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Probus raises $5 Mn led by Unicorn India Ventures

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Probus raises $5 Mn led by Unicorn India Ventures
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Probus raises $5 Mn led by Unicorn India Ventures IoT Communications and data analytics startup Probus Smart Things has raised $5 million in Series A1 led by Unicorn India Ventures. The round also saw participation from US-based and Indian family offices. The current round is a mix of equity and debt financing. Probus has raised over $8 million in funding to date including a $3 million Series A round in March 2023. The proceeds will be used for ramping up its current communications tech stack into multiple smart grid and renewable applications along with the development of existing expertise into AI integration with its patented communications and networking stacks. It will also be investing in scaling its innovative dual communications network interface modules for smart metering currently being deployed across various states in India. Founded by Anand Singh, Probus develops integrated hardware and software solutions for utility providers and helps digitize their distribution grid and have a clear visibility of their network through Probus integrated end-to-end IoT platform. Probus claims to have built an order pipeline of Rs 400 crore growing 10X in revenues while growing 3X year-on-year. The company has filed for 4 patents, tripled the team size, and opened an Innovation Center in Noida along with project offices in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

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Beacon.li raises $7 Mn in Series A round

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Beacon.li raises $7 Mn in Series A round
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Enterprise tech startup Beacon.li has raised $7 million in its Series A round led by Sorin Investments, with participation from Athera Venture Partners, JAFCO Asia, Unicorn India Ventures, and angel investors including Capillary Technologies founder Aneesh Reddy, Rapido co-founder Aravind Sanka, and Kapil Bharti. The proceeds will be used to expand AI capabilities, increase global presence, and boost enterprise automation. Founded in 2023 by Silus Reddy and Rakesh Vaddadi, Beacon.li offers AI-driven product assistants for enterprise software support, integrating with systems to automate processes and answer queries. Customers include Darwinbox, Zluri, Keka HR, and Planful. Co-founded by former KKR India head Sanjay Nayar, Sorin Investments closed its maiden fund at Rs 1,350 crore in May last year.

Spacetech startup SatSure raises $15 Mn in Series A funding

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Spacetech startup SatSure raises $15 Mn in Series A funding
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SatSure, a satellite Earth observation data and analytics provider, has secured $15 million in a Series A round led by Baring Private Equity Partners (BPEP) and Promus Ventures, with participation from Omidyar Network India and xto10X, alongside existing investors. The funding will support the launch of four high-resolution satellites by Q4 2025 and expand the company's presence in the US and Asia-Pacific regions. SatSure leverages satellite imagery and AI to provide decision intelligence for industries like agriculture and banking, aiming to enhance profitability and operational efficiency. The funding follows a $5 million pre-Series A round in February 2022 and strategic funding from ICICI and Kotak Mahindra Bank.

CapGrid Solutions raises $5 Mn led by Anicut Capital

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CapGrid Solutions raises $5 Mn led by Anicut Capital
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CapGrid Solutions raises $5 Mn led by Anicut Capital B2B manufacturing startup CapGrid Solutions has raised $5 million (around Rs 45 crore) in a funding round led by Anicut Growth Fund. The round also saw participation from existing investors Nexus Venture Partners and Axilor Ventures. Earlier in January 2023, CapGrid had raised $7 million led by Nexus Venture Partners. The round closed at a valuation of Rs 305 crore after the investment, according to an ET report. The proceeds will be used for global expansion and investments in technology to improve supply chain and operational efficiencies. Founded in 2020 by Tiwari and Himanshu Singh Raghuvanshi, CapGrid helps car part makers and suppliers by making it easier to find and buy the materials they need. It helps OEMs procure precision parts and components from suppliers that it has tied up with. CapGrid currently operates around 11 fulfilment centres and has 50 strategic supply manufacturing partners. The Gurugram-based startup claims to have recorded a revenue of around Rs 99 crore in the last fiscal year and expects to reach Rs 220 crore in FY25.

Comet raises $5 Mn in Series A round

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Comet raises $5 Mn in Series A round
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D2C sneaker brand Comet has raised Rs 42.3 crore (approximately $5 million) in its Series A round led by Elevation Capital. This is the first round of investments for the Bengaluru-based company in 2024. The board at Comet has passed a special resolution to issue 10 equity and 50,076 Series A CCPS at an issue price of Rs 8,445 each to raise Rs 42.3 crore or $5 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Elevation Capital led the round with Rs 33.36 crore while existing investors Nexus Ventures and AngelList India participated with Rs 8.34 crore and Rs 60 lakhs respectively. The company will use these proceeds for capital expenditures, marketing, and general corporate purposes as per the business plan, the filing added. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredibe, Comet has been valued at around Rs 167 crore or $20 million post-allotment. The startup raised its seed capital in February last year. Following the fresh proceeds, Elevation Capital and Nexus Ventures will hold 20% each while AngelList India will command 2.22% of the capital in the company. Founded in July 2023, Comet is a homegrown, lifestyle sneaker brand for both men and women which sells its products through its website. Its current portfolio includes CometX, Aeon, and Slides. According to Comet, its TAM (total addressable market) is expected to be $22 billion while the company’s serviceable addressable market (SAM) is expected to be $1.5 billion by FY 2030. Comet competes with Wrong, HRX, Redtape, The Roadster, Campus, Sparx and other multinational footwear brands like Nike and Adidas.

Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn

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Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn
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Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures, among others. The round also saw participation from notable angel investors such as Arjun Purkayastha. Earlier in August last year, the startup had raised $1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. Founded by Kiran Shah, Go Zero has a diversified product portfolio featuring low-calorie, high-protein, and vegan ice creams. The startup claims that all its products are sweetened with plant-based sweeteners, which are low in calories. Currently present in 16 cities and over 125 dark stores, Go Zero ice cream brand is available on both quick commerce and e-commerce platforms in less than two years of launch. In FY24, Go Zero claims to have grown 4X compared to FY23 and while it saw 7X growth on quick commerce in just 5 months this summer. Go Zero competes with Hocco and NIC. Last year, NIC had raised $11 million in a growth funding round led by Jungle Ventures whereas Hocco recently raised $12 million from Chona family and others.

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