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GVFL backs Magma in extended Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 9d ago
GVFL backs Magma in extended Series A round
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GVFL backs Magma in extended Series A round Industrial solutions company Magma has extended its Series A round with a strategic investment from GVFL Ltd., joining an investor group that includes Capria Ventures, General Catalyst, Accion Venture Lab, and others. The Ahmedabad-based company has raised over $8 million to date. Founded in 2022 by Neal Thakker, Magma provides a suite of solutions to factories across verticals including raw materials supply, green energy, waste management, and logistics. It aims to empower factories with efficient, sustainable, and tech-enabled supply chains. The company serves manufacturers across sectors such as ceramics, chemicals, packaging, plastics, and polymers. According to Magma, its integrated offerings spanning specialty raw materials, green energy, and waste management are designed to streamline factory operations and boost productivity. With operations in 10 states and growing, it aspires to build the infrastructure backbone for the future of Indian manufacturing. “GVFL’s entry into our cap table felt intuitive — their deep presence in Gujarat’s industrial landscape and alignment with the Government of Gujarat makes them an incredibly strategic partner. As we scale nationally, having a local growth partner that understands the pulse of traditional industries adds tremendous value. We’re excited to continue building alongside them,” said Neal Thakker, founder and CEO of Magma. The company claims that it is currently operating at a Rs 300 crore annualized revenue run rate, has served over 350 industrial customers, and is already profitable. Over the next 24 months, Magma is targeting a Rs 1,000 crore revenue run rate, driven by expansion into new industrial hubs, product verticals, and strategic partnerships.

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Magma raises $5 Mn in Series A round led by Capria Ventures

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Magma raises $5 Mn in Series A round led by Capria Ventures
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Magma, a B2B industrial solutions provider, has raised a $5 million Series A funding round, led by Capria Ventures. The round also saw participation from Avinya Ventures, Sanjiv Rangrass, and existing backers General Catalyst, Accion Venture Lab, and WEH Ventures. The Ahmedabad-based company had previously raised $3.3 million from General Catalyst, Accion Venture Lab, Titan Capital, WEH Ventures, and more. The fresh funds will be used to strengthen its position across core factory offerings, expand backward integration capabilities, and accelerate technological investments that enhance procurement agility for customers. Founded in 2022 by Neal Thakker, Magma is a B2B industrial solutions provider enabling Indian factories to scale efficiently and sustainably. Through a vertically integrated ecosystem spanning raw material customization, green energy, biomaterials, waste management, and logistics, it aims to build the infrastructure backbone for India’s manufacturing sector. Magma enables factories to access high-quality customized raw materials, power their operations with green energy and biomaterial solutions, and manage waste responsibly by converting it into recyclable inputs. By building deep supply-side capabilities, the company has created a value-chain-first model that delivers consistency, control, and efficiency at scale while staying agile to customer needs. Since its inception, Magma has built a diverse client base of over 250 industrial customers across various sectors, including ceramics, industrial chemicals, and packaging. The company is currently growing at a Rs 250 crore revenue run rate and has been operationally profitable. Looking ahead, Magma aims to achieve a Rs 1,000 crore revenue run rate within the next 24 months, driven by rapid adoption across India’s SME manufacturing sector.

GVFL leads Rs 15 Cr round in B2B packaging platform DCG Tech

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
GVFL leads Rs 15 Cr round in B2B packaging platform DCG Tech
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GVFL leads Rs 15 Cr round in B2B packaging platform DCG Tech DCG Tech, a B2B platform for packaging, warehouse solutions, and procurement, has raised Rs 15 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by GVFL. GVFL has invested Rs 10 crore in the round, while Auxano Capital and the promoters have participated in the investment round. Prior to this, the Gurugram-based company had raised $3.31 million in a seed funding round from Venture Catalysts. The proceeds will be utilised to accelerate growth, enhance platform technology, and expand international operations, DCG said in a press release. Co-founded in 2005 by Suresh Bansal and Subhasish Chakraborty, DCG Tech addresses the packaging needs of MSMEs, e-commerce and quick-commerce brands by offering them a one-stop, cost-effective solution. The firm’s solutions, such as Design to Distribution, Packaging as a Service, EcoPac for Sustainable Packaging, and the ProPac Platform, aim to bring efficiency and cost-effectiveness to businesses of all sizes. With over 60,000 customers and 750 million packaging products delivered, DCG claims to have presence through eight fulfilment centres, six sales offices, and a Design and Innovation Centre. It also has a subsidiary in Dubai. “With the backing of GVFL and other investors, and our roadmap of smart manufacturing, AI-based technology, and sustainable packaging solutions, we are poised to lead the next phase of growth in the B2B commerce space. Our goal is to become India’s most preferred packaging and commerce platform for businesses,” said Suresh Bansal, founder & CEO of DCG. DCG states that it offers a tech-enabled, end-to-end procurement and distribution platform that provides over 10,000 SKUs across 78 categories.

Exclusive: Lightspeed backs EkAnek’s Foxy almost after four years

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Exclusive: Lightspeed backs EkAnek’s Foxy almost after four years
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Foxy, an online store that offers a wide range of beauty, grooming, and cosmetic products, has raised Rs 21.6 crore from existing investor Lightspeed India Partners. This is the first round of investment for the Delhi-based company since September 2020. Foxy’s parent EkAnek has passed a special resolution to issue 31,638 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 6827.24 each to raise Rs 21.6 crore or $2.6 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. The company will use these proceeds for expansion, growth, and general corporate purposes as decided by its board. The round appears to be an ongoing one and Foxy is likely to raise more capital in coming weeks. According to filings, Foxy also increased its ESOP pool by 7,520 stock options which took its total ESOP pool from 22,137 to 28,627 options. As per TheKredible’s estimate, the total pool size is worth around Rs 20 crore or $2.4 million and the company has been valued at around Rs 190 crore or $23 million post-money in the fresh round. Ekanek has raised $21 million to date including a $5.4 million in an extended Series A round led by Alpha Wave and AWI in September 2020. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Lightspeed India Partners is the largest external stakeholder with 22.4% followed by Peak XV, Alpha Wave, and Matrix Partners. EkAnek’s brand Foxy is a marketplace for beauty, grooming, and cosmetics products. Some notable brands on the platform include Mamaearth, Aqualogica, TheDerma, Garnier, B Blunt, and others. As per a Mint report, Foxy is shifting its focus to offer consultative services, including skincare advice to customers and its existing backers including Peak XV are expected to pump in $10 million in new round. Foxy’s revenue from operations grew 3.8X to Rs 36 crore while its losses stood at Rs 28 crore during the fiscal year ended March 2023. The company is yet to file its financial statements for FY24. Foxy’s early competitor SimSim was acquired by YouTube in July 2021 which shuttered operations in March 2023. Its another competitor BulBul consolidated with The Good Glamm Group.

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