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Plenome Technologies raises Rs 6.5 Cr in seed round

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Plenome Technologies raises Rs 6.5 Cr in seed round
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IIT Madras-incubated Plenome Technologies has raised Rs 6.5 crore in seed round from a mix of Indian and foreign investors, including lead investor Ovington Capital Partners (Luxembourg), UAE-based AADI, and angel investor Manish Gandhi. The proceeds will be used to support Plenome’s expansion into global markets with its patented Blockchain-AI stack tailored for sectors like healthcare, organ donation, and remote voting. Founded by Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awardee Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal, along with Vijayaraja Rathinasamy and Anirudh Varna, Plenome is developing secure, scalable and interoperable digital infrastructure for sensitive data applications. Its ‘BlockTrack OrganEase’ solution is already in trial runs with a state transplant authority, while its remote voting platform ‘BlockVote’ has been deployed successfully at IIT Madras and is now being pitched for large-scale enterprise elections. Plenome is also testing its AI-powered healthtech suite ‘Ashwin’ for structured, multilingual data capture in dental clinics, with plans to expand into eye care, cosmetic and fertility domains. With its DLT-powered backend and an AI-driven front end, Plenome aims to unify data creation, management and diagnostics while ensuring data privacy and user control.

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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round

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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round
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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round Indian luxury watch brand Argos Watches has raised Rs 6.5 crore (around $780K) in an angel funding round, valuing the company at Rs 45 crore ($5.4 million) from a group of high-net-worth Indian investors. The proceeds will be used to create new products, build brand awareness, and grow online. Argos aims to double its revenue this year. Founded by Mr. M. Shahiwala, Argos brand offers high-quality, vintage-style automatic and hand-wound watches at affordable prices. It sells its watches only through its website, using a direct-to-consumer model to offer an easy buying experience. Its watches cost between Rs 8,000 and Rs 20,000. Its Apollo series and flagship Olympus watch, a mechanical watch with a power reserve indicator, have gained popularity among Indian watch enthusiasts. As of 2025, Argos remains bootstrapped, with an estimated revenue of around $580,000 annually. The brand plans to launch more models with advanced features while continuing to build its brand through community engagement and digital presence.

Lamark Biotech raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IAN Group

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Lamark Biotech raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IAN Group
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Lamark Biotech raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IAN Group Lamark's proprietary ProteoStrong platform enables the stabilization of fragile protein-based drugs, such as insulin, monoclonal antibodies, and enzymes, without altering their molecular structure. Biopharma startup Lamark Biotech has raised Rs 6.5 crore in a pre-Series A round led by IAN Group, including IAN Alpha Fund, powered by BioAngels, Vinayender Tulla, Nita Roy, and Venkataraman KNK. Domain experts from IAN’s angel investors led the round. The Ahmedabad-based company had previously raised $41.3K in a seed funding round led by VIT-TBI and others. The fresh funds will be utilized to accelerate the development of thermostable insulin and expand the biologics platform for global access, Lamark said in a press release. Founded in 2018 by Vaibhav Bhatia, Lamark Biotech aims to reimagine drug delivery for chronic and life-altering diseases. Its proprietary ProteoStrong platform enables the stabilization of fragile protein-based drugs, such as insulin, monoclonal antibodies, and enzymes, without altering their molecular structure. According to Lamark Biotech, it leverages the R&D base of Venture Center, NCL Innovation, and it is advancing a new class of temperature-resilient biologics that retain potency across extreme conditions—ideal for underserved regions where cold storage infrastructure is limited. With its lead program, InsulinStrong, Lamark is targeting the Rs 4,000 crore Indian insulin market and intends to expand across Southeast Asia and the UAE. In the next 24 months, it plans to file new international patents, begin early clinical trials, and build partnerships with pharma companies, CDMOs, and global health agencies.

Leanworx raises seed round led by YourNest Venture

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Leanworx raises seed round led by YourNest Venture
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Leanworx, a Bengaluru-based startup empowering manufacturing plants with real-time data, has raised Rs 8.3 crore (approximately $1 million) in its seed funding round. The round was led by YourNest Venture Capital with Rs 6.5 crore and Rs 1.5 crore from an angel investment group. The proceeds will be directed towards scaling marketing and lead generation efforts in India and Southeast Asia and advancing product development, including hardware and software certification, Leanworx said in a press release. Co-founded in 2017 by D. Srihari, Bhagavan S. K., and Dasarathi G. V., Leanworx provides a cutting-edge, AI-powered machine monitoring system that delivers real-time, actionable data from shop-floor machines to decision-makers, allowing for faster and more accurate decision-making.

Proptech startup Flent raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round

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Proptech startup Flent raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round
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Shiplog raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Seed round
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Bower raises Rs 11.5 Cr in seed round

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Bower raises Rs 11.5 Cr in seed round
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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC Sneaker brand Gully Labs has raised Rs 8.7 crore in a seed funding round — comprising Rs 7.6 crore in equity and Rs 1.1 crore in venture debt. The equity round was led by Zeropearl VC along with participation from Untitled Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and other prominent angel investors including Bounce co-founder & CEO Vivekananda Hallekere, Suhasini Sampath, Nishchay AG, Renee Cosmetics founder Ashutosh Valani, Anurag Ramadasan, and Rahul Seth, while Stride Ventures led the debt investment. Prior to this, the company had secured Rs 1.1 crore in equity during its pre-seed round in 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed towards diversifying the product mix, expanding sales channels, and opening physical retail stores, Gully Labs said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs crafts handmade sneakers, blending premium materials with culturally rich design stories — from Phulkari-embroidered trainers to Onam-inspired silhouettes. Gully Labs sells its products through its website and in select partner stores across Indian metros. The company plans to build a larger production facility, broaden its product line across diverse sneaker styles, and deepen its reach across India and global markets. It also plans to launch exclusive retail outlets as part of its omni-channel strategy.

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