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Exclusive: BiofuelCircle to raise Rs 70 crore at 86% valuation surge

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Exclusive: BiofuelCircle to raise Rs 70 crore at 86% valuation surge
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Biomass and biofuel marketplace BiofuelCircle is set to raise Rs 70 crore ($8.2 million) in a new funding round from existing investor Spectrum Impact, along with a group of angel investors and company promoters. This funding follows the $5.4 million Series A round raised in August last year, led by Spectrum Impact. The board at BiofuelCircle passed a resolution to issue 2,90,798 non-cumulative compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,407 each to raise the above-mentioned amount, as per its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company has already received Rs 7.25 crore, with the remaining amount expected to be infused shortly. According to Entrackr estimates, the Pune-based company is expected to be valued at around Rs 525 crore (approximately $62 million), representing an 86% increase from its previous valuation of Rs 282 crore ($34 million). Founded in 2020, BiofuelCircle is a digital marketplace for biomass and biofuels that connects farmers, suppliers, and industries. Working on a subscription and transaction model, it enables price discovery, logistics, and trade finance while helping farmers monetize agri-residue. The company has raised around $9 million to date from investors, including Spectrum Impact and Mumbai Angels. BiofuelCircle nearly tripled its operating revenue to Rs 29 crore in FY24, while reducing losses by 28% to Rs 4.9 crore during the same period. BiofuelCircle competes directly with Buyofuel, which is backed by Inflection Point Ventures and LetsVenture.

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Exclusive: BiofuelCircle raises Rs 45 Cr led by Spectrum Impact

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: BiofuelCircle raises Rs 45 Cr led by Spectrum Impact
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Biomass and biofuel marketplace BiofuelCircle raised Rs 45 crore ($5.3 million) in funding led by Spectrum Impact with the participation of a few angels as well as the promoters of the company. The board at BiofuelCircle has passed a resolution to issue 3,27,551 compulsory convertible preference shares to raise Rs 45 crore (approximately $5.3 million), its regulatory filing accessed from RoC shows. The company has received Rs 24.3 crore till now while the rest of the sum is yet to be rolled out by the investors. Before this round, it has raised $2 million from Spectrum Capital, Better Capital and others. As per the Kredible’s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 282 crore or $34 million pos-allotment. Launched in 2020, BiofuelCircle focuses on building an organized and reliable supply chain for biomass and biofuels. The platform identifies farmers who need to sell their agricultural residue and then it connects them with the storage facilities nearby. The platform further connects these storage companies with factories or refineries where the biomass would be sold. Additionally, these refineries are connected to industrial consumers who purchase the biomass. It also offers buyers to subscribe to the BiofuelCircle marketplace through either prepaid or postpaid subscription plans which also provides access to value-added services. BiofuelCircle directly competes with Buyofuel, which is backed by Inflection Point Venture and Venture Catalysts. The Pune-based company recorded a 5x growth in its operating revenue to Rs 11 crore during the fiscal year ended 2023. However, its losses surged by 80% to Rs 6.8 crore during the same period. The company is yet to file its annual statement for FY24. Lead investor Spectrum has invested in several growth stage startups such as Atomberg, Falcon Labs, Dozee, Miko, Log9, Turno, Blue Sky Analytics, Kreedo and others.

