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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge

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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge
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Exclusive: The Whole Truth kicks off Series C with 3.6X valuation surge Clean-label health food brand The Whole Truth is raising Rs 133.3 crore (approximately $15.8 million) in a series C round led by Sofina Ventures, with the participation of Peak XV and Matrix Partners. The board at The Whole Truth has passed a special resolution to issue 45,097 Series C preference shares at an issue price of Rs 29,556.5 each to raise Rs 133.3 crore or $15.8 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Sofina Ventures is leading the Series C round with an investment of Rs 65.8 crore, while Peak XV and Matrix Partners will contribute Rs 25 crore and Rs 29.5 crore, respectively. Sauce Continued Fund will also participate with an investment of Rs 13 crore. The fresh funds will be used to meet financial requirements and support business expansion. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the Mumbai-based company will have a post-allotment valuation of approximately Rs 2,135 crore ($254 million). This marks a 3.6X increase in valuation compared to its previous Series B round, which closed at $70 million. According to the filings, after the fresh funding round, Peak XV will hold 21.14% of the firm, while Matrix Partners will own 21.4%. Sofina Ventures and Sauce Continuity will hold 3.08% and 3.77%, respectively. The Whole Truth was reportedly in discussions to raise $25 million in a new funding round. The company has secured $15.8 million so far and may raise additional funds as the round progresses. The Whole Truth offers a range of products, including protein bars, peanut butter, dark chocolates, energy bars, immunity balls, and muesli. The company provides subscription options and claims that 80-85% of its sales come from its website, with the remaining revenue generated through partnerships. The Whole Truth recorded an 81% year-on-year growth, with revenue rising to Rs 65.3 crore in FY24 from Rs 35.96 crore in FY23. The company reduced its losses by 33% during the same period.

Exclusive: Ranjan Pai’s MEMG-backed Finnable to raise new round

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Exclusive: Ranjan Pai’s MEMG-backed Finnable to raise new round
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Finnable’s board has approved a special resolution to issue 92,831 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 3,290.95 each, raising Rs 30.55 crore, according to its regulatory filing accessed from the RoC. Digital lending platform Finnable is set to secure Rs 30.55 crore ($3.7 million) in a Series B funding round led by TVS Shriram Growth Fund, with participation from Malpani Retails Private Limited, Harsh Anand Jain, Neha Bagaria, Roopjyot Engineering, and other investors. Finnable’s board has approved a special resolution to issue 92,831 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 3,290.95 each, raising Rs 30.55 crore, according to its regulatory filing accessed from the RoC. TVS Shriram Growth and Malpani Retails will infuse Rs 19.40 crore and Rs 4.70 crore, respectively, while Harsh Anand Jain, Neha Bagaria, and other investors collectively will contribute the remaining Rs 6.45 crore. TVS Shriram Growth Fund is a private equity growth-expansion fund managed by TVS Capital. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Finnable will be valued at around Rs 866 crore (over $100 million) post-allotment. After the Series B round, MEMG Family Office LLP will hold an 18.69% stake in Finnable, while Matrix Partners India and TVS Shriram Growth will own 14.53% and 8.05%, respectively. Founded in 2016 by ex-bankers Nitin Gupta, Amit Arora, and Viraj Tyagi, Finnable is a Bengaluru-based fintech startup offering personal loans to salaried professionals. As of April 2021, Finnable raised $5.77 million over three funding rounds from 12 investors, including Manipal Global and MEMG Family Office. According to TheKredible, MEMG Group held 18.69% of the company as of the last funding round, while CEO Nitin Gupta retained a stake of over 24%. While Finnable has yet to file its annual report for FY24, the firm recorded over Rs 100 crore in revenue and Rs 19.51 crore loss in FY23.

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