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Robotics startup DiFACTO raises $4.8 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Robotics startup DiFACTO raises $4.8 Mn
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Robot automation solutions provider DiFACTO has raised Rs 40 crore (about $4.8 million) from private equity firm Stakeboat Capital in its first funding round. The proceeds will be used to expand across sectors such as cars, home appliances and electronics, the company said in a release. Founded in 2007 by Ajay Gopalswamy, Difacto operates across four key segments–welding systems, material handling systems, foundry and machine tending systems, and fluid dispensing systems. The company claims to have delivered more than 1,000 projects to 300 customers across 15 countries. It has three factories in Bengaluru and branches in Pune and Gurugram while it also operates globally with a wholly-owned subsidiary in Troy, Michigan, USA. Its client base includes the likes of Mahindra Group, Tata Group, Maruti Suzuki and Toyota India . In FY24, the company’s revenue touched Rs 175 crore and it is expected to grow to Rs 225 crore in FY25. India’s automotive industry is expected to experience a CAGR of 12.7%, reaching $512 billion by 2026.

Essar to invest Rs 30,000 cr in green hydrogen plant in Gujarat

YourStoryYourStory · 1y ago
Essar to invest Rs 30,000 cr in green hydrogen plant in Gujarat
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The Essar Group is set to invest Rs 30,000 crore in a green hydrogen plant in Gujarat, as it aims to become a leader in clean energy. The conglomerate is also looking to decarbonize its UK oil refinery and develop a green steel plant in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, Essar plans to enter the mining of critical minerals for use in electric vehicle batteries and renewable energy. The company aims to generate 1 gigawatt of hydrogen capacity and 1 million tonnes of green molecules per year over the next four years. The investment will be used for producing green molecules for export rather than green ammonia. Essar is also expanding its coal-based electricity generation and building a renewable energy platform. Furthermore, the group is working on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) and electric ecosystem for heavy trucks to contribute to a cleaner transportation sector. It currently has a fleet of LNG-powered and electric trucks.

IPO-bound Ola Electric raises $50 Mn debt from EvolutionX

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
IPO-bound Ola Electric raises $50 Mn debt from EvolutionX
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Ola Electric has raised Rs 410 crore (approximately $50 million) via non-convertible debentures from EvolutionX. The board at Ola Electric has passed a resolution to issue 41,000 NCD (non-convertible debentures) at an issue price of Rs 100,000 each to raise Rs 410 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from RoC shows. This is the second debt financing for Ola Electric in the last six months. In October 2023, it received $385 million in a funding round mix of equity and debt from Temasek-led marquee investors and the State Bank of India (SBI). According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the firm has raised more than $1 billion across equity and debt and was valued at $5.4 million during the last round. ET reported the development first. Ola Electric has been working on its lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility with an initial capacity of 5 gigawatt hours in phase I which will be further scaled up in phases to 100 gigawatt hours at full capacity. Besides focusing on electric scooters, the firm has also introduced its motorcycle line-up scheduled to be launched by the end of this year. In December 2023, Ola Electric filed its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise Rs 5,500 crore ($660 million). As per the company, it will utilize the primary proceeds for the expansion of the capacity of its cell manufacturing plant, repayment or pre-payment of the indebtedness, investment into research and product development, and general corporate purposes. Ola Electric is the second IPO-bound company that raised debt financing in recent times. Last week, fintech firm MobiKwik raised Rs 50 crore ($6 million) in debt from BlackSoil Capital. Entrackr exclusively reported the development. Temasek-backed EvolutionX has backed notable companies like Udaan, Mensa Brands, PharmEasy and LendingKart.

Wealthy raises Rs 130 Cr led by Bertelsmann India Investments

EntrackrEntrackr · 16d ago
Wealthy raises Rs 130 Cr led by Bertelsmann India Investments
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Wealth-management platform Wealthy has raised Rs 130 crore ($14.5 million) in a new funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. Its existing investors Shepherd’s Hill Group and Alpha Wave Global also participated. The proceeds will be used to expand Wealthy’s advisor network, improve its product stack, and increase penetration in new markets. It is also expected to strengthen its technology infrastructure and compliance systems as product categories scale. Founded in 2015, Wealthy operates a digital marketplace for financial products and a distribution platform for advisors. The company enables independent financial advisors to sell mutual funds, insurance, fixed deposits, bonds, and other wealth products through its technology stack. According to the company, its AUM has increased from Rs 200 crore to Rs 5,000 crore over the past three years, reflecting strong business expansion. Wealthy now operates 20 offices across India, with a significant presence in major cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Surat, Jaipur, Gurugram, Delhi, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, and Kolkata. The platform claims to process over Rs 300 crore in monthly transactions and works with more than 6,000 mutual fund distributors serving over 100,000 clients. As per TheKredible, Wealthy’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 25 crore in FY25 from Rs 14.5 crore in FY24. The AWI-backed company recorded a net loss of Rs 35 crore in the last fiscal year, compared to Rs 24 crore in FY24.

MS Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace raises Rs 100 Cr in Series B round

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
MS Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace raises Rs 100 Cr in Series B round
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MS Dhoni-backed Garuda Aerospace raises Rs 100 Cr in Series B round Drone technology startup Garuda Aerospace has raised Rs 100 crore ($11.6 million) in its Series B funding round led by Venture Catalysts (VCAT) at a post-money valuation of $250 million. Previously, the firm had raised $22 million in its Series A round led by Venture Capital firm SphitiCap in February 2023. The fresh proceeds will be used to scale up drone manufacturing, enhance production capabilities, and complete an R&D and testing center focused on defense drone technology. Founded in 2015 by Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Garuda has grown to a team of over 200 members and manufactures 30 drone types while offering 50 services. Garuda currently holds over 20 patents and operates a fleet of over 400 drones with 500 trained pilots across 84 cities. It serves clients including government agencies and major corporations such as TATA, Reliance, and Adani. It has also partnered with global companies like Lockheed Martin and Elbit Systems. As per TheKredible, Garuda Aerospace’s revenue from operations grew by 2.3X to Rs 110 crore in FY24 from Rs 47 crore in FY23. Its net profit reached Rs 16 crore in FY24, a 2.7X increase from Rs 6 crore in the previous year. Garuda competes with the likes of ideaForge, Aarav Unmanned Systems, Throttle Aerospace Systems, General Aeronautics, and Omnipresent Robot Tech in the drone manufacturing and drone-as-a-service (DaaS) segment across defense, agriculture, and industrial applications.

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