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Malaki raises Rs 5.7 Cr in seed round led by Venture Catalysts

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Malaki raises Rs 5.7 Cr in seed round led by Venture Catalysts
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Malaki, a premium beverage brand, has raised Rs 5.7 crore ($669K) in its seed round led by Venture Catalysts. Maarc Ventures and the Dadachanji Family Office also participated. The proceeds will be used to expand Malaki’s presence in quick commerce, premium hospitality, and scale its Crystal Bottle product. It plans to strengthen its online channels, sustainability initiatives, and presence in major metro markets such as Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Jaipur, and Bengaluru. Founded in 2020 by Mohit and Ashish Bhatia, Malaki offers products such as tonic waters, alkaline waters, sparkling waters, and ginger ales, packaged in sustainable glass bottles. The brand gained visibility after appearing on Shark Tank India and is known for its patented Crystal Bottle design. Malaki currently operates in over 500 premium HORECA outlets and has partnerships with brands like Singapore Airlines, Ritz Carlton, and Hyatt in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Goa. Venture Catalysts, which has backed startups like Beardo, Pee Safe, and BharatPe, sees strong growth potential in Malaki. The Indian premium beverage market is expected to grow rapidly, driven by consumer demand for healthier and sustainable alternatives.

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Almonds Ai raises Rs 16 Cr in Seed funding round

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Almonds Ai raises Rs 16 Cr in Seed funding round
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url: https://entrackr.com/snippets/almonds-ai-raises-rs-16-cr-in-seed-funding-round-8720730 Content: Almonds Ai, a channel loyalty and rewards platform, has raised Rs 16 crore (nearly $1.9 million) in a seed funding round co-led by promoters of Haldiram’s and JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF). The round also saw participation from Venture Catalysts, Ever Grow Capital, Nine ALPS, and other investors such as Hemant Jain and OfBusiness co-founder Nitin Jain. The proceeds will be utilized to accelerate R&D initiatives, expand the team, and enhance product offerings, Almonds Ai said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Abhinav Jain and Apurv Modi, Almonds Ai aims to redefine how brands engage with their distribution networks through cutting-edge AI technology, enhancing engagement, education, and rewards for retailers, dealers, and influencers. Almonds Ai states that its flagship Channelverse ecosystem and green loyalty programs aim to create an impact in AI-driven loyalty management and sustainability, enabling businesses to build deeper, data-driven relationships with their distribution networks. The Gurugram-based company claims to have 100 distribution-led organizations and a network of 6 million channel partners, including retailers, dealers, and professionals such as drivers, painters, and mechanics. Almonds Ai asserts that its AI-powered platform will play a crucial role in optimizing sales channels, improving partner engagement, and driving customer retention across sectors.

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Dashcam startup Cautio raises Rs 11 Cr in seed round

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