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Krafton leads Rs 29 Cr round in Shuru at Rs 135 Cr valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 4m ago
Krafton leads Rs 29 Cr round in Shuru at Rs 135 Cr valuation
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For the fiscal year ending in March 2024, Shuru reported Rs 26.84 lakh in revenue and Rs 3.31 crore in losses. It has yet to file its FY25 financials. Shuru, a location-based social networking platform, has raised Rs 29 crore in a fresh funding round, sources aware of the development told Entrackr. South Korean gaming major Krafton has acquired around 16% stake by investing Rs 21 crore in Shuru, according to sources cited above. Founded in 2021 by Mayank Bhangadia and Harsh Chhabra, Shuru has expanded its presence, reaching over 2 million active users across more than 600 cities and 8,000 sub-districts. The platform enables real-time engagement, civic participation, and support for local businesses, with the goal of connecting citizens to their neighborhoods. While Shuru had previously secured backing from investors such as Omidyar Network India, Titan Capital’s Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, Eximius Ventures, and Shastra VC, the investment from Krafton is expected to support its next phase of growth and scaling. Shuru’s regulatory filing with MCA also shows that it is raising Rs 29 crore from Krafton, Omidyar Network, and Eximius Trust. As per Entrackr’s estimates, the firm will be valued at around Rs 135 crore (post money). For the fiscal year ending in March 2024, Shuru reported Rs 26.84 lakh in revenue and Rs 3.31 crore in losses. It has yet to file its FY25 financials. Krafton's interest in Shuru is part of its strategy to invest in Indian startups, reflected in its recent plans to invest over $200 million in the country's gaming and digital sectors. In August 2023, BGMI-maker Krafton committed to invest $150 million in India over the next two to three years. Some of its notable bets include Kuku FM, Cashfree, One Impression, Bobble AI, Pratilipi, and Nautilus, among others.

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Exclusive: Bobble AI to raise fresh funds at 30% valuation dip

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Exclusive: Bobble AI to raise fresh funds at 30% valuation dip
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Exclusive: Bobble AI to raise fresh funds at 30% valuation dip Xiaomi-backed Bobble AI is raising $1.5 million or Rs 12.9 crore from its existing backer gaming giant Krafton in its Series D round. The new round seems to be an ongoing one and the firm may mop up more capital. The board at Bobble AI passed a resolution to approve the issue of 600 Series D2 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,14,940 each to raise the aforementioned amount, its regulatory filing accessed from Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. Entrackr estimates the company’s valuation at Rs 834 crore ($98 million), down nearly 30% from its Rs 1,172 crore ($138 million) Series C valuation. Founded in 2012, Bobble.ai provides an AI-powered Indic keyboard supporting over 120 languages, with facial recognition for personalized GIFs and stickers. Integrated with apps like WhatsApp and Facebook, it captures real-time user intent. The company earns through targeted ads, consumer data insights, subscription features, and branded merchandise. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Gurugram-based company has raised around $35 million including Rs 206 crore ($26 million) in a mix of primary and secondary capital from Krafton Inc in September 2022. During the round, it acquired a 12.34% stake from Affle. Following the latest infusion, Krafton will be commanding a 24.84% stake in the 12-year-old company. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, Bobble AI reported a 25% growth in revenue to Rs 37.67 crore. However, its losses also widened by 40% to Rs 60.88 crore in the same period. The firm is yet to report its FY25 numbers. BGMI-maker Krafton recently invested in the social networking platform Shuru and the Sachin Tendulkar-backed JetSynthesys. Its other notable investments include Kuku FM, Cashfree, One Impression, Pratilipi, and Nautilus, among several others.

OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation

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OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation
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OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation Culture Circle, a fashion commerce platform focused on luxury and streetwear, has raised a strategic round from Ritesh Agarwal, founder and chief executive of OYO. The funding was done at a valuation of more than Rs 100 crore. The startup had earlier secured Rs 3 crore on Shark Tank India from Agarwal and Kunal Bahl, declining a larger Rs 8 crore offer. Culture Circle claims to have crossed Rs 400 crore in overall valuation following its recent growth. The platform reports 1 million monthly users and over 4,000 verified sellers. It has recorded 4 times growth in recent quarters. The company was started by Devansh Jain Nawal and Ackshay Jain. Nawal is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and former Goldman Sachs employee. Jain has earlier worked with Google and leads JIIF Gurugram. The founders said the capital will be used to grow SourceX, the firm’s AI-led authentication system, and to expand into new product categories and global markets. It also plans to open new offline stores in Gurugram and Mumbai. Culture Circle operates flagship stores in Delhi and Hyderabad and runs a resale marketplace for branded sneakers and luxury fashion. The company is planning its global launch later this year.

