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Exclusive: Okinawa secures $7 Mn from existing investor

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Exclusive: Okinawa secures $7 Mn from existing investor
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Exclusive: Okinawa secures $7 Mn from existing investor Electric two-wheeler company Okinawa Autotech has secured Rs 60 crore (around $7 million) from existing investor Dhruv Khush Business Ventures. This funding comes at a critical time for Okinawa Electric, as the company grapples with declining revenues and a sharp drop in market share. The Okinawa’s board allotted 23,51,000 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 255.21 each per share to raise the aforementioned amount, according to its filing from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company is currently valued at Rs 325 crore (around $38 million) post-allotment. Founded in 2015, Okinawa Autotech is an electric two-wheeler manufacturer that has launched eight models to date, including the PraisePro, iPraise+, Okhi-90, Ridge+, Lite, R30, and others. As per Vahan data, Okinawa has sold only 1,266 electric scooters so far in 2025, capturing a mere 0.23% market share. In contrast, industry leaders TVS Motor and Bajaj Auto dominate the electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment with market shares of 24% (1,33,227 units) and 23.8% (1,32,168 units), respectively. In the fiscal year ended March 2024, Okinawa’s revenue nosedived 87% to Rs 182 crore as compared to Rs 1,144 crore in FY23 while incurring a loss of Rs 52 crore during the same period. Once a prominent player in the market, Okinawa's sales saw a steep decline from 95,931 units in FY23 to just 20,873 units in FY24. Its market share also fell sharply from 13.17% to 2.20% over the same period. Okinawa has yet to disclose its FY25 financials. It competes with Ola Electric, which reported an operating revenue of Rs 4,514 crore in FY25, while another listed rival Ather Energy posted Rs 2,255 crore, marking a nearly 30% increase over the previous fiscal.

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Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt

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Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt
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**Title:** Exclusive: Fintech startup Zype secures debt Fintech platform Zype secured Rs 34 crore ($4 million) in debt funding from existing investors Xponentia Capital through Xponentia Opportunities Fund II. The Zype’s board has allotted 34,000 non-convertible debentures having face value of Rs 10,000 apiece to Xponentia Capital to raise the above mentioned amount, according to its filing with Registrar of Companies (RoC). The proceeds of this debt funding will be used to augment the long-term working capital needs of the company, the filing added. Founded in 2022 by Yogi Sadana, Zype is a fintech platform that provides instant personal loans of up to Rs 2 lakh with flexible repayment options. In addition to lending, it offers a credit analyzer to help users monitor their spending and a bill payment feature that rewards users with cashback. The company claims to have disbursed over 4.5 lakh loans and recorded more than 4.5 million app downloads across iOS and Android platforms. The fintech platform last raised funds in December 2022, securing Rs 146 crore (approximately $17.7 million) from its existing investor, Xponentia Capital. The Mumbai-based company reported Rs 20.3 crore in operating revenue for the fiscal year ending March 2024, while posting a loss of Rs 7.3 crore during the same period. Zype competes with several established personal loan platforms, including KreditBee, which reported a profit of Rs 200 crore in FY24 through its NBFC arm KrazyBee; CASHe, which posted Rs 651 crore in revenue; and Kissht, which recorded Rs 1,674 crore in operating revenue along with a profit of Rs 197 crore in FY24.

