Eruditus, the edtech unicorn, has raised $150 million in its Series F funding round, led by TPG’s The Rise Fund! This round saw strong support from existing investors, including SoftBank Investment Advisers Vision Fund 2, Accel, CPP Investments | Investissements RPC, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. With this fresh funding, Eruditus plans to: Invest in AI technology Expand into government and enterprise sectors Strengthen its presence in India and APAC Explore strategic acquisitions to fuel its growth Eruditus is already partnering with 80+ universities worldwide and has impacted over 1 million learners across 80 countries. This is the second-largest edtech deal in 2024, just behind Physics Wallah's $210 million raise. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gJjTCvgf #Edtech #FundingNews #Eruditus #SeriesF #AIinEducation #TPG #GlobalEducation #InvestingInEdtech #ImpactInvesting #EdtechGrowth #Edtech2024 #InnovationInLearning #IndiaEdtech #Softbank Eruditus Eruditus Executive Education
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Men’s apparel brand WROGN has raised $9 million (Rs 75 crore) from Aditya Birla Group Digital Fashion Ventures Ltd (ABDFVL). This new investment increases ABDFVL’s stake in WROGN from 17.10% to 32.84%, further solidifying its position in the fast-growing D2C fashion space. This comes just months after TMRW House of Brands (an Aditya Birla Group company) invested $15 million in WROGN, valuing the Bengaluru-based brand at around $105 million. WROGN, co-founded in 2014 by siblings Anjana reddy and Vikram Reddy, has successfully leveraged the star power of Virat Kohli to become a leading name in casual wear. With the Indian fashion and lifestyle sector valued at $110 billion, WROGN is gearing up for further growth despite challenges in FY24. The brand's focus on exclusive partnerships and digital-first expansion remains strong. Exciting times are ahead for WROGN and the D2C fashion ecosystem! Read More: https://lnkd.in/g35bMsB2 #WROGN #AdityaBirlaGroup #FashionIndustry #InvestmentNews #D2C #FashionStartup #ViratKohli #IndianFashion #Funding #ApparelIndustry
WROGN Secures $9 Million Investment from Aditya Birla Digital Fashion to Strengthen D2C Fashion Presence
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Febi.ai Secures $2M to Revolutionize Accounting & Tax Compliance with AI! Febi.ai, an AI-powered accounting and tax management platform, has raised $2 million in a pre-Series A round, co-led by Lumis Partners, Virender Rana, and Lenskart.com co-founder Amit Chaudhary. This funding will fuel the expansion of its AI capabilities, enhance customer acquisition, and grow its workforce. Co-founded in 2022, Febi.ai aims to streamline accounting processes and tax compliance through automation, helping entrepreneurs and businesses make smarter financial decisions in real time. Built by the CA community, the platform combines AI/ML technology with expert financial guidance. Exciting times ahead for fintech innovation! Read More: https://lnkd.in/g5khckRa #Fintech #AI #AccountingAutomation #TaxCompliance #FebiAI #StartupFunding #Innovation #BusinessTech #FinanceTech #ArtificialIntelligence
Febi.ai Raises $2 Million to Revolutionize Accounting and Tax Automation with AI
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Tetr College of Business has just launched a $10 million fund, the 'Tetr – Under 20', dedicated to empowering young student entrepreneurs! Led by industry giants like Manoj Kohli, Viney Sawhney, Pratham Mittal, Nitin Gaur, Mihir Mankad, and Debesh Sharma, the fund aims to invest in at least 20 groundbreaking ideas. The focus? A sector-agnostic approach, with key areas including AI, emerging tech, sustainability, D2C, healthcare, and more! What’s more, students will gain access to Tetr’s global incubation network, providing expert mentorship, industry connections, and support in product development, marketing, and regulatory guidance. This fund is open to student innovators under 20 who are ready to make their mark. Exciting times ahead for the next generation of entrepreneurs! Read More: https://lnkd.in/g86kdnSQ #StudentEntrepreneurs #StartupFunding #Innovation #GlobalBusiness #TetrCollege #AI #Sustainability #D2C #Healthcare #EmergingTech #Under20
Tetr College of Business Launches $10 Million Fund to Empower Young Student Entrepreneurs
