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#TechWithMC | Wealth management platform Centricity raises $20 mn in seed round led by Lightspeed 💰📈 Read to know more⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dQ7Tg8WD #Centricity #WealthManagement #Funding

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B2B sales startup Revrag.ai has secured $600K in pre-seed funding, led by Powerhouse Ventures with notable participation from investors including Viral Bajaria, Kunal Shah (CRED), Deepak Anchala, and Vetri Vellore, among other angel investors. The funds will be used to launch Revrag's AI-BDR product, enhance sales and marketing processes, and explore new markets. Founded in 2022 by Ashutosh Prakash Singh, Neeraj Gupta, and Pankaj Gupta, Revrag aims to revolutionize sales efficiency by automating repetitive tasks that don’t close deals. Their AI-BDR product is set to transform how businesses generate revenue. Based in Bengaluru, Revrag’s AI tools, including its flagship AI agent, Emma, optimize initial client outreach. The AI agent handles large-scale prospecting, smart lead qualification, and meeting scheduling, allowing sales teams to focus on more nuanced aspects of customer interactions. Emma also provides data-driven insights to improve decision-making and adapt to technological changes. Revrag is designed to elevate sales teams by handling repetitive tasks and utilizing AI to identify prospects, craft engaging personalized emails, and solve complex challenges, creating a clearer picture of the sales landscape. #RevragAI #B2BSales #BengaluruStartup #PreSeedFunding #FundingAlert #FundraiserAlert #PowerhouseVentures #VentureCapital #SalesTech #AIinSales #SalesEfficiency #AIProduct #SalesAutomation #Investors #LeadGeneration #SalesInnovation #AIForBusiness #AllBoutCorps

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Mukund jha, co-founder and former CTO of Dunzo, is in talks to secure INR 80 crore ($6-10 million) from Together Fund for his new generative AI startup. Jha's venture aims to automate quality assurance processes in businesses by merging AI and SaaS technologies. While discussions with Y Combinator are ongoing, no official comments have been made. This move comes as many top executives leave established startups to launch their ventures, seeking more significant stakes and control. Together Fund, established in 2021, has invested in over 20 companies across various SaaS applications. Read the complete news to learn more Link in the comments below

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🚀 Funding News: Zintlr Raises ₹7.5 Crore in Seed Round! 🚀 Zintlr, a B2B SaaS platform specializing in sales intelligence and prospecting, has secured ₹7.5 crore in its seed round led by Om Jain, with participation from JITO INCUBATION & INNOVATION FOUNDATION (JIIF), Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, and others. 🌟 About Zintlr: # Founded: 2022 by Ravi Jain, Ujwal K., and Pranay Khariwal. # Focus: Using AI-powered buyer intelligence to help large corporates and MNCs shorten sales cycles, increase conversions, and identify their total addressable market (TAM). 💼 Growth Plans: Zintlr will use the funds to scale its team, expand its market presence, and build new product verticals focused on sales intelligence. The platform provides in-depth personality insights to help clients anticipate objections, tailor pitches, and build stronger relationships with prospects. At Aspirants Space ( https://lnkd.in/gYkc-Ni8 ), we are excited to support Zintlr’s journey in transforming the sales intelligence landscape. Tag someone passionate about SaaS or sales tech to join this innovative company! Read More : https://lnkd.in/e56gAm2x #AspirantsNews #Zintlr #Funding #SalesIntelligence #SaaS #SeedRound #TechTalent #Growth

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Buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech startup BharatX has acquihired healthcare finance startup Zenifi (Acquired by BharatX) for an undisclosed sum, thus making its foray into the healthcare lending space👇 As part of the deal, Zenifi’s cofounder and chief executive Padam Kataria will join BharatX to spearhead its healthcare vertical. Kataria has held key roles in companies like Navi, Zenly, Asteria Aerospace Ltd and Sprinklr. Mehul Nath J., cofounder and chief executive of BharatX said that this acquisition will allow BharatX to go deeper into the healthcare vertical where currently no fintech or traditional players can disburse credit instantly, which is critical in emergency healthcare. #acquisition #healthcare #fintech

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SaaS startup Rocketlane has raised $24 million in its Series B funding round co-led by 8VC, Matrix Partners India, and Nexus Venture Partners. Rocketlane offers a purpose-built unified workspace for collaborating with customers for onboarding projects. It helps businesses shorten their time-to-value, streamline their software implementation, and provide real-time visibility. Rocketlane claims to have tripled its revenue and reached over 500 customers, including enterprise companies that have switched to Rocketlane from legacy Professional Services Automation (PSA) tools. The company’s customers include Chargebee, Pando, parcelLab, Yellow.ai, LinkSquares, Appcues, and Netcore. Founders: Srikrishnan Ganesan, Vignesh Girishankar and Deepak Bala Previously, the trio built an in-app messaging startup Freshchat that was acquired by NASDAQ-listed SaaS firm Freshworks in 2015. Follow Rise & Shine for daily startup updates. Stay informed, stay ahead ➡️ www.riseshine.in #saas #funding #venturecapital #automation #nasdaq

