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Professional social media platform Medial has raised $500K in a funding round led by Ortella Global Capital - OG Capital, India's only fund that co-builds companies, a fund established by Rajvardhan Mohite and former IFC executive Sayan Ghosh. The fresh proceeds will be used to create an integrated professional ecosystem focused on meaningful connections, career growth, and relevant content for the startup and tech community globally. Medial is a content and community-driven platform with a vibrant community across diverse domains such as tech, product, and UI/UX. It serves as a hub of startup news, industry updates, banters, and advice in a non-clickbaity fashion to add value for its community, and enable transparent and inclusive workplace conversations. Medial started as an integrated platform for professionals in the startup sector and plans to grow into a job board and company profile with worldwide relevance. Founders: Niket Raj Dwivedi, Aishwarya Raj Pandey, Prateek Kaien, and Harsh Dwivedi Follow Rise & Shine for daily funding deals. Stay ahead, stay motivated with www.riseshine.in #socialmedia #startup #funding

🔥 Ep07 out now with Piyush Goenka from Prath Ventures! We talk about building great consumer brands in India 🔥 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gaPcCTqF We talk about: > Piyush's journey across all stages of investing > How he and Harmanpreet Singh defined Prath's sector and stage focus > The journey of Safari from a 200 Crore company to a 10,000+ Crore company > Prath's recent investments in Jimmy's Cocktails, Assembly and Aukera > Consumer trends in India and opportunities in the Indian market > His experience of fundraising for Prath (not something you get to hear very often and that too so candidly and vulnerably!) > How Vipassana changed his life   Prath ideally wants to be the first institutional investor when founders are raising their seed or series A rounds and the first cheque for them is usually between 3-15 Crores which is roughly 500K-2M USD. Excited to deep dive with Piyush into the consumer landscape in India today, and his plans for Prath in the future. Founders who are building consumer businesses, you will gain a lot of rich insights from Piyush’s experience about business building as well as fundraising.

Co-founders of Prath Ventures shed light on their investment strategy, evolving consumer brand trends and key considerations before investing in a brand. Prath Ventures | Harmanpreet Singh | Piyush Goenka | Assembly | Saptarishi Sen | Harsh Kapadia | Radiohead Brands | Mannu Mathew Click on the link below to know more.... #retailnews #retailtrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailsectornews #retailindia #retailtrends #retailbusiness #ir #IndiaRetailing

Parineeti-backed personal care startup’s ARR grows 3X to Rs 100 Crore in 8 months! Puneet Gupta launched this personal care startup back in 2016. It generally sells a variety of personal care products including products based on waterless technology. Actress Parineeti Chopra invested in Clensta in 2023. Last year, it raised Rs 75 Crore in a funding round. In a marketing campaign, it announced to give one bottle of drinking water to the underprivileged for one product sold. According to their expectations, they have beaten all estimates and progressed very well. Now, they are looking forward to, 1. Launch new products. 2. Utilise advanced technology. 3. Leverage the benefits of word of mouth. 4. Penetrate deeper across its current 57 cities and expand in UAE, Gulf countries, African nations and European countries. It would be interesting to see how Clensta beats existing players like Mamaearth, Sugar Cosmetics, Kay Beauty, Plum, and others in capturing personal care market. Which brand is your favourite? #india #startup #investing #marketing #brand

Lotus Herbals Pvt Ltd, a leading player in premium cosmetics, has launched a USD 50 million innovation fund aimed at nurturing beauty startups amidst India's thriving market. The initiative is a response to the country's vibrant beauty and cosmetics sector, driven by its youthful demographic. Managing Director Nitin Passi highlighted the fund's focus on patent-driven startups, aiming to support two to three companies annually over five to seven years, with a strategic focus on the Indian market. This move follows a trend set by New Incubation Ventures, backed by Estée Lauder and Nykaa, reflecting a broader industry shift towards fostering innovation and capitalizing on India's burgeoning beauty landscape. #LotusHerbals #BeautyStartups #InnovationFund #IndianCosmetics #NitinPassi #BeautyIndustryGrowth #StartupsInvestment #PremiumCosmetics #startup77

