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MatBook raises $750K in pre-seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
MatBook raises $750K in pre-seed round
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Construction tech startup MatBook has raised $750,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Seedstars International Ventures, Fluent Ventures, and Everywhere Ventures. Angel investors affiliated with Autodesk and Amazon also participated. The proceeds will be used to improve its technology, expand its presence in the U.S., and grow its team across sales, technology, and operations. MatBook also plans to enhance its AI tools for pricing predictions, lead-time optimization, and supplier recommendations. Founded by Harsh Badera, Nasir Hussain, Raghav Malhotra, and Shubham Sharma, the company focuses on creating a direct connection between buyers and manufacturers. MatBook’s platform includes a quality control system and integrated logistics, aiming to reduce costs and delays. MatBook provides an AI-powered platform that enables U.S. contractors and distributors to source construction materials directly from vetted manufacturers. The company aims to address supply chain issues in the U.S. construction industry by streamlining procurement, shipping, quality checks, and financing. The company plans to introduce credit solutions and expand its network of manufacturers. MatBook also offers Environmental Product Declarations for buyers interested in meeting green building requirements. In the construction marketplace, MatBook competes with BRKZ, OfBusiness, Moglix, and Infra.Market, among others.

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Quintrans raises $750K in pre-seed round led by Capital-A

EntrackrEntrackr · 12d ago
Quintrans raises $750K in pre-seed round led by Capital-A
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Quintrans raises $750K in pre-seed round led by Capital-A Quintrans, a deep tech engineering startup developing India-built direct-drive linear motion systems for industrial automation, robotics, and equipment manufacturing, has raised $750K in a pre-seed funding round led by Capital-A along with participation from Sumeet Kabra of RR Global, SanchiConnect, AIC-Pinnacle, existing partner IIMA Ventures, and others. The proceeds will be used to establish an in-house manufacturing and advanced testing facility in Pune, accelerate R&D across electromagnetic actuation, and build the core engineering and operations team required for commercial rollout, Quintrans said in a press release. Co-founded in 2021 by Pranay Luniya, Kartik Kulkarni, Aniruddha Atigre, and Prasanna Kadambi, Quintrans is a deep tech engineering company developing direct-drive electromagnetic linear motion systems for industrial applications. Its technology enables frictionless, high-speed, and ultra-precise motion for robotics, warehouse automation, and manufacturing environments. As per market research, India manufactured and sold roughly 6.8 million actuators in FY 2022, a figure expected to cross 10–11 million units by FY 2026, driven by automotive, industrial automation, HVAC, and marine applications. According to the Pune-based startup, its design and manufacturing model unlocks cost efficiency, tailored deployments, and assured service. They take an engineering-first approach, developing the hardware and control electronics in-house so customers get a complete, integrated solution. Quintrans is part of MaXcel, the hardware and industrial technology accelerator run by Capital-A and SanchiConnect, supporting startups building engineering-led manufacturing solutions.

EleFant raises $750K in seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
EleFant raises $750K in seed round
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EleFant, a mobile app-based toy Library, has raised Rs 6 crore (about $750K) in its seed round co-led by Venture Catalysts, Malpani Ventures with participation from several notable investors and family offices. The funding round saw participation from a roster of investors, including Sudhakar Pai, (MD, Kurlon Industries), Jyothi Pradhan (CEO – Kurlon) Family Office, Agre Global FZE, Growth 91/Growth Sense, IVY Growth, Serious One Capital. The proceeds will be used to optimize its supply chain, reducing delivery times and costs, while also investing in data analytics to better understand and serve its customers, EleFant said in a press release. Founded by Sourabh Jain, EleFant offers an extensive selection of toys and books for children aged 0-12 years, sourced from over 70 top brands with over 600 options. In a feat, the EleFant has garnered over 13,000 registered users and 1000 fully paid subscribers in less than 10 months since its launch. The platform also empowers home-based women entrepreneurs through its innovative Librarian Model. Currently with over 52 Librarian centers across India, these librarians manage toy inventory and facilitate exchanges within their communities, earning a fixed income while promoting sustainable play and becoming brand ambassadors.

Pickleball chain GoRally raises $750K in pre-seed funding

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Pickleball chain GoRally raises $750K in pre-seed funding
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Pickleball chain GoRally has raised Rs 6.6 crore ($750,000) in its pre-Seed round led by Sujeet Kumar, with participation from key investors including Mohit Kumar & Vatsal Singhal, Viren Singhvi, Kartik Kapoor, Abhishek Goyal, Deepak Singh, Arjun Vaidya, Bharat Founders Fund, an IITD syndicate, and several US investors amongst others. The proceeds will be used to scale to eight centers and 40 pickleball and 2 padel courts by April 2025. The upcoming centers include the indoor pickle-padel arena GoRally Whitefield, a 40,000 sq ft facility. Founded last year by Sam Sancheti and Abhinav Shankar, GoRally operates four centers across Bengaluru with 15 courts, including its flagship 15,000 sq. ft. indoor facility near Indiranagar, and a 4000 Whatsapp community. It will also launch its tech platform this month to streamline the community experience, including its popular ‘Open-play’ game format. The firm will continue to expand its coaching services (its full-time coaches include Karnataka’s top 2 players) and build out its equipment retail business (it already distributes some of the brands like Joola), making it a full-stack player tapping into the recreational sports boom anchored by Pickleball & Padel. Beyond Bengaluru, GoRally plans to expand to other major cities like Delhi and Chennai later this year through strategic partnerships.

Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre seed round

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Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre seed round
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Snippets Space tech startup Akashalabdhi raises $1.2 Mn in pre-seed round The proceeds will be used to develop ANTARIKSHAB, an expandable space habitat designed for orbital logistics, microgravity experiments, space habitation, and defense applications. Akashalabdhi, a space tech startup developing expandable space habitats and dual-use defense technologies, has raised $1.2 million in a pre-seed funding round from Uday Chatterjee, Romesh Sobti, Suraj Nalin, LVX, 1Crowd, and Riceberg Ventures. "Our vision is clear. We want to put India at the forefront of orbital infrastructure and space habitation by innovating dual-use technologies. The successful close of our pre-seed funding round is a significant milestone that brings us closer to this goal. With the support of our investors, we are one step closer to making ANTARIKSHAB a global reality,” said Siddharth Jena, Founder of Akashalabdhi. Incubated at FSID, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and TIDES, IIT Roorkee, and supported by KickSky Accelerator, the company leverages research and mentorship to transform visionary concepts into scalable solutions.

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