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Kites Senior Care raises Rs 45 Cr in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Kites Senior Care raises Rs 45 Cr in Series A round
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Agetech startup Kites Senior Care has raised Rs 45 crore ($5.4 million) in its Series A round led by Ranjan Pai, chairman of Manipal Education and Medical Group (MEMG) through his family office. Previously in January 2023, Kites had raised Rs 14 crore in a pre-series A round from Ranjan Pai. The proceeds will be used to deepen its presence in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, while also facilitating expansion into three additional cities across Southern India, the company said in a press release. Founded in 2016 by Rajagopal and Reema, Kites Senior Care specialises in a range of geriatric services including post-operative and post-hospitalisation rehabilitative care, palliative care, dementia care, and respite care, both within care facilities and at the residences of senior citizens. Currently, the startup has a team of 400 care professionals, which is expected to grow to over 1,500. Further, the Bengaluru-based firm has plans to use the newly raised capital to augment its bed capacity to over 1,000 within the next six quarters, up from the current number of 340. Also, it aims to complete the pilot expansion of its tech platform ‘seniorshield,’ leveraging wearable technology from Titan Fastrack. Besides Kites Senior Care, Samarth Life, Age Care Labs, Goodfellows, KareWise, SeniorWorld, GetSetUp, 60Plus India, ElderAid Wellness and GenWise also operate in the agetech space.

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Innovist raises Rs 136 Cr led by ICICI Venture; Accel exits

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Innovist raises Rs 136 Cr led by ICICI Venture; Accel exits
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Innovist, the parent company of Bare Anatomy, has raised Rs 136 crore (approximately $16 million) in a Series B funding round led by ICICI Venture. The round saw participation from Mirabilis Investment Trust, Niveshaay Investment, and existing backer Sauce. The funding round includes both primary and secondary components and will be directed toward product development, business growth, and team expansion, the company said in a media release. In the round, the company provided exit to Accel, which came in via their seed program (atoms). Rohit Chawla, founder and CEO, said that Innovist is one of the fastest-growing BPC (beauty and personal care) firms in the country and aims to cross Rs 300 crore in revenue by FY25. While the company has not yet filed its annual statements for FY24, it reported operational revenue of Rs 36.53 crore in FY23, along with a loss of Rs 16.87 crore. Innovist, previously known as Onesto Labs, was founded in 2018 by Chawla, Sifat Khurana, and Vimal Bhola. The company provides personal care products and currently manages three brands: Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play, and Sunscoop. To date, Innovist has raised over $26 million, including a $7 million Series A round led by the Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund. According to startup data platform TheKredible, prior to this round, Sauce.VC was the largest external stakeholder, followed by 72 Ventures, Accel India, and the Amazon Smbhav Fund. It competes with D2C beauty brands like Minimalist, Mamaearth, Wow Skin Science, and Sugar Cosmetics.

Healthtech startup Docplix raises Rs 1.2 Cr in bridge round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Healthtech startup Docplix raises Rs 1.2 Cr in bridge round
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Healthtech startup Docplix has raised Rs 1.2 crore in its bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Earlier in March this year, DocPlix had raised Rs 5 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Eris Lifesciences with the participation of other angel investors. In February 2022, it raised Rs 1.2 crore in seed round. The fresh proceeds will be used for product development, AI integration, and market expansion, Docplix said in a press release. This will involve enhancing its EHR system, incorporating advanced AI capabilities to improve decision support and patient care, and expanding its market reach. Founded by Varun Garg, Aayush Garg, DocPlix’s ABDM-compliant Electronic Health Record (EHR) system ensures secure and interoperable management of patient data. Its integrated Decision Support System (DSS) helps healthcare professionals make informed decisions through data analytics. Additionally, innovative visualization tools make patient data easy to understand, enhancing patient care and clinic efficiency. The startup claims to serve over 2,000 doctors, extending its reach through programs and remote clinics in tier-II and tier-III cities to address healthcare needs in underserved areas.

Rapido raises Rs 250 Cr from Prosus as part of Series E round

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Rapido raises Rs 250 Cr from Prosus as part of Series E round
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Rapido raises Rs 250 Cr from Prosus as part of Series E round Mobility firm Rapido is raising Rs 250 crore (around $29.7 million) from Prosus as part of Series E round. This funding comes just seven months after its $120 million round, which was led by WestBridge. The board at Rapido has passed a special resolution to issue 47,743 Series E preference shares at an issue price of Rs 52,467 each to raise Rs 250 crore or $29.7 million, the company's regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Rapido was set to raise approximately $60 million in a mix of primary and secondary funding from Prosus, as exclusively reported by Entrackr in October 2024. The ride-hailing app is raising $200 million in its Series E round at a $1.1 billion valuation. The company has already received two tranches—$120 million and $29.7 million. Following this latest tranche, Prosus will hold around 2.9% of Rapido. Based on Entrackr’s estimates, Rapido is currently valued at approximately Rs 8,726 crore (just over $1 billion). Rapido recorded 46.3% year-on-year growth, with revenue standing at Rs 648 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2024. The company also reduced its losses by 45%, bringing them down to Rs 371 crore during the same period. In Q2 FY25, Rapido reported a 2.5X year-on-year increase in gross order value (GOV), reaching Rs 2,461 crore, up from Rs 977 crore in Q2 FY24. The company also saw a two-fold increase in rides, totaling 207 million.

Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round

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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round
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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round Indian luxury watch brand Argos Watches has raised Rs 6.5 crore (around $780K) in an angel funding round, valuing the company at Rs 45 crore ($5.4 million) from a group of high-net-worth Indian investors. The proceeds will be used to create new products, build brand awareness, and grow online. Argos aims to double its revenue this year. Founded by Mr. M. Shahiwala, Argos brand offers high-quality, vintage-style automatic and hand-wound watches at affordable prices. It sells its watches only through its website, using a direct-to-consumer model to offer an easy buying experience. Its watches cost between Rs 8,000 and Rs 20,000. Its Apollo series and flagship Olympus watch, a mechanical watch with a power reserve indicator, have gained popularity among Indian watch enthusiasts. As of 2025, Argos remains bootstrapped, with an estimated revenue of around $580,000 annually. The brand plans to launch more models with advanced features while continuing to build its brand through community engagement and digital presence.

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