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VCats and Nocking Point lead $400K Seed round in FreeStand

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
VCats and Nocking Point lead $400K Seed round in FreeStand
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FreeStand, a B2B marketing platform revolutionizing targeted and measurable product sampling campaigns for leading Indian FMCG enterprises, has raised $400,000 in a Seed funding round led by Venture Catalysts and Nocking Point Advisors. IIM-Calcutta Innovation Park, SucSEED Indovation, and strategic angel investors Guneet Singh and Varun Singh Hooda also participated in the round. With the new capital, the New Delhi-based company plans to expand its offerings to include event and retail sampling channels and leverage AI to enhance and simplify the product experience for FMCG marketers. Co-founded by Sneh Soni, Kavach Chandra, and Konark Sharma, FreeStand simplifies the execution of product sampling campaigns for FMCG brands by organizing and providing hundreds of sampling channels. This ensures that product samples reach the right end customer while offering brands a unique dashboard for measuring campaign performance. The platform has gained traction among major FMCG players like HUL, Nestle, Reckitt Benckiser, L’Oreal, Nivea, Piramal Healthcare, Cipla Health, and Emami. FreeStand’s capabilities extend across multiple channels like ad networks, e-commerce, and quick commerce including Swiggy, Flipkart, Zepto, Meta Platforms, modern retail chains, and other channels.

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GoTrust secures $400K in pre-seed funding led by Aevitas Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
GoTrust secures $400K in pre-seed funding led by Aevitas Capital
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GoTrust secures $400K in pre-seed funding led by Aevitas Capital Privacy compliance and data governance startup GoTrust has secured $400K in a pre-seed funding round led by Aevitas Capital Private Limited, with participation from other angel investors. According to a press release from GoTrust, the fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand its talented team, and broaden its reach in both domestic and international markets. Launched in 2023 by Himanshu Gautam, GoTrust provides businesses with tools to navigate complex data protection regulations. Its platform includes features such as consent management, data mapping, and risk assessment, helping companies meet compliance standards while building customer trust. The Noida-based startup claims that its solution integrates easily with existing systems and offers key functionalities, including automated data discovery, consent and preference management, DSR automation, compliance tracking with a DPO Runbook (covering GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, DPDPA), third-party risk management, and centralized policy updates. GoTrust says its platform allows businesses to replace manual, fragmented processes with a secure and scalable solution—reducing risk, saving time, and strengthening digital trust. It addresses the growing demand for data protection by offering user-friendly, adaptable compliance solutions tailored to organizations of various sizes, ensuring seamless adherence to evolving data protection standards. It may directly or indirectly compete with the other players in this space such as OneTrust, Securiti.AI, and SISA Network Intelligence.

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