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ExtraMile Play raises $500K in seed round led by GSF

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ExtraMile Play raises $500K in seed round led by GSF
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ExtraMile Play raises $500K in seed round led by GSF Gamified employee engagement platform ExtraMile Play has raised approximately $500K in a seed funding round led by GSF along with participation from Mount Judi Ventures, GrowthSense, and Growth91. The Mumbai-based company had previously raised 80 lakhs in an angel funding round from Chirag Shah, Rahil Bhansali, Animesh Kumar, and 1SmallStep. The proceeds will be channeled towards product innovation, technology upgrades, and expanding into new enterprise verticals and global markets, ExtraMile Play said in a press release. Founded in 2011 by Pooja Bajaj, ExtraMile Play specializes in employee engagement services that provides a B2B SaaS platform with a library of more than 180 digital and virtual activities designed to build stronger, more connected teams through behavioral science and gamification. The company offers solutions for remote, hybrid, and in-office teams to foster a happier and more engaged workplace culture, serving clients across India and globally. ExtraMile Play aims to make workplaces more human and connected through AI-driven, gamified experiences that enhance engagement, learning, and wellbeing. The platform enables enterprises to build consistent and measurable engagement programs that align play, purpose, and productivity. Over the past year, ExtraMile Play claims to have partnered with over 100 enterprises across BFSI, Retail, Pharma, Consulting, and IT sectors, engaging more than 1.5 lakh employees through its platform. The company has also introduced new product lines focused on learning games, DEI, and wellbeing. The platform’s notable clients are Motilal Oswal, EY, Cipla, Aditya Birla Capital, Edelweiss, and Nexus Malls.

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Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle

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Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle
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Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle Logistic startup Pickkup has raised $500K in a seed funding round led by We Founder Circle (WFC) along with participation from other angel investors. The proceeds will be strategically utilized to expand its electric fleet, enhance the team, and invest in advanced technology to bolster logistics efficiency, Pickkup said in a press release. Co-founded by Ankush Sharma, Chandra Shekhar, and Upma Sharma, Pickkup aims to redefine logistics by deploying a 100% electric fleet, integrating cutting-edge technology to improve delivery efficiency, and actively contributing to decarbonization efforts. With a growing need for eco-friendly logistics solutions, the company intends to create impact in the industry. The Chandigarh-based startup aspires to build a sustainable, tech-driven logistics ecosystem that maximizes fleet utilization while minimizing environmental impact. It looks to optimize cross-utilization of its electric vehicles, ensuring they are operational for the maximum number of hours daily, a move that leverages the low operating costs of EVs for enhanced efficiency and affordability. Established in 2020, We Founder Circle offers mentorship and actively invests in early-stage startups. It invests $250,000-$2 million in early-stage startups that are fueled with ambition, sustainability, and a strategic approach. The VC firm has enabled $50 million worth of investments across over 150 deals. Some of the key investments include category leader companies like BluSmart, Zypp Electric, Kazam, Gauda Aerospace, Pixxel SpaceTech, and Qpi Quantum Computing.

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