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Frendy raises Rs. 16 Cr to expand its technology stack
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1y ago
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Ahmedabad-based convenience store network Frendy has raised INR 16 crore ($2 million) in a bridge round. The funding came from existing investor Desai Ventures and new investors including Auxano Capital, AT Capital Singapore, and Metara Ventures. Frendy plans to utilize the funds to expand its technology stack, stores, and private-label product portfolio. The startup, founded in 2019, offers an app for customers to order products and uses existing micro-stores like kirana shops for last-mile distribution. They aim to have 40 operational stores in the next 12 months and expand their private label offering.
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Frendy raises Rs 2 Cr in debt from UC Inclusive Credit
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1y ago
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Retail tech small format grocery chain Frendy has raised Rs 2 crore or about $239K in a debt round led by UC Inclusive Credit. The startup has collectively raised a total of Rs 42 crore to date including the debt. Frendy’s existing investors include Auxano Capital, AT Capital (Singapore), Desai Ventures, Let’s Venture, MARV Capital (New York), and Metara Ventures (Singapore) The proceeds will be used to fund its central inventory needs to feed its network of Frendy Marts & Micro Kiranas in tier III towns of Gujarat The firm claims to have a revenue of Rs 82 Cr for FY23 and aims to double its sales in the next 12 months as the brand expands its geographical footprint. Founded in 2019 by Sameer Gandotra, Frendy is building a network of modern neighbourhood grocery mini marts for consumers in small towns and villages of India. Ahmedabad-based Frendy currently operates 25 marts and 2,000 micro kiranas across rural Gujarat. It aims to scale it’s business to 100 marts and 3,000 micro kiranas in the next 12 months. Frendy’s marts are also digitally connected to a cluster of micro-kiranas (mom-and-pop stores) and their end customers, allowing Frendy to build a last mile digital commerce bridge to serve a wider range of rural consumers.
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Metalbook raises Rs 25 Cr debt from Northern Arc
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1y ago
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Full-stack metal supply-chain platform Metalbook has raised Rs 25 crore or (approximately $3 million) from Northern Arc. This is the first debt financing for the Delhi-based company. In February 2024, it raised $15 million led by Rigel Capital in Series A round. Metalbook’s board passed a special resolution to issue 250 non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 10,00,000 each to raise the above-mentioned sum, its regulatory filing sourced from Registrar of companies (RoC) shows. Founded in 2021, Metalbook is a full stack platform which helps businesses including SMEs with procurement, inventory liquidation, logistics, and credit among others. It claims to work with over 500 manufacturers, dealers and suppliers such as ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Tata Steel and JSW across 16 countries. In August last year, Axilor had led a $5 million seed round in Metalbook. The Delhi-based company is yet to disclose FY23 numbers but its revenue from operations stood at Rs 85.39 crore in FY22. Its losses also increased to Rs 25.90 crore in the same period. At the time of its Series A round in February, Metalbook said that it’s anticipating to achieve an annualized revenue run rate of $200 million by the end of FY24.
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FlexiLoans raises Rs 375 Cr in Series C funding round
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1m ago
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FlexiLoans, an SME lending platform, secured Rs 375 crore in Series C funding led by existing and new investors like British International Investment. The capital includes primary equity and secondary transactions for investor liquidity. The funds will expand operations, product development, and tech infrastructure to support MSMEs in India. Founded in 2016, FlexiLoans utilizes a digital platform and a proprietary tech stack to provide financial solutions, focusing significantly on Tier II and III cities to enhance financial inclusion.
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Medtech startup MedVital raises Rs 8.4 Cr in pre-seed round
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2m ago
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Medtech startup MedVital raises Rs 8.4 Cr in pre-seed round MedVital, a medtech startup focused on skin repair and wound care, has raised Rs 8.4 crore in its pre-seed round led by Nihar Parikh’s 4point0 Health Ventures. The round saw participation from founders of Tata 1mg, NephroPlus, SafeExpress, Eye Q Hospital, Hexa Health, and AstroTalk. The proceeds will be used to expand MedVital’s product portfolio, strengthen its supply chain, and broaden its distribution network to cover hospitals, clinics, and home-care settings. Co-founded by Varun Gupta and Tarun Bansal, MedVital is a full-stack platform for wound care and minimally invasive aesthetics, integrating monitoring and next-generation biomaterials. MedVital’s flagship product, NoWound, is a negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) device designed for controlled healing of complex wounds. The device is compact, digitally enabled, and locally manufactured. The startup plans to introduce liquid chitosan-based dressings and expand into dermal and hair regeneration solutions.
