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Metadome.ai raises $6.5 Mn led by Siana Capital and Chiratae

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Metadome.ai raises $6.5 Mn led by Siana Capital and Chiratae
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Extended reality (XR) startup Metadome.ai (formerly Adloid) has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding in an equity and debt round led by Siana Capita and existing investor Chiratae Ventures. New investors Alteria Capital, 3to-1 Capital, and Manish Choksi’s family office also joined the new round. The company plans to use the investment to expand its business to new regions and develop capabilities to provide advanced XR technologies merged with advancements in AI, Metadome.ai said in a press release. With this backing, Metadome.ai aims to strengthen its presence in the US, SE Asia, and the Middle East regions. In December 2021, the Gurugram-based startup raised $4 million in its pre-Series A round led by Chiratae. Founded in 2016 by Kanav Singla and Shorya Mahajan, Metadome specializes in sales enablement using virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) solutions in home decor, e-commerce, and mobility. It works with Hewlett Packard (HP), Tata Motors, Hero MotoCorp, Asian Paints, and others. Since its inception in 2018, Metadome.ai has been growing organically and its customer base has more than doubled since last year, said the firm in the release. Recently, Metadome partnered with Hippo Homes to introduce a virtual reality experience at its new store in Greater Noida where customers can explore home improvement solutions. According to Statista, the XR industry has been managing significant interest from investors globally. As per the report, the space attracted an investment of $1.9 billion, outlining the importance of 3D, AR, and VR in improving the customer buying and post-sales cycle. The company is also part of NVIDIA’s Inception and Google Startup programs. SmartVizX, Liminal, Embright Infotech, Scapic, and GMetri are some of the emerging companies from the extended reality space in India.

Exclusive: Speciality chemicals startup Scimplify to raise $5 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Speciality chemicals startup Scimplify to raise $5 Mn
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Scimplify, a platform for all sourcing and manufacturing of specialty chemicals, is raising a new round to the tune of $5 million, sources aware of the development told Entrackr. The new round is coming just after six months for the Bengaluru-based firm. “Omnivore is leading $5 million in Scimplify while existing backers will also double down,” said one of the sources requesting anonymity. Scimplify raised $3.67 million in its seed round from 3one4 Capital and Beenext in December last year. Founded by Salil Srivastava and Sachin Santhosh, Scimplify is a B2B fulfillment platform operating across the product life cycle from contract research to commercial chemical manufacturing across industries such as pharmaceutical, personal care, and agrochemical. During the last fundraise, Scimplify had said that it plans to expand its reach to 20 countries and 4 new categories in chemicals. Currently, it has manufacturing facilities in Karnataka, Hyderabad and Gujarat. “The deal is almost finalized and it will value Scimplify in the range of $20-25 million,” said another source. As per sources, Omnivore saw potential in Scimplify’s product portfolio of agrochemicals. According to the company’s website, it offers emulsifiers, plant growth stimulators, biostimulants, adjuvants, and biofertilizers, among others. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, 3one4 Capital controls 17% in Scimplify while Beenext had 7% holding as of seed round. Co-founders collectively hold nearly 65% stake in the company. Queries sent to Scimplify co-founder Srivastava and Omnivore did not elicit response until publication of the story. Scimplify competes with Atomgrid and Covvalent. Bengaluru-based Atomgrid raised $1.2 million in its seed round led by Merak Ventures in May this year while Covvalent scooped up $4.3 million led by Nexus Venture Partners in November 2022. In June 2023, impact venture capital firm Omnivore announced the first close of its third fund at $150 million to make 25-30 new investments in seed and Series A rounds. Some of its portfolio companies include DeHaat, Arya, Stellapps, Reshamandi, Ecozen, Aquaconnect, and Pixxel.

IPV exits Parablu with 30% IRR

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
IPV exits Parablu with 30% IRR
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Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) has announced its exit from Parablu, achieving a 2.2X MoM return over 36 months and delivering over 30% IRR for its investors. With 47 successful exits, IPV highlights its consistent track record of delivering high-value returns. Parablu’s exit further validates IPV’s strategy of backing visionary founders, unique business models, and startups at reasonable valuations. To date, Parablu has raised $1.5 million from IPV and other investors. IPV provided critical funding and strategic support to Parablu in 2021, enabling the company to scale rapidly and establish a strong position in the enterprise data management space. Parablu, a data protection company, has been acquired by CrashPlan, a global leader in cyber-ready data resilience. This acquisition strengthens CrashPlan’s ability to protect critical data from deletion, ransomware, and service disruptions. Co-founded by Anand Prahlad, Kameswaran Subramanian, and Subash Baliga, Parablu offers data security and backup solutions for enterprises. Its offerings include endpoint backup, managed file transfer, and server backup, enhancing data security, reliability, and compliance against ransomware and other threats. Parablu’s acquisition by CrashPlan underscores the increasing demand for data resilience in a cloud-first world and IPV’s foresight in supporting future-shaping businesses.