KRAFTON acquires majority stake in Nautilus Mobile for Rs 118 Cr

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KRAFTON acquires majority stake in Nautilus Mobile for Rs 118 Cr
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KRAFTON, the company behind BATTLEGROUNDS MOBILE INDIA (BGMI), has acquired a controlling stake in Pune-based game studio Nautilus Mobile for Rs 118 crore ($13.7 million). This is KRAFTON’s first full-control deal in India. Nautilus Mobile is best known for its popular mobile cricket game, Real Cricket. JetSynthesys fully acquired the studio in 2020, and KRAFTON later invested Rs 40.5 crore in 2022. With this acquisition, KRAFTON aims to boost Indian game development and expand its presence in sports gaming. JetSynthesys will remain a minority investor and continue working with Nautilus, especially in Esports. KRAFTON India CEO Sean Hyunil Sohn said this deal will help India become a global gaming hub. Nautilus Mobile CEO Anuj Mankar said the partnership will help Real Cricket grow internationally. KRAFTON has invested over $200 million in Indian startups since 2021 and continues to support local game developers. With India’s growing love for cricket and gaming, this move strengthens KRAFTON’s position in the country’s gaming ecosystem.

Ice cream brand Hocco raises Rs 115 Cr at Rs 2,000 Cr valuation

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Ice cream brand Hocco raises Rs 115 Cr at Rs 2,000 Cr valuation
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Ice cream brand Hocco raises Rs 115 Cr at Rs 2,000 Cr valuation Premium ice cream brand Hocco has raised Rs 115 crore (around $13 million) in a fresh funding round led by existing backer Sauce.vc, taking the company’s valuation to Rs 2,000 crore. The funding comes less than three months after the firm raised $10 million in its Series B round led by Chona Family Office and Sauce.vc. It had also raised $12 million in its Series A round from the same investors at a valuation of Rs 600 crore ($70 million) in June last year. The fresh proceeds will be used towards expanding manufacturing capacity, strengthening cold-chain and logistics, scaling new product innovation, and extending its footprint across India and select global markets. By summer 2026, Hocco plans to reach 3 lakh litres in daily production capacity, making it one of the largest and most advanced ice cream manufacturing setups in the country. Founded by the Chona family, Hocco offers products across retail stores, quick commerce platforms, and out-of-home touchpoints. Its product line includes various flavours, formats, and packs designed for everyday use and modern retail channels. Hocco has built traction among consumers across retail, quick commerce, and travel-linked outlets through its ingredients, flavours, and distribution models. Hocco recently said it closed FY25 with revenue of Rs 220 crore. However, it did not comment on its loss numbers. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company reported revenue of Rs 32.38 crore in FY24 with a Rs 20.23 crore loss. Besides legacy players such as Amul, Vadilal, and Hindustan Unilever (HUL), Hocco competes with new-age ice cream brands such as Walko Foods’ NIC, Hangyo, Go Zero, NOTO Ice Cream, among others.

Exclusive: Finnable to raise Rs 250 Cr in new round

EntrackrEntrackr · 18d ago
Exclusive: Finnable to raise Rs 250 Cr in new round
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Exclusive: Finnable to raise Rs 250 Cr in new round Digital lending platform Finnable is set to raise Rs 250 crore (approximately $29 million) in its pre-series C round from Matrix Partners, TVS Capital, and India Nippon Electricals Limited. The company has passed a board resolution and allotted 3,35,238 Pre-Series C preference shares at an issue price of Rs 3,788.35 each and secured Rs 127 crore or $14.7 million. During the first tranche of the pre-series C round of Rs 127 crore, Matrix Partners has injected Rs 125 crore, while India Nippon pumped in Rs 2 crore. The remaining funds are expected to be infused shortly, completing the round. The development comes six months after Ranjan Pai’s family office invested Rs 40 crore in the company. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company would be valued at Rs 1,300 crore or $150 million post-money. Before this round, MEMG Family Office LLP held 18.69% in Finnable, while Matrix Partners India and TVS Shriram Growth owned 14.53% and 8.05%, respectively. Co-founder and CEO Nitin Gupta retained over 24%. The cap table is set to shift with the fresh infusion from Matrix and TVS, alongside dilution of the founders’ stake. Founded in 2016 by ex-bankers Nitin Gupta, Amit Arora, and Viraj Tyagi, Finnable is a Bengaluru-based fintech startup offering personal loans to salaried professionals. The company is at the AUM of Rs 3,000 crore and has served over 2.7 lakhs customers. Finnable has yet to file its FY25 numbers. In FY24, the company posted a revenue of Rs 181.7 crore with losses of Rs 5.88 crore.

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