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Metalbook nears Rs 800 Cr gross revenue in FY24
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6m ago
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Full-stack metal supply-chain platform Metalbook recorded nearly Rs 800 crore of gross revenue for the fiscal year ended March 2024. However, its losses surged over two-fold in the same period. Metalbook’s gross revenue, known as gross merchandise value (GMV), surged 76% to Rs 796 crore in FY24 from Rs 452 crore in FY23, according to its financial statement sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Founded in 2021, Metalbook is a full-stack procurement platform that helps businesses, including SMEs, with inventory liquidation, logistics, and credit, among others. It claims to work with over 500 manufacturers, dealers, and suppliers, including ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Tata Steel, and JSW, across 16 countries. These services were the only source of revenue for the Gurugram-based company in FY24. The firm also made an additional Rs 2.5 crore from interest on deposits and investments, which pushed its total income to Rs 799 crore in FY24. For the supply chain platform, the cost of procurement of materials was the company’s largest cost center, accounting for 96% of the overall expenditure. This cost surged by 75.34% to Rs 782 crore in FY24. Employee benefit expenses jumped 90.48% to Rs 16 crore. Provisions for bad debts stood at Rs 3.7 crore, while other expenses—including legal, technology, and travel—contributed Rs 14.3 crore. These factors drove total expenses up by 77.78% to Rs 816 crore in FY24. Despite the 76% growth in scale, Metalbook’s loss spiked by 2.8 times to Rs 17 crore in FY24 from Rs 6 crore in FY23. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) and EBITDA margin stood at -9.65% and -1.27% respectively. On a unit basis, the company spent Rs 1.03 to earn a rupee of gross revenue in FY24. The Delhi-based company’s current assets stood at Rs 193 crore, which includes Rs 61 crore of cash and bank balance in the previous fiscal year. According to TheKredible, Metalbook has raised $23 million of funding to date. Axilor, Foundamental, and RTP Global are the major investors who hold 13.55%, 8.23%, and 5.81% of the company respectively.
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Almonds Ai raises Rs 16 Cr in Seed funding round
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5m ago
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url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/almonds-ai-raises-rs-16-cr-in-seed-funding-round-8720730 Content: Almonds Ai, a channel loyalty and rewards platform, has raised Rs 16 crore (nearly $1.9 million) in a seed funding round co-led by promoters of Haldiram’s and JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF). The round also saw participation from Venture Catalysts, Ever Grow Capital, Nine ALPS, and other investors such as Hemant Jain and OfBusiness co-founder Nitin Jain. The proceeds will be utilized to accelerate R&D initiatives, expand the team, and enhance product offerings, Almonds Ai said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Abhinav Jain and Apurv Modi, Almonds Ai aims to redefine how brands engage with their distribution networks through cutting-edge AI technology, enhancing engagement, education, and rewards for retailers, dealers, and influencers. Almonds Ai states that its flagship Channelverse ecosystem and green loyalty programs aim to create an impact in AI-driven loyalty management and sustainability, enabling businesses to build deeper, data-driven relationships with their distribution networks. The Gurugram-based company claims to have 100 distribution-led organizations and a network of 6 million channel partners, including retailers, dealers, and professionals such as drivers, painters, and mechanics. Almonds Ai asserts that its AI-powered platform will play a crucial role in optimizing sales channels, improving partner engagement, and driving customer retention across sectors.
