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The Wedding Company raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round

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The Wedding Company raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round
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The Wedding Company raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round The company will use the funds to expand operations into new cities, invest in product and technology, and build a vendor partner network to standardize service delivery at scale. The Wedding Company has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by LVX (formerly LetsVenture) and Tremis Capital, with participation from other investors including Wakefit co-founder Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Ajith Pai, and Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi. The company will use the funds to expand operations into new cities, invest in product and technology, and build a vendor partner network to standardize service delivery at scale. Founded in 2023 by Pawan Gupta and Rahul Namdev, The Wedding Company is a wedding planning and fulfillment platform that allows Indian couples to plan, book, and execute weddings. Operating in multiple cities, the platform connects users with verified vendors, offers competitive pricing, and manages execution across key service areas. The company aims to build a technology-enabled platform to streamline India's $130 billion wedding market. It provides services across venues, photography, décor, catering, and logistics. “Weddings in India are large and complex,” said Pawan Gupta, co-founder of The Wedding Company. “While the market is large, there is no brand managing fulfillment at scale. TWC is building a technology-driven and operationally efficient planning and fulfillment platform.” The Wedding Company has managed over Rs 60 crore (~$7.2 million) worth of service orders, delivering over 1,000 weddings across eight cities. Over the past 24 months, monthly bookings have grown significantly, exceeding Rs 10 crore in service orders and Rs 1 crore in net monthly revenue. The company recorded a Gross Order Value (GOV) of Rs 40 crore. Its current booking volume exceeds Rs 10 crore per month. It is targeting 3x growth in FY26 with an annual revenue goal of Rs 120 crore. Other startups in this space include Meragi, Weddingz.in, Wedding Cloud, Shaadilogy, Shaadi Baraati Event Management, among others.

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Postudio raises $1 Mn in pre-Seed funding

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Postudio raises $1 Mn in pre-Seed funding
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Snippets Postudio raises $1 Mn in pre-Seed funding The funds will be used to scale up in the Indian enterprise market, develop AI-based product features, expand the team, and launch in the U.S. market in H2 2025. Gyan Vardhan 21 Jan 2025 13:08 IST Cloud-based post-production software company Postudio has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Audacity Venture Capital. The funds will be used to scale up in the Indian enterprise market, develop AI-based product features, expand the team, and launch in the U.S. market in H2 2025. Founded by media veterans Dhawal Gusain and Harish Prabhu, Postudio offers a web-based platform that enhances post-production workflows with features like virtual editing, real-time collaboration, and AI-driven content localization. In under two years, Postudio has crossed the $1 million ARR milestone and aims to double its revenue in 2025, driven by rising demand for remote collaboration and a focus on affordability and data security. According to Postudio, its innovative platform has been rapidly adopted by media enterprises and independent production houses in India. The company is now poised for global expansion, aiming to redefine the post-production industry with scalable, cloud-based solutions that offer significant cost savings and enhanced security. The firm added that major media enterprises have achieved 20-40% savings by adopting Postudio, which provides easy implementation, user-friendly design, and enhanced security for content protection.

You Care Lifestyle raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round

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You Care Lifestyle raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round
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You Care Lifestyle raises $1 Mn in pre-seed round Independent verification platform You Care Lifestyle (YCL) has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round co-led by Luke Coutinho and Narendra Firodiya. The proceeds will be used to strengthen the processes for verification and authentication of products, support and invest in emerging clean brands, helping them scale and gain consumer trust, YCL said in a press release. Launched this year, You Care Lifestyle is an independent verification entity in the health and wellness space. The company verifies the safety, purity, and quality of products and services across various categories, including groceries, food, nutraceuticals, beauty and personal care items, pathology labs, and other lifestyle-related offerings. The Mumbai-based startup aims to create a trustworthy third-party verification platform, addresses critical issues like mislabelling and misinformation, and drives a behaviour shift towards informed consumer choice. YCL aims to empower brands to prioritise health-conscious products and to uphold the highest quality standards, and consumers to prioritise health-conscious decisions and inspire them to make choices of authentic products. YCL intends to expand the company’s offerings and plans to onboard brands. The company will look to test and verify approx 90-100 brands across food and cosmetic sectors by the end of 2025. The startup claims that it has signed with 37 products, 24 of which have successfully passed third-party lab tests, and 18 products are now available on the website. These products will feature the distinctive 'Pink Tiger Stamp,' an independent verification mark that signifies both approval and the quality assurance of the ingredients after rigorous testing. YCL aspires to bridge the gap between authenticity and consumer trust by creating a rigorous and reliable third-party verification system. The platform is committed to identifying and investing in businesses that share a vision of transparency, integrity, and consumer well-being.

