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Thimblerr raises $1.4 Mn led by Inflection Point Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 11d ago
Thimblerr raises $1.4 Mn led by Inflection Point Ventures
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Thimblerr raises $1.4 Mn led by Inflection Point Ventures The company is building a network of cloud factories supported by a more than 800 machine ecosystem and production systems powered by data. Thimblerr has raised $1.4 million in a bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures with participation from 3one4 Capital, Mount Judi Ventures, Venture Catalysts, and We Founder Circle. The Bengaluru-based full stack fashion supply-chain platform will use the proceeds for customer acquisition, expanding into new categories, and strengthening its supply-chain capabilities. Founded in 2022 by IIT alumni Piyush Jalan and Rishav Papneja, Thimblerr provides tech-enabled manufacturing and design support to fashion brands, helping them move from concept to production with shorter lead times. The company claims to cut the traditional 180-day cycle to 30–60 days and supports the creation of over 3,000 designs a month. It works with more than a dozen clients including Tata Trent, USPA, Snitch, and The Souled Store. Thimblerr aims to position itself as an infrastructure layer for India’s fast fashion manufacturing industry, which is valued at around $5 billion and growing 25–30% annually. Co-founder Jalan said the company wants to bring speed, transparency, and reliability to India’s fast fashion supply chain and connect global brands with trusted manufacturers. IPV has invested over Rs 800 crore across 250 startups so far. It has launched a $50 million CAT 2 VC fund, Physis Capital, to invest in Pre-Series A to Series B growth-stage start-ups. The fund has already deployed capital in six startups so far, with a few deals in advanced stages of the pipeline.

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Clean Fanatics raises $2 Mn in seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures Clean Fanatics, a premium platform offering home services, has raised Rs 17 crore ($2 million) in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from Blume Founders Fund, Let’s Venture (now LVX), Trica, TiE Angels, and several prominent angel investors. The proceeds will be used to expand the team, upgrade the technology infrastructure, and scale new service verticals including civil construction and home renovation. Founded by BJ Arun, Clean Fanatics specializes in services such as deep cleaning, painting, marble polishing, and home renovation. The firm claims that it is currently generating a monthly recurring revenue (MRR) of Rs 2 crore in Bengaluru alone, servicing over 2,500 homes every month. Over the last 24 months, Clean Fanatics has grown its revenue by 8x, backed by strong customer referrals and operational efficiency.

Snap-E Cabs raises $2.5 Mn in bridge round led by IPV

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Snap-E Cabs raises $2.5 Mn in bridge round led by IPV
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Snap-E Cabs raises $2.5 Mn in bridge round led by IPV Snap-E Cabs, an electric mobility startup, has raised $2.5 million in a bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from ah! Ventures and angel investors including Shish Kharesiya, Praveen Chand, and Jaspreet Kaur. Earlier in February last year, the startup had raised $2.5 million in pre-Series A funding from Inflection Point Ventures, which supported its entry into Delhi through a partnership with Rapido, deploying 200 cars in the last three months. The proceeds will be used for product development, leasing more EV cars, and expanding operations in Delhi NCR. Founded in 2022 by Mayank Bindal and Mahendra Bindal, Snap-E Cabs operates as an EV-first ride-hailing platform while also leasing EV cars to fleet operators. Snap-E owns 100% of its fleet and has set up its own EV charging infrastructure. It currently runs 1,112 EV cars and serves more than 1.2 million paying users. Over the next year, Snap-E plans to add another 1,000 cars to bridge the supply gap in EV ride-hailing. The company claims to have achieved EBITDA profitability in January 2025. Snap-E operates in a competitive EV mobility market, going up against players like Uber, Ola, Rapido, Evera Cabs, and BluSmart. Unlike demand aggregators, Snap-E is pursuing a supply-led infrastructure model with exclusive charging hubs and full fleet ownership.

