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Exclusive: AstroTalk raises $9.5 Mn at a valuation of $300 Mn

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Exclusive: AstroTalk raises $9.5 Mn at a valuation of $300 Mn
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Online astrology platform AstroTalk has raised Rs 78.3 crore or $9.5 million in an extension of its Series A round from existing investors Left Lane Capital and Elev8 Capital. The board at AstroTalk has passed a special resolution to issue 5,067 compulsory Convertible preference shares to raise Rs 78.3 crore or $9.5 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the RoC shows. Left Lane Capital pumped Rs 58.3 crore while Elev8 Capital participated with Rs 20 crore. This seems to be the tranche of a larger round. AstroTalk is reportedly in talks to raise $30 million. As per TheKredibleโ€™s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 2,478 crore or $300 million post-money which is a 33.3% increase from its last round. The valuation will go up with the flow of funds. AstroTalk has raised Rs 172 crore to date including Rs 166 crore or $20 million in its Series A round in February. Entrackr was the first to report the development. AstroTalk is a platform to consult astrologers via the internet, call, and chat and claims to have 13,000 astrologers, tarot readers, numerologists, and Vastu experts. The platform lets users connect with the aforementioned experts for future predictions related to marriage, love life, career, and health among others. Left Lane Capital baked firm had demonstrated strong financial performance in FY23 as its revenue grew 146% to Rs 283 crore. At the same time, AstroTalkโ€™s profits spiked 41.7% to Rs 8.5 crore. As per the current average revenue run rate, the company is projected to end FY24 with Rs 650 crore in revenue and Rs 100 crore in profit. The company is yet to file its audited financial results for FY24. As per data compiled by TheKredible, astro and spiritual tech startups have raised around $25 million in the past 12 months. The notable names include Ustav App, DevDham, InstaAstro, AstroTalk, Vama, and Melooha also raised decent funding during the period. SriMandirโ€™s parent company AppsForBharat is also in talks to raise $15 million in a new round. Entrackr exclusively reported the development last month.

AstroTalk posts Rs 283 Cr revenue in FY23; remains profitable

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AstroTalk posts Rs 283 Cr revenue in FY23; remains profitable
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Online astrology platform AstroTalk has reported a significant growth of 2.4 times year-on-year in revenue and achieved profitability during the fiscal year ending in March 2023. With revenue from operations reaching Rs 283 crore in FY23, the platform connects users with over 13,000 astrologers, tarot readers, numerologists, and Vastu experts for consultations on various aspects of life. AstroTalk's services are primarily delivered through chat and phone calls, with 65% of consultations conducted via chat. The company also expanded its operations to international markets, generating around 17% of its revenue from outside India. Furthermore, AstroTalk is in talks to raise $25-30 million, aiming for a valuation of $220-$250 million.

AstroTalk set to raise $20 Mn in Series A

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AstroTalk set to raise $20 Mn in Series A
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Online astrology platform AstroTalk is raising nearly $20 million in its Series A round from New York-based Left Lane Capital. This will be the Noida-based firmโ€™s maiden institutional funding round. The board at AstroTalk has passed a special resolution to issue 11,211 Series A CCPS at an issue price of Rs 1,45,531 (upper-band) each to raise Rs 163 crore or close to $20 million, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. As per the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has been valued at around $200 million (post allotment). Entrackr was the first to report about this round in August 2023. AstroTalk is a platform to consult astrologers via the internet, call, and chat and claims to have 13,000 astrologers, tarot readers, numerologists, and vastu experts on its platform. The platform lets users connect with the aforementioned experts for future predictions related to marriage, love life, career, and health among others. To popularize its offerings, AstroTalk roped in a clutch of celebrities including Ranbir Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor, Mouni Roy, Bharti Singh, and Virender Sehwag. While most startups of its age in the consumer internet space have been soaked deep into losses, AstroTalk is profitable with over two-fold growth in its operating scale. The company posted 146% growth in its revenue to Rs 283 crore in FY23 whereas its profits spiked 41.7% to Rs 8.5 crore. As per the current average revenue run rate, the company projected to end FY24 with Rs 650 crore in revenue and Rs 100 crore in profit. AstroTalk has emerged as the poster boy in its space but it competes with GaneshaSpeaks, InstraAstro, Click Astro, and Bodhi. In the past six months, a clutch of astro and spiritual tech startups raised funds. The list included Vama, Utsav, DevDham (previously DevDarshan), and Melooha. As per Entrackrโ€™s sources, Bodhi and instaAstro are also in talks to raise new rounds.