💰Bombay Shaving Company Secures INR 24 Crore Debt Funding from Alteria Capital. 🚀 Fund Utilization: Bombay Shaving Company, a D2C grooming and personal care startup, has raised INR 24 Cr ($3 Mn) in debt funding from Alteria Capital. Founder Shantanu Deshpande revealed plans to optimize the go-to-market strategy for the razor category, a key focus area. Additionally, the startup aims to expand its offline presence by increasing its retail stores from 12 to 25 cities. 💼 Growth Strategy: With an eye on achieving 35% growth in FY25, the funding will fuel brand campaigns for core products, enhancing brand visibility and market penetration. Deshpande highlighted the importance of leveraging investments to solidify the brand's position in the grooming and personal care landscape. 📈 Company Performance: Bombay Shaving Company, founded in 2016, disrupted the market by expanding into various grooming categories and adopting an omnichannel approach. Despite facing competition from incumbent brands, it carved a niche with innovative product formulations and distribution strategies. 🛒 Market Expansion: The startup's products are available across major ecommerce platforms and 40,000 retail stores, catering to customers globally. The infusion of funds will enable geographic expansion and experimentation with offline channels to broaden market reach. 💡 Investor Perspective: Alteria Capital recognized Bombay Shaving Company's disruptive impact on the grooming industry and its innovative approach to product development and distribution. The investment underscores confidence in the startup's ability to drive continued growth and market disruption. 📊 Financial Snapshot: While FY23 financials are pending, Deshpande disclosed FY22 operating revenue of INR 99.93 Cr, with a negative EBITDA of 37%. The startup aims to capitalize on its revenue growth trajectory and strengthen its financial position. 🌐 Competitive Landscape: In the competitive men's grooming sector, Bombay Shaving Company competes with prominent brands like The Man Company, Ustraa, and Beardo, leveraging innovation and market expansion to maintain its competitive edge. Bombay Shaving Company #BombayShavingCompany #AlteriaCapital #DebtFunding #GrowthStrategy #StartupFunding #MarketExpansion #BusinessExpansion #IndianStartup #MicroShots #NewsUpdates

Start-ups this week collectively raised an investment of US$ 529.4M in 24 deals across multiple sectors, namely, Consumer apps & platforms, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Retail, SaaS/AI, BFSI, Manufacturing etc. Here's the detailed summary of this week's investment compiled using our Pulse product. Meesho, an online marketplace and reselling platform for multi-category consumer products, raised US$ 275M in a mix of primary and secondary sale led by undisclosed investors.   Annapurna Finance Pvt. Ltd., a microcredit company for low-income individuals, women and SMEs, raised US$ 71.8M led by Piramal Alternatives.   Biorad Medisys Pvt Ltd, an R&D company focused on manufacturing medical devices for multiple therapeutic areas, raised US$ 47.9M led by Kotak Strategic Situations India Fund II.   Battery Smart, developer of battery-swapping station network for electric vehicles, raised US$ 45M led by Blume Ventures, MUFG Bank, and The Ecosystem Integrity Fund.   RED.Health , provider of air & road-based emergency medical transportation services, raised US$ 20M in a mix of equity and debt led by Jungle Ventures, HealthQuad, HealthX Ventures, and Alteria Capital.   Other notable investments include:  ·      Niqo Robotics Robotics, an innovative agricultural robotics company, raised US$ 13M led by Bidra Innovation Ventures, Fulcrum Global Capital, and Omnivore ·      Rupeek, developer of an online marketplace for gold loans, raised US$ 6.1M led by 360 ONE, and BlackSoil ·      Celcius, an app-based cold-chain marketplace connecting shippers and carriers, raised US$ 4.8M led by IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited, and Caret Capital ·      Daffodil Health, a mobile assistant for parents of children with special needs, raised US$ 4.6M led by Maverick Ventures, and EPIC Ventures ·      Niro, a lending as a service platform, raised US$ 4.3M led by Elevar Equity, GMO Ventures, Rebright Partners, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group VC, ZNL Growth Fund, and Suneight Investment Pulse, our cutting-edge competitive intelligence tool, stands at the forefront of empowering businesses to stay ahead in today's dynamic market landscape.    Stay ahead of the curve with 1Lattice! #EnablingBetterDecisions nasscom Indian Venture and Alternate Capital Association (IVCA) Amar Choudhary Hitesh Gossain Roma Dixit Praneet Singhal

