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Plus Gold raises $1.2 Mn led by JITO

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Plus Gold raises $1.2 Mn led by JITO
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Gold investment app Plus Gold has raised $1.2 million in a seed funding round led by JITO along with participation from Venture Catalyst, Sonakshi Sinha, Sachin Shetty, Signal Ventures, Varun Dua, Shrish Mishra, Misfits among others. The proceeds will be deployed to raise its tech infra, improve user experience, strengthen security, and develop AI-driven investment advisory features, Plus Gold said in a press release. Founded in May 2022 by Veer Mishra and Raj Parekh, Plus Gold offers gold investments through Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) or one-time transactions. It enables users to redeem their digital gold investments as physical jewellery at any time. According to the Bengaluru-based company, it weeds out barriers in traditional gold investment, such as storage, purity assurance, and liquidity issues. A part of the proceeds will also be used for hiring engineers, customer service executives and others. Plus Gold is operating in a crowded market as a bunch of well-funded companies have been operating in the space. At present, the online gold investment segment is dominated by PayU and Alpha Wave-backed Indfiagold, Rupeek, Oro Money and Tiger Global investee Jar among others. Large fintechs including PhonePe also added gold buying offering to their app.

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MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV

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MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV
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GROWiT raises $3 Mn in Series A round led by GVFL

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GROWiT raises $3 Mn in Series A round led by GVFL
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Surat-based agritech firm GROWiT has raised $3 million in its Series A round led by GVFL. Other participants in the round include Veloce Opportunities Fund, JITO, We Founder Circle, Sunicon Ventures Fund, Progrowth Ventures, and Hyderabad Angels. The proceeds will be used to expand GROWiT’s market presence, strengthen its research and development, and enhance its technology infrastructure. Founded in 2020, GROWiT offers soil-to-harvest solutions for farmers. Its products include a soil health testing device, mulch films, crop covers, and weed mats. These tools are intended to support farming practices by helping improve productivity and reduce input costs. GROWiT currently operates across 12 states in India and works with over 650 franchise partners. It claims to have engaged with more than 225,000 farmers. GROWiT aims to use the funding to increase its domestic reach and scale its exports to regions in Africa and other markets. It is also focused on building tools that are aligned with changing agricultural needs due to weather and resource shifts.

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JITO Shark Angels commits Rs 30 Cr to startups at JIIF Flames Summit

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JITO Shark Angels commits Rs 30 Cr to startups at JIIF Flames Summit
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Four high-growth startups have secured funding in a bridge round worth Rs 30 crore at a recently held seed funding initiative by JITO Shark Angels. The JITO Shark Angels Pitch & Rise session during the JIIF Flames Summit saw Investors Madanlal Gundecha, Ecosystem Ventures founder Abhishek Sanghvi, Kiran Dantewadia, and Rajesh Jain leading the funding round. The investment was strategically allocated in the D2C consumer tech sector directed towards smart technology and sustainability. These funds aim to accelerate innovation and strengthen India's business landscape by backing ventures with significant growth potential. The JIIF Flames Summit provided a platform for discussions on investment trends, family business governance, and emerging market opportunities. Sessions covered Pre-IPO investments, stock markets, real estate, and gold, along with insights into the impact of Budget 2025 on business decisions. JITO Shark Angels supports high-potential startups across diverse sectors. Internationally, the initiative has also made its mark, with a Dubai edition witnessing a Rs 20 crore commitment from investors across logistics, space, fintech, and SaaS AI. Companies like Elixia and Astrophel Aerospace were among the beneficiaries of this funding. The JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) is the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of JITO, committed to nurturing ideas and fostering businesses among its members. JIIF provides a platform for startups and established businesses to collaborate, innovate, and scale through strategic support, mentorship, and funding opportunities. It aims to expand impact across industries while promoting sustainable and community-centric growth.

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