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MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV

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MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV
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MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV Chennai-based agritech exporter MangoPoint has secured $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from The Chennai Angels, Native Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum India, Fondation Botnar, IIM-CAN, Metis Family Office, and JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation. The fresh funds will be used to scale infrastructure, expand into new markets, strengthen backend operations, and diversify product offerings. Founded in 2018 by Manjula Gandhi Rooban and Prasanna Venkatarathnam, MangoPoint is a premium exporter of chemical-free, single-origin Indian mangoes and processed mango products, primarily serving North America and Europe. The startup handles over 2,000 metric tonnes of mangoes annually and plans to scale this tenfold to 20,000 MT in the coming years. It has APEDA and NPPO-recognized packhouses, and FDA clearance for exports to key international markets. As per the market research, the global mango industry is valued at $60 billion, with India contributing $20 billion, growing at 4.9%โ€“8% CAGR.

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Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn

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Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn
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Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures, among others. The round also saw participation from notable angel investors such as Arjun Purkayastha. Earlier in August last year, the startup had raised $1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. Founded by Kiran Shah, Go Zero has a diversified product portfolio featuring low-calorie, high-protein, and vegan ice creams. The startup claims that all its products are sweetened with plant-based sweeteners, which are low in calories. Currently present in 16 cities and over 125 dark stores, Go Zero ice cream brand is available on both quick commerce and e-commerce platforms in less than two years of launch. In FY24, Go Zero claims to have grown 4X compared to FY23 and while it saw 7X growth on quick commerce in just 5 months this summer. Go Zero competes with Hocco and NIC. Last year, NIC had raised $11 million in a growth funding round led by Jungle Ventures whereas Hocco recently raised $12 million from Chona family and others.

Fresh From Farm raises $2 Mn in pre Series A round

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Fresh From Farm raises $2 Mn in pre Series A round
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Fresh From Farm, a B2B2C platform for fresh fruit demand, has raised $2 million in its pre-Series A round led by Ashish Kacholia, founder of Lucky Investments. Inflection Point Ventures also participates in the round. The proceeds will be used for team expansion, tech enhancement, and to introduce new product lines. Fresh From Farm has also provided a partial exit to early investors offering more than 400% returns. Its early investor IPV led Rs 3 crore seed round in the company in November 2022. Founded by Rohit Nagdewani, Fresh From Farm uses a proprietary tech interface to predict and create a demand-supply equilibrium to minimise wastage of fresh produce. Its falgship product F3 converts fruit vendors into mini-franchises and sources, grades and handles fruit for them allowing them to focus on only sales. Fresh From Farm claims to have an ARR of Rs 40 crore with an aim to touch Rs 100 crore by this calendar year end. Other notable startups in the same space include Vegrow and Ninjacart.

AutoDukan raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round

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AutoDukan raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Snippets AutoDukan raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round AutoDukan, an AI-driven automobile aftermarket platform, has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round led by Choice Group and select HNIs. Existing investors MetroMax Group (India) and Ankit Sajnani also participated. The startup earlier raised a seed round from Rohit Goyal, Windrose Capital, and Raghu Venkatraman, followed by an angel round from MetroMax Group (USA) and Ankit Sajnani, which helped launch and expand its core platform. AutoDukan works in the auto aftermarket by digitising spare part procurement, insurance claim workflows, and multi-brand workshop enablement. Its AI-powered platform maps spare parts to vehicle models, predicts demand, and automates procurement, delivering speed and transparency to insurers, fleet operators, and workshops. The new funds will be used to scale operations across key automotive regions, enhance AI capabilities in demand prediction and claims automation, and deepen partnerships with insurers, fleet operators, and OEM suppliers. The company also plans to strengthen its team across AI, operations, and market development. AutoDukan reported 10ร— growth in the past two years, serving over 2,000 clients nationwide, mapping 2 million spare parts, and maintaining a live inventory of 200,000 parts updated daily. The firm competes with players like GoMechanic, Automovill, and OEM-backed service platforms.

Feline Spirits raises Rs 5.2 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IPV

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Feline Spirits raises Rs 5.2 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IPV
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Feline Spirits raises Rs 5.2 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IPV Craft alcoholic beverage startup Feline Spirits has raised Rs 5.2 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The proceeds will be used to expand the companyโ€™s portfolio and enter new markets. Founded by Prabhat Sharma and Rohit Saxena, Feline Spirits focuses on handcrafted vodka, whisky, and brandy in the premium and mass-premium segments, using authentic ingredients and transparent distilling practices. Feline Spirits is currently operational across eight states and union territories, with a customer base of over 20 lakh. In FY25, the brand claims to sell more than 4.1 lakh bottles (19,751 cases), generating Rs 25 crore in sales revenue. It has secured operating licenses in eight markets, including five government-owned and operated ones. With a gross profit margin of 55% in the premium segment, the platform aims to bridge the gap between low-quality mass-market products and high-priced international brands by offering affordable, premium spirits. According to market research, Indiaโ€™s spirits market is projected to reach $31 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.51% through 2028. Globally, the market is expected to grow from $1.4 trillion in 2022 to $2 trillion by 2027.

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