Aeravti Ventures leads $1 Mn round in Origin Fresh

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Aeravti Ventures leads $1 Mn round in Origin Fresh
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Snippets Aeravti Ventures leads $1 Mn round in Origin Fresh Fresh produce brand Origin Fresh has secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Aeravti Ventures, with participation from a group of Ultra HNIs. New Update Fresh produce brand Origin Fresh has secured $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Aeravti Ventures, with participation from a group of Ultra HNIs. The fresh funds will be utilized to enhance the delivery network and support the development of cutting-edge infrastructure, Origin Fresh said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Prashanth Vasan and Sidharth Raveendran, Origin Fresh delivers farm-fresh, untouched produce directly to customers' doorsteps, eliminating middlemen to offer unbeatable prices and uncompromising quality. The startup is committed to encouraging consumers to prioritize freshness and quality over speed, fostering a thoughtful approach to meal planning and healthy living. According to the Bengaluru-based company, by delivering farm-fresh, high-quality produce, it aims to enhance culinary experiences and promote overall well-being, inspiring a movement that celebrates the richness and nourishment of fresh produce. The brand promises delivery from farm to home within 12 hours. Origin Fresh claims that it has surpassed 5,000 orders within the first 40 days of launch, with over 60% of customers placing repeat orders within two weeks. The company has earned strong trust for its quality and freshness. It focuses exclusively on fresh produce and has carved a niche among health-conscious consumers, boasting an extensive catalog of over 250 items, including a wide range of exotic options.

Exclusive: Proptech startup HouseEazy raises $4 Mn in Series A

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Exclusive: Proptech startup HouseEazy raises $4 Mn in Series A
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HouseEazy, an online marketplace for pre-owned homes, has raised Rs 33.5 crore (around $4 million) in Series A led by Chiratae Ventures Fund with participation from Veena Jindal, Antler Innovation Fund, and IA Growth Opportunities Fund. The board at HouseEazy has issued a total of 3,915 shares at a face value of Rs 10 and premium of Rs 85,666 on preferential basis and by way of private placement, the company’s regulatory filings with Registrar of Companies show. Chiratae Ventures has invested Rs 29.62 crore, whereas Antler Innovation Fund invested Rs 2.86 crore. IA Growth Opportunities Fund and Veena Jindal invested Rs 76.25 lakh and Rs 29 lakh respectively. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, HouseEazy has reached a valuation of Rs 156 crore post money (over $18 million). The company may raise more funds in this round and the valuation will vary accordingly. In December 2023, HouseEazy raised $1 million in a seed round led by Antler and picked up $370,000 in pre seed funding in June 2022. Founded in 2021 by Tarun Sainani and Deepak Bhatia, HouseEazy is building a full-stack, data driven technology platform to provide the best prices and instant liquidity to sellers and title-checked, refurbished, ready-to-move-in homes to buyers. The Noida-based company says that it uses a proprietary machine-learning algorithm with over 1.25 million data points to provide real-time price offers, eliminating the need for multiple meetings & negotiations for sellers. In December, HouseEazy claimed that it reached an ARR of Rs 250 crore (GMV) while maintaining profitability. The firm expects to hit Rs 1,000 crore ARR by March 2025 from the NCR market alone. For the fiscal year ending March 2023 (FY23), HouseEazy registered Rs 2.78 crore in operating revenue with Rs 44 lakh in loss.

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