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

EntrackrEntrackr · 5m ago
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.

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Exclusive: Anushka Sharma-backed Slurrp Farm raises fresh funds at $90 Mn valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 17d ago
Exclusive: Anushka Sharma-backed Slurrp Farm raises fresh funds at $90 Mn valuation
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Exclusive: Anushka Sharma-backed Slurrp Farm raises fresh funds at $90 Mn valuation Children-focused snacking and meal brand Slurrp Farm has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.3 million) in its extended Series C round from Scarlet Ventures. The fundraise comes after a nearly two-year gap for the Gurugram-based startup. The company previously raised Rs 60 crore ($7.2 million) from Fireside Ventures, Raed Capital, and others in January 2024. Entrackr exclusively reported the development then. The board at Wholsum Food Private Limited, the parent company of Slurrp Farm, has allotted 1,04,457 Series C1 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,872 each to raise Rs 30 crore from Scarlet Ventures, according to the filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company will use the new investment amount to augment the long-term financial resources of the company, the filing further added. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the firm’s valuation grew 59% to Rs 810 crore (around $90 million) post-money, compared to Rs 510 crore valuation in its previous $7.2 million round. Following the latest round of allotment, new investor Scarlet Ventures holds a 3.7% stake in the company. Slurrp Farm has raised around $18 million across multiple funding rounds, including a $7 million Series B round led by the Investment Corporation of Dubai. Following this round, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma came on board as an investor and brand ambassador. Founded in 2016, the company makes millet-based snacks and meals for young children. Its portfolio products include porridges and cereals, puffed snacks for children, millet pancakes, millet dosa, cake mixes, and others. Slurrp Farm’s parent reported over 30% YoY growth in its operating revenue to Rs 95.6 crore in FY25 from Rs 72.5 Cr in FY24. However, its losses also increased by 29% to Rs 32.7 crore in the same period.

Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation
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Exclusive: Droom India raises funds at $360 Mn valuation IPO-bound used car marketplace Droom is raising Rs 25 crore (approximately $2.9 million) in a fresh funding round co-led by India Accelerator (IA), and Rameshchandra Shah. The board at Droom has passed a special resolution to issue 15,62,500 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 160 each to raise Rs 25 crore or $2.9 million, its regulatory filings sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. India Accelerator and Shah both will invest Rs 5 crore each, Shirish Patel, CEO of Prudent Corporate Advisory (wealth management company) will invest Rs 3 crore and the remaining amount will be invested by other individual investors. The firm will use these proceeds for general corporate purposes, the filings said. As per Entrackr’s estimates, the Gurugram-based firm will be valued at approximately Rs 3,097 crore or $360 million post-allotment. “We deliberately kept the valuation very low for the Indian subsidiary as a strategic move to give material upside to Indians who did not have opportunity to participate in the making of Droom in the past one decade,” said Sandeep Aggarwal, Founder and CEO of Droom, in response to queries about the company's valuation. “We plan to raise a bit more capital in the near term at much higher valuation both in Singapore and India…” Droom is an online marketplace for buying and selling used vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and electric vehicles. It also offers rental services. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Droom has raised approximately $330 million from investors including 57 Stars, Seven Train Ventures, Lightbox, and Beenext. Droom reported Rs 85 crore in revenue for FY24, a 66% decline from Rs 253 crore in FY23. It managed to reduce its losses by 35% to Rs 40 crore in FY24. Droom is reportedly planning to file draft papers for a Rs 1,000 crore IPO in 2027, targeting a valuation between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion.