Exclusive: Powerplay valuation halves in fresh funding

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Exclusive: Powerplay valuation halves in fresh funding
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Exclusive: Powerplay valuation halves in fresh funding Construction management startup Powerplay is set to raise fresh capital from its existing backers, Accel India and Surge Ventures, after a three-year funding gap, but at a steep 57% valuation markdown. The board at Powerplay has passed a special resolution to issue 1,739 Series A2 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 98,512.12 per share, to raise Rs 17.13 crore (approximately $2 million), according to the company’s regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Accel India and Surge Ventures will participate in Powerplay’s new round with Rs 8.56 crore each. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company will be valued at around Rs 258 crore or $30 million post-money, marking a 57% valuation cut, compared to its previous $7 million funding round in August 2022 led by Accel, which valued the company at around Rs 600 crore or $75 million. The company has raised Rs 117 crore to date. As per the filing, after this round, Accel will be the largest external stakeholder with a 21.25% stake, followed by India Quotient and Surge Ventures, which will hold 15.70% and 15.47%, respectively. Its co-founders, Iesh Dixit and Shubham Goyal, will cumulatively own 38.22% of the company. Founded in 2019 by Iesh Dixit and Shubham Goyal, Powerplay simplifies site-to-office communication to manage construction and architectural projects. It enables construction companies to track progress, attendance, material management, invoices, issue tracking, and budget management. Powerplay is yet to file its financial statements for FY25. The Bengaluru-based startup saw its revenue grow 43% to Rs 4.39 crore in FY24 from Rs 3.07 crore in FY23. At the same time, its losses reduced by 14% to Rs 31.92 crore.

Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge

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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge
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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge Clean-label health food brand The Whole Truth is raising Rs 133.3 crore (approximately $15.8 million) in a series C round led by Sofina Ventures, with the participation of Peak XV and Matrix Partners. The board at The Whole Truth has passed a special resolution to issue 45,097 Series C preference shares at an issue price of Rs 29,556.5 each to raise Rs 133.3 crore or $15.8 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Sofina Ventures is leading the Series C round with an investment of Rs 65.8 crore, while Peak XV and Matrix Partners will contribute Rs 25 crore and Rs 29.5 crore, respectively. Sauce Continued Fund will also participate with an investment of Rs 13 crore. The fresh funds will be used to meet financial requirements and support business expansion. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the Mumbai-based company will have a post-allotment valuation of approximately Rs 2,135 crore ($254 million). This marks a 3.6X increase in valuation compared to its previous Series B round, which closed at $70 million. According to the filings, after the fresh funding round, Peak XV will hold 21.14% of the firm, while Matrix Partners will own 21.4%. Sofina Ventures and Sauce Continuity will hold 3.08% and 3.77%, respectively. The Whole Truth was reportedly in discussions to raise $25 million in a new funding round. The company has secured $15.8 million so far and may raise additional funds as the round progresses. The Whole Truth offers a range of products, including protein bars, peanut butter, dark chocolates, energy bars, immunity balls, and muesli. The company provides subscription options and claims that 80-85% of its sales come from its website, with the remaining revenue generated through partnerships. The Whole Truth recorded an 81% year-on-year growth, with revenue rising to Rs 65.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 35.96 crore in FY23. The company reduced its losses by 33% during the same period.

Exclusive: The Sleep Company to kick off Series D round with 80% valuation surge

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Exclusive: The Sleep Company to kick off Series D round with 80% valuation surge
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Exclusive: The Sleep Company to kick off Series D round with 80% valuation surge Sleep solution startup The Sleep Company is set to raise Rs 105 crore ($12.3 million) in its Series D round led by Saffron Investments with the participation from Carillon Investments and Infinity Partners. The company last raised $22 million in a Series C round led by Premji Invest and Fireside Ventures in December 2023. According to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), The Sleep Company’s board passed a resolution to approve the issue of 19,093 Series D CCPS at an issue price of Rs 55,130 each to raise the above-mentioned amount. Saffron Investments will lead the round with an investment of Rs 87.73 crore ($10.3 million), while Carillon Investment and Infinity Partners will contribute Rs 9.74 crore and Rs 7.77 crore, respectively. The filing added that the proceeds from this round will be used for growth, expansion, and general corporate purposes. This seems like a part of a bigger round, and the company might raise more during the same round. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the Mumbai-based company will be valued at Rs 2,745 crore (approximately $323 million), marking an 80% surge in valuation compared to around Rs 1,500 crore during its previous $22 million round. The valuation will increase in case of more inflow of funds during the ongoing Series D. The Sleep company was reportedly in talks to raise $50 million from ChrysCapital in a mix of primary and secondary transactions. Founded in 2019, D2C sleep solutions startup The Sleep Company offers a range of products, including mattresses, pillows, cushions, bedding, and office chairs. The company sells its products through both e-commerce platforms and offline retail channels. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, it has raised around $49 million to date from the likes of Premji Invest and Fireside Ventures. Following the allotment of this round, Saffron Investments will be holding a 3.2% stake in the company. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, the D2C brand’s revenue surged 2.5X to Rs 312 crore from Rs 127 crore in FY23. Despite the growth, the losses of the company rose by 58% to Rs 58.69 crore during the same period. The Sleep Company competes with Wakefit, which recently filed its DRHP with SEBI to raise Rs 468 crore via fresh issue. It also competes with SleepCat, Duroflex, among others.

