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PowerUp Money raises $12 Mn in Series A round led by Peak XV

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PowerUp Money raises $12 Mn in Series A round led by Peak XV
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PowerUp Money raises $12 Mn in Series A round led by Peak XV PowerUp Money, a mutual fund advisory wealthtech platform, has raised $12 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV with participation from existing investors Accel, Blume Ventures, and Kae Capital. The round also saw continued backing from 8i Ventures and DevC, and came just six months after the company raised $7.2 million in seed funding. The proceeds will be utilized to strengthen its research and advisory capabilities, scale PowerUp Elite, launch PowerUp Infinite, and invest in financial literacy and investor education initiatives, PowerUp Money said in a press release. Founded in 2024 by Prateek Jindal, PowerUp Money aims to build a research-led, zero-commission mutual fund advisory platform to make high-quality, unbiased investment advice accessible to millions of Indians at a fraction of traditional costs. As a SEBI-registered Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), the platform ensures that recommendations remain fully aligned with investorsโ€™ long-term wealth creation goals. According to the Bengaluru-based startup, its app enables users to review their mutual fund portfolios free of cost and assess portfolio health and performance. The startupโ€™s flagship offering PowerUp Elite delivers personalized mutual fund advisory directly through the app for an annual fee of Rs 999. The subscription covers fund selection, portfolio reviews, rebalancing, asset allocation, and end-to-end portfolio guidance backed by institution-grade research. The company plans to launch PowerUp Infinite, a fully managed investment advisory product offering dedicated 1:1 advisory, goal planning, and personalized investment strategies delivered in a transparent and unbiased manner. Together, PowerUp Elite and PowerUp Infinite will form a comprehensive advisory stack, spanning app-first personalized guidance to fully managed wealth solutions led by expert advisors. Within eight months of launch, PowerUp claims to have onboarded over 5 lakh users and is currently tracking more than Rs 65,000 crore in assets, indicating strong early user engagement with the platform. PowerUp Elite has also onboarded over 25,000 paid members. Over the next three years, it aims to onboard 10 million users, deepening its role in shaping the future of retail wealth management in India.

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PowerUp Money raises $7.1 Mn from Accel, Blume and others. Wealthtech startup PowerUp Money has raised $7.1 million in its first institutional funding round, led by Accel, Blume Ventures, and Kae Capital, with participation from 8i Ventures and DeVC. The proceeds will be used to strengthen its research team, build new advisory products, and scale customer acquisition efforts. Founded in April by Prateek Jindal, ex-cofounder of Uni Cards, PowerUp Money helps users manage their finances with tools like "Power Age," which shows when they can achieve financial freedom and how much they need to save. It offers direct mutual fund investments with advisory support to retail investors via its mobile platform. The startup is rolling out both free and paid subscription models. According to the company, Power Mutual Funds is already tracking over Rs 3,000 crore (~$350 million) in assets across more than 25,000 customers, with strong growth month on month. Originally incubated within Uni Cards, PowerUp has now been spun off as an independent venture, following the funding round. As per sources, Jindal has been working on the new venture since October 2023.

D2C luggage brand uppercase raises $9 Mn led by Accel

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D2C luggage brand uppercase raises $9 Mn led by Accel
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D2C luggage brand Uppercase (Acefour Accessories) has raised $9 million in a Series B round led by venture capital firm Accel. As per uppercase, it has raised the new round at a post money valuation of $60 million. In 2022, the company had raised $7 million in apPre-Series A funding round led by Sixth Sense Ventures, with participation from Volrado Venture Partners. The funding will support business expansion, aiming to increase its customer base across India, uppercase said in a press release. Founded by Sudip Ghose, uppercase sells travel gear online and through 1,800 multi-brand stores across India. Its products are priced in the range of Rs 3,500-5,000. The Mumbai-based company aims to achieve its Rs 500 crore goal by adding 250 exclusive retail stores over the next three years. Earlier this year, luggage brand Mokobara raised $12 million in a Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. Besides Mokobara, uppercase also competes with Assembly, Nasher Miles and EUME. While Nasher miles raised $4 million in July, EUME bagged $1.7 million in June. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, uppercase reported an operating revenue of Rs 10.65 crore in FY23 with Rs 21 crore loss. The company is targeting to more than double its revenue to Rs 150 crore by FY25, up from Rs 70 crore in FY24.

Sweet Karam Coffee raises $8 Mn led by Peak XV

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Sweet Karam Coffee raises $8 Mn led by Peak XV
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Sweet Karam Coffee Raises $8 Mn Led by Peak XV Chennai-based South Indian food brand Sweet Karam Coffee (SKC) has raised $8 million in its Series A round led by Peak XV Partners, with existing investor Fireside Ventures also increasing its stake. The funding comes almost two years after Sweet Karam Coffee raised $1.5 million from Fireside Ventures. The proceeds will be used to expand its distribution, launch new products, and improve its supply chain with tech. Founded in 2015, SKC is known for its authentic sweets, snacks, and filter coffee, which is made without palm oil, preservatives, or maida. It also sells condiments and ghee. The startup sells its products via its website, e-commerce marketplaces, and quick commerce platforms, serving customers across 32 countries. SKC claims to have grown 4X in revenue over the past 12 months and is projected to grow another 2.5X in the next 12 months. SKC announced the appointment of Nandhitha Indermohan (ex-Unilever) as Chief Operating Officer to boost execution.

Scapia raises $40 Mn in Series B led by Peak XV

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Scapia raises $40 Mn in Series B led by Peak XV
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Scapia raises $40 Mn in Series B led by Peak XV Travel fintech company Scapia has raised $40 million in its Series B round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from existing investors, Elevation Capital, Z47, and 3State Ventures. The funding will enable Scapia to strengthen its team, enhance its product offerings, harness the power of AI, and accelerate its ambitious growth plans, Scapia said in a press release. According to the companyโ€™s regulatory filings, it has secured Rs 289 crore ($34 million) so far, with the remaining funds expected soon. In this round, Peak XV Partners took the lead, investing Rs 218 crore ($25.6 million), followed by Elevation Capital with Rs 62.28 crore ($7.3 million) and 3State Ventures contributing Rs 8.65 crore ($1.02 million). According to a separate resolution, the Bengaluru-based company also expanded its ESOP pool by 3,460 ESOP options. The newly added ESOP will be valued at Rs 22 crore, while the total pool now stands at Rs 132 crore (approximately $15.5 million). Entrackr estimates that the companyโ€™s post-money valuation stands at Rs 1,645 crore or $193.5 million. The valuation may vary after completion of the round. Founded by Anil Goteti, Scapia operates as a fintech-travel platform, offering a lifetime-free credit card with travel rewards. It generates revenue through interchange fees, interest on EMIs, and partner commissions from travel bookings. Scapiaโ€™s co-branded card with Federal Bank offers great value with no joining or annual fees, zero forex markup, and free unlimited domestic lounge access and airport perks based on monthly spending. Cardholders get 10% rewards on all purchases and 20% rewards on travel bookings made through Scapia. Scapia has raised over $70 million to date, including its $23 million Series A round led by Elevation Capital and 3State Ventures in November 2023. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Peak XV Partners became the largest external shareholder with a 13.74% stake, followed by Matrix Partners at 13.68%. Its FY24 appeared to be the first operational year, recording a revenue of Rs 17 crore while incurring a loss of Rs 88 crore during the same period. The company competes with the likes of One Card, which posted Rs 1,425 crore revenue, and Zolve, which stood at a revenue of Rs 67.8 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024.

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