Exclusive: PharmEasy raises $216 Mn led by MEMG at $710 Mn valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: PharmEasy raises $216 Mn led by MEMG at $710 Mn valuation
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API Holdings, the parent company of online drug dispenser PharmEasy, has raised Rs 1,804 crore ($216 million) led by Ranjan Pai’s Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) and existing investors. The fresh money, however, has come with a 90% haircut in valuation from the firm’s peak worth. The board at API Holdings passed a special resolution to allot 18,63,74,897 cumulative convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 96.8 each to raise Rs 1,804 crore, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. MEMG family office led the round with Rs 800 crore while Prosus, Temasek, and 360 One Portfolios pumped in Rs 221 crore, Rs 183 crore, and Rs 200 crore, respectively. CDPQ Private Equity, WSSS Investments, Goldman Sachs, and Evolution Debt Capital cumulatively participated with Rs 400 crore in the new investment. The company will further convert the CCPS–issued into equity shares in the ratio of (1:20), the filings added. As per TheKredible’s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 5,904 crore or $710 million (post-allotment). This is a nearly 90% haircut in valuation of PharmEasy which was once valued at $5.6 billion in 2021. Last month, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) cleared Ranjan Pai’s investment in PharmEasy. The Mumbai-based firm has been trying to raise around Rs 3,500 crore since August last year to repay debt which it took from Goldman Sachs. PharmEasy defaulted on its loan terms with Goldman Sachs in June last year. Around the same time, the firm’s valuation was reduced by around 50% by its investor Janus Henderson. Neuberger Berman also cut PharmEasy’s valuation by 21.4% to $4.4 billion as of February 2023. The Dharmil Shah-led company is also among a list of startups which postponed its IPO plan after filing draft papers with market regulator SEBI. The firm filed DRHP in November 2021 and pulled back its listing plan in August 2022 citing tough market conditions. For the fiscal year ending in March 2023, PharmEasy saw a 16% growth in its revenue to Rs 6,644 crore against Rs 5,729 crore in FY22. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company also curbed its losses to Rs 2,289.8 crore in FY23 as compared to Rs 2,731.7 crore in FY22. PharmEasy’s travails have been well documented, especially post its acquisition of Thyrocare. The latest fundraising should put at rest any lingering doubts about the future of the firm. The move to expand into diagnostics has delivered very poor results for the firm, and the funding now will result in the promoters being diluted way more than they ever hoped to be. It’s a salutary lesson for many other startups, and the only silver lining is that the firm itself has survived, hopefully to get a second chance at making history.

Exclusive: Robotics startup Miko to raise $155 Mn at $550 Mn valuation

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Exclusive: Robotics startup Miko to raise $155 Mn at $550 Mn valuation
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Exclusive: Robotics startup Miko to raise $155 Mn at $550 Mn valuation Child companion robot maker Miko is raising Rs 1,325 crore ($155 million) in its Series D round from AMDG-PAX Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation. The board of RN Chidakashi Technologies Private Limited, which operates under the brand name Miko, has passed a special resolution to issue 22,465 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 5.9 lakh each to raise the sum, its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. According to the filing, the fresh proceeds will be utilized to meet business requirements and other general corporate purposes. Entrackr estimates the company’s post-money valuation at around $550 million, a 2.7X increase from its previous round. Queries sent to Miko on Friday did not receive any response until the story was published. Miko.ai runs on a hybrid model, selling AI-powered robots such as Miko Mini and Miko 3 priced in the Rs 15,000–25,000 range, while also pushing its premium subscription Miko Max to drive recurring revenues beyond device sales. The company claims to serve customers in over 140 countries, including the US, Europe, and the Middle East. So far, Miko has raised over $75 million (excluding this round), including a $29 million Series B round led by IvyCap Ventures. According to the filing, AMDG-PAX Foundation will hold 27.87% (post-allotment) of the firm. While Miko’s Indian entity has yet to file its FY25 annual report, its revenue from operations grew 58% to Rs 358 crore in FY24, compared to Rs 225 crore in FY23. Its losses stood at Rs 120 crore in FY24. Miko competes with PlayShifu, Avishkaar, and WitBlox, among others.