Exclusive: Feminine care brand Plush to kick off Series B round at 3X valuation surge

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Exclusive: Feminine care brand Plush to kick off Series B round at 3X valuation surge
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Exclusive: Feminine care brand Plush to kick off Series B round at 3X valuation surge Feminine hygiene brand Plush to raise its Series B funding round, led by angel investor Ajay Kumar Aggarwal, with participation from Careernet Technologies, OTP Ventures, Blume Ventures, and 11 other investors. The board at Plush has passed a special resolution to issue 4,099 Series B preference shares to raise Rs 30.56 crore or $3.6 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (ROC) shows. Ajay Kumar Aggarwal will lead the round with an investment of Rs 6 crore, while existing investors Careernet Technologies, OTP Ventures, and Blume Ventures will contribute Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore, and Rs 4 crore respectively. The remaining amount will be collectively invested by Rahul Garg, Sumit Jalan, Blue Ashva Varenya Fund, Rahul Kayan, and seven other investors. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company’s valuation is expected to reach around Rs 281 crore (approximately $33 million) post-allotment. This marks nearly a 3X spike in its valuation, compared to its previous pre-Series B round. Following the fresh proceeds, Angel Investor Ajay Kumar Aggarwal will hold 19.64% stake in the company followed by Careerner Technologies and Blume Ventures which holds 16.37% and 13.08% respectively. Founded in 2019, the Chennai-based startup focuses on feminine care products, offering a range that includes period care, hair removal, intimate wellness, and skincare solutions. According to the company, its products are currently available in 500 stores across Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, and Hyderabad, with plans to expand retail presence to 2,000 stores over the next six months. Plush reported an 84% year-on-year revenue growth to Rs 28.87 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024. During the same period, the company posted a loss of Rs 4.4 crore. The startup is projected to close FY25 with Rs 60 crore revenue.

Student housing startup Your-Space raises $8.2 Mn debt

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Student housing startup Your-Space raises $8.2 Mn debt
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Exclusive: Student housing startup Your-Space raises $8.2 Mn debt Student housing startup Your-Space has raised Rs 70 crore (approximately $8.2 million) in debt led by existing investor Shantanu Rastogi, Managing Director of General Atlantic. The round also includes participation from other existing investors, including Castle Investments and Ajax Capital. The board at Your-Space has passed a special resolution to issue 10,14,493 compulsory convertible debentures (CCDs) at an issue price of Rs 690 each to raise Rs 70 crore, according to its January regulatory filing accessed from the RoC. Shantanu Rastogi led the round with an investment of Rs 25 crore, followed by new investor Ashish Kacholia, who will contribute Rs 10 crore. Other notable investments include Rs 7.5 crore each from Satyadharma Investments and Castle Investments, while Ajay Gupta’s family office, Ajax Capital, and Holy Basil Consultancy will invest Rs 5 crore each. The company has already received approximately Rs 51 crore out of Rs 70 crore while the rest of the amount will follow soon. The fresh proceeds will be used for working capital requirements, creditor payments, and other general business operations, the filings added. Notably, the conversion of debentures into equity shares will be done at the valuation of Rs 185 crore against the above-mentioned sum at a later date, the filings further added. Your-Space is a student housing company offering affordable PGs, hostels, and co-living spaces for both girls and boys. With over 60 smart spaces, the company integrates tech-enabled safety features, including facial recognition, biometrics, and digital locks. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has raised around $17.6 million in funding including both debt and equity including a $10 million Series A round raised in January 2022 led by Shantanu Rastogi. The Delhi-based company reported over 20% year-on-year growth in operating revenue to Rs 142.7 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 117.2 crore in FY23. The Delhi-based company also posted a loss of Rs 30.7 crore during the same period.

