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RenalProject revolutionizing the availability of dialysis therapy raises funding from JITO Angel Network
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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Mumbai-based healthcare startup RenalProject has secured funding in a pre-Seed round led by JITO Angel Network. The startup aims to enhance the accessibility of dialysis therapy in tier 2 and 3 cities in India by setting up micro-centers for dialysis. The funding will be utilized to expand the tech infrastructure and implement pipeline projects. RenalProject focuses on providing sustained dialysis therapy to minimize travel risks and ensure accessible dialysis for all in need.
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Bessemer, Investcorp-backed NephroPlus buys Filipino dialysis chain
VCCircle
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1y ago
Medial
NephroPlus, an Indian dialysis services provider backed by Investcorp and Bessemer Venture Partners, has acquired Renal Therapy Solutions Inc. (RTSI), a dialysis network in the Philippines. This marks NephroPlus' second acquisition in the country and will bring their total clinic count to 27. The deal strengthens the company's presence in Luzon and Visayas regions and expands their global network to 385 clinics across four countries. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. NephroPlus aims to continue its global expansion strategy and has previously expressed interest in going public.
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Battery recycling startup BatX raises $5 million in funding from Zephyr Peacock, Lets Venture
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
BatX Energies, a lithium battery recycling startup, has secured $5 million in funding from Zephyr Peacock and Lets Venture, with participation from JITO Angel Network, Mankind Pharma, Excel Industries, and BluSmart. The funds will support market expansion and the scaling up of recycling operations across India. BatX Energies aims to reduce critical material imports for India by recycling and extracting materials for new batteries. The company plans to invest in scaling up Hydrogen electrode-based critical material extraction, refining capacities, and commercial R&D for PCAM development from recycled battery minerals.
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AltUni, an alternative digital university, raises $500K from IAN, angels
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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AltUni, an alternative digital university, has secured $500,000 in funding from Indian Angel Network and various angel investors. The funding will be used to enhance its online platforms and promote community engagement, aiming to prepare India's youth for the digital business industry. AltUni has already raised a total of $1 million in funding and has seen over 4,000 alumni benefit from its programs in just 36 months.
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Jewellery savings app Plus raises $500K led by EvolveX, WFC, others
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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Bengaluru-based Jewellery savings app Plus has secured $350,000 in a seed funding round led by EvolveX, with participation from We Founder Circle, Venture Catalyst, and JITO. Angel investors, including Vineet Saxena, Abhishek Gupta, and others, also participated. Plus allows customers to save for jewelry purchases with discounts of up to 20% directly with the jeweler, while earning 10% annual interest, catering to Indian homemakers looking to save and earn effortlessly for their dream jewelry purchases. The funds will be used to expand and enhance operations.
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Lissun providing mental, emotional health solutions raises $1.3M led by IPV, Rainmatter, others
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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Gurgaon-based startup Lissun, specializing in mental and emotional health solutions, secured $1.3 million in seed funding, led by Inflection Point Ventures and Rainmatter Capital, a Zerodha subsidiary. Existing investors IvyCap Ventures, WFC, Growx Ventures, and angel investors also participated. Lissun will use the funds to enhance technology, expand services, and establish partnerships with healthcare institutions. Founded in 2021, Lissun offers tech-enabled mental health solutions, including therapy and guidance. They aim to address mental health challenges at scale, with over 15,000 paying customers and 30,000 therapy sessions conducted in 30 Indian cities.
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Battery-tech startup Dreamfly Innovations raises $300K raises from Rebalance, others
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
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Bengaluru-based battery-tech startup Dreamfly Innovations has raised $300,000 in an angel round led by Rebalance Angel Community with participation from IIMAโs CIIE. The startup plans to use the funds for product commercialization and team expansion. Dreamfly offers high-performance, non-flammable, graphene-based battery solutions, with its flagship product, the Graphene Battery, aimed at revolutionizing the drone and aviation industry. The company's batteries also have potential applications in other sectors impacted by Industry 4.0.
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Butterfly Learnings raises Rs 32 Cr in Series A round
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Butterfly Learnings, a platform in paediatric behavioural and developmental health, has raised Rs 32 crore in its Series A round ed by Insitor Impact Asia Fund II and Enzia Ventures, with participation from CIIE (IIMA Ventures), Foundation Botnar, 9 Unicorns, and Venture Catalysts. Earlier in 2022, the Mumbai-based startup had raised $2 million in its seed funding round from Insitor Partners, 9 Unicorns, Venture Catalysts, and others. The fresh proceeds will be used to fuel Butterfly Learningsโ expansion efforts as it plans to scale its tech enabled therapy programs. Founded by Sonam Kothari, Butterfly Learnings operate as a phygital platform that offers tailored support for children and families facing challenges related to neurodiversity. It employs over 250 in-house trained therapists, with operations extending to urban areas such as Pune, Nagpur, and Nasik. The platformโs core offerings include individualized therapy regimens based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), consultations with skilled pediatric neurologists or developmental pediatricians, and additional therapies such as occupational therapy, speech therapy, oral placement therapy, and sensory integration. Currently serving approximately 2,000 families across 30 centers in Maharashtra, the firm plans to extend its reach across multiple states and cities in India through a 200-center network.
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DCDC Health Services raises nearly $10 Mn from BII
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8m ago
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DCDC Health services private limited (DCDC), operating dialysis centers under its brand DCDC Kidney Care, has secured a strategic investment of Rs 82 crore (nearly $10 million) from British International Investment (BII), the UKโs development finance institution and impact investor. The proceeds will be used to deliver critical, life-saving dialysis treatments to low-income patients suffering from end-stage renal disease (ESRD). DCDC operates dialysis clinics in public-private partnership (PPP) arrangements with state governments. It provides treatments to economically weaker sections of the population. The startup claims to have a rollout of 900 dialysis machines in over 100 centers over the next three years. It is expected to reach over 15,000 unique patients, the majority of whom are low-income. This will also create around 1,000 direct jobs. According to BII, at least 30% of its total new commitments by value will be allocated to climate finance between 2022 and 2026. The company currently holds investments in over 1,580 businesses across 65 countries.
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Cancer therapy firm Bicara raises $165 million
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Cancer therapy firm Bicara has raised $165 million in funding. The funds will be used to support the development of their innovative therapies for the treatment of various forms of cancer. Bicara aims to revolutionize cancer treatment by leveraging advancements in immunotherapy and targeted therapy approaches. The funding will enable the company to accelerate its research and development activities and bring their therapies to market faster.
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Wundrsight raises $400K in seed round led by IPV
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11m ago
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Wundrsight, a digital therapeutics startup, has raised $400K in its seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. Social Alpha has also joined the round along with other angel investors. The proceeds will be used to expand its hospital and clinic partnerships network across India and ramp up the development of its VR-based mental health solutions, the company said in a press release. Co-founded by Raunak Swarnkar, Wundrsight focuses on digitising and standardising mental health therapy using the immersive nature of Virtual Reality (VR). The startup has also been backed by Meta (Facebook parent), DLabs at the Indian School of Business, IIT Mandi Catalyst, and NASSCOM. Currently operating in three metro cities, Wundrsight claims to have already secured contracts with over 5 hospitals, with additional partnerships with private and government hospitals underway. Offering more than 6 VR therapy products, the startup has treated over 1,000 patients across various mental health conditions, including substance use disorders, OCD, anxiety, phobia, and autism, with clinician-administered therapies. According to market research, Indiaโs mental health market valuation is projected to reach approximately $62.86 billion by 2032, up from $6.89 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28.16%.
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