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Yubi Group raises Rs 411 Cr in new round

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Yubi Group raises Rs 411 Cr in new round
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Yubi Group raises Rs 411 Cr in new round Fintech platform Yubi Group has raised Rs 411 crore (around $46.3 million) in a new funding round which includes a long-term structured debt facility and Rs 336 crore (around $37.9 million) in equity from EvolutionX Debt Capital. Founder and CEO Gaurav Kumar has also invested Rs 75 crore, taking his total equity investment in the company to more than Rs 330 crore ($37.2 million). The proceeds will be used to expand operations in Southeast Asia and the US, strengthen Yubi’s presence in the Middle East, and increase investment in its AI products. It will also support global expansion and the scaling of Yubi’s operating system for financial services. Yubi claims to have facilitated more than Rs 3.2 lakh crore in debt and enabled over 48 lakh transactions. The company works with more than 17,000 enterprises and over 6,200 lenders and investors. Yubi Group is an AI-powered operating system for financial services founded in 2020. Its core AI suite, YuVerse, powers Yubi, Accumn, Spocto X, and YuCollect, which together offer lending, underwriting, and collections solutions. To date, Yubi has raised over $296 million, including a $135 million Series B round that brought it to unicorn status. The company counts Vivitri Capital, Peak XV Partners, TVS Capital, Lightspeed, B Capital, Lightrock, Insight Luxembourg, and others among its investors. As per TheKredible, Yubi’s revenue from operations rose to Rs 660 crore in FY25 from Rs 484 crore in FY24. Consequently, Yubi reported a net loss of Rs 416 crore for the fiscal year.

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh invests Rs 1.9 Cr in BeastLife at 120 Cr Valuation

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Indian cricketer Rinku Singh invests Rs 1.9 Cr in BeastLife at 120 Cr Valuation
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Indian cricketer Rinku Singh invests Rs 1.9 Cr in BeastLife at 120 Cr Valuation Nutrition brand BeastLife has raised Rs 1.9 crore at the valuation of 120 crore from Indian cricketer Rinku Singh. Rinku chose to actively support its growth by investing in the company and using its platform to raise awareness about the importance of clean, reliable, and effective supplements within the athlete community, BeastLife said in a press release. The startup had previously raised $479K in an angel round. Co-founded in 2024 by Gaurav Taneja and Raj Vikram Gupta, BeastLife is an Indian fitness brand that operates as an online platform selling sports nutrition and bodybuilding supplements. The company aims to empower individuals to achieve their fitness goals and break boundaries. Its products include protein supplements, BCAA, creatine, and multi-vitamins. The Gurugram-based company also offers a roti protein mix to boost protein intake in everyday meals. The company's products are designed to provide a noticeable difference in absorption and results. Its other products, including the Pro Concentrate Whey Protein with Ultrasorb Tech, are built to support muscle recovery and overall performance, using carefully selected ingredients that meet the needs of modern athletes. BeastLife stands for something bigger than just supplements. It’s about creating the finest products with top-quality ingredients, backed by science and integrity. “What really drew me in was the brand’s vision to make world-class sports nutrition accessible in India. That’s something I believe in deeply and am proud to support,” said Rinku Singh. The brand's equity split includes Gaurav Taneja holding a 40% stake, Raj Gupta holding 15%, Varun Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, holding 30%, and 15% ESOP. The company faces competition from other fitness brands like MuscleBlaze, Optimum Nutrition, GNC, and The Whole Truth. In just over a year, the brand claims that it has achieved Rs 50 crore GMV with positive EBITDA and is currently tracking an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of ₹80 crore GMV while maintaining performance marketing costs at just 15%.

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