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We’re thrilled to have partnered with the EleFant, India's first mobile app-based toy library, on its seed fundraise of Rs. 6 crores (approx. $750K) co-led by Malpani Ventures and Venture Catalysts++ | India's 1st Multi-Stage VC, with participation from several notable #investors and family offices. Cumulative Ventures LLP was EleFant’s Financial Advisor on this #deal and provided comprehensive support throughout this #funding round. EleFant, operational in 16+ cities across India, is disrupting the traditional toy market with its unique Discover-Play-Return model, promoting #sustainability and #innovation. With this fresh infusion of funds, EleFant is poised to capitalize on the growing Indian toy market. The platform will enhance its offerings, optimize the supply chain, and expand its footprint across India and potentially internationally. Congratulations to Sourabh Jain and Ruchi Gour on this #fundingmilestone. We look forward to EleFant’s achievements driven by superior #technological capabilities and a noble mission and vision. Cheers to the great team efforts Vibhor Kedia Yash Mehta Read more at: https://shorturl.at/XzksX #fundraise #fundingalert #toyindustry #dealalert #growth #india #technology #innovation #sustainability #entrepreneurship #venturecapital #startupfunding

New Post: ‘Backing businesses that people love’ - Archana Jahagirdar, founder of Rukam Capital, emphasizes the firm’s commitment to fostering a vibrant Indian startup ecosystem by enhancing access to limited partner capital. Since its inception, Rukam has raised multiple funds, including a ₹150-crore fund in 2019 for early-stage consumer startups and a recent ₹100-crore fund in 2023 for tech-driven businesses. The firm focuses on consumer-oriented sectors such as beauty, pet care, and healthcare. Rukam prioritizes early-stage ventures, aiming to partner with founders from ideation to scaling, while maintaining a flexible investment approach. The firm has successfully exited two companies, Pilgrim and Anveya. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/d6N_mk93 #Venturecapital #VC #investment #LP #Limited Partner

Home, kitchen & personal care brand Beco has raised $10 million as part of its pre-Series B funding round. The round was led by Tanglin Venture Partners, with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund. The company also saw participation from Manish Choksi, promoter of Asian Paints, existing investor Rukam Capital and Synergy Capital. The fresh capital will be utilised towards innovation and expanding production capacity; developing a strong offline sales infrastructure in key geographies, and for brand building and enhancing brand awareness. This development comes two years after its Series A round of $ 3 million led by Rukam Capital. Beco was founded in 2018 by Aditya Ruia, Akshay Varma, and Anuj Ruia. Read more at the link in our comments section below 👇🏻 #Funding #FundingWithYS #Startups

🚨 Inc42 Exclusive 🚨 Delhi-NCR-based MasterChow has raised $6.5 Mn in its Series A round led by Singapore-based Tanglin Venture Partners, sources told Inc42👇 The funding round also saw participation from Peak XV Partners’ Surge, Anicut Capital, the D2C brand’s existing investor WEH Ventures, among others. MasterChow plans to utilise the fresh capital for launch of new products and expanding its offline presence. The fresh funding comes almost a year after MasterChow raised $3.2 Mn in its Pre-Series A round from Surge and other investors. This funding round was unreported till now. “MasterChow wants to become a household name with their noodles, sauces and condiments,” one of the sources said, adding that the startup’s ARR for the ongoing financial year (FY25) is at INR 50 Cr. 🔗To read the in-depth article, click here: https://4-2.co/3OAaYLw #news #startup #funding

Goa-based beverage startup Latambarcem Brewers (LB Brewers) has raised $1.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round co-led by SPV, Dhruv Agarwala, and Sheba Venture Holdings, among other investors. The startup plans to use the raised capital to boost its growth and solidify its position as a leader in the natural functional beverage space. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/drC_6m3D #funding #goa #beverage #startup #investors #indianstartupnews

