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Travel tech startup The Tarzan Way raises Rs 2 Cr led by IPV

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Travel tech startup The Tarzan Way raises Rs 2 Cr led by IPV
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Noida-based AI-powered travel tech startup The Tarzan Way has raised Rs 2 crore (around $233K) in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The round also saw participation from Your Trips Limited (UK), PhysicsWallah Founder Prateek Maheshwari, and several angel investors. The funds will be allocated towards product development (35%), operations (25%), marketing (20%), HR/admin (15%), and miscellaneous functions (5%). Founded in 2020 by Shikhar Chadha and Shivank Tripathi, The Tarzan Way uses AI to create hyper-personalised travel experiences, enabling users to plan custom itineraries in seconds. With its new “Exploration App” set to launch soon, the company aims to streamline travel planning by offering an AI-backed booking engine, one-click bookings, and 24x7 concierge support. The platform claims to have clocked Rs 13.5 crore in gross booking value, with a 300% YoY revenue jump and 70% MoM user growth. The brand has over 35,000 social followers and 10 million+ content views. Backed by a growing market for personalised travel, the expansion of India’s tourism sector is expected to touch $512 billion by 2028.

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Mobility startup Pumpumpum raises Rs 2 Cr led by IPV

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Fintech mobility startup Pumpumpum has raised Rs 2 crore in a new round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). Previously, the startup had raised $2 million in equity from LC Nueva Investment Partners, Founders Room Capital, LetsVenture and others in June 2022. The proceeds will be used for growth in operations, geographical reach, technological advancements, marketing endeavors and overall organizational development. Founded in 2018 by Tarun lawadia and Sameer Kalra, PumPumPum works in B2B2C & B2C pre-owned car leasing model. It offers a subscription-based platform that prioritizes consumer convenience, flexibility, and affordability. Through the integration of technology and data analytics, the firm delivers an easy and personalized experience for accessibility and convenience. Earlier this month, IPV invested in edtech startup MyCaptain in its Rs 14 crore (approximately $1.7 million) new round. Its recent investments include BonV Aero, AllTrak, Onedioss, among others.

Parkobot raises Rs 2.09 Cr in seed round led by IPV

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Parkobot raises Rs 2.09 Cr in seed round led by IPV
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Snippets Parkobot raises Rs 2.09 Cr in seed round led by IPV IoT-based parking startup Parkobot has raised Rs 2.09 crore (around $243K) in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from high-net-worth individuals. The funding will be used to expand infrastructure, enter new markets, enhance backend operations, and diversify its product portfolio. Founded by Amrit Choudhury, Raj Kumar Bihani, and Animesh Mukherjee, Parkobot is currently in stealth mode as it lays the groundwork for scale. It offers a tech-enabled solution that allows users to monetize their private parking spaces through an IoT-powered smart parking space barrier integrated with the Parkobot mobile app. It operates as a real-time, on-demand platform by enabling hourly rentals of unused spots. The platform currently manages over 20,000 bookings each month and is built on a proprietary tech stack that includes scalable IoT devices and an in-house Parking Management System (PMS). It supports automated, pre-booked parking experiences with minimal manual intervention. The startup has already deployed its smart barriers at key high-traffic locations and aims to reduce urban congestion by optimizing underutilized parking spaces.

Supersquad raises Rs 2.1 Cr in pre-seed round

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Supersquad raises Rs 2.1 Cr in pre-seed round
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Supersquad, a startup focused on creator monetization, has raised Rs 2.1 crore in a funding round led by WLDD. The round also saw contributions from angel investors Nitin Rajput and Jivraj Singh Sachar. The funds will be used to enhance Supersquad’s technology platform and expand its team. Founded in 2024 by Akash Kadyan and Anushrut Khare, Supersquad offers creators a new way to earn income through community-driven travel experiences. Creators can choose a travel destination, set their own price for the experience they host, and create a booking page to promote and sell their trips. Supersquad ensures a seamless experience by partnering with a network of certified tour operators and providing local guides for all trips. The company aims to onboard more creators, build strategic alliances with travel providers, and continually innovate to lead in the creator economy.

Feline Spirits raises Rs 5.2 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IPV

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Feline Spirits raises Rs 5.2 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IPV
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Feline Spirits raises Rs 5.2 Cr in pre-Series A round led by IPV Craft alcoholic beverage startup Feline Spirits has raised Rs 5.2 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The proceeds will be used to expand the company’s portfolio and enter new markets. Founded by Prabhat Sharma and Rohit Saxena, Feline Spirits focuses on handcrafted vodka, whisky, and brandy in the premium and mass-premium segments, using authentic ingredients and transparent distilling practices. Feline Spirits is currently operational across eight states and union territories, with a customer base of over 20 lakh. In FY25, the brand claims to sell more than 4.1 lakh bottles (19,751 cases), generating Rs 25 crore in sales revenue. It has secured operating licenses in eight markets, including five government-owned and operated ones. With a gross profit margin of 55% in the premium segment, the platform aims to bridge the gap between low-quality mass-market products and high-priced international brands by offering affordable, premium spirits. According to market research, India’s spirits market is projected to reach $31 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of 6.51% through 2028. Globally, the market is expected to grow from $1.4 trillion in 2022 to $2 trillion by 2027.

