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Prop-tech startup WeHouse raises Rs 25 Cr from Anthill Ventures and others

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Prop-tech startup WeHouse raises Rs 25 Cr from Anthill Ventures and others
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Snippets Prop-tech startup WeHouse raises Rs 25 Cr from Anthill Ventures and others The round saw participation from existing backers Anthill Ventures, Suresh Babu Daggubati, Gaurav Marya, Mohnish Yerra, among others. Gyan Vardhan 11 Sep 2025 Prop-tech startup WeHouse (formerly Hocomoco) has raised Rs 25 crore (around $2.8 million) in a Series A funding round, a mix of debt and equity. The round saw participation from existing backers Anthill Ventures, Suresh Babu Daggubati, Gaurav Marya, Mohnish Yerra, among others. The Hyderabad-based company had earlier raised $1.86 million from Anthill Ventures and other investors. The fresh capital will be used to expand operations to new cities, including Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Surat, and Chandigarh, by the end of this year, WeHouse said in a press release. Founded in 2017 by Sripad Nandiraj and Rohan Vinayak Reddy, WeHouse is a prop-tech startup that provides tech-led solutions for home construction and reconstruction. It operates as an aggregator platform, bringing together all stakeholders in the construction process—architects, contractors, material suppliers, engineers, and skilled labour. Its services cover the entire construction journey, from approvals and design (architectural and structural) to project execution and interiors. The company also offers a tech-driven monitoring system that provides clients with real-time visibility into their projects. According to market research, India’s residential construction market is projected to reach $373 billion by 2030. At present, WeHouse operates in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Vijayawada. The company claims to have executed more than 400 projects, delivered 250, and currently has an order book worth Rs 150 crore. Its revenue model includes charging customers on a per sq. ft. basis (with commissions varying by city), selling materials to contractors, and providing on-demand interior design services. WeHouse competes with players such as Brick&Bolt, which is active in both residential and commercial construction across cities including Hyderabad and Chennai.

Square Insurance secures $3 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Square Insurance secures $3 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Insure-tech startup Square Insurance has secured $3 million (Rs 25 crore) in a pre-Series A round co-led by BizDateUp and Negen Capital along with participation from prominent investors such as Prashant Kothari, and Yogesh Chaudhary. The fresh funds will be utilised to enhance its technology infrastructure, focus on improving AI-driven insure-tech platform and enhance the customer experience, Square Insurance said in a press release. Founded in 2016 by Rakesh Kumar, Square Insurance aims to structure insurance solutions which provide quality protection with value pricing. It plans to invest in creating customised micro-insurance products in collaboration with leading insurers and forming strategic partnerships with fintech and e-commerce companies. These efforts will expand its reach and impact, transforming insurance accessibility in underserved markets. According to the Jaipur-based company, it intends to open 25-30 new offices in tier II and tier III cities, enhancing its ability to serve a larger customer base. As per the company, the expansion will improve insurance product comparisons and post-policy services for both channel partners and customers. According to market research, the Indian insurance industry is growing at an impressive rate of 32-34% annually and the sector has attracted nearly Rs 54,000 crore ($6.5 billion) in foreign direct investment. The other notable startups in this space are Turtlemint Insurance, Riskcovry, Coverfox, Toffee Insurance, Digit Insurance and others.

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