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TIEA Connectors raises Rs 22 Cr co-led by Jamwant Ventures and Valour Capital

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TIEA Connectors raises Rs 22 Cr co-led by Jamwant Ventures and Valour Capital
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TIEA Connectors, a Bengaluru-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of customized industrial electronic and electrical interconnect solutions, has raised Rs 22 crore ($2.57 million) in its latest funding round. The round was led by Jamwant Ventures and Valour Capital, with participation from 8X Ventures and IvyCap. The Dharwad-based company had previously raised $1.43 million from Plantain Tree Ventures. The proceeds will be used to scale its operations, drive innovation, and continue delivering solutions to its customers, TIEA Connectors said in a press release. Co-founded in 2019 by Ajith Sasidharan and Punit Shridhar Joshi, TIEA Connectors is incubated at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and continues to collaborate with IISc on cutting-edge developments. With multiple patents granted, it remains committed to driving technological innovation and advancing India's indigenous ESDM capabilities. According to TIEA Connectors, its products are essential components across multiple sectors, including electric vehicles (EV), aerospace, consumer electronics, and defense. Specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of various types of interconnect solutions, the company claims to have collaborated with industry leaders in the EV, aerospace, and defense sectors. TIEA claims to have grown 4x in FY25 and is currently operating at 90% manufacturing capacity. TIEA plays a crucial role by producing high-quality components that have traditionally been imported, with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and R&D—particularly in wireless power transfer and fire-retardant connectors.

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC Sneaker brand Gully Labs has raised Rs 8.7 crore in a seed funding round — comprising Rs 7.6 crore in equity and Rs 1.1 crore in venture debt. The equity round was led by Zeropearl VC along with participation from Untitled Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and other prominent angel investors including Bounce co-founder & CEO Vivekananda Hallekere, Suhasini Sampath, Nishchay AG, Renee Cosmetics founder Ashutosh Valani, Anurag Ramadasan, and Rahul Seth, while Stride Ventures led the debt investment. Prior to this, the company had secured Rs 1.1 crore in equity during its pre-seed round in 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed towards diversifying the product mix, expanding sales channels, and opening physical retail stores, Gully Labs said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs crafts handmade sneakers, blending premium materials with culturally rich design stories — from Phulkari-embroidered trainers to Onam-inspired silhouettes. Gully Labs sells its products through its website and in select partner stores across Indian metros. The company plans to build a larger production facility, broaden its product line across diverse sneaker styles, and deepen its reach across India and global markets. It also plans to launch exclusive retail outlets as part of its omni-channel strategy.

Colossa WomenFirst Fund raises Rs 100 Cr in first close

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Colossa Ventures, a SEBI-registered independent venture capital management company, has announced the first close of its maiden fund – Colossa WomenFirst Fund at Rs 100 crore. The fund with a target corpus of Rs 500 crore will primarily focus on investing in the pre-Series A stage and beyond. Based on research Colossa aims to create a niche in healthcare & healthtech, fintech, climate & cleantech, deeptech and the consumer sectors. The fund’s strategy is to leverage gender-diversity to generate alpha, and has attracted institutions such as SIDBI and family offices like Dr. Ranjan Pai’s Family Office, and the Shriram Ownership Trust, among others to invest in the first close. Co-founded in 2022 by Ashu Suyansh and Vandana Rajadhyaksha, Colossa WomenFirst Fund is a sector-agnostic venture growth fund, that seeks to revolutionize the startup landscape by focusing exclusively on women-founded or co-founded, or where women are the main beneficiaries. A bunch of women-focused funds are currently active in India. For context, Kalaari Capital runs CXXO initiative for female founders. Gender-focused investment platform Achieving Women Equity (AWE) Funds also launched its maiden India fund amounting to Rs 350 crore. Search giant Google runs a program called Google for Startups Women Founders Fund and provides $100,000 in equity-free cash to female-founded startups. Saha Fund, She Capital, and StrongHer Ventures also focus on women founder-led startups.