ACS Energy raises Rs 1.1 Cr in pre-seed round led by IPV

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ACS Energy raises Rs 1.1 Cr in pre-seed round led by IPV
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ACS Energy raises Rs 1.1 Cr in pre-seed round led by IPV EV charging startup ACS Energy has raised Rs 1.1 crore (around $132K) in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The proceeds will be used to deploy 5,000 UPI-enabled EV charging stations across Maharashtra and Gujarat, and to develop AI-driven energy management systems for high-rise buildings. Founded in 2022 by Jash Sheth and Mihir Bhanushali, ACS Energy is a UPI-enabled EV charging platform, combining hardware and software to make charging more efficient and accessible. Its chargers support two, three, and four-wheelers and integrate with the ACS Pay system, allowing users to complete transactions instantly through UPI. The startup is addressing a major gap in charging infrastructure for high-rise buildings and residential complexes, offering AI-based systems that manage power distribution and reduce energy waste. Currently active in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Kerala, ACS Energy plans to expand nationwide. As per market research, India’s EV charging market is projected to reach $13 billion by 2032, and ACS aims to be a key player in this growth by enabling seamless, digital-first charging experiences.

Edge AI startup Edgehax raises Rs 1.39 Cr in Seed round led by IPV

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Edge AI startup Edgehax raises Rs 1.39 Cr in Seed round led by IPV
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Edge AI startup Edgehax raises Rs 1.39 Cr in Seed round led by IPV Edgehax, a full-stack Edge AI hardware platform, has raised Rs 1.39 crore in a Seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The fresh funds will be deployed to scale up manufacturing, accelerate new product development, and expand market access across India and international markets including Singapore, the US, and Europe. Founded in 2025 by Prabhu Stavarmath and Savitri Patil, Edgehax builds modular Edge AI computing platforms that combine compute, connectivity, and storage on a single board. Its hardware has already found applications in industrial gateways, humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, drones, defense systems, and NavIC-based tracking solutions. The startup has already partnered with over 150 startups, OEMs, and large enterprises, and has enabled 100,000 students and faculty across 30 universities and IITs through its developer kits. The brand claims to have already shipped over 5,000 edge gateway boards and plans to roll out 10,000 compute modules for consumer appliances by December 2025. Edgehax operates in a domain similar to global players such as Raspberry Pi, Nvidia Jetson, Google Coral, and Qualcomm’s AI boards.

Toffee Coffee Roasters raises pre-Series A round led by IPV

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Toffee Coffee Roasters raises pre-Series A round led by IPV
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Toffee Coffee Roasters raises pre-Series A round led by IPV Coffee brand Toffee Coffee Roasters has raised Rs 5 crore in pre-Series A funding round led by IPV along with participation from 66 bridge partners, Abhijit Vemuganti and Invesst. The startup was also featured on Shark Tank India and backed by Ritesh Agarwal. The proceeds will be utilized for expansion of operations, enhancing and expanding the backend roastery, improving packaging quality, and new product development as the brand continues to expand its portfolio. Co-founded in 2019 by Rishabh Nigam and Nandini Shrivastava, Toffee Coffee Roasters started as a specialty coffee cafe in Mumbai. During the 2020 lockdown, the brand pivoted to delivering freshly roasted coffees across India. It has since scaled to over 2 lakh customers through various channels and operates out of a 10k sqft roastery. The global coffee market is valued at $150–200 billion, while India’s coffee market stands at around $2 billion, showing a promising CAGR of over 20 percent. The company focuses on high-quality sourcing, roasting, and blending, ensuring better quality at competitive prices. Toffee Coffee Roasters currently produces over 5 tonnes of coffee monthly, aiming to scale production to 50 tonnes, which could support Rs 8-10 crore in annual revenue and reach 8-10 lakh customers. The company holds around 1-2% market share in the overall coffee category.

Vividobots raises Rs 1.47 Cr in seed round led by IPV

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Vividobots raises Rs 1.47 Cr in seed round led by IPV
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Chennai-based robotic automation startup Vividobots has raised Rs 1.47 crore in its seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV). The proceeds will be used for product innovation and the scaling of robotic systems tailored to high-rise real estate maintenance. Founded in 2021 by Dhinesh B (CEO), Velmurugan B (CPO), and Kesavaraj S (CTO), Vividobots focuses on developing AI-powered robotic systems that automate exterior building maintenance, offering time, cost, and safety improvements over manual methods. Currently operational in Chennai, Vividobots plans to expand into other metro cities. Its technology enables up to 70% time savings, 50% cost reduction, and 15% material savings in vertical surface maintenance, with applications in painting and cleaning. The startup is part of the Brigade REAP accelerator and was named among the Top 10 Real Estate Tech Startups by Mahindra LEAP in 2023. According to market research, the Indian market for these services stands at $4.46 billion (SOM), with global TAM reaching $1.56 trillion, pointing to significant potential for automation in the sector.

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