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Culture Circle raises $2 Mn from Info Edge Ventures

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Culture Circle raises $2 Mn from Info Edge Ventures
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Culture Circle, a marketplace for sneakers and streetwear, has raised $2 million in its seed round led by Info Edge Ventures, along with participation from angel investors. The proceeds will be used to expand its collection further, strengthen our authentication technology, and continue building the luxury fashion community. Founded in 2023 by Devansh Jain Nawal and Ackshay Jain, Culture Circle is a luxury e-commerce platform boasting a network of over 3,500 sellers and a catalog of 3.5 million listings. The platform specializes in premium products, including sneakers, streetwear, and high-end fashion items such as bags, blazers, backpacks, and cardholders. Culture Circle features offerings from iconic brands like Nike, Yeezy, Dior, Supreme, Common Projects, and Louis Vuitton, among others. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the startup has recently ventured into six international markets—Qatar, Oman, the UAE, Singapore, the UK, and Thailand—through a pilot program aimed at global expansion. Through its proprietary SourceX platform, Culture Circle enables users to compare prices and access exclusive deals on brands like Nike, Adidas, Jordans, On, Yeezy, Supreme, Balenciaga, and Dior.

OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation

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OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation
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OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation Culture Circle, a fashion commerce platform focused on luxury and streetwear, has raised a strategic round from Ritesh Agarwal, founder and chief executive of OYO. The funding was done at a valuation of more than Rs 100 crore. The startup had earlier secured Rs 3 crore on Shark Tank India from Agarwal and Kunal Bahl, declining a larger Rs 8 crore offer. Culture Circle claims to have crossed Rs 400 crore in overall valuation following its recent growth. The platform reports 1 million monthly users and over 4,000 verified sellers. It has recorded 4 times growth in recent quarters. The company was started by Devansh Jain Nawal and Ackshay Jain. Nawal is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and former Goldman Sachs employee. Jain has earlier worked with Google and leads JIIF Gurugram. The founders said the capital will be used to grow SourceX, the firm’s AI-led authentication system, and to expand into new product categories and global markets. It also plans to open new offline stores in Gurugram and Mumbai. Culture Circle operates flagship stores in Delhi and Hyderabad and runs a resale marketplace for branded sneakers and luxury fashion. The company is planning its global launch later this year.

Bio-tech startup Cellivate Technologies raises $1 Mn in seed round

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Bio-tech startup Cellivate Technologies raises $1 Mn in seed round
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Bio-tech startup Cellivate Technologies has raised $1 million in a seed round led by Antler along with participation from Venture Catalysts, Hatcher+, and We Founder Circle. The funds will be used to accelerate its R&D efforts, scale up production of its innovative products, and expand its market reach, Cellivate said in a press release. Launched by Viknish Krishnan Kutty, Cellivate is developing innovative solutions to address critical challenges in cell culture and biomanufacturing. The company’s flagship products include advanced microcarriers for scaling up cell growth and a novel cell-based serum designed to replace fetal bovine serum. According to market research, the cell culture market, especially concerning microcarriers and serum, is expected to reach $33 billion by 2030. Cellivate says that its advanced microcarriers and cell-based serum alternatives have the potential to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and address ethical concerns in cell culture processes. Advancements in cell culture and biomanufacturing-related technologies will reduce society’s dependence on animal slaughter since several products/ingredients conventionally derived from animals can be procured from cells.

Circle of Games raises $1 Mn from Nazara and The Hashgraph Association

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Circle of Games raises $1 Mn from Nazara and The Hashgraph Association
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Web3 multi-gaming platform Circle of Games (COG) has raised $1 million in equity funding from Nazara Technologies FZ LLC, (a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Nazara Technologies Limited) and The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss-based organization. The proceeds will be used to fast-track its go-to-market strategy, improve platform capabilities, and widen its international presence in the US, EU, Middle East & Africa, and Asia in 2024. Founded by Rabilal Thapa (CEO), Rajeeb VC (CTO), and Rohit Tiwari (CMO), Circle of Games has gained over 250,000 registered Android users, with its user base expanding rapidly. The platform is scheduled to launch its app on iOS devices by Q2. With over 250,000 registered users, COG plans to expand its gaming portfolio from the current six games to over ten games by Q4 2024. COG client base includes web3 projects and ecosystems worldwide, namely Chingari, Solana, Foundership, KGeN/IndiGGMetarun, TheFishVerse, NinjaGames and various Gaming Guilds/DAOs, among others. These partnerships provide COG unique and immediate access to a 500 million gaming community in over 50 countries. Recently, Nazara announced that it has planned to invest $100 million towards mergers and acquisitions (M&A) within the next 24 months.

Circle raises Rs 3.4 Cr in pre-seed round led by Titan Capital

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Circle raises Rs 3.4 Cr in pre-seed round led by Titan Capital
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Circle raises Rs 3.4 Cr in pre-seed round led by Titan Capital Circle has raised Rs 3.4 crore in a pre-seed round led by Titan Capital. Raveen Sastry, co-founder of Myntra, also participated. The proceeds will be used to strengthen Circle’s AI stack, including guided pricing, automated condition grading, and catalog matching. Circle will focus on electronics and household categories, expand its presence in Bengaluru, and enter new cities by 2026. Founded in 2025 by Ankit Misra and Chirag Kataruka, Circle runs a full-stack model that uses AI to verify product listings, handles doorstep logistics, and manages secure payments. The goal is to remove uncertainty, scams, and coordination issues that commonly occur in C2C transactions. Sellers can list items quickly, get pricing support, and receive payouts once the product is picked up and verified. Since its soft launch in August 2025, Circle has onboarded more than 17,000 users in Bengaluru. The platform is seeing strong demand in electronics, furniture, appliances, and home goods. As per market research, India’s pre-owned goods market is valued at Rs 1.6 lakh crore, but the experience remains fragmented because of fake listings, incomplete product information, and lack of buyer and seller protection. More than 70 million Indians transact used goods every month, yet the overall experience is not at par with primary e-commerce platforms.

Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle

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Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle
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Logistics startup Pickkup raises $500K in seed round led by We Founder Circle Logistic startup Pickkup has raised $500K in a seed funding round led by We Founder Circle (WFC) along with participation from other angel investors. The proceeds will be strategically utilized to expand its electric fleet, enhance the team, and invest in advanced technology to bolster logistics efficiency, Pickkup said in a press release. Co-founded by Ankush Sharma, Chandra Shekhar, and Upma Sharma, Pickkup aims to redefine logistics by deploying a 100% electric fleet, integrating cutting-edge technology to improve delivery efficiency, and actively contributing to decarbonization efforts. With a growing need for eco-friendly logistics solutions, the company intends to create impact in the industry. The Chandigarh-based startup aspires to build a sustainable, tech-driven logistics ecosystem that maximizes fleet utilization while minimizing environmental impact. It looks to optimize cross-utilization of its electric vehicles, ensuring they are operational for the maximum number of hours daily, a move that leverages the low operating costs of EVs for enhanced efficiency and affordability. Established in 2020, We Founder Circle offers mentorship and actively invests in early-stage startups. It invests $250,000-$2 million in early-stage startups that are fueled with ambition, sustainability, and a strategic approach. The VC firm has enabled $50 million worth of investments across over 150 deals. Some of the key investments include category leader companies like BluSmart, Zypp Electric, Kazam, Gauda Aerospace, Pixxel SpaceTech, and Qpi Quantum Computing.

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