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Gladful raises Rs 8 Cr led by Eternal Capital

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Gladful raises Rs 8 Cr led by Eternal Capital
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Protein-focused kids’ nutrition brand Gladful has raised Rs 8 crore in fresh funding led by Eternal Capital, a fund launched by former BharatPe Chief Operating Officer Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl. The round also saw participation from Antler India, Venture Catalysts, and other investors. The new funding comes after its earlier Rs 7 crore seed round in 2023. Founded by siblings Parul and Manu Sharma in 2022, Gladful focuses on clean-label, protein-rich nutrition, offering products like chilla, dosa, and pancake mixes designed for kids. It recently entered the Rs 12,000 Cr kids’ milk mix category with NutraMilk. The brand’s products are claimed to be made with plant-based ingredients, free from refined sugar and additives, and target a quick 10-minute preparation time. The proceeds will be used to expand its team, boost R&D, and strengthen its presence across tier I and tier II cities through digital and quick-commerce platforms. Gladful plans to reach Rs 60 crore in revenue in the next three years, continuing to scale its breakfast and milk mix categories.

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Cookd raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital

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Cookd raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital
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Cookd raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital Consumer food brand Cookd has raised Rs 16 crore (around $2 million) in its pre-Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital, with participation from Eternal Capital, Sun Icon Ventures, and PeerCheque. The Chennai-based startup will use the funds to deepen its presence in Tamil Nadu, expand into Kerala, and ramp up product innovation across masalas, gravies, and ready-to-use kits. Founded in 2019, Cookd offers a range of cooking products including biryani kits, masalas, pastes, and recipe kits, all free from preservatives and designed for taste, convenience, and control. The brand’s products are available across D2C, offline retail, and quick commerce platforms such as Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto. With a strong footprint in Tamil Nadu, Cookd is now expanding across South India. It currently operates in over 1,600 retail stores and leads the biryani kit category in Q-commerce. The brand’s growth is fueled by its content engine, reaching over 6 million followers and generating over 150 million monthly video views across social platforms. Cookd blends product innovation with creator-led content, using its chef-influencer model to gather real-time consumer insights and build brand trust. Spring Marketing Capital has previously backed brands such as Purplle, Jar, and Giva.

Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital

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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital
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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital Chandigarh-based AI-robotics startup Terafac has raised Rs 6.5 crore ($800K) in a pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital. Other investors include DEVC, Bharat Founders Fund, Innovation Mission Punjab, and select angels. The proceeds will be used for product innovation, market expansion, and hiring. Founded by Anubhi Khandelwal and Amrit Singh, Terafac has developed an AI-Vision platform that converts standard industrial robots into intelligent, self-adjusting machines. Its first product, WeldT, automates welding using computer vision to handle high product variations. The startup plans to expand its solution across tasks like gluing, painting, and inspection. Terafac operates on a "Software-as-a-Skill" model and targets 80 deployments across 20 customers in the next year. Its business model revolves around providing AI-based manufacturing automation tools to OEMs and factories, aiming to reach Rs 8 crore in ARR by FY26.

EV financing startup Perpetuity Capital raises Rs 7 Cr

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EV financing startup Perpetuity Capital raises Rs 7 Cr
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Perpetuity Capital, a fintech platform specializing in clean-tech mobility, has raised Rs 7 crore through Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) from N+1 Capital and RevX Capital. Perpetuity Capital plans to utilise these funds to enhance its lending capabilities and expand its loan book, particularly focusing on the regions of East India. This strategic move is aimed at promoting the adoption of environmentally friendly mobility solutions in these states. Led by Karamveer Dhillon, Perpetuity Capital helps delivery drivers and autorickshaw drivers avail finance to purchase electric vehicles for commercial use. In October 2023, Perpetuity Capital raised Rs 5 crore in debt from Clime Finance. In the electric vehicle financing space, Perpetuity Capital competes with Vidyut, Revfin, Finayo, Mufin Green Finance, OTO, evfin, and Hero FinCorp, among others. Revfin raised $14 million in Series B round led by Omidyar Network in December whereas Vidyut raised $10 million in February this year.

