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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.

SanchiConnect and YourNest invest in 8 startups under VAP

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SanchiConnect and YourNest invest in 8 startups under VAP
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SanchiConnect, a deep-tech enablement network in partnership with YourNest Venture Capital, has invested Rs 48 crore (about $6 million) in eight transformative startups under its Velocity Accelerator Program. The program aims to nurture groundbreaking ideas and drive economic growth in the country’s startup ecosystem, SanchiConnect said in a press release. The seven-month-long program claims to have received 1,280 applications from 23 states and six union territories and eight startups were selected for their disruptive potential across various sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, agriculture, healthcare, enterprise solutions, and artificial intelligence. The eight selected startups such as Induz which leverages AI tools to automate and unify large-scale enterprise data, while LeanWorx offers cloud-based productivity monitoring systems for the manufacturing sector. Think Metal has developed a compact, cost-effective 3D metal printer that delivers 10x faster production at half the cost. Presage Insights uses advanced AI for predictive analytics to improve decision-making across industries. Superfone is an app-based business phone number platform for SMBs, integrating telephony with business software. CargoFL employs AI-powered logistics solutions to optimize supply chains and improve operational efficiency. Finally, a couple of other startups complete this exceptional cohort. The Velocity Accelerator Program offers startups a comprehensive growth platform. In addition to financial support, the program provides expert mentorship, go-to-market strategies, and access to industry leaders. The program equips startups with the necessary tools and insights to overcome challenges, scale effectively, and seize global opportunities. Founded in 2022, SanchiConnect aims to empower startups by focusing on key areas such as investor outreach, mentorship, and corporate networking. Its deep-tech community platform now features over 3,000 startups, investors, mentors, and corporates, all engaging in networking and learning through an interface. Launched in 2011, YourNest Venture Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm, specializing in deep-tech and enterprise-oriented startups. The firm focuses on identifying and nurturing disruptive technologies in domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality, and cloud-based digital solutions.

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