Exclusive: IDfy set to raise $25 Mn led by Neo Asset Management

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
Exclusive: IDfy set to raise $25 Mn led by Neo Asset Management
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Exclusive: IDfy set to raise $25 Mn led by Neo Asset Management Identity verification startup IDfy is raising Rs 220 crore (around $25 million) in a fresh funding round led by Neo Asset Management, with participation from existing investors Emerald, Elev8, and others. The board at IDfy passed a special resolution to issue 24,39,850 Series F compulsorily convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 901.7 each to raise Rs 220 crore, filings with the Registrar of Companies show. Neo Asset Management, through its funds, will lead the round with an investment of Rs 189 crore. Blume Ventures will invest Rs 4.45 crore, Emerald Lush Rs 11 crore, and Elev8 Rs 5 crore. IndiaMart and Kael will contribute the remaining amount. The company plans to deploy the fresh proceeds towards growth initiatives and strengthening its balance sheet. As per Fintrackr’s estimates, IDfy’s post-money valuation stands at around Rs 2,420 crore ($272 million). Founded by Ashok Hariharan, Vineet Jawa, and Hatim Baheranwala, IDfy develops technology-driven products and solutions that authenticate individuals and businesses. Its platform enables enterprises to prevent fraud and onboard verified entities with minimal friction. The Mumbai-based company claims to serve over 1,500 clients across sectors such as BFSI, FMCG, e-commerce, gaming, sharing economy, and large conglomerates. It operates across India, SEA, and the Middle East. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, IDfy has raised over $70 million to date, including a $27 million round comprising primary and secondary transactions from Elev8, KB Investment, and Tenacity. During FY25, the company’s revenue grew 28.3% year-on-year to Rs 186 crore from Rs 145 crore in FY24. It also turned profitable during the year, reporting a net profit of Rs 1.6 crore.

Exclusive: Rupeek raises fresh funds at 60% valuation cut

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Rupeek raises fresh funds at 60% valuation cut
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Online gold loan platform Rupeek has raised Rs 50 crore from 360 One Large Value Fund (formerly IIFL Wealth Management). Significantly, the company’s valuation nosedived by 60% in the new round. The board at Rupeek has passed a board resolution to issue 1,307 compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 3,82,492 each to raise Rs 50 crore, its regulatory filing shows. The company will use these funds for growth, expansion, and general corporate activities, as the company’s board decides. During FY24, the company also raised around Rs 43 crore from existing investors such as Peak XV, Bertelsmann, Accel India, and GGV Investments, the filing further shows. According to Fintrackr‘s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 2,050 crore or $250 million post-allotment. This implies that the company raised new money at a 60% haircut in its valuation as compared to Rupeek’s peak valuation of $634 million in January 2022. Recently, an ET report said that Rupeek was in talks to raise funds from Ranjan Pai’ investment office Claypond Capital and Axis Bank at a valuation of $200-250 million. Rupeek provides gold loan services and claims to streamline the entire processing from underwriting to disbursal in 30 minutes. The Binny Bansal-backed company has raised around $150 million to date. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, PeakXV is the largest external stakeholder followed by Accel and Bertelsmann. Its new investor 360 One Large Value Fund holds 2.44% (post-allotment). The Bengaluru-based company is yet to report FY24 numbers but its revenue from operations declined 27.6% to Rs 89 crore in FY23 while the losses stood at Rs 281 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023. The Sumit Maniyar-led firm directly competes with Oro Money, Ruptok, Yellow Metal, and to some extent with PayU-backed Indiagold. There should be no issues on the valuation haircut for Rupeek, considering that its peak valuation was not just at the peak of the funding cycle, but subsequent performance has also failed to justify those numbers. There are far too many founders who get hung up on a specific valuation number, before it is too late to raise fresh funding. Rupeek has clearly focused on the next steps, rather than dwell on the past too much. That it found backers at the new valuation figure also speaks about the credibility the founders retain, despite the tough times in the recent past.

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