Zomato’s parent Eternal posts Rs 7,167 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26, profit falls 90%

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Zomato’s parent Eternal posts Rs 7,167 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26, profit falls 90%
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Fintrackr All Stories Zomato’s parent Eternal posts Rs 7,167 Cr revenue in Q1 FY26, profit falls 90% Eternal released its financial results for the first quarter of FY26 on Monday. The Gurugram-based company reported a 90% fall in profit for the quarter ending June 2025. Eternal’s revenue from operations grew 70% to Rs 7,167 crore in Q1 FY26 in contrast to Rs 4,206 crore in Q1 FY25, as per the firm’s consolidated financial results sourced from the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Eternal operates several business units, including a food marketplace, Hyperpure, and a quick commerce platform, BlinkIt. Income from Eternal’s food delivery business contributed 31% of the total revenue in Q1 FY26, growing 16% to Rs 2,261 crore from Rs 1,942 crore in Q1 FY25. Revenue from Hyperpure (B2B supplies) and the quick commerce segment (Blinkit) saw significant growth, rising 89% to Rs 2,295 crore and 155% to Rs 2,400 crore, respectively, during the first quarter of FY26. Earnings from the 'Going-out' segment and other non-operating income brought the Eternal Group’s total revenue to Rs 7,521 crore in Q1 FY26. On the cost side, Delivery and related charges accounted for 25% of Eternal's total expenditure, at Rs 1,869 crore in Q1 FY26. Employee benefit cost rose 57% to Rs 830 crore while spending on advertising and marketing increased by 69% to Rs 671 crore in Q1 FY26. Overall, the company’s overall expenditure increased by 77% to Rs 7,433 crore in Q1 FY26, up from Rs 4,203 crore in Q1 FY25. The 70% surge in advertising led the company's profit to fall by 90% to Rs 25 crore in Q1 FY26 from Rs 253 crore in Q1 FY25. On a per-unit basis, the Gurugram-based company spent Rs 1.04 to earn every rupee of revenue during the quarter ending March 2025. At 15:37 on Monday (July 21), Eternal’s shares were priced at Rs 274, giving the foodtech platform a market capitalization of Rs 2,64,564 crore (approximately $31.2 billion).

CredAble raises Rs 30 Cr from SIDBI

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CredAble raises Rs 30 Cr from SIDBI
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Fintech startup CredAble has raised Rs 30 crore ($3.6 million) in debt funding from SIDBI. The fund will be used to scale up its operations and extend affordable financing solutions to MSMEs and women-led businesses in India, CredAble said in a press release. Founded in 2017 by Nirav Choksi and Ram Kewalramani, CredAble provides working capital to large, mid, and emerging corporates, as well as micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and financial institutions. Beyond traditional banking and loan products, the company has built a comprehensive working capital infrastructure for digitising corporate-led financing and underwriting needs. CredAble’s platform hosts over 125 corporate customers, over 3,50,000 small business borrowers, and more than 35 large financial institutions and banks. The company recently had dedicated Rs 200 crore to back women-led enterprises and has supported more than 50 such businesses across India over the course of 10 months. In March, CredAble raised $10 million in a new round from Singapore-based Equentia Natural Resources. It has raised nearly $60 million to date. CredAble’s revenue from operations grew 2.78X to Rs 13.94 crore in FY23 from Rs 4.92 crore in FY22. In pursuit of growth, the losses of the company surged 3.37X to Rs 22.40 crore in FY23 from Rs 6.53 crore in FY22.

Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round
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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand focused on bubble tea and other food items, has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 Mn) in its Series A round led by 8i Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing backers, including Titan Capital Winners Fund, Global Growth Capital, and DEVC among others. Earlier, the startup raised Rs 12.5 crore in its seed round led by Titan Capital and Global Growth Capital UK. The proceeds will be used to expand to new cities, scale operations, and introduce innovative menu offerings. Founded by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai currently has 42 outlets in nine cities and plans to open over 150 stores by the end of the year. Approximately 70% of orders are generated through its website and platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and ONDC.

CollegeDekho raises Rs 30 Cr from Lighthouse Canton

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CollegeDekho raises Rs 30 Cr from Lighthouse Canton
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CollegeDekho, an online platform that helps students choose the right college, has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.5 million) from Lighthouse Canton. Earlier in December 2021, CollegeDekho closed a $35 million Series B round led by Winter Capital, ETS Strategic Capital, Calega, and Man Capital. With the latest fundraise, the company will enhance its technological infrastructure, expand its reach, and ensure seamless operations during the upcoming admission season. Founded by Ruchir Arora, CollegeDekho has helped over two lakh students gain admission into Indian colleges over the last seven years. It also partners with universities to offer skill-based degree programs. To strengthen its leadership, the company recently hired two experienced professionals. Arshad Mumtaz joined as chief operating officer of the retail business, bringing nearly 30 years of experience. Deep Prakash joined as Head of Sales—retail Business and GetMyUni, with over 20 years of expertise in sales and growth. As per TheKredible, CollegeDekho’s revenue from operations increased to Rs 216 crore in FY24 from Rs 163 crore in FY23. Its losses remained flat at Rs 129 crore in the last fiscal year.

Flipspaces raises Rs 50 Cr from Asiana Fund

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Flipspaces raises Rs 50 Cr from Asiana Fund
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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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