Exclusive: Wondrlab to raise fresh funds at $90 Mn valuation

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Exclusive: Wondrlab to raise fresh funds at $90 Mn valuation
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Exclusive: Wondrlab to Raise Fresh Funds at $90 Mn Valuation Martech platform Wondrlab is set to raise Rs 40.8 crore (around $4.6 million) in a fresh funding round led by Wildflower Private Trust with the participation of existing investors Pi Ventures, Tanas Capital, and others. This is the first funding in four years for the marketing firm since it raised $7 million in its seed round in October 2021. The Wondrlab’s board passed a resolution to approve the issue of 7,744 preference shares and 500 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 49,472 each to raise the mentioned sum, according to its regulatory filing from Registrar of Companies (RoC). Wildflower Private Trust will be leading the round with a Rs 12.5 crore investment, while existing investors Pi Ventures and Tanas Capital will infuse Rs 9.85 crore and Rs 6.7 crore, respectively. The rest of the amount will be contributed by a group of angel investors including Nazara’s promoters Nitish Mittersain and Vikash Mittersain. The company will also allot equity shares to the co-founders of its recently acquired firm, BigStep Tech. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the Mumbai-based company will be valued at around Rs 796 crore or $90 million post-money. Founded in 2020 by Saurabh Varma, Vandana Verma, and Rakesh Hinduja, Wondrlab is a platform-first martech startup specializing in technology, digital, and programmatic advertising. Following the latest allotment, Pi Ventures will hold an 11.5% stake, while Tanas Capital will own 7.82%. New investor Wildflower Private Trust will acquire 1.5%, and the promoters will collectively retain a 60.53% stake. For the fiscal year ended March 2024, Wondrlab’s operating revenue tripled to Rs 189 crore from Rs 63 crore in FY23, while profit surged to Rs 11 crore. It has yet to file its FY25 numbers.

Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta

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Exclusive: StockGro secures Rs 50 Cr debt from Trifecta
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url: https://entrackr.com/exclusive/exclusive-stockgro-secures-rs-50-cr-debt-from-trifecta-9780883 Content: Social investment and stock market advisory platform StockGro raised Rs 50 crore ($5.7 million) in debt funding from its existing investor Trifecta Capital. This debt funding follows the Rs 205 crore ($25 million) raised in two tranches in January 2024 from Hindustan Media Ventures and Trifecta Capital. According to filings with the Registrar of Companies (RoC), StockGro’s board approved the issuance of 500 Series B non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 10 lakh each, raising Rs 50 crore from Trifecta Capital. Founded in 2020 by former venture capitalist Ajay Lakhotia, the Bengaluru-based StockGro is a fintech platform that simplifies stock market investing through SEBI-registered advisors, offering investment advisory, portfolio management, and educational resources to help users navigate the market. Recently, StockGro has launched Stoxo, India’s first AI-powered stock market research engine. It offers real-time, reliable insights to help retail investors make better decisions. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the BITCRAFT Ventures-backed company raised over $50 million in both debt and equity, including its $32 million Series A round raised in January 2022. While the company is yet to file its FY25 numbers, its revenue from operations fell 34% to Rs 86.5 crore in FY24 from Rs 131 crore in FY23. During the same period, losses surged 84% to Rs 101 crore.

Exclusive: Kunal Shah-backed Punch to raise fresh funds

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Exclusive: Kunal Shah-backed Punch to raise fresh funds
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Stock broking platform Punch is raising Rs 26 crore (approximately $3 million) in its extended seed round from new and existing investors. This comes just after 7 months of its $7 million seed round. The board at Punch has passed a special resolution to issue 1,27,650 pre-Series A4 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 2,036 each to raise Rs 26 crore, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Existing investors Stellaris Venture Partners and SIG Venture Partners will invest Rs 8.66 crore each, while new investor Four SB Ltd (Mauritius-based) will also participate with Rs 8.66 crore during the round. The company will use the proceeds for growth, expansion, and general corporate activities, as per filings. Entrackr estimates that Punch will be valued at around Rs 157 crore or $18.5 million (post-money). According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, existing investors Stellaris Venture Partners and SIG Venture Partners will each hold a 15.9% stake in the company, while Four SB will own 5.5% (post-allotment). Punch is a mobile-first stock trading platform designed to make options trading seamless for both beginners and seasoned traders. It enables users to trade index options, stock options, and equities on the NSE and BSE exchanges. Punch has raised over $13 million to date across rounds including its $7 million seed round from Stellaris Venture Partners, Susquehanna Asia VC, Prime Venture Partners, and Innoven Capital. Its notable angel investors include Kunal Shah (Cred), Vatsal Singhal (Ultrahuman), and Nitish Mittersain (Nazara). For the fiscal year ending March 2024, Punch reported an operating revenue of Rs 7.2 crore, up from Rs 6.96 crore in FY23, while incurring a loss of Rs 1.68 crore during the last fiscal year.

