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Performance nutrition brand Neulife raises $1 Mn in seed round

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Performance nutrition brand Neulife raises $1 Mn in seed round
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Neulife, a Mumbai-based performance nutrition company, has raised $1 million in seed funding co-led by Subhkam Ventures and Singularity Ventures, with participation from Sunicon Ventures, Cosma Ventures, and select HNIs. This is the company’s first external funding round since its founding. The proceeds will be used to develop new products, expand clinical research and trials, and scale the company’s protein product portfolio. Neulife also plans to use part of the capital to accelerate its global expansion and strengthen R&D capabilities. Founded in 2014 by Samit Gupta, Neulife operates as an R&D-led performance nutrition brand. It launched its D2C business in 2022 and focuses on developing scientifically validated, metabolically efficient proteins using its patented Ketofuel MCT technology. Neulife’s core products include Pro Standard Whey, launched in 2023, and Super Isolate, launched in 2024. Both products are designed to offer over 30% higher protein absorption and efficiency compared to conventional whey or plant proteins. Its R&D unit has filed five patents, with two granted and three pending. Neulife aims to capture around 15% market share in India’s premium protein segment by 2028. It is also planning to raise an additional $3 million by 2026-end to support expansion and new product development. Neulife’s products are available across its website and key online marketplaces, targeting professional athletes and fitness consumers seeking science-based performance nutrition.

Optimist raises $12 Mn in seed round led by Accel and Arkam Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 16d ago
Optimist raises $12 Mn in seed round led by Accel and Arkam Ventures
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Optimist, a technology-led cooling solutions startup focused on building future-ready air conditioners, has raised $12 million in a seed and pre-Series A funding round led by Accel and Arkam Ventures, along with participation from prominent angel investors. The fresh funds will be deployed to scale manufacturing, research and development (R&D), and go-to-market operations, Optimist said in a press release. Launched in 2024 by Ashish Goel, former CEO and co-founder of Urban Ladder, and Pranav Chopra, Optimist aims to transform customers’ lives through technology-driven cooling solutions. Backed by deep customer research and an understanding of Indian lifestyles, the company is designing and manufacturing products tailored to the country’s evolving needs. Its cooling systems are built to operate reliably under extreme heat conditions and power constraints. According to the company, Optimist has invested significantly over the past year in innovation and reimagining cooling solutions through sustained R&D efforts and multiple product testing cycles in real-world environments. These R&D initiatives are anchored at Nalanda, its in-house innovation lab in Gurugram. With in-house R&D and manufacturing capabilities, Optimist is able to shorten development cycles and build products that reduce electricity bills while easing pressure on power grids. Optimist aspires to design and manufacture ultra-efficient, customer-centric cooling systems for India’s extreme heat and energy-constrained markets. The company plans to sell its products through a mix of direct-to-consumer channels and brand stores, initially targeting residential and small commercial customers. Optimist air conditioners will be available from February 2026 in Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Bengaluru, followed by expansion to other cities.

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