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Laiqa raises Rs 15 Cr in seed round from IvyCap Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Laiqa raises Rs 15 Cr in seed round from IvyCap Ventures
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Gurugram-based femtech startup Laiqa Wellness has raised Rs 15 crore in its seed round from IvyCap Ventures. The proceeds will be used to drive the expansion and development of the company’s tech-based solutions, which focus on personalized hormonal health tracking, point-of-care assessments, and AI-driven recommendations that integrate both modern science and Ayurveda. Founded in August 2023 by Monica Bindra, Harmeet Bindra, and Meenakshi Singh, LAIQA offers a unique approach to women’s wellness by addressing hormonal imbalances through cycle-synced, personalized care. Its offerings cater to a wide range of hormonal imbalance-driven conditions, such as PCOS, thyroid disorders, insulin resistance, sleep disturbances, and other lifestyle-related issues. The app’s proprietary algorithm objectively scores health parameters and provides cycle-synced actionable insights, helping users manage these changes for enhanced productivity, improved energy levels, and overall wellness. IvCap has backed startups across categories such as Purplle, Bluestone, Bewakoof, Convosight, Lissun, Elucidata, Deep Rooted, Wagr, YellowSkye, and Biryani By Kilo.

Wellness brand Amocare raises $400K in pre-seed round

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Wellness brand Amocare raises $400K in pre-seed round
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Wellness brand Amocare has secured $400,000 in a pre-seed funding round co-led by FAAD Network and AngelBay Holdings. The proceeds will be deployed towards scaling business operations, curating more wellness products in the intimate category, building a high-trust brand, and focusing on driving customer awareness, Amocare said in a press release. Launched in 2023 by Prabhat Maheshwari, Amocare offers premium intimate wellness products with a focus on natural solutions. Its products range from personal care to intimate hygiene, catering to holistic wellness needs. According to the company, its products help in combating the rising challenge of lifestyle-related intimacy concerns by offering couples natural, effective, and scientifically formulated solutions. Gurugram-based Amocare claims that it will be expanding its product distribution in the international markets like Eastern Europe and the UK through one of its strategic investors. The other major players in this space are Bold Care, MyMuse, Pee Safe, The Sangya Project and others.

Lifechart’s Guttify secures $360K from Unichem Labs’ Family Office

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Lifechart’s Guttify secures $360K from Unichem Labs’ Family Office
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Lifechart’s Guttify secures $360K from Unichem Labs’ Family Office Lifechart, a health-tech startup focused on gut wellness, has raised $360,000 in an extended seed round for its gut health brand Guttify, led by Prajay Advisors, the family office of the founders of Unichem Labs, Prakash Mody and Jayendra Shah. This $360K raise follows a $500K seed round in October 2024, backed by Expert Dojo, Agility Ventures, Sunn91 Ventures, government seed schemes, and angels like Nitish Mittersain and Ahana Gautam—bringing Lifechart’s total funding to over $1 million. Co-founded in 2022 by Mukul Shah and Mansi Sharma, Guttify is a gut health brand designed for India’s urban population (tier I and III cities), and it adopts a diagnosis-first approach. It offers DIY at-home gut testing kits and clinically validated solutions that combine modern science with herbal methods. Its first product, a pH saliva testing kit for acidity, is already live, with more kits priced as low as Rs 99 set to launch in the coming months. Guttify aims to empower every Indian with accessible, accurate, and personalized gut health solutions—grounded in science, enabled by technology, and inspired by Ayurveda. Lifechart and Guttify aspire to build a full-stack science-backed gut wellness ecosystem to address the urgent and widespread gut health crisis in India. According to market research, the Indian gut wellness market is projected at $18 billion and over 60% of the Indian population suffers from digestive issues.