Exclusive: SriMandirโ€™s parent AppsForBharat in talks to raise $15-20 Mn

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Exclusive: SriMandirโ€™s parent AppsForBharat in talks to raise $15-20 Mn
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AppsForBharat, the parent company of devotional app SriMandir, is in talks to raise a new round from new and existing investors, according to three people aware of the development. โ€œAppsForBharat is in late-stage discussion with three new investors to raise $15-20 million,โ€ said one of the sources requesting anonymity. โ€œAn Indian growth stage fund and a Singapore-based investor are in the race to lead the round.โ€ Sources outline that the Bengaluru-based growth stage fund has backed companies including Spinny, Pharmeasy, FarEye and Probo. The Bengaluru-based startup had scooped up $10 million Series A in September 2021 and $4 million Seed round in August. As per sources, AppsForBharat is seeking a valuation of close to $100 million. โ€œExisting investors including Peak XV and Elevation will also join the round on a pro-rata basis. The contours of the deal are being chalked out and the deal is likely to materialize later this month,โ€ said another source who also wished not to be named as discussions are private. Queries sent to AppsForBharat didnโ€™t elicit any response. AppsForBharatโ€™s flagship product SriMandir allows users to create their personalized shrines, consume devotional content, connect with prayer groups, and access a large library of spiritual texts, scriptures and videos. Users can also consult with astrologers and priests. It claims to have over 10 million downloads since its inception in 2021. AppsForBharatโ€™s long list of investors includes Peak XV, BEENEXT, Matrix Partners and angels such as Scott Schleifer, Ankush Sachdeva, Farid Ahsan and Bhanu Pratap Singh, Utsav Somani, Vidit Aatrey and Sanjeev Barnwal, Kunal Shah and Sai Srinivas. AppsForBharat registered Rs 3.53 crore in revenue with Rs 45 crore loss in FY23, according to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible. The firm is expected to post a better result in the last fiscal year (FY24). It competes with DevDham, Utsav App, Sutradhar, and 27 Mantra. As per data compiled by TheKredible, astro and spiritual tech startups have raised around $25 million in the past 12 months. Besides Ustav App and DevDham, InstaAstro, AstroTalk, Vama, and Melooha also raised decent funding during the period.

InstaAstro raises $2.3 Mn led by Artha Venture Fund

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InstaAstro raises $2.3 Mn led by Artha Venture Fund
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Online astrology platform InstaAstro has raised Rs 18.50 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Artha Venture Fund. The round also saw participation from LogX Ventures, Singularity Ventures, IR Capital Partners, Blume Founders Fund and Aloke Bajpai, MD & CEO of Ixigo. In November 2021, InstaAstro had raised Rs 3.2 crore in a seed round led by Artha Venture Fund along with Ramakant Sharmaโ€™s LogX Ventures. With fresh funds, InstaAstro is launching new spiritual e-commerce, daily pooja, and reiki healing services. As per the company, these offerings would deepen the platformโ€™s user engagement and provide access to a comprehensive spiritual and astrological guidance ecosystem. Founded by Nitin Verma, InstaAstro claims to have over 200,000 monthly app installs, 50,000 minutes per day in consultations, and an ARR of $5 million. It offers horoscopes, tarot readings, and numerology in English, Hindi, and various regional languages. The startup has a total user base of over 5 million users and provided a cumulative consultation of more than 2 crore (20 million) minutes to its subscribers in FY24. The firm has 1,500 astrologers on its platform. It competes with GaneshaSpeaks, AstroTalk, Click Astro, and Bodhi. In the past 12 months, a clutch of astro and spiritual tech startups raised funds. The list included AstroTalk, Vama, Utsav, DevDham (previously DevDarshan), and Melooha. As per Entrackrโ€™s sources, Bodhi is also in talks to raise a new round. AstroTalk had raised the largest funding ($20 million) among the astro and spiritual tech startups.