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Bengaluru-based Healspan, an innovative insurance-tech startup, has successfully secured an undisclosed amount of seed funding led by the esteemed financial services and angel investing network, Lead Angels. This funding round also saw participation from a range of angel investors, including Ankitt Jain (Founder, Paper Arizona), Srijith Nair (Founder & CEO, Gowelnext Solutions Pvt. Ltd. ), and The Doctorpreneur Academy. Notably, Healspan previously closed a pre-seed funding round of INR 1.2 Cr last year. The fresh capital will significantly bolster Healspan's marketing and sales efforts and support growth initiatives. With a commitment to engineering and technology, Healspan aims to deliver tech-enabled solutions that address operational challenges faced by healthcare administrators in hospitals. Co-founders Sabarinath U and Abhi Sinha expressed their excitement about this seed round, emphasizing its timing as they embark on an exponential growth journey. The funds will be pivotal in acquiring top talent, launching new products, expanding their network of hospitals, and increasing market share. Their mission is to simplify health insurance claims and streamline healthcare administration for the long haul. Hanuman Tripathi, Partner at Lead Angels, shared his admiration for Healspan’s tech-led solution to expedite medical insurance claims processing. He highlighted the co-founding team's vision and ethics as key reasons for their support. Lead Angels aims to propel Healspan’s mission, especially amid the rising insurance penetration in the sector. Currently, Healspan has partnered with over 50 hospitals across more than 10 cities in India, achieving a remarkable 3x revenue growth in the past six months. They are targeting a 10x year-on-year growth by FY 2024-25, with plans to expand into Eastern India and cater to at least 200 hospitals. With its advanced platform designed to enhance revenue cycle management and facilitate easy access to working capital, Healspan is well on its way to revolutionizing healthcare administration. Stay tuned for more updates as Healspan continues to make strides in the insurtech market! Read More: https://lnkd.in/eNwidpmN #Insurtech #FundingNews #Healthcare #Innovation #Startups
Insurance-Tech Startup Healspan Raises Seed Funding Led by Lead Angels
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Alchemyst AI, a trailblazing Gen-AI SaaS startup, has secured $300K in a pre-seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, alongside 100Unicorns and Earlyseed Ventures. This funding will bolster their GPU and tech infrastructure, team development, and scaling operations. Founded in 2023 by visionaries Uttaran Nayak 🇮🇳 and Anuran Roy, Alchemyst AI is on a mission to revolutionize enterprise operations by developing highly intelligent virtual employees. Their proprietary Large Language Model, AlchemystC1, and Large Action Model, AlchemystX1, position them as leaders in intelligent automation. Uttaran Nayak, Co-Founder & CEO, stated, “We are pioneering the development of fully autonomous gen-AI digital employees capable of interacting seamlessly to enhance productivity without human intervention. Our innovative approach addresses scalability challenges faced by many businesses today." Alchemyst AI's virtual employees are designed for adaptive and continual learning, allowing them to gather context and influence their performance autonomously. This positions the startup to address significant productivity challenges in modern businesses. The recognition continues, as Alchemyst AI recently received the Emerging Startup of the Year Award 2024 from Head Start Foundation, showcasing its exceptional growth amidst a competitive landscape of over 3,000 startups in India. With the global Generative AI market projected to soar to $330 billion by 2030, Alchemyst AI is set to expand its footprint across major markets, including India, the USA, MENA, and Southeast Asia. Join us in celebrating Alchemyst AI's innovative journey and its contribution to reshaping the future of work! Read More: https://lnkd.in/et7G9sAb #AI #Startups #GenerativeAI #AlchemystAI #Innovation #Funding #Automation #FutureOfWork
Alchemyst AI raises $300K in Pre-Seed Round led by Inflection Point Ventures, along with 100Unicorns & Early Seed Ventures
