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uKnowva raises $0.5 Mn in pre-Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 4m ago
uKnowva raises $0.5 Mn in pre-Series A round
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uKnowva raises $0.5 Mn in pre-Series A round HR Tech and Human Capital Management (HCM) platform uKnowva has raised $0.5 million in pre-Series A funding round co-led by Parv Network, Growth 91, and Aapna Infotech. The Mumbai-based company has been acquired by Hinduja Global Solutions. Before this funding, it had raised $48.7K. The proceeds will be deployed towards strengthening its sales and marketing capabilities, accelerating geographic expansion through a robust partner network, and further advancing its AI-led roadmap, uKnowva said in a press release. Founded in 2010 by Abhay Talekar, Priyanka Bhor Jain, and Vicky Jain, uKnowva is an intelligent HR and workplace automation platform that simplifies and optimizes workforce management for businesses across industries looking to digitize and streamline their HR functions. The Mumbai-based platform offers a comprehensive suite of features spanning recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee engagement, and analytics, powered by advanced AI capabilities. It aims to simplify HR and workplace automation. “Our aim is to spend this money wisely, keeping product excellence and profitability at the very core of our growth strategy, while continuing to deliver an intelligent, seamless experience to our customers,” said Vicky Jain, co-founder & CEO, uKnowva. In the next 12–24 months, uKnowva plans to significantly strengthen its partner ecosystem, scale its presence across Tier I and II cities, and enhance its AI-driven product offerings to stay ahead of the evolving needs of modern workplaces.

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ErlySign raises $1.8 Mn in pre-Series A round from Ashish Kacholia

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
ErlySign raises $1.8 Mn in pre-Series A round from Ashish Kacholia
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ErlySign raises $1.8 Mn in pre-Series A round from Ashish Kacholia Healthtech startup ErlySign has raised Rs 16 crore ($1.8 million) in its pre-Series A round from Ashish Kacholia. The proceeds will be used in clinical trials, securing CDSCO (Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation) approvals, and bringing ErlySign’s oral cancer detection kit to market. Founded in 2019 by Shubhendra Singh Thakur and Deovrat Begde, ErlySign develops solutions for early detection of oral cancer. The startup also claims to offer India’s first salivary biomarker-based test which can identify pre-cancerous conditions much before visible symptoms emerge. Looking ahead, ErlySign plans to use CRISPR miRNA-based testing technology to detect multiple types of cancer using the same saliva sample within 15–20 minutes.

Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn
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Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures, among others. The round also saw participation from notable angel investors such as Arjun Purkayastha. Earlier in August last year, the startup had raised $1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. Founded by Kiran Shah, Go Zero has a diversified product portfolio featuring low-calorie, high-protein, and vegan ice creams. The startup claims that all its products are sweetened with plant-based sweeteners, which are low in calories. Currently present in 16 cities and over 125 dark stores, Go Zero ice cream brand is available on both quick commerce and e-commerce platforms in less than two years of launch. In FY24, Go Zero claims to have grown 4X compared to FY23 and while it saw 7X growth on quick commerce in just 5 months this summer. Go Zero competes with Hocco and NIC. Last year, NIC had raised $11 million in a growth funding round led by Jungle Ventures whereas Hocco recently raised $12 million from Chona family and others.

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

EntrackrEntrackr · 11d 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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