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𝐏𝐢𝐱𝐱𝐞𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐲𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 In a major breakthrough for Earth observation technology, WFC portfolio startup Pixxel unveiled its flagship constellation of commercial satellites, “𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬”. Comprising six cutting-edge hyperspectral satellites, the Fireflies are set to launch early next year, promising unprecedented detail and accuracy in imaging and data collection from space. The Fireflies constellation offers a substantial advancement with its native 5-meter resolution and more than 150 spectral bands. These satellites capture a 40-kilometre swath, enabling global daily access to any point on Earth. With plans to expand the constellation to 24 satellites, Pixxel aims to make hyperspectral data widely accessible, empowering decision-makers worldwide with critical insights for environmental stewardship and resource management. This comes a couple of months after Pixxel bagged a new contract from NASA to offer hyperspectral Earth observation data to the space agency and the US government. Earlier this year, the company signed a deal with the Indian Ministry of Defence under the Innovations for Defense Excellence (iDEX) scheme to manufacture miniaturised multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force. Awais Ahmed | Kshitij Khandelwal | Neeraj Tyagi | Gaurav VK Singhvi | Vikas Aggarwal | Deo Saurabh | Bhawna B. | Sanjay Rastogi | Sumat Tomar | Siddharth Dhasmana

Happy Diwali from We Founder Circle! As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we are reminded of the spark that ignites every founder’s journey. Diwali brings with it hope, prosperity, and new beginnings — just like the journey of building something impactful. Here’s to brighter ideas, bolder moves, and a future illuminated with success. May this Diwali light the way for endless possibilities and innovation. Wishing our community and all founders a joyful and prosperous Diwali! 🪔 Neeraj Tyagi | Gaurav VK Singhvi | Vikas Aggarwal | Deo Saurabh | Bhawna B. #HappyDiwali #WeFounderCircle #Entrepreneurship #FestivalOfLights #Innovation

In a recent conversation with Entrepreneur India, our Co-founder Gaurav VK Singhvi highlighted the unique vision of We Founder Circle: We’re not just investors; we’re partners committed to actively shaping the futures of startups, especially those emerging from Bharat - Tier II, Tier III, and Tier IV cities. "Our success isn't just about numbers; it's about making a real impact. We work with startups at different stages of their journey, starting with promising founders while they're still in university," he shared. Read the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gdMGu-zT Neeraj Tyagi | Vikas Aggarwal | Bhawna B. | Deo Saurabh #WeFounderCircle #EntrepreneurIndia #Startups #BharatStartups #IndianEntrepreneurs #TierII #TierIII #TierIV #StartupEcosystem

BluSmart #defies all odds of startup building The normal trend is to build asset light, raise from VCs, expand fast, hire IBs for large rounds, focus on one idea only etc etc But BluSmart founders have written their own successful script … today at $72 M ARR, which is increasing every week. 🌟 Built a full stack asset owning business from fleet, charging hubs, alternate energy feeds to leasing infrastructure. 🌟 Raised continuous money both in equity & debts from all kind of investors … angels, super HNIs, family offices, CVCs, VCs, PE … in almost all rounds. We have been investing in all their previous 4-5 rounds including the last one. 🌟 Founders have led all their rounds. Must have pitched to over thousands of Indian & global investors … at all kind of weird places … from lift, airport, trains, terraces, playground, events 🌟 Led an IPO company, sold a company to IBM recently.. and creating immense value in BluSmart. But what’s their core success mantra ? Its high level of #customer #delight They are consistently rated 4.9 even after 6 years of operations. No cancellation no surge charges, clean cars, well mannered crew, founders remain accessible to all. They extend charm wherever they go. The BluSmart journey is on rise … and surely on path to become an inspirational story of all of us. Best wishes to founders Anmol Jaggi Punit K Goyal Puneet Jaggi Happy to be part of their journey since beginning. Stay tune to hear more portfolio stories of WFC group We Founder Circle Avinya Ventures Invstt EvolveX Accelerator

PickMyWork has turned #profitable with ~$2M ARR As much we cheer fundraise we need to celebrate profitability even more. The top 30 startups of our 100+ portfolio are now close to magical balance of profitability & growth…. and most of them have already achieved it with consistent efforts in last 1 year. PickMyWork is offering gig work solutions to fintechs, e-commerce players and corporates. flexible talent solution is the future and they are riding on the wave of companies focusing on tier 2/3/4 penetration They were struggling a year back with too many issues, but what a comeback by founders and entire team … congratulations 🙌 Vidyarthi Baddireddy Kajal Malik Stay tune for more such emerging venture stories from our portfolio. We Founder Circle Avinya Ventures Invstt EvolveX Accelerator

