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ClaimBuddy bags new investment from Bharat Innovation Fund

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
ClaimBuddy bags new investment from Bharat Innovation Fund
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Health insurance startup ClaimBuddy has raised Rs 24.8 crore ($3 million) from Bharat Innovation Fund. This is the second notable investment for the Gurgaon-based company since its incorporation. The board at ClaimBuddy has passed a special resolution to allot 10 equity and 2,980 compulsory cumulative preference shares at an issue price of Rs 83,284 each to raise Rs 24.8 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. ClaimBuddy streamlines the health insurance claim process for both patients and hospitals by utilizing technology and efficient operations to guarantee smooth and hassle-free claims. According to its website, the company has managed over 500 crore claims, partnered with 250 plus hospitals, helped more than 35,000 patients, and currently operates in 6 cities. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has been valued at $22 million (post-allotment). ClaimBuddy has been backed by Chiratae Ventures, Redbright Partners, Lets Ventures, and individuals like Rohit Bansal and Kunal Bhal. The company raised around Rs 50 crore to date including a $3 million round in February 2022. Before the fresh proceeds, Chiratae Ventures was the largest external stakeholder with 9.77% followed by Rebright Partners and LetsVenture. Its co-founders Ajit Patel and Khet Singh owned 55.62% of the company. When it comes to scale, the four-year-old company recorded 1.8X growth in revenue to Rs 6.14 crore in FY23 from Rs 3.36 crore in FY22. It posted Rs 71 lakhs in the fiscal year ending March 2023.

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ValleyNXT Ventures floats Rs 400 Cr fund to back seed- to pre-Series A startups

EntrackrEntrackr · 9d ago
ValleyNXT Ventures floats Rs 400 Cr fund to back seed- to pre-Series A startups
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ValleyNXT Ventures has launched Bharat Breakthrough Fund–I, a SEBI-registered Category I venture capital fund, with a total size of Rs 400 crore to back seed to pre-Series A startups. In the phase between validation and scale, startups often fail due to fragmented advice, premature scaling pressure, and a lack of execution clarity. Bharat Breakthrough Fund has been designed to address this gap through a unique VC-plus-accelerator model, powered by ValleyNXT’s proven MIB framework—Mentorship, Investment, and Business Connects. Bharat Breakthrough Fund–I is targeting a base corpus of Rs 200 crore, with a greenshoe option of an additional Rs 200 crore, creating a Rs 400 crore fund focused on investing in deep-tech and tech-first startups. The fund will support innovation across sectors including space, defence tech, robotics, AI/ML, cybersecurity, biotech, sustainability, and consumer innovation. According to ValleyNXT Ventures, it has already supported multiple early-stage startups through its strong angel network and accelerator-driven investment approach. With a proven track record of evaluating over 5,000 deals and investing in more than 10 promising ventures, the firm has consistently enabled startups with capital, mentorship, and strategic business connections to accelerate growth. The fund is led by an experienced leadership team comprising Nikhil Agarwal, Madhu Vasepalli, Anand Saklecha, and Suresh Goyal, bringing together deep expertise in venture investing, acceleration, governance, and deep-tech innovation.

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