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Shoe care brand SHOEGR raises $100K from PedalStart

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Shoe care brand SHOEGR raises $100K from PedalStart
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Mohali-based shoe care brand SHOEGR has raised $100K in a pre-seed round from early-stage startup accelerator PedalStart. The proceeds will be used to grow and scale its product portfolio, improve market and end-user reach, and strengthen its awareness-building initiatives. Additionally, the funds will be used to ramp up SHOEGR’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) presence by enhancing the e-commerce experience on its own website and facilitating new retail partnerships to allow its products to reach a wider audience. Co-founded by Saurabh Gupta, Anuj Sachdeva, and Ankit Roy, SHOEGR has introduced an extensive range of shoe cleaning, protection, and storage solutions. Apart from its website, SHOEGR currently sells its products via platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Ajio. Notably, in October last year, SHOEGR claims to have achieved Rs 50 lakh monthly sales and is projected to cross Rs 1 crore monthly sales in FY26.

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D2C pet care brand Moe Puppy raises pre-seed round led by PedalStart

EntrackrEntrackr · 3d ago
D2C pet care brand Moe Puppy raises pre-seed round led by PedalStart
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D2C pet care brand Moe Puppy has raised Rs 2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart, with participation from Zindagi Live Angel Fund and other angel investors. The proceeds will be used for marketing, R&D, supply chain optimisation and selective hiring across growth, operations and customer experience. Founded in 2023 by Manish Paul, Moe Puppy is a D2C pet care brand focused on grooming and wellness products. It offers products such as dry shampoo and anti-tick spray, targeting Indian pet owners seeking science-backed and easy-to-use solutions. Moe Puppy operates through its own website, marketplaces like Amazon, quick commerce platforms such as Blinkit and Zepto, and pet-focused platforms including Supertails. The brand claims to have served over 1 lakh customers with a repeat rate of around 30% and recorded 10x growth over the past year. The startup operates in a growing pet care market in India, where demand for premium and wellness-focused products is increasing.

PedalStart concludes 8th edition of acceleration program ‘Start-up Sprint’

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PedalStart concludes 8th edition of acceleration program ‘Start-up Sprint’
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PedalStart concludes 8th edition of acceleration program ‘Start-up Sprint’ Startup accelerator PedalStart has recently concluded the 8th edition of its flagship fast-paced acceleration program ‘Start-up Sprint’ in Bengaluru. This free-of-cost Start-up Sprint hosted by PedalStart has, to date, provided mentorship and support to over 65 startup founders across India and facilitated raising over $1.5 million in collective investments across four promising cohort startups. Additionally, it has witnessed participation from over 250 investors and mentors, including numerous VCs, angels, and HNIs. The accelerator collaborates with selective founders, providing them with best-in-the-industry mentorship, strategic guidance, and insights to help them thrive and eventually enable few of them with funding cheques. The program brings together founders of a few high-potential startups across diverse sectors and from various parts of the country in each Sprint for co-learning-and-building, go-to-market (GTM) execution, feedback loops, and 1:1 mentorship from accomplished operators and mentors. PedalStart has already held eight successful editions of the Sprint, helping several startups to accelerate their early-stage launches and growth, and also with raising investments to scale their ventures. The offline sessions led by mentors and experts provide valuable industry knowledge and insights, delve into the participating startups’ business models, operations, growth bottlenecks, and assist them in building a roadmap to execute their short-term and long-term vision. Over the past few months, Shoegr, InsightAI, Nuvie, and Flowwat have emerged as some of the notable startups coming out from the PedalStart Start-up Sprint.

Healthcare startup Preventify raises Rs 2 Cr in pre-seed round led by PedalStart

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Healthcare startup Preventify raises Rs 2 Cr in pre-seed round led by PedalStart
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Healthcare startup Preventify has raised Rs 2 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by PedalStart. The round also saw participation from angel investors including Viren Shetty of Narayana Health, Jatin Kakrani of Dezy, founders of Supertails, founders of Agrizy, and senior executives from the healthcare sector. The proceeds will be used to build its first cluster of 10 clinics, expand chronic and lifestyle disease management programs, and strengthen its technology stack along with diagnostics and pharmacy integration. The firm follows a cluster-based expansion strategy to standardise care delivery and manage costs. Founded by Nirmal NR and Dr. Rakesh, Preventify operates a clinic-led healthcare model focused on preventive and chronic care delivery in tier-II and tier-III markets. The startup currently runs three clinics in Kerala and has served over 40,000 patients, according to the company. Preventify focuses on managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases through protocol-driven care models. The startup combines in-clinic consultations with digital monitoring and structured follow-ups. Over the next 12–18 months, Preventify plans to scale its clinic footprint across Kerala and invest in clinicians, nurses, care coordinators, and central medical teams. It is also developing subscription-based managed care programs to improve continuity of care. PedalStart will work closely with Preventify as an accelerator partner, supporting the company on growth strategy, operational processes, and expansion planning.

BNZ Green specializing in blockchain-based climate solutions raises $100K

IndianStartupNewsIndianStartupNews · 2y ago
BNZ Green specializing in blockchain-based climate solutions raises $100K
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Mumbai-based startup BNZ Green has secured $100,000 in pre-seed funding from Climate Detox and angel investors for its blockchain-based climate solutions. The company's flagship product, BNZ X, aims to revolutionize the carbon credit market by leveraging blockchain for improved transparency and efficiency. BNZ Green's mission is to encourage individuals, projects, and organizations to reduce their carbon footprint and support the transition to a net-zero carbon economy. The funding will be used for platform development and marketing initiatives while enhancing BNZ X's capabilities in user experience, functionality, and scalability. The startup also aims to improve brand visibility through digital campaigns and strategic partnerships.

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