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Sportstech platform str8bat raises $3.5 Mn in Series A

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y 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.

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

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
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.

Equity management platform Qapita raises $26.5 Mn in Series B round

EntrackrEntrackr · 19d ago
Equity management platform Qapita raises $26.5 Mn in Series B round
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Equity management platform Qapita raises $26.5 Mn in Series B round Singapore-based equity management platform Qapita has raised $26.5 million in its Series B funding round led by US-based Charles Schwab Corporation, with participation from existing investors Citi and MassMutual Ventures. Earlier in October 2021, Qapita raised $15 million from East Ventures (Growth Fund) and Vulcan Capital and others. It has raised nearly $50 million to date. The proceeds will be used to help Qapita expand into the US market and launch its fund administration product across multiple regions. Qapita also plans a strategic collaboration with Charles Schwab on Schwab Private Issuer Equity Services powered by Qapita. Founded by Ravi Ravulaparthi (CEO), Lakshman Gupta (COO), and Vamsee Mohan (CTO), Qapita’s platform provides equity management solutions for private companies in India, Southeast Asia, and the US. It helps manage ownership records, employee stock plans, and investor reporting requirements. The platform also supports secondary transactions and liquidity programs, allowing participants to access value from their ownership. Qapita has offices in Singapore, India, Indonesia, and the US. Its goal is to digitize private market ownership and simplify management for companies and investors. The company has been supported by reputed global investors, including Cercano, East Ventures, MassMutual Ventures, Endiya Partners, Citi, Nyca Partners, and Analog Capital.

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