Exclusive: Durlabh Darshan set to raise $2 Mn led by Prime VP

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Exclusive: Durlabh Darshan set to raise $2 Mn led by Prime VP
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Exclusive: Durlabh Darshan set to raise $2 Mn led by Prime VP Spiritual startup Durlabh Darshan is set to raise $2 million in its first institutional funding round, according to sources familiar with the matter. The Bhopal-based company will join a growing list of startups in the spiritual tech space that have secured funding in recent years. โ€œPrime Venture Partners is in late-stage talks to lead a new funding round in Durlabh Darshan,โ€ said one of the sources, requesting anonymity. โ€œThe terms of the deal have been finalised.โ€ Earlier in 2022, Durlabh Darshan had raised Rs 7.45 crore from individual investors, including Saurav Jindal, Deepak Garg, Gaurav Raizada, Jasvir Singh, and Nitesh Gupta, according to regulatory filings. Founded in 2024 by Prashan Kumar Mishra, Durlabh Darshan creates 3D 360ยฐ darshan journeys of major Hindu temples and ritualsโ€”such as Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi, Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain, and Vaishno Devi in Katra. According to the companyโ€™s website, its journey began with a patent for a low-cost XR controller for smartphones. The company offers Durlabh Darshan Kendrasโ€”physical centers in temple townsโ€”and online services that provide VR headset sessions and home-viewing kits, with bookings available for in-person VR shows like the Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain or home sessions starting at Rs 150โ€“250. As per sources, Durlabh Darshan will be valued at under $10 million post money. Entrackr has reached out to Prime VP and Durlabh Darshan for comments. Its competitors include Temple 360, Who VR, and the Pilgrimage Tour app. Data from TheKredible reveals that startups in the astro and spiritual tech sector, including AstroTalk, Vama, Ustav App, DevDham, InstaAstro, and Melooha, have collectively raised more than $75 million over the past two and a half years. The sector also saw consolidation, as BrahmVeda acquired Vedvaani and Melooha took over Munitalks.

Exclusive: Seekho set to raise $25 Mn, hits $4 Mn monthly revenue

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Exclusive: Seekho set to raise $25 Mn, hits $4 Mn monthly revenue
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Exclusive: Seekho set to raise $25 Mn, hits $4 Mn monthly revenue Established in 2020 by Rohit Choudhary, Keertay Agarwal, and Yash Banwani, Seekho is a platform that helps individuals build skills and knowledge through short-term courses. Learning-focused over the top (OTT) platform Seekho is raising another round to the tune of $25-30 million, sources aware of the development told Entrackr. The Bengaluru-based startup scooped up $8 million back in December 2024. โ€œBessemer is in late-stage talks to lead a $25โ€“30 million round in Seekho OTT, with participation from existing investors such as Lightspeed and Elevation,โ€ one of the sources said. โ€œThe investment discussions follow the companyโ€™s strong performance in user engagement and revenue growth.โ€ Established in 2020 by Rohit Choudhary, Keertay Agarwal, and Yash Banwani, Seekho is a platform that helps individuals build skills and knowledge through short-term courses. It prepares users for careers in areas such as parenting, stock trading, Instagram growth, and education. The platform targets tier-II cities and beyond, delivering content through short, episodic videos lasting two to five minutes. So far, Seekho has raised $11 million across two rounds from Lightspeed, Elevation, PointOne Capital, Sprout Investment, AngelList, Succeed and several angel investors such as Gaurav Munjal, Anupam Mittal, Alok Mittal, Harsh Daga, Abhinav Daga, Hemant Goteti and Zishaan Hayath. โ€œSeekho is currently generating an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $45-50 million, with monthly revenues in the range of $4-4.5 million (Rs 35โ€“40 crore),โ€ said another source. The person added that the company is expected to be valued at around $120โ€“130 million post-money. The person added that the company is expected to be valued at around $120โ€“130 million post-money. To be sure, the terms and contours of the deal could change at the last moment. Queries sent to Seekho, Bessemer, Lightspeed and Elevation did not elicit response until publication of the story. For the fiscal year ending in March 2024, five-year-old Seekho registered Rs 11.5 crore in revenue with Rs 4.6 crore losses. Investor interest in Seekho is evident as the company continues to show swift growth with deep markets โ€” tier II, III, and even tier I cities โ€” still to tap. The platformโ€™s short video format is resonating well with Gen Z audiences, who prefer engaging with videos over traditional reading materials. Seekho appears to have found a strong product-market fit with a large market to serve. Its growth also highlights the presence of white spaces in the edtech sector, which has otherwise been going through a difficult and boring phase.

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