Cura Care Raises Rs 5 Cr in pre-Seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Cura Care Raises Rs 5 Cr in pre-Seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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At-home wellness services brand Cura Care has raised Rs 5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, with participation from friends, family, and notable angel investors, including Shripad Nadkarni and the late Rohan Mirchandani. The fresh funds will be used to validate its product-market fit and enhance its customer promise by delivering exceptional at-home wellness experiences, Cura Care said in a press release. Co-founded in January 2025 by Abhinav Kumar, Chinmay Mittal, and Paminder Singh, Cura Care aims to empower oral hygiene in India. The company aims to address the pressing issues surrounding oral health in India, where over 120 crore people are affected by poor oral hygiene. Cura Care aspires to integrate oral wellness into the daily self-care routines of Indians, providing a booking experience and service quality. The company offers premium at-home services like teeth cleaning, scaling, polishing, and whitening, delivered by DCI-certified dentists using customized portable dental units. This model prioritizes hygiene, safety, and convenience for customers. Since its launch, Cura Care claims that it has already served over 1,000 customers through at-home visits and oral wellness camps. The startup boasts an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of over 90% and an average customer rating of 4.87.

Nivaan Care raises $4.25 Mn led by Endiya Partners

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Nivaan Care raises $4.25 Mn led by Endiya Partners
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Nivaan Care, a multidisciplinary chronic pain management clinic chain, has secured $4.25 million in its seed round led by Endiya Partners. The round also saw participation from existing investor W Health Ventures. The proceeds will be used to enable Nivaan Care to expand its reach to 10 new clinics across two cities. Founded in 2023 by Nivesh Khandelwal and Vishwas Singh, Nivaan focuses on providing multidisciplinary care through a biopsychosocial approach, which has proven to be over nine times more effective than traditional methods. Nivaan offers comprehensive care plans and minimally invasive procedures to its patients through its seven clinics. At Nivaan Care, patients get a team of pain management specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists, nutritionists, and care managers who create a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan. Nivaan Care claims to be treating over 10,000 patients and performing 1,400 procedures in just one and a half years.

Men’s sexual health brand Bold Care raises $5 Mn

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Men’s sexual health brand Bold Care raises $5 Mn
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Men’s sexual health and wellness brand Bold Care has raised $5 million in a funding round co-led by Nithin Kamath’s Rainmatter, CaratLane co-founder Mithun and Siddhartha Sacheti, the Dhanani family, AVT Group, along with participation from Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund and NB Ventures. Entrackr exclusively reported on the deal in December. The proceeds will be used to strengthen research and development (R&D), scale the brand’s digital presence, and develop sexual health solutions for both men and women, Bold Care said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Rajat Jadhav, Rahul Krishnan, Harsh Singh, Mohit Yadav, and actor Ranveer Singh, Bold Care provides solutions for issues such as premature ejaculation (PE) and erectile dysfunction (ED). It also offers condoms and lubricants and claims to have fulfilled over 30 lakh (3 million) orders so far. Bold Care has recently expanded into the women’s wellness sector with the launch of Bloom, offering solutions for women’s health concerns, including sexual health, personal hygiene, menopause, menstrual care, and pregnancy. The Mumbai-based startup currently sells its products through its own website, as well as on e-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Meesho. It is also available on quick commerce platforms. According to market research, sexual health issues affect approximately 90-95 million men in India. For the fiscal year ending March 2024 (FY24), Bold Care’s revenue from operations increased by 6.67% to Rs 32.9 crore from Rs 30.90 crore in FY23. However, the company also reported a 21.46% increase in losses to Rs 19.3 crore in the last fiscal year. Bold Care competes with other D2C sexual and wellness brands, including Man Matters, Kindly, Sukham, Kapiva, and Sassiest, among others.

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 13, 2024)

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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (September 13, 2024)
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Futwork, a mobile app-based contact center solutions provider, has raised Rs 21 crore ($2.8 million) in a Series A funding round led by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Artha Venture Fund. The funds will be used to scale the company's product and roll out AI solutions across voice, chat, email, and WhatsApp. Newmi Care, an outpatient care platform focused on women's health, has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Sprout Venture Partners. Agilitas Sports has partnered with Spring Marketing Capital to build global capabilities. CarDekho Group has appointed Sudarshan Sarma as chief business officer of its New Auto unit. People Matters has named Pushkaraj Bidwai as its new CEO.

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