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Market intelligence startup Mindcase raises seed funding led by AJVC

EntrackrEntrackr · 16d ago
Market intelligence startup Mindcase raises seed funding led by AJVC
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Snippets Market intelligence startup Mindcase raises seed funding led by AJVC Market intelligence startup Mindcase has raised Rs 1.5 crore in its pre-seed funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm AJVC. The capital will be used to scale Mindcase’s self-serve SaaS platform and expand its data and intelligence coverage across new domains and markets, while accelerating global go-to-market efforts, the company said in a press release. Founded by IIM Ahmedabad alumni Kritish Puri and Saurabh Shubham, Mindcase uses hundreds of proprietary AI agents and workflows to turn unstructured market and consumer data into ready-to-use insights that strategy and business teams rely on to make decisions. The Gurugram-based startup works with large enterprises through custom market intelligence solutions and is now scaling its reach through a fast, self-serve SaaS platform built to drive broader adoption and repeat usage. Going forward, Mindcase plans to deepen its product capabilities with more advanced agentic workflows, support a wider range of use cases, and continue building a robust intelligence platform for business and strategy teams globally. Mindcase joins a growing list of early-stage companies backed by Aviral Bhatnagar-led AJVC. Other portfolio companies include Care Dale, HandyPanda, Multibagg AI, Nuyug, Mithila Foods, Jaagruk Bharat, TruFides AI, Chop Finance, Gaadi Mech, and Iztri.

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

EntrackrEntrackr · 7m ago
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.

Lucknow-based hyperlocal content-commerce platform Knocksense raises funding from Venture Catalysts

IndianStartupNewsIndianStartupNews · 1y ago
Lucknow-based hyperlocal content-commerce platform Knocksense raises funding from Venture Catalysts
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Lucknow-based hyperlocal content-commerce platform, Knocksense, has raised an undisclosed amount in pre-Series A funding. The funding round was led by Venture Catalysts and saw participation from notable investors including Nitish Mittersain, founder of Nazara Technologies, and Mohit Satyanand, chairman of Teamwork Arts. Knocksense operates on a subscription-driven commerce model that pairs curated content feeds with exclusive privileges at local establishments. The platform currently operates in Lucknow, Indore, Kanpur, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad, with plans for further expansion. The funds raised will be used for market penetration, technological infrastructure enhancement, and expanding offerings.

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