Exclusive: FableStreet parent FS Life to raise $4 Mn in Series B

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Exclusive: FableStreet parent FS Life to raise $4 Mn in Series B
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Exclusive: FableStreet parent FS Life to raise $4 Mn in Series B FS Life, the parent company of D2C women's fashion brand FableStreet, is raising Rs 35.54 crore (around $4 million) led by Colossa Ventures with the participation of existing investor Fireside Ventures and others. FS Life, the parent company of D2C women's fashion brand FableStreet, is raising Rs 35.54 crore (around $4 million) led by Colossa Ventures with the participation of existing investor Fireside Ventures, HirePro Consulting, ASA Holdings, NKA Resources and other angel investors. This is the first fundraise for the company in 3 years since it raised Rs 50 crore in its pre-Series B round led by Fireside Ventures. The board at FS life passed a resolution to issue 10,282 Series B compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 34,568 each to raise the aforementioned sum, as per its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Colossa Ventures, through its Colossa WomenFirst Fund, will lead the round with an investment of Rs 10 crore, followed by Fireside Ventures with Rs 7 crore. ASA Holdings and HirePro Consulting will contribute Rs 3 crore and Rs 2.5 crore, respectively. A group of angel investors, including Rahul Garg, Rahul Kayan, and others, will also participate in the round. The company has already received Rs 9.44 crore from the above round in July from Fireside Ventures, Mirabilis Investment Trust, and others, with the remaining amount expected to be received soon. According to Entrackr's estimates, FS Life’s valuation remained flat at Rs 370 crore or $42 million post-money. Founded in 2015 by Ayushi Gudwani, FS Life is a house of women’s apparel and lifestyle brands, including FableStreet, March Jewellery, and Pinkfort. FableStreet focuses on western wear with an emphasis on perfect fits, March offers sterling silver and semi-precious jewellery, while Pinkfort caters to modern Indian wear with a contemporary take on traditional styles. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the Gurugram-based company has raised over $9.5 million to date, with Fireside Ventures as its lead investor. The company is yet to disclose its FY25 financials. In FY24, it recorded over 40% year-on-year growth in operating revenue, while its losses widened by 70% to Rs 17 crore during the same period. FS Life competes with other D2C fashion and jewellery brands such as NEWME, which raised $18 million in July last year, as well as FabAlley, Fashor (ethnic wear), and jewellery startups like GIVA and Palmonas, among others.

Exclusive: WorkIndia to raise $13 Mn in new funding round

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Exclusive: WorkIndia to raise $13 Mn in new funding round
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Exclusive: WorkIndia to raise $13 Mn in new funding round Blue and grey-collar job portal WorkIndia is all set to raise Rs 114.35 crore (approximately $13 million) from Aavishkaar Capital, existing investor Beenext and the company’s co-founders Nilesh Dungarwal and Moiz Arsiwala. This is the first funding for the company in nearly 3 years since it raised $12 million in January 2023, led by SBI Holdings, Nintendo founding family and others. The board at WorkIndia passed a resolution to approve the issuance of 3,067 compulsory convertible preference shares and 100 equity shares at an issue price of Rs 2,27,369 each to raise Rs 72 crore, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). New investor Aavishkaar will join WorkIndia’s cap table with a Rs 50 crore investment, while existing backer BEENEXT will add Rs 22 crore. The company also approved a resolution to issue 1,869 partly paid-up CCPS worth Rs 42.35 crore to co-founders Nilesh Dungarwal and Moiz Arsiwala. With this, the total capital to be raised in the round stands at Rs 114.35 crore ($13 million). According to Entrackr’s estimates, the BEENEXT-backed company’s valuation is expected to surge over 35% to Rs 803 crore or $91.25 million from Rs 590 crore in its previous round. Co-founded by Kunal Patil, Nilesh Dungarwal, and Moiz Arsiwala, WorkIndia is a job platform focused on blue- and grey-collar workers, offering opportunities across 50 categories including tele-calling, field sales, delivery roles, and more. According to startup data platform TheKredible, WorkIndia has raised around $30 million to date from investors such as BEENEXT, Xiaomi, SBI Holdings, Insitor, and others. BEENEXT is the largest external shareholder, holding an 11.31% stake before this round, followed by Xiaomi at 7.3%. The co-founders collectively hold a 32.1% stake in the company. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, WorkIndia posted a 25% year-on-year increase in operating revenue to Rs 78.7 crore, while narrowing its losses by 25% to Rs 23.06 crore.

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