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Citykart has raised Rs 538 crore ($63 million) in Series B funding, marking one of the biggest capital infusions in the country’s value fashion segment to date. The round was co-led by TPG NewQuest, a secondary private equity platform for Asia within TPG, and A91 Partners, a homegrown investment firm specializing in growth investments. According to the company, about Rs 120 crore is primary capital, with the remaining Rs 418 crore allocated to secondary transactions. Investcorp, an early backer of Citykart, has made a full exit, while India SME Fund continues to hold a minority stake. As per media reports, Investcorp invested Rs 75 crore in 2019 in Citykart’s seed round and will now exit with about Rs 280–300 crore. The primary infusion will enable the company to accelerate expansion in both footprint and product assortment, Citykart said in a press release. Gurugram-based Citykart has opened 12 new stores across India, bringing its total to 137 stores in 91 cities across 11 states. The brand focuses on reaching underserved, budget-conscious markets. With popular in-house labels like Athiya, Nimes, Fumee, and Remise, Citykart now serves over 15 million customers each year and plans to grow to 300 stores. Led by Sudhanshu Agarwal, Citykart is growing at a rate of more than 40% and is aiming to reach Rs 1,300 crore in annual revenue. Last year, Agarwal shared that accessories and general merchandise made up 22% of Citykart’s sales, while men’s wear accounted for 32%, women’s wear 24%, and kids' wear the remaining 22%. He also added that Citykart is eyeing becoming the Primark of Tier II and Tier III cities in India.

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Antithesis, a beauty and personal care brand, has raised Rs 5 crore (around $582K) in its pre-seed round co-led by Rukam Capital and V3 Ventures. The proceeds will be used in growth plans as a digital-first beauty company, product innovation, and market and distribution channel expansion while also strengthening its brand presence in the personal care market. Founded by Aparna Saxena, Antithesis treats beauty and personal care products like technology products, allowing for continuous innovation and feature expansion based on consumer feedback and emerging trends. Rukam Capital, with a track record of backing high-growth consumer brands, has previously invested in brands like Beco, Sleepy Owl, Yoho, GO Desi, upliance.ai, and Indus Valley, amongst others. V3 Ventures is a founder-led early-stage fund backed by the Verlinvest group that invests in disruptive consumer companies across the globe, including Kuku FM, Go Zero, Dil Foods, Ugaoo, and Deconstruct.

Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation

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Exclusive: Waterfield Advisors raises Rs 123 Cr at Rs 723 Cr valuation Wealth management platform Waterfield Advisors is raising Rs 123 crore (approximately $14.6 million) in a new funding round, led by Jungle Ventures. The company’s board has approved a special resolution to issue 10,92,362 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 1,126 each, raising Rs 123 crore ($14.6 million), according to its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies. Jungle Ventures is leading the funding round with an investment of Rs 100 crore. The remaining amount is being contributed by co-founder and CEO Soumya Rajan, along with individual investors, including Bharat Dhirajlal Shah, Vijay Singh, Bandi Vamsikrishna, Corel Traders, Parthasaradhi Reddy, Kekoo Colah, and Smita D Parekh. The company plans to utilize the proceeds for growth, expansion, marketing, and general corporate purposes, as determined by the board. According to Entrackr estimates, Waterfield Advisors will be valued at approximately Rs 723 crore ($86 million) post-allotment. The company is reportedly raising Rs 130 crore in this round. Founded in 2011 by Soumya Rajan, Waterfield Advisors is a fee-based multi-family office and wealth advisory firm, that ensures unbiased financial, investment, and succession planning services. Waterfield advisors had raised over $25 million in funding to date including $6 million from family offices, and ultra-high net worth individuals. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Jungle Ventures will be the largest external stakeholder with 13.83%. Its co-founders Soumya Jain along with Sanjay Teli will cumulatively hold 40.07% of the company. Waterfield Advisors has recorded a 33.2% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 45.7 crore in the fiscal year ended March 2024. Moreover, it managed to decrease losses by 9.5% to Rs 28.6 crore in FY24.

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