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Former Unacademy Chief Operating Officer Vivek Sinha has launched a new venture, Beyond Odds Technologies, after raising $11 million in seed funding. The funding round for Beyond Odds Technologies was co-led by Matrix Partners India and Lightspeed, with participation from various investors. Read the full story here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/gey-kizn #funding #entrepreneur #founder #startup #recruitment #investors #Indianstartupnews

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Venture capitalists and BizDateUp co-founders Jeet Chandan and Meet Jain have acquired an undisclosed stake in IPO-bound foodtech giant Swiggy through an off-market secondary deal. Founded in 2020, BizDateUp allows angel investors to invest in Indian startups with a minimum of INR 1 lakh and recently launched a INR 200 crore fund for technology investments. The firm raised over $10 million from more than 1,000 angel investors in FY24. This move comes as several celebrities, including cricketers Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan, tennis player Rohan Bopanna, director Karan Johar, and actor Ashish Chowdhry, have also invested in Swiggy ahead of its IPO. Notably, Amitabh Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit have previously acquired stakes in the company. Read full story here: https://lnkd.in/gM8sEWSZ #foodtech #startups #ipo #swiggy #foodindustry #news #latestnews LinkedIn News India Linkedin News Ashu Agrawal

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Clodura.AI, a pioneer in AI-driven #sales prospecting solutions, has raised $2 million in its pre-Series A fundraising round, which was spearheaded by the Bharat Innovation Fund and Malpani Ventures. The money raised will go towards improving Clodura.AI software that streamlines the sales process from prospecting to closure by utilizing #generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Founded in 2015 by Kapil Khangaonkar, Clodura.AI is the most comprehensive lead generation platform. Their platform helps sales professionals find decision-makers, gather actionable sales intelligence, #automate outreach campaigns, and create a 10X sales pipeline. To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #clodura #startup #funding

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💰 Surat-based IVY Growth Associates launches a ₹250 Cr VC fund, Arigato Capital aimed at investing in pre-Series A startups. 🤖 The fund, led by Prateek Toshniwal and team, targets sectors like agritech, cleantech, and generative AI, with an average investment size of $500,000. 🌍 Special focus on building global connections in the Middle East, US, and Europe. First close at ₹100 Cr expected by mid-2025. 🔗 Read more on the link in our comments section 👇

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Indian SaaS Startup Funding Sees 33% YoY Spike In H1 2024 Funding Decline for SaaS: Indian SaaS funding plunged 70% YoY to $1.56B in 2023, though H1 2024 saw a slight recovery with $915M raised. Unicorns Amid Limited Mega Deals: SaaS produced 3 of India’s 6 unicorns in 2024, but mega-deals ($100M+) remain rare, with only two recorded in H1 2024. Valuation Corrections: High valuations are being reevaluated due to cautious investor sentiment, with a focus on profitability and sustainable growth over unicorn status. M&As Decline: SaaS M&A deals dropped sharply to 37 in H1 2024, a major decrease from 124 in 2023 and 240 in 2022, indicating lower consolidation interest. Horizontal SaaS Dominance & AI Uptick: Horizontal SaaS captured 73% of total funding in H1 2024, with vertical SaaS leveraging AI to unlock growth in areas like HR, finance, and sales. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gu8nRBgC

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Rocketlane raises $24M in Series B led by 8VC, Matrix Partners India, and Nexus Venture Partners, total now $45M. Funds to boost AI capabilities for client project delivery. Streamlining customer onboarding via unified platform, it triples revenue, adds 500+ clients including major enterprises. Plans global expansion, new AI features. Recent hires strengthen market presence amid rapid growth. Follow IBU Advisory for more funding updates . . . #fundraisingevent #funding #ibuadvisory #unicornindia #rocketlane #seriesefunding #seriesb #fundraise #businessinvestment #businessfunding #explorepage #techinvestment #youngentrepreneurs #indianbusiness #investmentnews