Premium tea brand Freshleaf raises seed round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Premium tea brand Freshleaf raises seed round
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Premium tea brand Freshleaf has raised Rs 1 crore in its seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures. The proceeds will be used to expand marketing efforts, increase production capacity, and enhance research and development for new products, the company said in a press release. Led by Balkirat Singh and Muneet Arora, Freshleaf strives to deliver premium quality tea at an affordable price starting from Rs 130. Since its inception in 2022, it has built a strong offline presence, now reaching over 550 stores across 40 cities in India. Through strategic marketing initiatives, such as interactive tastings, the company has enhanced its brand recognition and engagement with its customer base. It is now venturing into modern retail and quick commerce while extending its reach into the UAE market, aiming to enhance accessibility and market presence. In the premium tea brand, Freshleaf competes with Vahdam Teas, Teamonk, Young Mountain Tea. Interestingly, Teamonk is also backed by Inflection Point Ventures.

Navanc raises $1 Mn in seed round

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Navanc raises $1 Mn in seed round
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Fintech startup Navanc has raised $1 million in its seed round led by Prarambh Ventures, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), Brigade REAP FirstPort Capital, and marquee angel investors. The proceeds will be directed toward expanding operations across India, with a focus on strengthening Navanc's presence in urban and semi-urban areas. Additionally, the startup will ramp up its AI FinTech capabilities by incorporating Generative AI and Computer Vision models. Founded by Nagachethan S M and Byomkesh Jha, Navanc introduced an AI-powered property score and stack, specifically designed for secured lending and insurance practices. By integrating advanced technologies like AI, IoT, and Blockchain, the firm ensures secure, transparent, and reliable transactions in the proptech sector. Its collateral reporting, powered by its AI and ML models, enhances credit decision-making and portfolio management for the BFSI industry. Currently operating across tiers of cities in about 6 states, Navanc is focused on expanding its reach to all states under its Bharat Vision.

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Debt relief platform FREED has raised Rs 60 crore ($7.5 million) in its Series A round led by Sorin Investments and Multiply Ventures, with participation from Piper Serica and other institutional funds. In May 2022, FREED raised $2.8 million in a pre-Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures. With this latest investment, FREED aims to accelerate its growth trajectory, deepen its impact, and continue pioneering advancements in the debt relief landscape. Founded in August 2020 by Ritesh Srivastava, FREED assists individuals in navigating their debt challenges effectively. The company claims to have enrolled over 1,200 crore in stressed retail debt on its platform across more than 25,000 customers pan India. Besides FREED, Loan Settlement, Single Debt, and CreditQ, among others also compete in this segment. Sorin Investments, a venture capital firm set up by KKR’s Sanjay Nayar and Caravel Group’s Angad Banga, raised $100 million from multiple family offices for its debut fund in July 2022. Its portfolio includes Uniqus and Venwiz.

LoanKuber raises $3.5 Mn led by TRTL VC, IPV, others

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
LoanKuber raises $3.5 Mn led by TRTL VC, IPV, others
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Mortgage brand LoanKuber, which operates Janasha Finance, has raised $3.5 million in a pre-Series B round led by Singapore-based TRTL VC and existing backer Inflection Point Ventures. The round also saw participation from Auxano, LetsVenture, Mavuca Capital as well as angel investors such as Ruchi Deepak (co-founder, Acko), Prashant Tandon (co-founder, 1mg) and Pankaj Vermani (co-founder, Clovia). Earlier in February last year, the startup had raised $2 million in Series A round led by Inflection Point Ventures and others. It has raised $13 million to date. The proceeds will be used for expanding its assets under management (AUM), which currently stand at approximately Rs 93 crore. It will also be deployed in technological infrastructure and help strengthen its leadership team. Founded in 2017 by Saurabh Nagpal, LoanKuber provides customised mortgage loans to undeserved MSMEs. It claims to build an automated institutional co-lending platform for micro-mortgages allowing for competitive pricing to the end customer while generating significantly higher yields on its own NBFC balance sheet. The company has created hybrid acquisition channels that include a digital connector platform, lead generation platform, and low-cost branches reducing customer acquisition costs by 30%. According to LoanKuber, it has put strong focus on unit metrics/capital efficiency and frugal operations has helped LoanKuber build a profitable business since inception. With the net worth now increasing to around Rs 51 crore, LoanKuber plans to scale its AUM to approximately Rs 180 crore within the next 12 months.

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