ventures
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Beyond Appliances raises $4 Mn in Series A round led by Fireside Ventures Smart kitchen technology company Beyond Appliances has secured $4 million in a Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures along with participation from Dharana Capital. Prior to this, the Bengaluru-based startup raised $2 million in its seed round led by Fireside Venture in November 2024. The fresh funds will be deployed to scale its manufacturing capabilities, Beyond Appliances said in a press release. Co-founded in 2024 by Eshwar K Vikas and Rakesh Patil, Beyond Appliances allows users to access OTT apps, music, set reminders, and create grocery lists through integrated apps. The brand’s product portfolio includes Android chimneys, plug-and-play chimneys, and smart hobs & cooktops. According to the company, it is witnessing strong repeat rates and consistent month-on-month growth, with its flagship kitchen appliance range continuing to be the primary revenue driver. The company claims to have doubled its revenues post its seed round in November 2024 and now aims to strengthen its core product categories while expanding into new appliance segments, supported by its upcoming manufacturing capacity. Beyond Appliances’ products are currently available via its D2C website, on Amazon and Flipkart, and through multiple retail outlets in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The startup now plans to expand its retail footprint across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi through partnerships with leading offline retailers and modern trade outlets. It competes with other notable players in this space such as Faber, Elica, and Hafele.

Jobizo raises $1.4 Mn led by Alkemi Growth Capital

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Jobizo raises $1.4 Mn led by Alkemi Growth Capital
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Jobizo raises $1.4 Mn led by Alkemi Growth Capital Healthcare HRtech firm Jobizo has raised $1.4 million in its pre-series funding round led by Alkemi Growth Capital. This investment follows the $500,000 seed funding round led by AROA Ventures in 2022. The proceeds will be used to create 100,000 healthcare jobs in India and 3,000 jobs abroad within the next 18 months and aims to complete 10 million job hours over time. Co-founded by Naveen Trehan and Avishek Agarwal, Jobizo is an AI-powered platform that connects employers with skilled professionals. The platform has contributed to over 10 million additional patient care hours in India. By using its expanding investor network and market expertise, Jobizo aims to create a welcoming environment for the workforce and tackle skill gap issues. Post seed round, Jobizo's growth claims to have grown over 500%, facilitated over 20,000 jobs in India and international countries, and helped fill over 10 million job hours.

Bhindi.io raises $4 Mn in pre-seed round led by Cyber Fund

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Bhindi.io raises $4 Mn in pre-seed round led by Cyber Fund
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Bhindi.io raises $4 Mn in pre-seed round led by Cyber Fund Agentic AI platform Bhindi.io has raised $4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Cyber Fund, which also backed Sowmay Jain’s DeFi protocol, Fluid.io. The proceeds will be utilized for product development, ramping up global go-to-market efforts, and scaling operations, Bhindi said in a press release. Launched this year by Sowmay Jain, Bhindi is an agentic AI platform that eliminates the need for all other apps and serves as the definitive interface between humans and AI. Its unified interface offers access to more than 300 AI agents, removing the need for multiple apps altogether so users can focus on high-leverage thinking while Bhindi handles the rest. Bhindi allows users to instantly track CoinDCX portfolio changes, log P&L, and receive AI-powered Gmail alerts with market context for significant coin movements. The platform can automatically review new GitHub pull requests, identify bugs or improvements using Code Interpreter, and post detailed feedback as comments before manual review. According to Bhindi, it mimics human behavior, eliminating micromanagement and reducing burnout. Bhindi’s background agents work 24/7 while users are away, improving productivity and reducing friction. Bhindi claims to have attracted thousands of users, who have logged over 333,000 messages across 21,913 conversations, and facilitated 52,330 agent executions with more than 300 agents.

Billion Hearts raises $4 Mn in new round

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Billion Hearts raises $4 Mn in new round
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Mayank Bidawatka, co-founder of the vernacular microblogging platform Koo, has raised $4 million for his new consumer tech startup, Billion Hearts, in a funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm Blume Ventures. The round also saw participation from General Catalyst and Athera Venture Partners. The startup had closed a ~$250K pre-seed round from the founders of redBus, Ola, InMobi, and Myntra, among others in September this year. The proceeds will be used to build a global team and enhance its technology, emphasizing that the team will remain small since it is focused on creating a tech-driven product. It also plans to expand its team to 15 by early next year. The startup is currently accepting sign-ups. The first product is slated to launch its beta in early next year for a select few users. The app will be available on both Android and iPhone devices. Vernacular microblogging platform Koo shut down its operations in July this year amid no traction and follow-up investment. The company was also looking for a merger and acquisition deal but failed to find a buyer.

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