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MatBook raises $750K in pre-seed round

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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

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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.

Deeptech startup Meine Electric raises $750K in pre-seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 15d ago
Deeptech startup Meine Electric raises $750K in pre-seed round
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Meine Electric, a deeptech energy storage startup, has raised $750,000 (around Rs 6.7 crore) in a pre-seed funding round led by Antler, Rebalance and Venture Catalysts. The round also saw participation from gradCapital, AIC-AU Incubation Foundation, and a group of angel investors. The funding will be used to move the company from lab-scale prototypes to pilot-ready iron-air battery systems and to strengthen its research and engineering capabilities. Founded in 2023 by Priyansh Mohan and Stuti Kakkar, Meine Electric is building iron-air long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems, positioning itself as the first company in APAC and among the few globally working on this technology. The startup is focused on batteries designed for 16–24 hours of storage, aimed at supporting round-the-clock renewable energy usage. Iron-air batteries use abundant materials such as iron, air and water and operate through a reversible rusting process. Unlike lithium-ion batteries, which are typically viable for short-duration storage, iron-air systems are designed for daily cycling and long-duration use, making them suitable for solar-heavy grids. Meine Electric claims its technology is capable of operating at a lower cost of storage compared to existing battery solutions and is optimised for faster charge and discharge to match solar generation cycles. The firm operates from a 5,000 sq ft facility in Chennai, which is being set up for pilot production. It has secured four granted patents and seven international patent filings related to its technology. Going forward, Meine Electric plans to build grid-connected prototypes, followed by larger pilot deployments, with a target to launch containerised iron-air battery systems by 2027. The startup is also engaging with power producers and commercial and industrial customers for pilot projects.

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