Go Zero the Ice cream brand has raised INR 12.3 Cr (around $1.5 Mn) as a part of its ongoing Pre-Series A funding round from its existing investors, including DSG Consumer Partners, Saama and V3 Ventures among others. Go Zero will use the fresh funds for marketing and channel expansions, hiring new talents and rolling out new products. The latest fundraise comes months after the #Mumbai-based #startup bagged $1 Mn in its Pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama and V3 Ventures in August last year. Founded by Kiran Shah in 2022, Go Zero manufactures zero-sugar, high protein, and low-calorie ice creams. The startup claims to be focused on providing health-conscious consumers with alternatives to traditional sugar-laden ice creams. #startup #enterprenerus #funding #investment #podcast #startupnews #India #indiastartup #businessnews #thebusinesstouch The Business Touch #gozero

 Unlock the Future of Weddings with Shopshaadi.com! Join us in revolutionizing the $300 billion global wedding industry, now more recognized than ever post-COVID. With the market expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% over the next five years, this is the prime moment to invest.  Shopshaadi.com Highlights: - Proven 6x growth - One-year runway - Raising $750k in our seed round The wedding industry is resilient and booming, with couples prioritizing memorable celebrations like never before. Don't miss out on this unprecedented opportunity to invest in the fastest-growing sector with unlimited potential. Be a part of our journey and reap the rewards. Invest now! #fundraising #shopshaadi #Startup #seedround #Investors Dheera Likhi Khurram Khan Shubham Shukla Soumya Shukla FinSight Ventures Annurag Batra Rebel Fund Nurture Ventures Target Global Partech Ventures Breega Sachin Bansal Bhavish Aggarwal

Delhi-NCR-based MasterChow has raised $6.5 Mn in its Series A round led by Singapore-based Tanglin Venture Partners, sources told Inc42👇 The funding round also saw participation from Peak XV Partners’ Surge, Anicut Capital, the D2C brand’s existing investor WEH Ventures, among others. MasterChow plans to utilise the fresh capital for launch of new products and expanding its offline presence. The fresh funding comes almost a year after MasterChow raised $3.2 Mn in its Pre-Series A round from Surge and other investors. This funding round was unreported till now. “MasterChow wants to become a household name with their noodles, sauces and condiments,” one of the sources said, adding that the startup’s ARR for the ongoing financial year (FY25) is at INR 50 Cr. #news #startup #funding

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 Skincare startup Asaya has successfully raised Rs 12 crore in seed funding, led by OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures, with additional investments from Eternal Capital (India). This significant investment will be channeled towards research and development, focusing on products catering to melanin-specific needs and enhancing our market reach. "This funding will help us grow from 20,000 to over 2,50,000 consumers in the next 12 months. The plan is to significantly enhance communication efforts and service capabilities, providing faster and more informed service to our rapidly growing customer base," said Asaya Co-founder Neeraj Biyani. This funding round is part of a larger strategy to secure more investments as Asaya continues to expand. Building on research conducted over the past 2.5 years, future rounds are planned to support ongoing R&D and product development. Neeraj Biyani , Mandeep Bhatia , Eeti Sharma, and Vikash Singhal  #Skincare #Startup #Funding #Innovation #Growth #Asaya #MelaninSpecific #CustomerService

Sauce.vc, which counts Mokobara, The Whole Truth Foods, Supertails and Bare Anatomy among its portfolio companies, has floated its third VC fund with a target to raise INR 250 Cr ($30Mn) 👇 Sauce.vc is looking to invest in 15-16 early stage consumer brands. It will predominantly raise capital from domestic limited partners, including family offices and corporate houses focused on consumer sectors. The New Delhi-based firm launched its first fund in 2019 with a target corpus of INR 60 Cr. It launched its second vehicle in 2021 with a fund size of INR 158 Cr. Its latest Sauce Continuity Fund was closed with a corpus of INR 263 Cr. Manu Chandra, founder and managing partner at Sauce.vc, told that they were doing away with the strategy of raising continuity funds, and will instead make larger ticket size investments from the main fund itself. #investment #startups #venturecapital