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Exclusive: Ex-ShareChat CXO Shashank Shekhar’s new startup to raise $4 Mn led by Peak XV

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Exclusive: Ex-ShareChat CXO Shashank Shekhar’s new startup to raise $4 Mn led by Peak XV
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Exclusive: Ex-ShareChat CXO Shashank Shekhar’s new startup to raise $4 Mn led by Peak XV Shashank Shekhar, a former head of content strategy and operations at ShareChat, is raising $4 million for his new startup focused on AI-led learning, according to two sources familiar with the development. “Peak XV Partners is leading the round with participation from a few early-stage institutional and angel investors,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity. “Shekhar has been quietly building this for the last few months and has early prototypes in place.” According to sources, the startup is currently in stealth and is expected to go live later this year. While details remain limited, its model draws similarities to Seekho, a career-focused learning platform. Entrackr recently reported that Seekho is in talks to raise $25-30 million. Shekhar was Head of Content at ShareChat between December 2016 and May 2018. He then co-founded the hyperlocal information platform Circle Internet, which was acquired by ShareChat in August 2020. Following the acquisition, he served as Head of Content Strategy and Operations at the Google-backed company until his resignation in March this year. “The round is expected to close in the coming weeks. The startup is likely to use the capital to expand its AI and product team, continue development and prepare for an initial rollout,” said another source. The startup’s name could not be confirmed. Queries sent to Shekhar and Peak XV did not elicit a response until the time of publication. While Shekhar’s startup will be the first direct rival to Seekho, platforms like YouTube Shorts and Instagram offer indirect competition through creator-led educational content aimed at the same audience.

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Exclusive: Peak XV joins Truemeds’ Series C round with $20 Mn

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Exclusive: Peak XV joins Truemeds’ Series C round with $20 Mn
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Exclusive: Peak XV joins Truemeds’ Series C round with $20 Mn Telehealth platform Truemeds has secured another $20 million or Rs 174.33 crore in its ongoing Series C round from new investor Peak XV Partners. This investment is an extension of the $44 million raised by Truemeds in March this year, led by Accel, which was exclusively reported by Entrackr. The board at Truemeds has allotted 19,737 Series C2 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 88,331 each to raise the aforementioned sum from Peak XV, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. The company plans to utilise the funds for business expansion and to support its growth plans, according to the filing. As per Entrackr’s estimates, its valuation stood at $410 million (Rs 3,487 crore) in the new tranche (post-allotment), a 22% increase from its C1 tranche. Founded by Naitik Nayyar and Akshat Wani, Truemeds helps consumers discover cost-effective alternative brands for prescribed medicines by analyzing the prescriptions they upload. It partners with certified pharmacies to deliver medicines at discounted prices, aiming to make healthcare more affordable and accessible. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the firm has raised over $90 million to date. Following the latest allotment, Peak XV holds a 5% stake in the company. Westbridge is the largest shareholder in Truemeds followed by Info Edge which owns 21.87% stake. Co-founders Naitik Nayyar and Akshat Wani both collectively retain 21.3%. Truemeds doubled its revenue to Rs 315 crore in FY24, while its losses narrowed by 9% to Rs 61 crore during the same period. The Mumbai-based firm competes with telehealth platforms like PharmEasy, which recorded Rs 5,664 crore in revenue in FY24, and Tata 1mg, which posted Rs 1,964 crore.

Mosaic Wellness raises $20 Mn at $400 Mn valuation

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Mosaic Wellness raises $20 Mn at $400 Mn valuation
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Exclusive: Mosaic Wellness raises $20 Mn at $400 Mn valuation Mosaic Wellness, the parent firm of Man Matters, Boywise, and Little Joys, has raised Rs 175 crore (approximately $20 million) from Think Investment in a new round. The board at Mosaic Wellness has passed a special resolution to issue 16,279 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 1,07,500 each to raise Rs 175 crore or $20 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. The filings further noted that the company plans to utilize the fresh capital for growth, expansion, and general corporate purposes. According to Entrackr estimates, the company has been valued at around $400 million post-allotment. Following the fresh proceeds, Think Investment will hold 5.04% of the company. Founded in 2020 by Revant Bhate and Dhyanesh Shah, Mosaic Wellness is a digital-first consumer health platform that runs three separate brands for men, women, and kids. Its flagship brand ManMatters offers solutions across derma, sexual health, hygiene, and nutrition. Mosaic Wellness has raised over $65 million to date, including its $24 million Series A led by Peak XV along with existing investors Elevation Capital and Matrix Partners India in 2021. As per the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Elevation Capital is the largest external stakeholder, followed by Peak XV and Matrix Partners. The company has recorded a 61.7% year-on-year growth to Rs 333 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2024, compared to Rs 206 crore in FY23. Moreover, the firm managed to control its losses by 37.1% to Rs 39 crore in the same period.

Exclusive: Peak XV to lead new round in GoodScore parent

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Exclusive: Peak XV to lead new round in GoodScore parent
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Exclusive: Peak XV to lead new round in GoodScore parent Arthvit 1809 Tech Pvt. Ltd, the parent company of Rupicard and GoodScore, is all set to raise $15-20 million in a fresh funding round, sources aware of the development told Entrackr. "Peak XV is leading a $15 million investment in Arthvit 1809 Tech (parent of GoodScore and Rupicard), with participation from existing investor Stellaris. The terms of the deal have been finalized, and the company is expected to announce it in the coming weeks," said a source familiar with the matter, requesting anonymity. Founded in 2022 by Rakshit Agarwal and Sanchit Bansal​, GoodScore helps users improve their credit scores to 750 and above. It provides monthly tracking, detailed reports, and expert guidance. Its core product Rupicard offers a secured credit card linked to a fixed deposit (FD), allowing users to build or improve their credit scores. Users can open an FD starting from Rs 5,000 and receive a credit limit equal to 90% of their deposit. Queries sent to Peak XV and Bansal didn’t elicit an immediate response. Last year, Bajaj Markets, a Bajaj Finserv subsidiary, partnered with Rupicard to expand credit card access across India. Arthvit 1809 Tech (parent company of Rupicard and Goodscore) is backed by Stellaris Venture Partners, Saison Capital, and Sprint VC, as per PitchBook's data. Interestingly, Peak XV is already an investor in OneCard, which operates OneScore, a similar app to GoodScore. The Anurag Sinha-led company is a unicorn, and Peak XV is its largest stakeholder. Arthvit 1809 Tech began monetizing its operations in FY24 and its operating revenue surged to Rs 2.5 crore in the last fiscal year from Rs 4 thousand in FY23. Collection from services was the sole source of the company’s revenue in the last fiscal year. However, the firm’s losses also expanded significantly, increasing 7.7 times to Rs 7 crore in FY24.

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