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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital

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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital
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Vimano raises Rs 25 Cr in seed round led by Ankur Capital Nanotechnology startup Vimano has raised Rs 25 crore (around $3 million) in its seed round led by Ankur Capital. This is the first investment from Ankur Capital’s new third fund. The proceeds will be used to help them grow their team, start pilot projects, and set up manufacturing. Started in 2019 by Murari Ramkumar and Dr. Nagesh Kini, Vimano makes special membranes used in energy systems like redox flow batteries, fuel cells, and green hydrogen production. These membranes help store and use energy more efficiently. Its technology aims to reduce the cost of green hydrogen and make long-term energy storage cheaper. Vimano works on clean energy problems by making special materials that help electricity flow better. Its membrane technology can be changed to fit different uses, making it more useful and powerful. These membranes also waste less energy and last longer than many others available today. The startup is working with partners in the energy space to test and use its tech in real-world projects. According to Vimano, it aspires to speed up the shift to green energy and support industries looking for better ways to store and use clean power. In August last year, Ankur Capital had received commitments from two of its existing Limited Partners into its third fund. Since its inception, the VC firm has been backing deep technology innovations companies such as Captain Fresh, String Bio, Vegrow, Offgrid Energy Lab, BigHaat, Cropin, and Niramai.

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Edtech startup MyCaptain raises Rs 14 Cr from IPV, others

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Edtech startup MyCaptain raises Rs 14 Cr from IPV, others
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Edtech startup MyCaptain has raised Rs 14 crore (approximately $1.7 million) in a new round from Inflection Point Ventures, MyNavi, Piper Serica, Super Capital and Ankur Capital. Earlier to this round, the startup had raised $3 million in its pre-Series-A round led by Ankur Capital in January 2022. The fresh proceeds will be used to expand its hybrid programs into different cities, establishing over four regional sales centers. Additionally, the startup aims to enrich its course offerings, introducing new programs of over 50 beginner courses and five placement readiness programs. Co-founded by Mohammed Zeeshan, Sameer Ramesh and Ruhan Naqash, MyCaptain allows students to learn directly from young professionals, discover new career options and build practical skills through over 30 beginner to advanced live cohort-based courses. The startup claims to have crossed over 20,000 enrollments across its courses and will be ending with Rs 31 crore in booking revenue in FY23-24. It plans to reach 50,000 yearly enrollments in its courses and Rs 100 crore in bookings by FY25-26. The platform has trained more than 250,000 learners in careers across content, design, visual arts, finance, business and empowered them to become entrepreneurs, writers, designers, filmmakers, financial analysts, and more.

Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round
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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand focused on bubble tea and other food items, has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 Mn) in its Series A round led by 8i Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing backers, including Titan Capital Winners Fund, Global Growth Capital, and DEVC among others. Earlier, the startup raised Rs 12.5 crore in its seed round led by Titan Capital and Global Growth Capital UK. The proceeds will be used to expand to new cities, scale operations, and introduce innovative menu offerings. Founded by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai currently has 42 outlets in nine cities and plans to open over 150 stores by the end of the year. Approximately 70% of orders are generated through its website and platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and ONDC.

Perkant Tech raises Rs 6.6 Cr in seed round

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Perkant Tech raises Rs 6.6 Cr in seed round
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Perkant Tech raises Rs 6.6 Cr in seed round Indore-based health tech startup Perkant Tech has raised Rs 6.6 crore ($771K) in its seed round led by YourNest Venture Capital. The funding also saw support from the Government of India’s Atal New India Challenge (Rs 1 crore), Villgro Foundation (Rs 35 lakh), and Sanchi Connect (Rs 25 lakh). The proceeds will be used to help Perkant Tech improve its technology, grow its team, and prepare for a wider launch after successful tests. The firm also plans to add more features for detecting diseases early and helping in recovery tracking. Founded in 2020 by engineers Lokant Jain and Saniya Jeswani, Perkant Tech has created a smart AI-powered medical device that gives quick and clear health checks. Its main product, “Abhay Parimiti,” can scan a person’s health in under 60 seconds and works even in areas with limited doctors. Perkant’s technology is already patented in India and has a pending patent in the U.S. It is also aligned with India’s National Digital Health Mission. Its system can track over 700 body signals, helping people stay ahead of serious illnesses. The device is easy to use, making it helpful for both doctors and non-medical users in rural or remote places.