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Suraasa, a leader in teacher workforce development and global mobility, has successfully closed a $6 million funding round, spearheaded by Reach Capital, with contributions from ETS Capital, NB Ventures, TSM Ventures, Inc., TRTL Ventures, and other strategic investors. This significant investment will propel Suraasa’s mission to elevate teacher quality, equip educators with global-standard skills, and facilitate their integration into diverse educational systems worldwide. As the world grapples with a teacher shortage, particularly in developed nations, India emerges as a vital source of skilled educators. Suraasa is uniquely positioned to tackle this challenge by identifying, upskilling, and preparing teachers to meet international standards. Their innovative approach matches highly skilled Indian teachers with schools globally, ensuring a perfect fit for both parties. Founder and CEO Rishabh Khanna highlighted the importance of this partnership: “The global shortage of qualified teachers is a critical challenge, and solving it requires innovation and a deep commitment to the future of education. We’re excited to welcome Reach Capital, ETS, and other strategic partners who share our vision of empowering teachers and transforming education systems globally." Reach Capital, known for its commitment to transforming education, recognizes the urgent need for qualified educators and celebrates Suraasa’s innovative model. Managing Partner Jennifer Carolan shared: “Suraasa is addressing teacher shortages by training a global workforce. We are excited to invest in a team that respects and dignifies the teaching profession.” With this funding, Suraasa will scale its operations internationally, creating robust systems to connect more teachers with world-class opportunities. Together, we are shaping the future of education, ensuring that educators are equipped to thrive in diverse classrooms across the globe! Read More: https://lnkd.in/eZwWY43u #Education #EdTech #GlobalMobility #TeacherTraining #Suraasa #FundingNews
Suraasa Secures $6M in Funding from Reach Capital, ETS, and Strategic Investors to Revolutionize Global Teacher Workforce Development and International Mobility
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SaaS startup Everstage raises $30 million in a Series B funding round led by Eight Roads Ventures, with participation from Elevation Capital and 3one4 Capital! Founded in 2020, Everstage is transforming sales compensation management with its flagship platform, Crystal, providing real-time commission forecasting to motivate sales teams and drive business growth. With this latest funding, Everstage plans to expand its product capabilities and enhance professional services, ensuring faster time-to-value for its customers. The company is also rewarding its employees with an ESOP buyback worth Rs 5 crore ($600,000). This marks a major milestone for the Chennai- and Delaware-based startup, which is already experiencing 300% year-on-year revenue growth and has earned top ratings on platforms like G2 and Gartner. Stay tuned for more updates as Everstage continues to scale! Read More: https://lnkd.in/e6QWapwa #SaaS #StartupFunding #SalesCompensation #TechNews #Growth #Everstage #FundingNews #EmployeeBenefits
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AI Startup Budy.bot Raises $4.2 Million! Samay Kohli, founder of GreyOrange, has done it again! His AI-driven startup, Budy.bot, has just secured $4.2M in a funding round led by RTP Global, with participation from BEENEXT, The Neon Fund, and top angel investors like Postman co-founder Abhinav Asthana, Sierra Atlantic's Raju Reddy, and Pure Storage co-founder John Hayes. Budy.bot aims to revolutionize how enterprises manage and deploy sales and marketing software stacks by leveraging advanced AI. The funds will fuel the development of its AI capabilities and expand its footprint in North America. Exciting times for AI in enterprise software! Read More : https://lnkd.in/eZ_znhEf #AI #TechNews #StartupFunding #BudyBot #EnterpriseSoftware #SalesAndMarketing #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #SamayKohli
AI Startup Budy.bot Secures $4.2M in Funding Led by RTP Global
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Lifechart- Bharat's 1st Fullstack Gut Wellness Brand Secures $500K in Seed Funding for AI-Powered Gut Wellness Solutions! We are excited to share that gut wellness brand Lifechart has successfully raised $500,000 in a seed round led by Prajay Advisors LLP and joined by Agility Ventures, Expert Dojo, and notable angel investors like Ahana Gautam, Nitish Mittersain, and Sarath Sura. Co-founded by Mukul Shah and Mansi Sharma in 2022, Lifechart is on a mission to address India’s growing gut health issues using AI-driven predictive technology and products designed by certified BAMS and BHMS doctors. This new capital will fuel their expansion into tier 1 cities and enhance their AI capabilities to offer personalized wellness kits targeting common gut problems like constipation, fatty liver, and acidity. With the global gut health market projected to hit $18 billion by 2025, Lifechart is ready to make its mark! Exciting times ahead for AI-powered health innovation in India! Read More: https://lnkd.in/efvUrDqj #GutHealth #AIHealthTech #Lifechart #StartupFunding #WellnessInnovation #TechInHealthcare #HealthTech #AI