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Jewelbox raises $3.2 Mn in pre-Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Jewelbox raises $3.2 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Lab-grown diamond brand Jewelbox has raised $3.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Atrium Angels, Dexter Ventures, Infinyte Club, Samarthya Capital, and existing investor JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation (JIIF). In March 2024, the Kolkata-based startup had raised Rs 3.7 crore in seed funding from JIIF. The proceeds will be used to grow its store network, build brand awareness, and hire across key departments. Founded in May 2022 by siblings Vidita Kochar Jain and Nipun Kochar, Jewelbox sells lab-grown diamond jewellery through both online and offline channels. The firm reported an annual revenue run rate (ARR) of Rs 38 crore for FY25, up from Rs 16 crore the previous year. Jewelbox currently runs eight stores in six cities—Delhi, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Guwahati—and aims to expand to 30 stores by the end of 2025. In the lab-grown diamond space, Jewelbox will compete with a clutch of firms, including COLUXE, Fiona Diamonds, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, and Firefly Diamonds. Aditya Birla-backed GIVA also offers a lab-grown diamond jewellery line. Last month, Firefly Diamonds raised $3 million in its seed round led by WestBridge Capital. Jewelbox and other new brands have asked the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to stop the use of the term "synthetic" for lab-grown diamonds, saying it confuses with imitation stones like cubic zirconia.

JIIF investors invest in Rs 350 Cr consumer-focused fund by Atomic Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
JIIF investors invest in Rs 350 Cr consumer-focused fund by Atomic Capital
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Investors from the early-stage angel network JIIF have invested in a Rs 350 crore fund by Atomic Capital, a newly launched consumer-focused venture capital firm. JIIF-affiliated angel investors alone contributed Rs 26.5 crore to the fund. According to JIIF, this is the largest collective bet by JIIF’s investors in the consumer VC space, underscoring rising conviction in India’s next wave of consumption, driven by digital-first brands, regional demand, and wellness-oriented products. Commenting on the investment, Jeenendra Bhandari, Chairman of JIIF, said, “It is a proud moment to see JIIF members backing Atomic Capital’s first fund. Their investment aligns with our broader thesis of supporting category-defining, purpose-led startups. India’s consumer opportunity is massive, and Atomic’s operating model is well positioned to unlock enduring brand value.” Atomic Capital operates with an “Operating VC” approach, offering not just capital but also hands-on support in brand building, growth marketing, supply chain optimization, and leadership hiring. In FY25, JIIF’s investor base deployed over Rs 60 crore across more than 20 startups spanning fintech, healthtech, AI, logistics, and consumer. The network now supports a portfolio of over 150 companies. Mumbai-based Atomic Capital, an early-stage VC firm founded in 2024 by Apoorv Gautam, combines strategic depth with on-ground execution.

Exclusive: Google-backed Namma Yatri raises fresh capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 8d ago
Exclusive: Google-backed Namma Yatri raises fresh capital
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Exclusive: Google-backed Namma Yatri raises fresh capital Bengaluru-based ride-hailing app, Namma Yatri has raised Rs 39.75 crore (around $4.4 million) in a pre-Series A extension round led by Juspay founder Vimal Kumar, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures, Antler, and others. The fresh funding comes nearly two years after it raised $11 million from Blume, Antler, and Google in July 2024. The board of Moving Tech, which operates community-led mobility apps Namma Yatri, Yatri Sathi, Yatri, and Mana Yatri, passed a resolution to issue 1.26 crore CCPS at Rs 31.57 per share to raise Rs 39.75 crore, according to its filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Juspay founder Vimal Kumar led the tranche with Rs 18 crore ($2 million), followed by Blume Ventures with Rs 9 crore. Navin Dalmia invested Rs 4 crore, while the remaining amount came from Plutus Investment Trust, Antler, Phi Investment Partners, and a group of angel investors. Namma Yatri is a zero-commission, open-mobility platform in India that connects users directly with auto and cab drivers for fair-priced rides. The app operates in cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, offering a hassle-free ride-hailing experience. Moving Tech launched Namma Yatri in Bengaluru in 2022, and the platform, along with its family of apps, is fully open-source, features open data metrics, and is also part of the ONDC Network. Following the allotment of this tranche, Vimal Kumar will hold a 13.91% stake in the company, while Blume Ventures will own 11%. Juspay will retain around 29.45% stake in the company. For the fiscal year ended March 2025, the Google-backed firm posted Rs 19.8 crore operating revenue, with a loss of Rs 51.25 crore. This funding for Namma Yatri comes at a time when competition in India’s ride-hailing market is intensifying.

Sunil Shetty-backed Regrip raises $2 Mn in new round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Sunil Shetty-backed Regrip raises $2 Mn in new round
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Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty and IT ministry-backed startup Regrip has raised $2 million about Rs 16.7 crore, in a funding round co-led by Qatar-based venture capital Sirious One, Inflection Point Ventures, and Let’s Venture. The round also saw participation from a host of angel investors, including EaseMyTrip’s co-founder Rikant Pitti, TIE Angels chairman Mahavir Pratap Sharma and Shobitam’s co-founder Aparna Thyagarajan among others Regrip has also provided exit to seed investor IIMA Ventures. The proceeds will be used to fuel the expansion of this innovative technology deployment with tyre companies and further enhance Regrip’s collection network for discarded tyres. It plans to ramp up its impact on the environment by revitalizing discarded tyres, reducing waste, and maximizing their lifespan. Founded by Tushar Suhalka, Regrip is building a network of discarded tyre collection centres. The startup uses quality-grade rubber to make refurbished tyres through shearing and retreading processes.

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