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IORA raises Rs 8.5 Cr funding from Caspian Debt

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IORA raises Rs 8.5 Cr funding from Caspian Debt
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IORA raises Rs 8.5 Cr funding from Caspian Debt Founded in 2009 by Swapan Mehra, IORA is an environmental advisory firm with expertise in environmental finance, policy, scientific research, and project implementation. Iora Ecological Solutions (IORA), an enterprise focused on Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate action and ecosystem conservation, has raised Rs 8.5 crore (approximately $1 million) in debt funding from Caspian Impact Investments (Caspian Debt). The funds will be used to scale its MegCare agroforestry and land restoration program in Meghalaya, which aims to restore degraded landscapes, improve forest cover, and enhance rural livelihoods through sustainable agroforestry practices, the company said in a press release. According to IORA, MegCare will benefit 80,000 smallholder farmers across Meghalaya through a carbon finance model that links ecosystem restoration with sustainable income generation. IORA claims its solutions for climate change, agriculture, forestry, and biodiversity conservation span 20 million hectares across 27 Indian states, two union territories, and several countries in Southeast Asia, Africa, and South America.

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Fintech startup Care.fi secures Rs 8 Cr in debt

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Fintech startup Care.fi secures Rs 8 Cr in debt
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Healthcare-focused fintech startup Care.fi has raised Rs 8 crore in debt capital, securing Rs 5 crore from Wint Wealth and Rs 3 crore in impact debt capital from Caspian The Gurugram-based company had previously raised $2 million (Rs 16 crore) in debt capital from Trifecta Capital, along with an additional $0.6 million (Rs 5 crore) from UC Inclusive Credit three months ago. The fresh funds will be used to ramp up its presence in the market and invest in the betterment of healthcare fintech especially for optimizing the operational end of hospital management, Care.fi said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Sidak Singh and Vikrant Agarwal, Care.fi is a fintech company offering smart financing solutions to hospitals, doctors, and allied suppliers. It bridges the gaps in funding within the healthcare industry. The company addresses the financial needs of healthcare professionals and institutions, facilitating smoother operations and accelerated growth. According to Care.fi, it is currently working with more than 50 hospitals and has helped over 2,000 patients. It claims that its total disbursals increased by 4x, with cumulative disbursals of $48 million (Rs 400 crore) last year. Care.fi has also received an NBFC license within two years of operation. Other major players in this space are CarePay, SaveIn, and Bajaj Finserv Health.

Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures

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Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures
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Wow! Momo raises Rs 85 Cr in debt from Stride Ventures Quick-service restaurant chain Wow! Momo Foods has raised Rs 85 crore (around $10 million) in debt funding from Stride Ventures. The proceeds will be used to refinance existing loans and drive expansion across its QSR and FMCG verticals. Launched in 2008 by Sagar Daryani and Binod Homagai, Wow! Momo operates over 700 outlets in 70 cities, and owns brands such as Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi. “This support from Stride Ventures will help us scale new heights and introduce more formats to reach wider audiences,” said Sagar Daryani, Co-founder & CEO of Wow! Momo. The company plans to scale its FMCG business to Rs 100 crore, grow its HORECA division, and expand to 1,500 stores across 100 cities in the next three years. As per TheKredible, Wow! Momo’s revenue from operations grew to Rs 470 crore in FY24 from Rs 413 crore in FY23. It maintained steady losses at Rs 114 crore in FY24.

Care.fi secures Rs 7.5 Cr in debt from Vivriti Capital

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Care.fi secures Rs 7.5 Cr in debt from Vivriti Capital
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Care.fi secures Rs 7.5 Cr in debt from Vivriti Capital Healthcare-focused fintech startup Care.fi has secured Rs 7.5 crore in debt capital from Vivriti Capital. This latest investment follows its previous funding rounds, which included Rs 8 crore in debt capital raised from Wint Wealth and Caspian, along with $2.5 million (around Rs 21 crore) in debt from Trifecta Capital and UC Inclusive Credit. In total, the group has raised approximately Rs 29 crore to date. The fresh funding will be utilized to accelerate its aim to empower Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) for hospitals and expand the reach of RevNow, Care.fi said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Sidak Singh and Vikrant Agarwal, Care.fi aims to weed out the hassles of insurance claims, which remain a complex challenge for hospitals, often leading to delayed discharges, revenue leakages, and operational inefficiencies. According to the Gurugram-based company, its AI-driven RCM platform, RevNow, is making a significant impact by expediting claim settlements and ensuring hospitals receive payments within 3–5 days post-discharge. It enables 30-minute patient discharges by automating final billing and approvals, drastically reducing wait times. RevNow optimizes hospital workflows with real-time query notifications, automated responses, and integrated mailing services. It also enhances financial transparency by providing real-time reconciliation of cash flows at the entity, unit, and claim levels, offering hospitals greater visibility. “Since our inception, we have focused on solving critical operational pain points in hospital revenue management. With RevNow, we are setting new benchmarks in claims processing efficiency. This latest funding will enable us to scale further, helping hospitals optimize financial workflows while ensuring better patient experiences. As the healthcare ecosystem grows, we aim to continue innovating and improving revenue realization for providers,” said Sidak Singh, co-founder of Care.fi. Care.fi claims that it is handling over Rs 800 crore in claims across over 300 hospitals and auditing more than 50,000 claims. The platform also aims to expand RevNow’s capabilities and integrate further with hospital information systems (HIS), electronic health records (EHR), and billing platforms.

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