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Exclusive: Proptech startup HouseEazy raises $4 Mn in Series A

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Exclusive: Proptech startup HouseEazy raises $4 Mn in Series A
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HouseEazy, an online marketplace for pre-owned homes, has raised Rs 33.5 crore (around $4 million) in Series A led by Chiratae Ventures Fund with participation from Veena Jindal, Antler Innovation Fund, and IA Growth Opportunities Fund. The board at HouseEazy has issued a total of 3,915 shares at a face value of Rs 10 and premium of Rs 85,666 on preferential basis and by way of private placement, the company’s regulatory filings with Registrar of Companies show. Chiratae Ventures has invested Rs 29.62 crore, whereas Antler Innovation Fund invested Rs 2.86 crore. IA Growth Opportunities Fund and Veena Jindal invested Rs 76.25 lakh and Rs 29 lakh respectively. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, HouseEazy has reached a valuation of Rs 156 crore post money (over $18 million). The company may raise more funds in this round and the valuation will vary accordingly. In December 2023, HouseEazy raised $1 million in a seed round led by Antler and picked up $370,000 in pre seed funding in June 2022. Founded in 2021 by Tarun Sainani and Deepak Bhatia, HouseEazy is building a full-stack, data driven technology platform to provide the best prices and instant liquidity to sellers and title-checked, refurbished, ready-to-move-in homes to buyers. The Noida-based company says that it uses a proprietary machine-learning algorithm with over 1.25 million data points to provide real-time price offers, eliminating the need for multiple meetings & negotiations for sellers. In December, HouseEazy claimed that it reached an ARR of Rs 250 crore (GMV) while maintaining profitability. The firm expects to hit Rs 1,000 crore ARR by March 2025 from the NCR market alone. For the fiscal year ending March 2023 (FY23), HouseEazy registered Rs 2.78 crore in operating revenue with Rs 44 lakh in loss.

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Proptech startup Flent raises $2.5 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Proptech startup Flent raises $2.5 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Proptech startup Flent raises $2.5 Mn in pre-Series A round Bengaluru-based proptech startup Flent has raised Rs 21 crore (about $2.5 million) in a Pre-Series A round, including Rs 17 crore in equity and Rs 4 crore in debt. The round was led by Incubate Fund Asia, with participation from WEH Ventures, Twin & Bull Family Office, Stride Ventures, 91Ventures, Untitled VC, and a group of angel investors, including BlackBuck co-founder Rajesh Yabaji. In addition, over 40 landlords and tenants using Flent’s platform collectively invested Rs 1 crore as part of the round. The proceeds will be used to expand beyond Bengaluru, with Mumbai and Gurugram identified as the next markets. Flent also plans to roll out new offerings across the rental journey, including flatmate discovery, vacancy protection for landlords, and AI-led location and budget discovery tools. Founded in October 2023 by Mayank Lalwani, Rishabh Agnihotri, and Shail Daswani, Flent operates a full-stack rental platform offering fully furnished, move-in-ready homes with flexible lease terms. It manages the entire lifecycle, design, onboarding, tenant screening, maintenance, and rent assurance while removing brokerage and large security deposits. Flent currently manages 350 rooms across 140 premium homes in Bengaluru, with reported occupancy levels of 90–95%. The average customer stay is around 14 months, according to the company. On the supply side, the brand is targeting high-value residential properties, particularly those owned by investors and NRIs, where professional property management remains fragmented.

