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Eight Roads-backed PlasmaGen Biosciences nets $27 mn in fresh funding

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VCCircle · 1y ago

Eight Roads-backed PlasmaGen Biosciences nets $27 mn in fresh funding

Bengaluru-based biopharmaceutical company PlasmaGen Biosciences has raised $27 million in funding from investors including Artian Investments, Ashish Kacholia, and existing investors Eight Roads Ventures and F-Prime Capital. The funds will be used to expand internationally, develop products, and support working capital requirements. PlasmaGen sells blood plasma-derived pharmaceutical products, such as albumin and immunoglobulins, in India and other emerging markets. The company recently inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Bengaluru with the capacity to process 500,000 liters of plasma annually.

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Eight Roads Ventures, F-Prime investing $14 mn in Laurus Labs unit

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VCCircle · 8m ago

Eight Roads Ventures, F-Prime investing $14 mn in Laurus Labs unit

Indian pharmaceutical company Laurus Labs is securing equity funding of INR 120 crore ($14.2 million) from global venture capital firm Eight Roads Ventures and F-Prime Capital for its biotech unit, Laurus Bio. Laurus Labs will also invest an additional INR 40 crore in the unit. The investment will support Laurus Bio's expansion of fermentation-based manufacturing capabilities and drive growth opportunities in manufacturing and R&D infrastructure. Following the transaction, Laurus Labs, Eight Roads Ventures, and the promoters of Laurus Bio will hold stakes of 75%, 14%, and 9%, respectively. Laurus Labs entered the biotech sector in 2020 through acquiring a majority stake in Richcore Lifesciences, later renamed Laurus Bio.

Everstage Snags $30 Mn To Automate Sales Commission Processes

Inc42 · 10m ago

Everstage Snags $30 Mn To Automate Sales Commission Processes

Everstage, a commission management platform for enterprises, has raised funding in a round led by Eight Roads Ventures. Existing investors Elevation Capital and 3one4 Capital also participated. The funds will be used for product innovation and enhancing customer services. Everstage's platform helps businesses track their commission earnings. The company was founded in 2020.

Infinity Fincorp Nets Additional $8Mn For MSME Credit Accessibility

Inc42 · 1y ago

Infinity Fincorp Nets Additional $8Mn For MSME Credit Accessibility

Mumbai-based non-banking financial company (NBFC) Infinity Fincorp Solutions has raised an additional $8m in funding from Archerman Capital. This brings the total raised in the funding round to $34m. Infinity plans to use the fresh funds to increase credit accessibility for micro-entrepreneurs and small businesses in Tier III and IV cities across India. The company currently operates 88 branches across eight states and has a total loan book of INR800 crore ($100m) across more than 20,000 customers.

Fraud Detection Startup IDfy Nets $27 Mn For Expansion

Inc42 · 1y ago

Fraud Detection Startup IDfy Nets $27 Mn For Expansion

IDfy, an online fraud detection platform, has secured $27 million in a Series E funding round led by Elev8, with participation from KB Investment and Tenacity Ventures. IDfy provides background verification services and helps businesses eliminate fraud using AI-driven predictive analytics. The platform claims to have served over 1,500 clients across various sectors and conducts over 2 million verifications per day. The funding will be used to support the company's expansion plans and product development efforts.

Exponent gets $26 mn to push adoption

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The Arc Web · 1y ago

Exponent gets $26 mn to push adoption

Exponent Energy, a developer of rapid EV charging solutions, has secured $26.4 million in a funding round led by Eight Roads Ventures. The funding will be used to increase adoption of its fast-charging battery packs, which are currently compatible with electric three-wheelers made by Altigreen. Exponent also plans to expand its network of charging stations and establish a new manufacturing plant. The startup aims to persuade more OEMs to adopt its batteries and attract backers for charging infrastructure.

Shadowfax Raises $100 Mn To Expand Its Last Mile Delivery Services

Inc42 · 1y ago

Shadowfax Raises $100 Mn To Expand Its Last Mile Delivery Services

Logistics services startup Shadowfax has raised $100 million in Series E funding led by TPG NewQuest, with participation from existing investors including Flipkart, International Finance Corporation, and Qualcomm. This funding round also allowed Eight Roads Ventures, an early investor in the company, to partially exit. Shadowfax plans to use the capital to strengthen its middle-mile network and expand its last-mile delivery services. The startup, founded in 2015, operates across 15,000 pin codes in India and processes 1.5 million orders per day.

SolarSquare Nets $4.2 Mn To Scale Up Its Solar Tech Portfolio

Inc42 · 1y ago

SolarSquare Nets $4.2 Mn To Scale Up Its Solar Tech Portfolio

Indian solar solutions startup SolarSquare has secured $4.2 million in fresh funding from investors including Zerodha Technology, Gruhas Proptech, Lowercarbon Capital, and Good Capital. The funds will be used for expansion, working capital, and general corporate purposes. The startup offers full-stack solutions for designing, installing, and financing rooftop solar systems. Despite an increase in net losses from INR 8 crore to INR 30 crore, SolarSquare saw its revenue surge from INR 81 crore to INR 107 crore in FY23. The company has now raised a total of $16.05 million in funding.

Swiggy Instamart Architect Karthik Gurumurthy’s Venture Nets $3 Mn Led By Matrix Partners India

Inc42 · 1y ago

Swiggy Instamart Architect Karthik Gurumurthy’s Venture Nets $3 Mn Led By Matrix Partners India

Karthik Gurumurthy, the former senior vice president of Swiggy and the architect behind Swiggy Instamart, has reportedly secured $3 million in funding for his new offline retail venture called Convenio. The funding round is led by Matrix Partners India and angel investors. Convenio aims to provide good quality fresh produce at affordable prices and will operate in the offline space, mirroring Swiggy's business model. Gurumurthy's departure from Swiggy was announced in November last year.

Wood-Pressed Oils Maker Indic Wisdom Nets $2 Mn From Rockstud Capital

Inc42 · 9m ago

Wood-Pressed Oils Maker Indic Wisdom Nets $2 Mn From Rockstud Capital

Indic Wisdom, a Mumbai-based company, plans to expand its manufacturing unit and enter the quick commerce market after securing fresh capital. The Indian cold processed and wood oil market is expected to grow at a rate of 5.94% from 2024 to 2032, reaching a value of approximately INR 1,151 crore ($136.6 million). Earlier this year, the company raised INR 4 crore ($532,000) in funding led by Inflection Point Ventures and other investors.

Eight Roads scores another multibagger partial exit

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Eight Roads scores another multibagger partial exit

Eight Roads Ventures, a global venture capital firm, recently achieved a partial exit from a startup that it had invested in five years ago. This success follows the firm's previous successful investment in Shadowfax earlier this year. As a venture capital firm focused on technology and healthcare investments worldwide, Eight Roads Ventures has a history of identifying promising opportunities and generating significant returns.

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