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Clodura.AI, a provider of AI-powered sales prospecting solutions, has secured $2 million in pre-Series A funding led by Bharat Innovation Fund, with participation from Malpani Ventures. This investment will be used to enhance Clodura.AI's platform, which leverages Large Language Models and generative AI to streamline the sales process from prospecting to closure. Founded by Kapil Khangaonkar, Clodura.AI equips sales professionals with a comprehensive suite of tools for identifying key decision-makers, gathering actionable sales intelligence, and automating outreach campaigns. This significantly scales their sales pipeline by providing high-quality, up-to-date data and improving targeting and communication. A standout feature of Clodura.AI is its email cadence, which allows sales professionals to automate the creation and sending of outreach emails and follow-ups, generating more interactions and booking more meetings. This automation reduces the manual workload, freeing up time for strategic client engagement activities. The investment from Bharat Innovation Fund underscores the increasing importance of AI and automation in sales. Bharat Innovation Fund focuses on disruptive, technology-driven enterprises with significant economic and social impact. Malpani Ventures, known for early-stage strategic investments, also recognizes Clodura.AI's transformational technology. With this new funding, Clodura.AI aims to enhance its product offerings and scale operations to meet the growing demand for AI-driven sales solutions. As the sales landscape evolves, AI and automation are becoming essential for boosting efficiency and productivity. Clodura.AI is at the forefront of this change, empowering sales teams to remain competitive in a data-driven market by automating repetitive tasks and providing deep insights into potential leads, thereby increasing conversion rates and driving performance improvements. Clodura.AI is pushing the boundaries of innovation in the global sales technology market. This recent funding round highlights the company's potential and the growing investor confidence in AI-driven sales solutions. With support from Bharat Innovation Fund and Malpani Ventures, Clodura.AI is well-positioned to seize new opportunities and achieve substantial growth in the coming years. This milestone marks significant progress for Clodura.AI, reflecting the company's success in developing cutting-edge technology to address critical sales process challenges. By continually enhancing its platform capabilities, Clodura.AI ensures it adds value to sales professionals, improving efficiency and effectiveness. #CloduraAI #ArtificialIntelligence #SalesSolutions #Funding #FundingAlert #FundraiserAlert #MalpaniVentures #BharatInnovationFund #SalesTech #SalesProspecting #SalesAutomation #SalesIntelligence #AIinSales #Innovation #VentureCapital #SalesPipeline #SalesEfficiency #AllBoutCorps

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Astrotalk, the Noida-based digital astrology consulting platform, has successfully raised $9.4 million in an ongoing funding round. The investment comes from existing investor Left Lane Capital and new investor Elev8 Venture Partners, valuing Astrotalk at $300 million. This funding will support Astrotalk's expansion into international markets including the US, UK, Canada, and West Asia. Currently, about 20% of Astrotalk's revenue is from these markets. Additionally, the company aims to grow its presence in South India and diversify its services to include e-puja offerings. Astrotalk has set ambitious targets for FY24, aiming for a revenue of Rs 620-630 crore and a profit of Rs 120 crore, a significant leap from FY23's Rs 283 crore revenue and Rs 27 crore net profit. Handling 30 lakh sessions monthly, Astrotalk continues to provide valuable astrology consulting services, leveraging its network of over 10,000 active astrologers. Puneet Gupta, Anmol Jain read full story:https://lnkd.in/dVZZ9Bna #Astrotalk #Funding #Expansion #DigitalAstrology #Investment #StartupGrowth #Innovation #TechNews #MarketExpansion #AstrologyServices #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #BusinessGrowth

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✨ Our Managing Partner, Jatin Desai, shares his insights with Entrepreneur India on the current landscape of seed funding in India. He states how the 'Startup India' initiative has significantly influenced investor sentiment towards tech startups, particularly at the seed-stage level. 💼 Dive deeper into Jatin’s insights by reading the full article on Entrepreneur India! #inflexorventures #innovation #seedfunding #seed #funding #venturecapital #india https://lnkd.in/gMaKnaav

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ZEPIC, Inc., a SaaS-based customer experience firm, has secured $2.1 million (INR 17.5 crore) in pre-seed #capital from Neon Fund and other angel investors who hold prominent positions at Apple, Chargebee, Freshworks, Microsoft, and Zoho. Neon Fund had offered $500K to the round. ZEPIC intends to expand its market presence in the US and other regions and strengthen its AI offerings with the #additional funding. Out-of-the-box connectors and no-code philosophy throughout ZEPIC will allow for rapid integration with existing #customer management tools to present the best possible 360 degree view of the customer. ZEPIC, which was cofounded in 2023 by Sunil Kumar Somarajan Pillai, Bharathi Kannan Ravikumar, Naveen Venkat, and Sreelesh Pillai, assists companies in providing excellent customer experiences across #channels and platforms. Siddhartha Ahluwalia To share your startup story write us on - [email protected] #zepic #neon #startup #funding

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