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Mave Health raises Rs 6 Cr led by All In Capital and iSeed Fund

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Mave Health raises Rs 6 Cr led by All In Capital and iSeed Fund
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Mave Health, a mental health-tech startup, has raised Rs 6 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by All-In Capital and Utsav Somani’s iSeed Fund with participation from Bharat Founders Fund, Deepinder Goyal (Zomato), Kunal Shah (CRED), Mohit Kumar and Vatsal Singhal (Ultrahuman). The round also saw angel investors like Gaurav Agarwal (TATA 1mg), Nandan Reddy (Swiggy), Rohan Verma (BreatheWellBeing), Nikhil Kant (Even), Harsh Shah (Fynd), Neel Mehta (Studio Carbon), Nitin Mehrotra (Dressfolk), Himanshu Aggarwal (SHL), along with several family offices and digital creators. The funding will support Mave Health in launching Arc, a non-invasive brain stimulation wearable that treats depression, the company said in a press release. Founded in 2023 by Dhawal Jain, Jai Sharma and Aman Kumar, Mave Health aims to build human-centric evidence based programs for mental well-being. The startup’s flagship product Arc improves brain health and treat depression. According to the company, the device is developed in collaboration with a team of top experts, including neuroscientists, psychiatrists, and psychologists from Harvard Medical School, Maastricht University and other leading research institutes. Over the past few months, during the beta phase, more than 1,000 individuals have used Arc and have seen substantial improvements in their depression symptoms. Currently, Mave Health’s flagship wearable, Arc, can be accessed by enrolling in Mave Health’s 12-week long program which also offers unlimited sessions with their experts, including doctors, psychologists, nutritionists, and fitness coaches. Mave Health has also partnered with psychologists, hospitals and private clinics across India to make Arc more accessible.

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Arva Health raises $1 Mn in pre-seed led by All In Capital

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Arva Health raises $1 Mn in pre-seed led by All In Capital
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Fertility care startup Arva Health has raised $1 million in a pre-seed round led by All In Capital, with participation from iSeed, Bharath Founders Fund, and Galaxy. The proceeds will fuel the launch of its network of tech-enabled fertility clinics, beginning in Bengaluru. It plans to open clinics in ten locations, including Mumbai and Delhi, by 2027. Additionally, the firm plans to expand into men's fertility services and develop a digital platform to offer continuous support for fertility. Founded by Dipalie Bajaj and Nidhi Panchmal, Arva provides at-home blood tests to test and track fertility. It offers fertility tests for women with PCOS and Thyroid issues. It provides detailed insights into female fertility health, such as egg reserve levels, through clinically-backed AMH testing. Its first flagship clinic in Whitefield, Bengaluru will provide fertility testing, consultations, egg freezing, and IVF in a modern, judgment-free setting. “We are not in the business of diagnosing infertility but in the business of helping people have babies. By improving access and experience, we can dramatically improve outcomes for millions of people,” said Dipalie Bajaj, co-founder and CEO of Arva Health. Since its launch last year, Arva claims to have helped over 4,000 women navigate their fertility, built a 40,000-member community, and scaled at 60% month-over-month.

Power Gummies raises Rs 10 Cr led by Jaipuria Family Office and Quadrant

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Power Gummies raises Rs 10 Cr led by Jaipuria Family Office and Quadrant
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Power Gummies, a gummies brand, has raised Rs 10 crore in its bridge round led by the Jaipuria Family Office and Quadrant. 100unicorn, DSGCP, Wipro Consumer, Venture Catalysts, Agility, Sharrp Ventures, Dhianu Das, and NB Ventures have also participated. Earlier in January 2022, Power Gummies had raised $6 million in Series A funding led by 9Unicorns and others. The proceeds will be used to enable the brand to become completely sugar-free in its products, followed by expansion into no-added sugar products and an upgraded composition in the existing range. Founded in 2018 by founder Divij Bajaj, Power Gummies focused on offering health and wellness solutions to meet today's lifestyle. The brand claims to have unique formulations backed by World Health Organisation (WHO) standard clinical trials, creating products through robust R&D while following sustainable manufacturing practices. The New Delhi-based startup is now expanding its focus by introducing a wide range of holistic wellness products under its parent company, Aesthetic Nutrition, which will now serve as the primary brand for these offerings. The lineup includes a Hair Growth Styling Serum, an All-in-One Face Serum, a Korean Collagen Peptide beauty drink, and convenient Daily Fiber Sachets to improve digestive health. It also features tailored protein supplements and vitality products designed specifically for men and women.

Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others

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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others
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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others Deconstruct, a D2C skincare brand, has secured Rs 65 crore ($7.7 million) in funding from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD, V3 Ventures, and DSG Consumer Partners, with participation from existing investors Kalaari Capital and Beenext. The funds will support product innovation, leadership in sunscreen and serums, the gentle actives space, and expansion into quick commerce and retail. Founded by Malini Adapureddy, Deconstruct offers skincare for all skin types, focusing on products tailored for India's climate. Deconstruct states it saw 1,000% growth in FY25, achieving annualized net revenue of Rs 200 crore, while reducing losses by 33% during FY24.