Exciting to see the momentum in India's startup ecosystem, with significant funding fueling innovation across D2C, FMCG, and healthtech. This wave of investments is set to drive impactful growth and transform consumer experiences nationwide! #IndiaStartups #FundingGrowth #D2C #FMCG #HealthTech #Innovation #Investment #StartupEcosystem #GrowthInIndia

𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗗𝟮𝗖, 𝗙𝗠𝗖𝗚, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 The funding game in India’s startup ecosystem is in full swing, with fresh investments pushing brands to new heights across D2C, FMCG, and healthtech. Here’s a quick rundown on the latest wins driving growth: 👉 Boldfit secures ₹110 Cr to transform India’s fitness space. With fresh capital, they’re set to innovate and expand access to wellness nationwide. 👉 Prabhuji Pure Food ( Haldiram Bhujiawala Limited) raised ₹235 Cr from Pantomath's Bharat Value Fund. This investment will boost their FMCG reach, making iconic flavors more accessible. 👉 Wholeleaf steps into the spotlight with ₹3 Cr in funding, aiming to redefine wellness with cannabinoid-based pain solutions. 🌱 👉 Millennium Babycares Pvt. Ltd. grabs ₹122 Cr to accelerate growth and strengthen its global presence in the hygiene sector—helping meet the needs of modern parents. 🍼 👉 SUSHAIN enters the health tech scene with new seed funding, focused on accessible, innovative healthcare solutions. These funding moves show the pulse of India’s evolving startup ecosystem. What’s next for these sectors? Will these brands change the game for Indian consumers? Pallav Bihani Manish Agarwal Vikram Singh Parmar – would love to know more insights about the objective of these investments. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗿: The information shared in this post is based on publicly available articles. Please let us know if any details are inaccurate or any credits to anyone are due, and we will promptly update our post. #FundingNews #IndianStartups #D2C #FMCG #HealthTech #UntoldMantras

📢This week witnessed a flurry of activity as #startups collectively raised a whopping US$ 557.3M across various sectors including #financialservices, #edtech, #media & #entertainment, #retail, and #consumer & retail. Engrail Therapeutics, a developer of therapeutic compounds to treat #neurological diseases, raised US$ 157M led by F-Prime Capital, Forbion, Norwest Venture Partners, RiverVest Venture Partners, Red Tree Venture Capital, Abrdn Inc., Ysios Capital, Longwood Fund, Eight Roads Ventures, and Pivotal Life Sciences. Avanse Financial Services Ltd., an NBFC that provides #educational loans globally and supports Indian academic institutions, raised US$ 120M led by Mubadala Investment Company and Avendus PE Investment Advisors.   Ambit Private Limited , an association focused on providing financial services, raised US$ 82.74M led by Daiwa Securities Capital Markets and existing investors.   Veranda Learning, a mobile-based platform providing #government exam preparation solutions, raised US$ 50.96M led by BPEA EQT Investment Managers Private Limited (BPEA Credit). Leading social media platform, ShareChat, raised US$ 48.89M led by Lightspeed, HarbourVest Partners, Moore Strategic Ventures, Rimco, and Alkeon Capital.   Other notable investments include:  📌Subko Specialty Coffee Roasters and Craft Bakehouse, a restaurant serving coffee roasters & craft bakehouse, raised US$ 10M led by Blume Founders Fund, and The Mehta International Mauritius Limited. 📌AdOnMo, a provider of digital screen-based advertising solutions, raised US$ 6.98M led by Qatar Insurance Group and ZNL Growth. 📌SuperK, a provider of store retail chain solutions for brands, raised US$ 6M led by Blume Ventures, Silverneedle Ventures , and Veltis Capital. 📌MobiKwik, a fintech company offering online payment and BNPL solutions, raised US$ 6M led by BlackSoil Capital. 💡Stay ahead of the startup game with 1Lattice for regular updates! #EnablingBetterDecisions #StartupFunding #TechTrends Amar Choudhary Hitesh Gossain Roma Dixit Praneet Singhal