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Sportstech platform str8bat raises $3.5 Mn in Series A

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
Sportstech platform str8bat raises $3.5 Mn in Series A
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Sportstech platform str8bat has raised $3.5 million (about Rs 29.4 crore) in a Series A funding round led by Exfinity Venture Partners, with participation from TRTL, Eternal Capital, and VCats Group, along with existing investors Techstars and SucSEED Indovation Fund. The Bengaluru-based company had previously raised $517K from its existing investors and others. The proceeds will be used to boost training and performance tracking for athletes, particularly cricketers, str8bat said in a press release. Co-founded in 2017 by Gagan Daga, Rahul Nagar, and Madhusudan R, str8bat develops sensor-based wearables for cricket. Its product analyzes the stance of the batsman, the type of shot, and movements using an AI engine. The platform also claims to enable users to connect with top-notch coaches globally. str8bat has served clients like Rajasthan Royals, Cricket Australia, and SG Cricket, and it has partnered with SG Cricket to introduce the “world’s first smart willow.” This cricket bat, equipped with an IoT device, delivers advanced shot tracking without the need for cameras, enabling players at all levels to access actionable insights and performance recommendations. str8bat reports that it has recorded over a couple of million shots, with around 400 elite-level players currently using its platform. It aspires to have over a million players within five years. Other sportstech platforms in India include Rooter, SportJacks, Worldstage, Sportvot, Joybox Active, KheloMore, and others.

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ETtech Deals Digest: Startup funding drops 54% on year to $77 million this week

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 9m ago
ETtech Deals Digest: Startup funding drops 54% on year to $77 million this week
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- Startups raised $77 million between September 28 and October 4, a 54.5% decrease from the same period last year. - This week, startups secured funding through 14 rounds, compared to 44 rounds in the year-ago period. - MStack, a specialty chemicals startup, raised $40 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Alpha Wave Global. - Basic Home Loan, a fintech startup, raised $10.6 million in a series B funding round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. - Troo Good, a snack brand, raised $8.6 million in a funding round led by Oaks Asset Management. - Str8bat, a sports technology startup, raised $3.5 million in a series A funding round led by Exfinity Venture Partners.

Stride Green raises $3.5 Mn in seed round

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Stride Green raises $3.5 Mn in seed round
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Stride Green raises $3.5 Mn in seed round Gurugram-based climate-tech platform Stride Green has raised $3.5 million in a seed funding round led by Micelio Technology Fund and Incubate Fund Asia, along with participation from other strategic investors. The proceeds will be used to expand the team, enhance its technology platform, and support its growth across India's clean energy transition sectors, including electric mobility, battery storage, and renewable energy. Founded by Ishpreet Gandhi and Vivek Jain, Stride Green provides asset financing and lifecycle management solutions tailored for sustainable businesses. It uses its proprietary tech stack to offer real-time analytics, alerts, and operational insights aimed at improving asset performance and longevity. The platform currently manages over 3,000 cleantech assets and collaborates with original equipment manufacturers and logistics firms. Stride Green facilitates leasing and financing solutions for these sectors, enabling companies to scale sustainably. Stride Green is also planning geographical and vertical expansion to deepen its role within the climate-tech space.

Smallcase raises $50 Mn in Series D led by Elev8

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Smallcase raises $50 Mn in Series D led by Elev8
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Smallcase raises $50 Mn in Series D led by Elev8 Wealthtech startup Smallcase has raised $50 million in its Series D round led by Elev8 Venture Partners, a $200 million growth-stage fund focused on high-potential Indian startups. The round also saw participation from State Street Global Advisors, Niveshaay AIF, Faering Capital, and Arkam Ventures. The capital will be used to expand Smallcase’s investment product offerings across asset classes and strengthen its relationships with retail investors and ecosystem partners, Smallcase said in a press release. The new round is coming after a gap of more than 3.5 years. Smallcase has raised around $120 million to date, including $40 million in a Series C round led by Faering Capital in August 2021. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Peak XV is the largest external stakeholder, followed by Faering Capital and Blume Ventures. Launched in 2016, Smallcase offers a model portfolio platform that has served over 10 million investors. It also provides technology solutions to more than 250 financial institutions, including research firms, advisors, wealth managers, and brokerages. The platform recently expanded its offerings through a joint venture with Zerodha to launch an asset management company focused on index funds and ETFs. Smallcase's revenue from operations surged to Rs 67.4 crore in FY24 from Rs 30.6 crore in FY23. A drop in advertising and employee benefits enabled the company to reduce its losses by 74.4% to Rs 34 crore in the last fiscal year. According to TheKredible, Indian wealthtech startups such as Neo, Dezerv, Centricity, Stable Money, Fisdom, InvestorAi, and Wealthy have garnered nearly $250 million in funding across 15 deals in the past 18 months. Elev8 Venture Partners, backed by South Korea’s KB Investment, focuses on B2B SaaS, enterprise tech, consumer tech, and fintech. This is its third investment after supporting identity verification platform IDfy and astrotech platform Astrotalk.

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