Turbostart leads $2.5 Mn round in Lighthouse PropTech

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Turbostart leads $2.5 Mn round in Lighthouse PropTech
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Snippets Turbostart leads $2.5 Mn round in Lighthouse PropTech Proptech startup Lighthouse PropTech has raised $2.5 million in a new funding round. Turbostart led the round with $1 million, along with participation from the Dabur Family Office and several other HNI family offices, valuing the company at $13.5 million. The fresh funds will be utilized for expansion as it builds a technology-driven platform for luxury real estate transactions in India, Lighthouse stated in a press release. Launched by Sumesh Mishra, Lighthouse PropTech aims to empower its clients with innovative solutions to efficiently manage their luxury real estate portfolios. The company’s offerings include Luxury Listings—an exclusive platform showcasing premier, handpicked properties—and Luxury Exclusives, which provides tailored experiences and bespoke property opportunities. According to Lighthouse PropTech, it is developing a next-generation digital platform to transform luxury real estate transactions for HNIs and UHNIs, offering a seamless, AI-powered investment experience. Market research indicates that India's luxury real estate market is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the segment expected to surpass $100 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 21.81%. Founded in 2019, Turbostart is a global early-stage venture capital firm and accelerator. With a global presence spanning India, the Middle East, the US, and Singapore, Turbostart has launched five funds over five years, supporting over 50 diverse startups across various sectors and stages.

D2C luggage brand uppercase raises $9 Mn led by Accel

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D2C luggage brand uppercase raises $9 Mn led by Accel
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D2C luggage brand Uppercase (Acefour Accessories) has raised $9 million in a Series B round led by venture capital firm Accel. As per uppercase, it has raised the new round at a post money valuation of $60 million. In 2022, the company had raised $7 million in apPre-Series A funding round led by Sixth Sense Ventures, with participation from Volrado Venture Partners. The funding will support business expansion, aiming to increase its customer base across India, uppercase said in a press release. Founded by Sudip Ghose, uppercase sells travel gear online and through 1,800 multi-brand stores across India. Its products are priced in the range of Rs 3,500-5,000. The Mumbai-based company aims to achieve its Rs 500 crore goal by adding 250 exclusive retail stores over the next three years. Earlier this year, luggage brand Mokobara raised $12 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Besides Mokobara, uppercase also competes with Assembly, Nasher Miles and EUME. While Nasher miles raised $4 million in July, EUME bagged $1.7 million in June. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, uppercase reported an operating revenue of Rs 10.65 crore in FY23 with Rs 21 crore loss. The company is targeting to more than double its revenue to Rs 150 crore by FY25, up from Rs 70 crore in FY24.

Exclusive: EV startup Qucev raises $15 Mn in Series B

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Exclusive: EV startup Qucev raises $15 Mn in Series B Qucev has raised Rs 131.25 crore ($15 million) in Series B round led by existing investor Singularity AMC with the participation of Lotus Family Trust, Volrado Venture Partners, Anchorage Capital and others. Electric commercial vehicle startup Qucev has raised Rs 131.25 crore (approximately $15 million) in Series B round led by existing investor Singularity AMC with the participation of Lotus Family Trust, Volrado Venture Partners, Anchorage Capital and others. According to its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) in September 2025, Qucev’s board issued 4,467,375 Series B compulsorily convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 293.8 per share to raise the said amount. Singularity AMC led the tranche with an investment of Rs 25.76 crore (nearly $3 million), followed by Lotus Family Trust, which put in Rs 18.5 crore. Anchorage Capital, Volrado Venture Partners, Param Capital, and S Gupta Family Investments each invested Rs 17.98 crore. The remaining amount was contributed by other investors, including angel investors Lakshay Singhal, Anubhav Gupta and company’s founder Naresh Rawal. According to Entrackr’s analysis, the company is currently valued at around Rs 538 crore or $61 million post-money. Founded in 2022 by Naresh Rawal, Qucev is a next-generation electric commercial vehicle company in partnership with China-based EV manufacturer BYD, designs and manufactures electric tractors, trucks, buses, and three-wheelers, focusing on sustainable and cost-effective mobility. Beyond manufacturing and sales, Qucev also offers financing, charging infrastructure, and fleet solutions. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Qucev has previously raised around $4 million from Singularity AMC, Barclays and Maa Creations. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, the company did not report any product sales and generated Rs 2.08 crore from the sale of services. During the same period, it recorded a loss of Rs 9.35 crore. Qucev competes with players like Euler Motors, Altigreen, as well as established names such as Mahindra Electric, Piaggio, Kinetic Green, Tata, and others.

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