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TurboHire raises $6 Mn in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
TurboHire raises $6 Mn in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures
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TurboHire raises $6 Mn in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures Enterprise recruitment automation platform TurboHire has raised $6 million in Series A funding led by IvyCap Ventures. Earlier in October 2023, TurboHire had raised $2 million in its pre-Series A round led by Pentathlon VC and The Chennai Angels. The Hyderabad-based startup will use the capital to accelerate global expansion, enhance product capabilities, and deepen its integration across HR tech ecosystems. Founded in 2019 by Deepak Agrawal, Rakesh Nayak, and Gaurav Kumar, TurboHire is transforming enterprise hiring through its AI-powered platform that combines Agentic AI, intelligent workflows, and easy HRMS connectivity. It supports end-to-end hiring processes across scenarios from high-volume hiring to leadership roles on a single, configurable interface. TurboHire operates on a B2B SaaS model, offering subscription-based access to its recruitment automation platform. It earns revenue from enterprises using its tools to streamline hiring, reduce time-to-hire, and improve recruitment efficiency. TurboHire counts over 120 enterprises among its clients, including Cipla, Tata Motors, PwC, Lenskart, Britannia, RPG Group, Motilal Oswal Group, and Ola (ANI Technologies). Its technology integrates with global HRMS platforms such as SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, and Workday.

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Exclusive: Miko raises fresh capital at over $200 Mn valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Exclusive: Miko raises fresh capital at over $200 Mn valuation
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Robotics firm Miko, a product of Emotix, has raised Rs 20.5 crore (approximately $2.5 million) in a new round from a group of angel investors. This fresh equity infusion comes after a two-year hiatus for the Mumbai-based company. The board at Miko has passed a special resolution to issue 679 Series C CCPS at an issue price of Rs 3,02,695 each to raise Rs 20.55 crore or $2.5 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Moneycrew Fintech injected Rs 4.5 crore while the rest of the sum was poured in by angel investors including Amrapali B Doshi, Sanjiv Sarita, Amit Jain, Satyam Sinha, Inderjit Kaur Arora, and others. According to TheKredible’s estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 1,711 crore or $206 million post-allotment. This is a 2.3X jump in the valuation as compared to its last equity round. Miko creates emotionally intelligent robots that leverage artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things (IoT) in developing its flagship brands Miko, Miko 2 and Miko 3. After the success of its first-generation robots, the company launched an advanced version that uses voice-recognition technology to see, hear, sense, express, talk, and recognize faces. Miko has raised over $60 million to date including its $29 million Series B round led by Ivycap Ventures in 2021. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, prior to this round Chiratae Ventures was the largest external stakeholder with 13.77% followed by IvyCap Ventures with 13%. See TheKredible for the complete shareholding pattern. The Chiratae-backed startup showcased impressive 2.3X growth to Rs 225 crore in FY23 from Rs 95 crore in FY22. However, the bottom of the company stood at Rs 108 crore in FY23. Miko is yet to file annual results for FY24.

Exclusive: Dhruva Space to kick off pre-Series B with $6 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Exclusive: Dhruva Space to kick off pre-Series B with $6 Mn
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Exclusive: Dhruva Space to kick off pre-Series B with $6 Mn Space-tech startup Dhruva Space is raising Rs 51.76 crore ($6 million) in a pre-Series B round led by AVCF1 (Aditum Venture Capital Fund), with participation from 33 other investors. According to the company’s regulatory filings, the board has cleared a special resolution to issue 1 equity share and 553 pre-Series B preference shares at Rs 9,34,429 per share, aggregating to the total fundraise. AVCF1 will anchor the round with Rs 26.16 crore, while Aranya Holding Ventures LLP will contribute Rs 10 crore. The rest of the capital will come from Hyderabad Angel Fund, AR Enterprises, Ativira Technologies, and a clutch of other angel investors. As per Entrackr’s estimates, Dhruva Space’s post-money valuation stands at around $215 million after the round. With this, the Hyderabad-based company has raised over $22 million to date, including its $15 million Series A backed by Indian Angel Network Alpha Fund, Blue Ashva Capital, Silverneedle Ventures, BITEXCO Group, IvyCap Ventures, Mumbai Angels, and the Blume Founders Fund. Founded by Sanjay Nekkanti and Chaitanya Dora, Dhruva Space has launched eight payloads over the past 24 months, including the Thybolt satellites in November 2022 and the LEAP-TD mission on January 1, 2024. The company operates across the space, launch, and ground segments, offering satellites, earth stations, and launch services. India’s private space-tech ecosystem has been on a steady funding upswing, with startups such as Agnikul Cosmos, Skyroot Aerospace, Pixxel, Bellatrix, GlaxEye, Vesta Space, Digantara and InspeCity drawing investor interest. Dhruva Space’s latest round adds to this momentum as the sector continues to expand its capabilities and global relevance.

Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 17d ago
Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures
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Cumin Co. raises $5 Mn pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures Gurugram-based kitchenware startup Cumin Co. has raised $5 million (around Rs 41 crore) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures. Existing investors Huddle Ventures and Alteria Capital also participated, along with several angel investors. Earlier in August last year, Cumin Co. had raised its first institutional funding of $1.5 million (about Rs 13.16 crore) led by Fireside Ventures along with participation from Huddle Ventures. The proceeds will be used to expand the product portfolio across cookware and kitchen essentials. It also plans to strengthen its supply chain, increase investments in R&D, and improve manufacturing and product innovation capabilities. Founded by Niharika Joshi and Udit Lekhi, Cumin Co. operates in the premium kitchenware segment and focuses on research-led product development. The brand sells cookware and kitchen essentials directly to consumers through online channels. Cumin Co. builds its products around proprietary material and coating technology under its Enviromax platform. It holds three granted patents and has five more pending, covering material science, surface coatings, and product design. Going ahead, Cumin Co. will continue to focus on controlled expansion, selective channel rollout, and improving unit economics as it scales its operations. It competes with other notable startups in this space such as Indus Valley and Palette Brand’s Ember. Indus Valley secured Rs 23.1 crore in a pre-Series A round led by DSG Ventures, while Palette Brands raised nearly Rs 17 crore in a pre-Series A round led by Rockstud Capital.

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