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VAHDAM India raises $3 Mn led by SIDBI Venture

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VAHDAM India raises $3 Mn led by SIDBI Venture Direct-to-consumer (D2C) tea brand VAHDAM India has raised $3 million (about Rs 25 crore) in funding from SIDBI Venture Capital. Prior to this, the company has raised over Rs 200 crore (approximately $25 million) in primary funding. The investment will further strengthen its balance sheet and cash reserves, VAHDAM India said in a press release. Founded in 2015 by Bala Sarda, VAHDAM India aims to build a homegrown Indian brand for the world, bringing Indiaโ€™s finest teas, herbs, and botanicals to global consumers. All of its products are sourced directly from partner farmers across India and manufactured at its own facility. The brand operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in key markets such as the USA, Canada, the UK, and Europe. Over the past two years, VAHDAM India says that it has focused on reinforcing its core, optimizing product portfolio, and identifying key levers for scale. The company is also making significant investments in product innovation, R&D, and expanding our in-house manufacturing capabilities. With a sharper focus and a more resilient foundation, it aspires for sustained growth over the next three years. VAHDAM India claims that it is also set to close the current fiscal year with strong growth and positive EBITDA. The brand has been expanding its offline distribution network and has achieved a milestone by launching its teas & botanicals in over 2,000 Walmart stores across the U.S. For the financial year 2024-25, the company is on track to close with net revenues of more than Rs 265 crore and EBITDA profitability.

Nabhdrishti Aerospace raises $3 Mn led by Accel

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Nabhdrishti Aerospace raises $3 Mn led by Accel Aerospace startup Nabhdrishti Aerospace has raised $3 million (around Rs 25 crore) in a funding round led by Accel, along with participation from IIMA Ventures and its existing investors. The proceeds will be used to boost the development and testing of its engine prototypes, as well as talent acquisition, Nabhdrishti Aerospace said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Chouhan, Arjun Srivatsa, and Antanu Sadhu, Nabhdrishti Aerospace is building small gas turbines that will cater to hybrid urban air mobility, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and decentralized power generation appliances. The company claims its engine serves a dual purpose โ€” propulsion and power. It can cater to hospitals, heavy vehicles, manufacturing segments, as well as light aircraft, helicopters, and hybrid electric flights. According to the Bengaluru-based company, it is developing cutting-edge technologies designed to run on sustainable fuels, including green hydrogen, to power everything from UAVs to next-generation air mobility platforms. Nabhdrishti Aerospace focuses on building sustainable, indigenous propulsion systems to reduce Indiaโ€™s reliance on imported aerospace technology. It aims to generate early revenue while expanding its team, with new hires expected across engineering, production, and customer support by the end of the year. Over the next few years, the company plans to steadily scale its workforce to support its growing product portfolio and customer base. Other notable startups in this space include Garuda Aerospace, Bellatrix Aerospace, and Agnikul.

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