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Genexis Biotech raises Rs 4 Cr in seed round led by GVFL

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Genexis Biotech raises Rs 4 Cr in seed round led by GVFL
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Genexis Biotech raises Rs 4 Cr in seed round led by GVFL Vadodara-based bio-manufacturing startup Genexis Biotech has raised Rs 4 crore in a seed funding round led by GVFL, with participation from Benzai10. The proceeds will be used to scale bioreactor capacity, build downstream processing infrastructure, launch new recombinant proteins and enzymes, and strengthen compliance, sales, and distribution functions. Genexis Biotech develops animal-origin-free recombinant proteins using precision fermentation, catering to sectors like biopharma, food-tech, and cell culture. The startup operates a certified Class 10,000 facility and is setting up a GMP-compliant unit. It has introduced recombinant peptidases such as amino peptidase and enterokinase, and plans to launch recombinant transferrin and albumin. In the past year, Genexis established partnerships with pharmaceutical companies and biotech firms, signed an MoU with the Gujarat government, and received client orders for alternative protein formulations. It showcased its portfolio at Global Bio-India 2024 and aims to enter the regulated biotech export market, develop encapsulated formulations for the cosmetics industry, and collaborate with CDMOs, academic labs, and biopharma firms. Genexis Biotech focuses on scalable, ethical biomolecule production. GVFL has backed the company as part of its investment thesis across deeptech and biotech innovation.

Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round

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Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round
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Snippets Astrophel Aerospace raises Rs 6.84 Cr in pre-seed round Deep-tech space startup Astrophel Aerospace has raised Rs 6.84 crore (around $800K) in a pre-seed funding round from a group of angel investors and venture firms. The Pune-based startup will use the funds to build a prototype of its reusable semi-cryogenic launch vehicle and to expand in-house R&D efforts focused on building advanced missile-grade guidance and propulsion systems. Founded in 2022 by Suyash Bafna, Astrophel Aerospace is building cost-effective, reusable launch vehicles specifically tailored for small satellites. It operates on a vertically integrated model designing, engineering, and testing propulsion systems in-house. The firmโ€™s Astra C1 series rockets are powered by in-house developed semi-cryogenic engines and built using a combination of 3D printing and modular assembly. Astrophel claims to be among a limited number of Indian private companies to have successfully test-fired a semi-cryogenic engine, and achieved this with just Rs 6 lakh in internal resources and no external funding before this round. It is now aiming for a working, reusable prototype within the next 2โ€“3 years. The startup is building its flagship Potentia C1U engine using modular design and manufacturing principles adapted from the automotive sector. Astrophel has also signed an MoU with ISRO to support co-development and testing. In India, its key competitors include Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, Bellatrix Aerospace and Pixxel among others.

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