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Sportstech startup StepOut raises $500k in seed round

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Sportstech startup StepOut raises $500k in seed round
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StepOut, an Indian sports performance analysis and ecosystem technology startup, has raised $500,000 in its seed round led by Rainmatter, founded by Nithin Kamath, CEO of Zerodha. The round also saw participation from IndigoEdge, Marwah Sports Group, and Misfits Capital. Founded by Jeet Karmakar and Sayak Ghosh, StepOut’s platform automates the tedious manual data collection process traditionally handled by coaches and analysts with a remote AI-powered SaaS setup requiring only uploading a video, saving 80% of time and effort. The platform assists in identifying players and tracks every event on the field to ensure 99% data accuracy. StepOut currently works with the likes of AFC Ajax from the Eredivisie and Rayo Vallecano from La Liga. The brand claims to have become the first Asian tech company to win the prestigious Reimagine Football competition, hosted by UEFA, AFC Ajax, The FA, KNVB, and City Football Group.

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PlaySuper raises $500K in seed round led by IAN Group and 100X.VC

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PlaySuper raises $500K in seed round led by IAN Group and 100X.VC
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Snippets PlaySuper raises $500K in seed round led by IAN Group and 100X.VC Gaming commerce startup PlaySuper has raised $500K in its seed round led by IAN Angel Fund and 100X.VC. The round also saw participation from angel investors including Uday Sodhi, KRS Jamwal, Pratham Mittal, Rajit Bhattacharya, and Ankit Das, among others. The proceeds will be used to accelerate product development, expand market reach, and strengthen hiring. PlaySuper is set to launch its next-gen, hyper-personalized in-game store, allowing easy integration without requiring updates. The Gurugram-based brand also plans to expand into Southeast Asia (SEA) within six months, followed by MENA and LATAM. Additionally, it will bring in a Product Head and expand its B2B partnerships team to onboard more gaming studios. Founded in April 2024 by Shouradeep Chakraborty, PlaySuper enables gamers to shop inside their favorite mobile games while playing. It integrates real-world shopping experiences within mobile games. Shouradeep and Upamanyu previously co-founded LectureNotes, an edtech platform that raised $2.5 million in 2022. They bring extensive experience from the gaming, Web3, and edtech sectors. Over the next year, the company will focus on launching its in-game store, scaling its reach into new markets, and deepening its collaborations with game developers.

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.

Dronetech startup TechEagle raises bridge round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Dronetech startup TechEagle raises bridge round
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On-demand drone delivery and logistics firm TechEagle has raised funds from Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Navam Capital and Inflection Point Ventures (IPV) in its bridge round. Earlier to this round, TechEagle raised $500K in its seed funding round led by India Accelerator in 2021. The bridge round, which is undisclosed, also saw participation from Venture Catalysts and a group of high-net-worth individuals. The proceeds will be used to fuel the company’s efforts to launch higher payload drones for mid-mile and inter-city deliveries, the company said in a press release. Founded in 2017 by Vikaram Singh Meena and Anshu Abhishek, TechEagle is a drone logistics startup that enables on-demand autonomous drone delivery for its clients. With a focus on beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) drone operations, TechEagle caters to last-mile logistics in urban and semi-urban areas.

Stupa Sports Analytics raises Rs 28 Cr in pre-Series A round

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Stupa Sports Analytics raises Rs 28 Cr in pre-Series A round
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Sportstech startup Stupa Sports Analytics has raised Rs 28 crore in its pre-Series A round led by Centre Court Capital and PeerCapital. Earlier to this pre-Series A round, Stupa had raised Rs 7.5 crore in seed and pre-seed funding. The proceeds will be used to fuel its talent acquisition, global expansion, and product enhancement initiatives. The latest fund pool will also be deployed to attract top AI/ML and engineering talent to build advanced solutions. The fund will also power Stupa’s ambitions to expand globally into markets like the US, UK, Australia, and the Middle East while expanding its existing presence in regions like Europe and Asia. Founded by Megha Gambhir, Stupa Sports Analytics offers a comprehensive suite of AI-driven solutions for advanced analytics of player performance data, broadcasting capabilities and sports digitization tools for athletes, sports federations, broadcasters and fan communities worldwide. Stupa claims to have established over 15 strategic partnerships with key governing bodies and sports federations, primarily in Europe.

GenAI startup Origamis AI raises $500K in seed round

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GenAI startup Origamis AI raises $500K in seed round
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Snippets GenAI startup Origamis AI raises $500K in seed round GenAI startup Origamis AI has raised $500K in a seed funding round co-led by Vikas Gautam and Naveen Agarwal. The proceeds will be used to accelerate the development of the orchestration platform and take the platform and agents to the global market, Origamis said in a press release. Co-founded by Manas Agrawal, Ankit Agrawal, and Alexander George, Origamis AI offers a platform that orchestrates Generative AI (GenAI) components to build scalable enterprise applications. The startup aims to advance its mission of providing accessible, reliable, and transformative GenAI solutions. The Bengaluru-based company addresses the growing enterprise need for secure, compliant, and cost-effective AI. By combining robust data protection, risk mitigation, and fairness frameworks, it helps businesses confidently deploy AI while minimizing risks. Origamis AI offers pre-built agents that deliver immediate results across industries. Pic Agent streamlines visual search and automated meta-tagging in fashion, while Docu Agent simplifies document-based productivity for sectors like healthcare and finance. Data Agent enables natural language interactions with databases, opening opportunities for data-driven decision-making. The platform combines these specialized tools with its foundational platform, helping enterprises and SMEs boost operational efficiency, enhance workforce productivity, and unlock new sources of customer value. According to Origamis AI, its pre-built GenAI agents are designed to eliminate domain-specific challenges in industries such as fashion, BFSI, commerce, healthcare, and trading. These AI agents deliver immediate impact by automating tasks, optimizing workflows, and generating actionable insights.

Redapto raises $500K in seed round led by Y Combinator

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Redapto raises $500K in seed round led by Y Combinator
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Redapto raises $500K in seed round led by Y Combinator Redapto, an autonomous AI platform for customer interaction, has raised $500K in a pre-seed funding round led by Y Combinator. The proceeds will be utilized to deepen its work in activation, expansion, and full lifecycle personalization, and continue to improve data pipelines and AI accuracy. Launched this year by Anirudh Pupneja, Redapto builds autonomous AI systems that identify churn risks, expansion opportunities, and high-value customer moments. The startup helps businesses scale personalized engagement across the entire customer lifecycle. It focuses on the ingestion of more granular signals across systems so the AI can collaborate more effectively with account teams. According to Redapto, it develops full-lifecycle AI systems that help businesses deliver personalized engagement across onboarding, activation, retention, expansion, and renewal. By moving AI into every customer interaction, the company sits across customer engagement platforms, lifecycle marketing systems, CRM-based workflows, and support-driven retention solutions. As per market research, the account management software represents a $14-$16 billion market in the United States and a $3-$4 billion market in India. Redapto plans for early adoption among marketplaces and product-led SaaS companies where customer volumes are high, and manual engagement does not scale. YC has been an early backer of several of India’s most significant technology companies including Groww, Meesho, Zepto, Razorpay, Khatabook, and more.

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