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Flipspaces raises Rs 50 Cr from Asiana Fund
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1m ago
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Flipspaces raises Rs 50 Cr from Asiana Fund Commercial interior design startup Flipspaces has raised Rs 50 crore (around $5.9 million) from Asiana Fund. The round is an extension of a $35 million round raised last month. The fresh capital will be used to scale operations across India, the US, and the UAE, strengthen its proprietary technology platform, and evaluate strategic acquisitions in related sectors. Founded in 2015 by Kunal Sharma, Ankur Muchhal, Vikash Anand, Mrinal Sharma, Prafful Sahu, and Ritesh Ranjan, Flipspaces provides full-stack interior design and execution services for commercial spaces. The company’s tech-enabled offering includes space visualization, project management tools, and product sourcing capabilities. Kunal Sharma, Co-founder and CEO of Flipspaces, said, “Asiana’s decades of experience in building operational scale and customer-first brands will be of immense value to us. Their insights will help our leadership team sharpen strategy and execution.” Flipspaces claims to have delivered over 8 million sq. ft. of commercial spaces for over 1,000 clients globally, including SMBs, large enterprises, co-working spaces, and retail brands. Its proprietary tools enable immersive visualizations and remote project monitoring through 360-degree views, enhancing client experience and operational efficiency. While Flipspaces has yet to file its annual financial report for FY25, the company registered an operating revenue of Rs 190 crore in FY24, a 90% increase from Rs 100 crore in FY23. The company reduced its losses to Rs 8 crore in FY24 from Rs 19 crore in FY23.
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OYO's Innov8 raises Rs 110 Cr at Rs 1,000 Cr valuation
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6m ago
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Innov8, a flexible workspace provider owned by OYO, raised Rs 110 crore at a Rs 1,000 crore valuation by diluting 10% equity. The oversubscribed round was led by family offices, including Mankind Pharma and Rupa Group. The funds will expand Innov8's centers to 100, support acquisitions, and technology upgrades. Currently operating over 30 centers, Innov8 aims to add 4 million square feet in Tier I cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, strengthening financial stability and expansion.
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Allo Health raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round
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4m ago
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Allo Health raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round Sexual health startup Allo Health has raised Rs 16 crore ($1.83 million) in its pre-Series A round led by Rainmatter along with existing investors. Prior to this round, Allo had raised $4.4 million in seed funding led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from founders and operators, including Binny Bansal (Flipkart), Deepinder Goyal (Zomato), Rohit MA (Cloudnine), and Sandeep Singhal (Nexus). The proceeds will be used to ramp up clinic densification, invest in deeper technology capabilities, and enhance patient engagement as Allo continues to scale. Founded by Pranay Jivrajka, Allo has built a hybrid ecosystem that combines physical clinics, AI-powered treatment protocols, and trained medical professionals. Allo’s proprietary doctor training programs, AI-powered clinical decision support, and research-backed treatment helps it manage effectively. Since its inception, Allo claims to have treated over 200,000 patients across India, achieving a 85% improvement in patient outcomes, with over 35 clinics across major cities, including Bangalore, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Mysore, and Ranchi.
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Techfino raises Rs 65 Cr from Stellaris, Saison Capital
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1m ago
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Bengaluru-based NBFC Techfino has raised Rs 65 crore (around $7.5 million) in funding from Stellaris Venture Partners and Saison Capital, the venture arm of Credit Saison. The proceeds will be used to expand its branch network, enhance its technology platform, and scale its secured MSME lending business. Techfino offers Loan Against Property (LAP) to MSMEs in tier II and III cities using a branch-led model. It operates in Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh. It also provides education loans through a B2B2C model by partnering with educational service providers. Founded by Jayaprakash Patra (ex-ICICI Bank, ING), Rajesh Panda (ex-Standard Chartered), and Ratikant Satapathy (ex-Bajaj Finance), Techfino uses its in-house technology platform for underwriting and collections. The platform integrates external APIs to verify borrower data and improve risk assessment. The company claims to have disbursed over 1 lakh loans and crossed Rs 200 crore in assets under management (AUM). It has been profitable since inception and plans to double its number of branches this year while expanding disbursements and secured lending. The firm expects to expand operations and build a sizable LAP portfolio over the next 3–5 years.
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