Exclusive: Lendingkart raises Rs 100 Cr debt from Stride Ventures

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Exclusive: Lendingkart raises Rs 100 Cr debt from Stride Ventures
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Small and medium enterprises focused digital lending platform Lendingkart has secured Rs 100 crore ($12 million) in debt and Rs 8 crore (nearly $1 million) in equity from Stride Ventures. This is the second major debt closure by the Ahmedabad-based firm in the past year. The board at Lendingkart has passed a board resolution to issue 10,000 non-convertible debentures and 454 Series D5 CCPS to raise Rs 108 crore or $13 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the RoC shows. As per the filings, the Temasek-backed company has raised Rs 318 crore ($38 million) in debt to date. Lendingkart will receive the debt fund in two tranches of Rs 50 crore ($6 million) each and it will carry a coupon rate of 14% per annum. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has been valued at around $690 million post-allotment. Just last month, LendingKart raised $10 million through external commercial borrowing (ECBs) from a fund managed by BlueOrchard. As of now, Lenskart has mopped up Rs 1,050 crore ($126 million) in equity capital from investors like Fullerton, Bertelsmann, Mayfield India, Saama Capital, Sistema Asia and India Quotient. Lendingkart disburses loans with an average ticket size of Rs 5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh to MSME business owners. As per its website, it has disbursed over Rs 18,700 crore to over 300,000 businesses present in 4,100 cities. Lendingkart performed well in FY23 as its revenue from operations grew by 33.4% to Rs 858 crore. Meanwhile, the firm also posted Rs 119 crore profit in the same period. It’s yet to file annual financial results for FY24. As per a media report, the company is planning for an initial public offering (IPO) by next year. Lenskart is targeting to cross Rs 10,000 crore in assets under management before going public.

Perkant Tech raises Rs 6.6 Cr in seed round

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Perkant Tech raises Rs 6.6 Cr in seed round
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Perkant Tech raises Rs 6.6 Cr in seed round Indore-based health tech startup Perkant Tech has raised Rs 6.6 crore ($771K) in its seed round led by YourNest Venture Capital. The funding also saw support from the Government of India’s Atal New India Challenge (Rs 1 crore), Villgro Foundation (Rs 35 lakh), and Sanchi Connect (Rs 25 lakh). The proceeds will be used to help Perkant Tech improve its technology, grow its team, and prepare for a wider launch after successful tests. The firm also plans to add more features for detecting diseases early and helping in recovery tracking. Founded in 2020 by engineers Lokant Jain and Saniya Jeswani, Perkant Tech has created a smart AI-powered medical device that gives quick and clear health checks. Its main product, “Abhay Parimiti,” can scan a person’s health in under 60 seconds and works even in areas with limited doctors. Perkant’s technology is already patented in India and has a pending patent in the U.S. It is also aligned with India’s National Digital Health Mission. Its system can track over 700 body signals, helping people stay ahead of serious illnesses. The device is easy to use, making it helpful for both doctors and non-medical users in rural or remote places.

CirclePe raises close to $1 Mn in pre-seed round

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CirclePe raises close to $1 Mn in pre-seed round
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Fintech startup CirclePe has raised close to $1 million in its pre-seed round led by OTP Ventures, with participation from 1947 Rise, iSeed, IIT Delhi, Venture Catalyst, and founders and CXOs from OfBusiness, BharatPe, Uni Cards, OYO, and others. Led by Navan Jaiswal and Ankur Yadav, CirclePe’s ‘Smart Renting’ solution allows credit-worthy tenants to opt for a zero security-deposit move-in, enjoying the luxury of paying only their monthly rent without any extra charges. By partnering with major proptechs, CirclePe is enabling the smart renting feature for independent retail landlords and co-living operators, providing an easy and hassle-free rental experience. By eliminating the need for heavy security deposits paid by tenants and unlocking capital for landlords and co-living operators, CirclePe aims to disrupt the traditional rental value chain. Suhail Sameer, who is the former CEO of BharatPe, is serving venture capital firm OTP Venture as managing partner. As per a media report, OTP Ventures is also looking to close its debut fund at Rs 400 crore by June.

Colossa WomenFirst Fund raises Rs 100 Cr in first close

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Colossa WomenFirst Fund raises Rs 100 Cr in first close
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Colossa Ventures, a SEBI-registered independent venture capital management company, has announced the first close of its maiden fund – Colossa WomenFirst Fund at Rs 100 crore. The fund with a target corpus of Rs 500 crore will primarily focus on investing in the pre-Series A stage and beyond. Based on research Colossa aims to create a niche in healthcare & healthtech, fintech, climate & cleantech, deeptech and the consumer sectors. The fund’s strategy is to leverage gender-diversity to generate alpha, and has attracted institutions such as SIDBI and family offices like Dr. Ranjan Pai’s Family Office, and the Shriram Ownership Trust, among others to invest in the first close. Co-founded in 2022 by Ashu Suyansh and Vandana Rajadhyaksha, Colossa WomenFirst Fund is a sector-agnostic venture growth fund, that seeks to revolutionize the startup landscape by focusing exclusively on women-founded or co-founded, or where women are the main beneficiaries. A bunch of women-focused funds are currently active in India. For context, Kalaari Capital runs CXXO initiative for female founders. Gender-focused investment platform Achieving Women Equity (AWE) Funds also launched its maiden India fund amounting to Rs 350 crore. Search giant Google runs a program called Google for Startups Women Founders Fund and provides $100,000 in equity-free cash to female-founded startups. Saha Fund, She Capital, and StrongHer Ventures also focus on women founder-led startups.

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