Exclusive: Scimplify scoops up $7 Mn in Series A led by Omnivore

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Exclusive: Scimplify scoops up $7 Mn in Series A led by Omnivore
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Scimplify, a platform for sourcing and manufacturing of specialty chemicals, has raised Rs 59 crore (approximately $7 million) in its Series A round from new and existing investors. The board at Scimplify has passed a special resolution to issue 17,514 Series A CCPS at an issue price of Rs 33,676 each to raise Rs 59 crore or $7 million, its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies shows. Omnivore led the round with Rs 24.7 crore while 3One4 Capital, Beenext Asia, and Bertelsmann participated with Rs 13.56 crore, Rs 5.6 crore, and Rs 14.82 crore, respectively. Entarckr was first to report about Scimplify’s Series A in June. The company has raised around $11 million to date including its $3.67 million seed round from 3one4 Capital and Beenext last year. According to the data intelligence platform TheKredible, Scimplify has been valued at around Rs 320 crore or $39 million post-allotment. Founded in 2023 by Salil Srivastava and Sachin Santhosh, Scimplify is a B2B fulfillment platform operating across the product life cycle from contract research to commercial chemical manufacturing across industries such as pharmaceutical, personal care, and agrochemical. According to the company’s website, it offers emulsifiers, plant growth stimulators, biostimulants, adjuvants, and biofertilizers, among others. The Bengaluru-based firm competes with Atomgrid, which raised $1.2 million in its seed round led by Merak Ventures in May this year. Covvalent, another key player in the space, raised $4.3 million led by Nexus Venture Partners.

Talent marketplace FlexiBees raises pre-Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 11m ago
Talent marketplace FlexiBees raises pre-Series A round
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Talent marketplace FlexiBees has raised its pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures for an undisclosed amount. The round also saw participation from Shan M S, COO of Namma Yatri, Reema Mahajan, founder of International Women in Dubai, and other notable investors. The proceeds will be used for expanding its technological infrastructure, refining its AI algorithms, and broadening its market presence to better meet the needs of both employers and talent. Founded by Shreya Prakash, Rashmi Rammohan, FlexiBees connects women professionals with part-time, project-based, and remote roles. It serves over 700 businesses globally, including major firms like Kimberly-Clark Professional and Tata Realty, as well as high-growth startups such as Qapita and Creditmantri. The startup claims to have a network of over 60,000 professionals and has placed over 1,400 women in flexible careers and impacted 20,000 women through returnship preparation and interview coaching. As of July 2024, FlexiBees has a team of over 30 professionals working remotely, all sourced from their own talent pool.

Specialty chemicals startup Scimplify raises $40 Mn in Series B round

EntrackrEntrackr · 4m ago
Specialty chemicals startup Scimplify raises $40 Mn in Series B round
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Scimplify, a platform for sourcing and manufacturing specialty chemicals, has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round co-led by Accel and Bertelsmann India Investments, with participation from UMI and existing investors, including Omnivore and 3one4 Capital. This funding brings Scimplify’s total capital raised to $54 million, following its seed and Series A rounds. The fresh capital will accelerate Scimplify’s export expansion beyond the 16 countries it currently serves while strengthening its presence in key industries such as life sciences, crop sciences, and industrial chemicals, the company said in a press release. Many manufacturers struggle with sourcing raw materials, navigating regulatory requirements, and scaling up production to meet global demand. Scimplify addresses these challenges by offering an end-to-end manufacturing ecosystem, combining in-house scientific expertise with a network of over 200 specialized manufacturing plants across cost-efficient regions in India. Founded by Salil Srivastava and Sachin Santhosh, Scimplify is a B2B fulfillment platform that operates across the product life cycle, from contract research to commercial chemical manufacturing, serving industries such as pharmaceuticals, personal care, and agrochemicals. The company’s plug-and-play model enables global buyers to leverage India’s cost-efficient production capabilities without the burden of setting up dedicated manufacturing facilities. “As global supply chains undergo rapid shifts, customers are actively seeking reliable partners who can provide enterprise-grade R&D and comprehensive solutions for their specialty chemical manufacturing needs. Over the past year and a half, we have built great momentum, and with Accel joining this partnership, we remain steadfast in building a global R&D-led manufacturing company that brings a new-age approach to the modern customer,” said Srivastava. The Bengaluru-based company serves major markets, including the US, Europe, and Japan. Scimplify competes with Mstack, Atomgrid, Covvalent, Distil, and Elchemy.

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