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Proptech startup hBits raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A

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Proptech startup hBits raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A
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Proptech startup hBits raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A hBits, a platform for investing in commercial real estate, has raised Rs 40 crore in a Series A funding round from Capricon Realty Private Limited, an entity of the Thackersey Group. The Mumbai-based company had previously raised $3.32 million from Shree Naman Group and others. The funds will be used to enhance its AI-driven technology platform, expand its geographical presence, and bring curated, high-value investment opportunities to a wider audience, hBits said in a press release. Co-founded by Shiv Parekh and Samir Bhandari, hBits aims to empower commercial real estate investment in India. The platform enables investors to access high-yield, Grade-A commercial properties with an entry ticket as low as Rs 10 lakhs. With an average rental yield of up to 10% and an expected Internal Rate of Return (IRR) of up to 18%, it offers a unique blend of stability and growth, appealing to both new and seasoned investors. According to hBits, it leverages advanced AI technology to analyze market trends, evaluate property performance, and identify the best investment opportunities for its users. This data-driven approach helps reduce risk, optimize returns, and provide a seamless experience for investors. The introduction of SM REITs will further enhance this model by offering a regulated framework that mirrors mutual funds, making commercial real estate investments seamless and structured. hBits says that it aims to capitalize on SEBI’s newly introduced Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trust (SM REIT) regulations to revolutionize access to Grade-A commercial real estate for individual and institutional investors. hBits aims to triple its Assets Under Management (AUM) from Rs 500 crore to Rs 1,500 crore by the end of the next financial year, driven by the launch of its SM REIT offerings. These offerings will provide investors with regulated, diversified, and high-performing options across India’s key commercial real estate hubs.

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Proptech startup Flent raises $2.5 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Proptech startup Flent raises $2.5 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Proptech startup Flent raises $2.5 Mn in pre-Series A round Bengaluru-based proptech startup Flent has raised Rs 21 crore (about $2.5 million) in a Pre-Series A round, including Rs 17 crore in equity and Rs 4 crore in debt. The round was led by Incubate Fund Asia, with participation from WEH Ventures, Twin & Bull Family Office, Stride Ventures, 91Ventures, Untitled VC, and a group of angel investors, including BlackBuck co-founder Rajesh Yabaji. In addition, over 40 landlords and tenants using Flent’s platform collectively invested Rs 1 crore as part of the round. The proceeds will be used to expand beyond Bengaluru, with Mumbai and Gurugram identified as the next markets. Flent also plans to roll out new offerings across the rental journey, including flatmate discovery, vacancy protection for landlords, and AI-led location and budget discovery tools. Founded in October 2023 by Mayank Lalwani, Rishabh Agnihotri, and Shail Daswani, Flent operates a full-stack rental platform offering fully furnished, move-in-ready homes with flexible lease terms. It manages the entire lifecycle, design, onboarding, tenant screening, maintenance, and rent assurance while removing brokerage and large security deposits. Flent currently manages 350 rooms across 140 premium homes in Bengaluru, with reported occupancy levels of 90–95%. The average customer stay is around 14 months, according to the company. On the supply side, the brand is targeting high-value residential properties, particularly those owned by investors and NRIs, where professional property management remains fragmented.

Modulus Housing raises Rs 70 Cr in Series A round

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Modulus Housing raises Rs 70 Cr in Series A round
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url: https://entrackr.com/news/modulus-housing-raises-rs-70-cr-in-series-a-round-10830476 Content: Modulus Housing raises Rs 70 Cr in Series A round Proptech startup Modulus Housing has raised Rs 70 crore ($7.83 million) in its Series A round led by Kalaari Capital, Hero, and Samarthya. The round also saw participation from SVAS, Sigma, Zetwerk founder Srinath, Sanjiv Rangrass, and other investors. This is the company’s first institutional funding. Founded in 2018 by Shreeram Ravichandran and P. Gobinath, Modulus Housing operates a factory-made construction model for modular buildings. It uses a cloud manufacturing network made up of partner factories and a proprietary product suite to produce structures for low-rise infrastructure. The company claims to run a profitable business with cumulative revenue of more than Rs 200 crore. The company’s operating revenue increased 38% to Rs 54 crore in FY24 from Rs 39 crore in the previous fiscal year. It didn’t disclose its FY25 numbers. The proceeds will be used for market expansion across India and select global markets, advanced R&D, a next-generation concrete modular system, and scaling its cloud manufacturing network. Modulus also plans to expand its green concrete technology for distributed infrastructure use cases. According to the company, it has completed more than 1,500 buildings across 21 Indian states and parts of Africa. These include modular hospitals, cold storage units, site offices, schools, and distributed infrastructure projects. Modulus Housing is headquartered in Chennai and plans to expand operations across India and emerging markets.

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