Exclusive: Bluecopa kicks off Series A with a 2.3X valuation surge

EntrackrEntrackr · 17d ago
Exclusive: Bluecopa kicks off Series A with a 2.3X valuation surge
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url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-bluecopa-kicks-off-series-a-with-a-23x-valuation-surge-10788821. Content: FinOps automation platform Bluecopa to begin its Series A round with a Rs 64.7 crore (around $7.35 million) fundraise led by Valorshield Pte Ltd (Analog), with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures and Dallas Venture Capital. This investment follows the company’s $1.8 million pre-Series A round secured in September last year. The Bluecopa’s board has issued 4,562 Series A compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 1,41,849.13 per share to raise the above-mentioned amount, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Valorshield Pte Ltd led (Analog) the round with Rs 38.8 crore ($4.4 million) investment, while the existing investors Blume Ventures and Dallas Venture Capital participated with Rs 12.93 crore each. According to Entrackr’s analysis, Bluecopa’s valuation surged 2.3X to Rs 306 crore or approximately $35 million post money, compared to Rs 133 crore valuation in its previous $1.8 million round. Co-founded in 2021 by Nilotpal Chanda, Raghavendra Reddy, and Satya Prakash Buddhavarapu, Bluecopa uses AI and data analytics to help CFOs automate and optimize financial operations. Its cloud-native platform offers a unified system for modern finance teams, enabling autonomous processes that streamline workflows and improve overall efficiency. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Hyderabad-based company has raised around over $11 million to date including its seed round of $2.3 million raised in August 2022. Financially, for the fiscal year ended March 2024, the Blume-backed company reported operating revenue of just Rs 5.2 lakh and non-operating income of Rs 27.38 lakh. It posted a net loss of Rs 7.2 crore during the period. The company has yet to disclose its FY25 financials.

Exclusive: CityMall to raise $38 Mn in Series D round at flat valuation

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Exclusive: CityMall to raise $38 Mn in Series D round at flat valuation
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Exclusive: CityMall to raise $38 Mn in Series D round at flat valuation Grocery-focused social e-commerce platform CityMall is set to raise Rs 334 crore ($38 million) in a Series D round from existing investors led by Accel with the participation of Waterbridge Ventures, Elevation Capital, Norwest Capital, Citius, and General Catalyst. This is the first major funding for the Gurugram-based company in 3.5 years since it raised $75 million in the Series C round in March 2022. The board at CityMall passed a resolution to approve the issuance of 7,278 Series D CCPS and an equity share at an issue price of Rs 4,58,716 each to raise the aforementioned sum, its regulatory filing accessed from Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Accel will lead the round with an investment of Rs 173.2 crore ($19.7 million), followed by Waterbridge Ventures at Rs 52 crore ($5.9 million). Citius and Norwest Capital will participate with Rs 48.38 crore ($5.5 million) and Rs 25.96 crore ($2.95 million), respectively. Elevation Capital (Rs 21.65 crore), General Catalyst (Rs 8.67 crore), and angel investor Rohit Agarwal (Rs 4 crore) will also join the round. The proceeds will be used for capital expenditure, marketing, and other general corporate purposes, the filing added. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company’s valuation remained flat at Rs 2,780 crore or $316 million. The company might raise more funds in this round and its valuation will vary accordingly. Founded in 2020, Grocery-focused social commerce startup CityMall offers daily essentials including grocery, FMCG, and home and kitchen products, and plans to expand into new categories such as beauty and accessories through its network of community resellers in tier II and III cities. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Citymall has so far raised over $110 million across multiple funding rounds. The Accel-backed company has not yet filed its FY25 financials. In FY24, it reported over 23% year-on-year growth in gross revenue (GMV) to Rs 427 crore compared to Rs 346.4 crore in FY23. However, its losses rose 10% during the same period to Rs 159 crore.

Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation

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Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation
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Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation IPO-bound used car marketplace Droom is raising Rs 25 crore (approximately $2.9 million) in a fresh funding round co-led by India Accelerator (IA), and Rameshchandra Shah. The board at Droom has passed a special resolution to issue 15,62,500 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 160 each to raise Rs 25 crore or $2.9 million, its regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. India Accelerator and Shah both will invest Rs 5 crore each, Shirish Patel, CEO of Prudent Corporate Advisory (wealth management company) will invest Rs 3 crore and the remaining amount will be invested by other individual investors. The firm will use these proceeds for general corporate purposes, the filings said. As per Entrackr’s estimates, the Gurugram-based firm will be valued at approximately Rs 3,097 crore or $360 million post-allotment. “We deliberately kept the valuation very low for the Indian subsidiary as a strategic move to give material upside to Indians who did not have opportunity to participate in the making of Droom in the past one decade,” said Sandeep Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Droom, in response to queries about the company's valuation. “We plan to raise a bit more capital in the near term at much higher valuation both in Singapore and India…” Droom is an online marketplace for buying and selling used vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and electric vehicles. It also offers rental services. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Droom has raised approximately $330 million from investors including 57 Stars, Seven Train Ventures, Lightbox, and Beenext. Droom reported Rs 85 crore in revenue for FY24, a 66% decline from Rs 253 crore in FY23. It managed to reduce its losses by 35% to Rs 40 crore in FY24. Droom is reportedly planning to file draft papers for a Rs 1,000 crore IPO in 2027, targeting a valuation between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion.

Exclusive: Zetwerk to raise Rs 600 Cr from two co-founders

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Exclusive: Zetwerk to raise Rs 600 Cr from two co-founders
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url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-zetwerk-to-raise-rs-600-cr-from-two-co-founders-9606334. Content: IPO-bound B2B e-commerce unicorn Zetwerk is raising Rs 600 crore (approximately $70 million) from its promoters through a newly formed entity, Creovate Innovation Private Limited. The company’s board has passed a special resolution to issue 6.46 crore preference shares to facilitate the fund infusion, as per documents reviewed by Entrackr. Creovate Innovation was incorporated in March 2025 by Zetwerk’s co-founders Amrit Pratik Acharya and Srinath Ramakkrushnan. According to the sources, both co-founders will invest equally in this round. As per the Entrackr’s findings, the newly incorporated company (Creovate Innovate) is also raising Rs 650 crore via debt with the likes of Avendus and RV Capital and over 100 other investors. The company has already received Rs 497 crore ($58.4 million) during the round. The fresh proceeds will be used for meeting fund requirements, growth plan, and general corporate purposes, but not limited to capital expenditure, as per the filings. Zetwerk declined to respond to queries sent by Entrackr. The development comes as the Bengaluru-based firm gears up for a $400–500 million IPO, aiming for a valuation of around $5 billion. Zetwerk connects buyers with suppliers for manufacturing projects by partnering vendors specializing in fabrication, machining, casting, forging, and galvanizing of machine parts. It’s operational in India, the US, the Middle East, and Southeast Asian region. Zetwerk has raised over $800 million through a mix of equity and debt funding, including a $70 million Series F round led by Khosla Ventures in December last year, which pegged its post-money valuation at $3 billion. The development was exclusively reported by Entrackr. While it has yet to disclose its FY25 numbers, the company reported a 26% year-on-year increase in gross revenue to Rs 14,436 crore in FY24 from Rs 11,449 crore in FY23. Zetwerk competes with Infra.Market, OfBusiness, and Moglix.

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