Metalbook raises Rs 25 Cr debt from Northern Arc

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Metalbook raises Rs 25 Cr debt from Northern Arc
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Full-stack metal supply-chain platform Metalbook has raised Rs 25 crore or (approximately $3 million) from Northern Arc. This is the first debt financing for the Delhi-based company. In February 2024, it raised $15 million led by Rigel Capital in Series A round. Metalbook’s board passed a special resolution to issue 250 non-convertible debentures at a face value of Rs 10,00,000 each to raise the above-mentioned sum, its regulatory filing sourced from Registrar of companies (RoC) shows. Founded in 2021, Metalbook is a full stack platform which helps businesses including SMEs with procurement, inventory liquidation, logistics, and credit among others. It claims to work with over 500 manufacturers, dealers and suppliers such as ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel, Tata Steel and JSW across 16 countries. In August last year, Axilor had led a $5 million seed round in Metalbook. The Delhi-based company is yet to disclose FY23 numbers but its revenue from operations stood at Rs 85.39 crore in FY22. Its losses also increased to Rs 25.90 crore in the same period. At the time of its Series A round in February, Metalbook said that it’s anticipating to achieve an annualized revenue run rate of $200 million by the end of FY24.

Agritech startup Agrizy raises $9.8 million in funding led by Accion, Omnivore

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Agritech startup Agrizy raises $9.8 million in funding led by Accion, Omnivore
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Agrizy, a B2B agri-processing platform, has raised $9.8 million (Rs 82 crore) in its Series A round of funding co-led by Accion and Omnivore, with participation from new investors Capria Ventures, Thai Wah Ventures, while existing investor Ankur Capital has doubled down. This brings the total funds raised by Agrizy to $17.3 million including a $5 million debt round. Its $2.5 million seed round was led by Ankur Capital with participation from Omnivore. The proceeds will be used to expand its services into new product areas and geographies, develop advisory services, and offer financial services for processing businesses and farmer-producer organizations. Founded in 2020, Agrizy offers customised solutions designed to address the needs of the processed agrifood value chain. Its business to business platform enables agrifood processors to procure pre-processed and semi-processed agrifood products, providing end to end fulfilment services through quality assurance, logistics, and payment offerings. The Bengaluru-based company says that its value added processing services provide custom-processed agro food products supply for large agrifood processors and brands, increasing capacity utilisation and profitability for SME processors. Additionally, its fintech services provide working capital for processors from formal lenders at competitive rates. Agrizy competes with the likes of Copia, AgroFresh, and Hazel Technologies.

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
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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.

Saswat Finance raises $2.6 Mn led by Ankur Capital

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Saswat Finance raises $2.6 Mn led by Ankur Capital
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Saswat Finance raises $2.6 Mn led by Ankur Capital Saswat Finance, a Mumbai-based fintech platform, has raised $2.6 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by Ankur Capital. Incubate Fund Asia, an existing investor, also doubled its investment in this round. The startup previously raised seed funding from investors like Seedstars VC, Sparrow VC, and Incubate Fund Asia. The proceeds will help Saswat expand its technology capabilities, introduce new financial products, and scale operations across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh. The funding will also be used to enhance its data and analytics infrastructure and broaden its product portfolio. Founded in 2022 by Arun Tiwari, Indrajyoti Bhattacharjee, and Ravi Ranjan Chaudhary, Saswat Finance uses proprietary technology and alternative data, such as milk production and geographic trends, to enable efficient delivery of credit, insurance, and advisory services to underserved segments. “India’s rural segments — over 65% of the population — are underserved by traditional financial services. At Saswat, we blend technology and trust to bring financial services directly to their doorstep. This funding will help us deepen our reach and scale operations,” said Arun Tiwari, CEO of Saswat Finance. Saswat claims to have onboarded over 6,000 customers and disbursed more than Rs 55 crore in asset-backed loans.

Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 12.5 Cr in seed round

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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 12.5 Cr in seed round
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Boba Bhai,a quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand focused on bubble tea and other food items, has raised Rs 12.5 crore in its seed round led by Titan Capital and Global Growth Capital UK. The round also saw participation from Arjun Vaidya, Marsshot VC (RazorPay founders fund), DEVC, Warm up Ventures, Asit Oberoi, 1947 Rise Fund by Shiva Singh Sangwan, Peercheque, Varun Alagh, Mandeep Sodhi, Prabhraj (Simba Beer), FinFirst, Neha Patil, Abhinav Sinha from Oyo and other high profile angel investors. The proceeds will be used across hiring, product line expansion and presence across India, the company said in a press release. This is the first institutional fundraising round since its inception in October 2023. In just six months, the startup claims to have processed over 50,000 monthly orders while expanding its footprint to 25 outlets across seven cities – Delhi, Gurugram, Udaipur, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai with an average order volume of Rs 400. Founded by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai is building bubble tea and K-Pop burgers QSR chain to expand its presence globally. The Bengaluru-based firm makes an annual revenue run rate (ARR) of Rs 24 crore and a monthly revenue run rate (MRR) of Rs 2 crore. By December 2024, it aims to reach Rs 60-65 crore. Earlier this month, Kolkata-based QSR chain Wow! Momo secured Rs 70 crore ($8.3 million) in funding from Z3 Partners.

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