We Founder Circle is thrilled to lead the pre-seed funding round for Traqo™, a no-code, third-party logistics management platform transforming the manufacturing sector. Traqo's innovative SaaS-based solution provides real-time, integrated logistics management that eliminates manual processes like spreadsheets and significantly reduces operational inefficiencies. Founded by Mukesh Deogune (IIT BHU), alongside a stellar team from Microsoft, HSBC, and Reliance, Traqo is already creating ripples in the logistics industry. Their platform manages the entire freight lifecycle—from procurement to tracking and settlement—while being 10x faster and cheaper than traditional solutions. "Solving a real-world problem, Traqo's no-code platform has the potential to redefine how logistics is managed across sectors, offering businesses the ability to optimise every aspect of their freight lifecycle," said Neeraj Tyagi, Co-founder, We Founder Circle. With 51+ SMEs already onboard and growing at 3X YOY, Traqo is on a mission to revolutionize logistics. The fresh infusion of funds will scale their AI and tech team, helping them meet the increasing demand in manufacturing and e-commerce sectors, targeting a $215B TAM across India and beyond. #LogisticsTech #AI #SaaS #StartupFunding #WeFounderCircle #Traqo #Manufacturing #Innovation #FreightManagement #NoCodeSaaS

We Founder Circle at Mangaluru Technovanza 2024: Building a World-Class Startup Ecosystem We Founder Circle's CEO, Neeraj Tyagi, was recently invited to the prestigious Mangaluru Technovanza 2024, where he participated in a dynamic panel discussion on "Accelerating a World-Class Start-up Ecosystem in Mangaluru". Key Takeaway: Neeraj Tyagi expressed his commitment to supporting local startups by partnering with institutional incubators and accelerators in the region. He shared his optimism about the region's startup potential and hinted that We Founder Circle may invest in Mangaluru startups soon! Together, we can build a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mangaluru. Let’s take proactive steps to unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth! 🌱 The session was moderated by Praveen Kumar Kalbhavi, Co-Founder & CEO, Novigo Solutions. Neeraj was joined by prominent industry leaders Mr. Sudhir Rao, Senior Partner, Celesta Capital, Mahavir Pratap Sharma, Chair, TiE India Angels, Madan Padaki, Founder & CEO, 1BRIDGE; President, TiE Bangalore #WFC #MangaluruTechnovanza #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #MangaluruStartups #Funding #Innovation #TiE #AngelInvesting Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)

We are proud to be Investment Partners for The Builders Circle The Builders Club has launched The Builders Circle - an offline community for funded founders to help in their scaling-up journey, enabled by advisors, partners and investors. The founders in the circle get access to an enviable list of advisors to have 1:1 office hours, monthly events and board room meetings, and upskilling workshops for the teams. If you are a founder who has raised $250K+ or is doing an equivalent ARR, please register for The Builders Circle - an offline community for founders to scale together. Details + Registration here: https://lnkd.in/gvEBXQ3w Team We Founder Circle: Bhawna B. | Neeraj Tyagi | Deo Saurabh I Gaurav VK Singhvi | Vikas Aggarwal | Supriyo Roy | Tanmay Mittal | Siddharth Dhasmana

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐖𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐞'𝐬 60𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Join us for We Founder Circle's 60th Global Pitch Day this Saturday, October 19th at 6 PM IST! We're showcasing three high-growth startups with incredible potential: 1. 𝐇𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐝: These guys are turning the option trading world upside down with their incredible algorithmic platform.  🟢 Seed Stage with $1M+ ARR (INR 8 Cr)  🟢 24,000 Active Users and growing FAST! 2. 𝐀𝐫𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐲𝐬: Building a legacy with sustainable, handcrafted toys that kids adore and parents can feel good about.   🟢 Growth Stage with 72 Lakhs MRR and 58% Gross Margins 💪 3. 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐱: Revolutionizing global retail with mind-blowing AI-powered 3D virtual try-on technology.   🟢 Bridge to Pre-Series A with INR 1 Cr MRR ($131K) and 90% Gross Margins   🟢 Clients include Burberry, Gucci, and Capegemini! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to invest in the future! Register now and secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g3_n7HqS Team We Founder Circle: Bhawna B. | Neeraj Tyagi | Deo Saurabh I Gaurav VK Singhvi | Vikas Aggarwal | Supriyo Roy #WFC #GlobalPitchDay #StartupInvesting #InvestmentOpportunities #Funding #SeedStage #GrowthStage

Unlocking the Future of Accessibility: We Founder Circle Joins NCPEDP’s Demo Day We are excited to announce that our Co-founder, Deo Saurabh, will be joining an esteemed panel of experts to evaluate innovative pitches at the Demo Day for Assistive Technology Startups on October 17, 2024, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Co-hosted by National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) and the Global Disability Innovation Hub, this event marks the launch of the NCPEDP Assistive Technology Hub, supported by Mphasis. The hub aims to drive innovation, research, and policy in the Assistive Technology space, enhancing accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and the elderly. Startups will have the opportunity to pitch their groundbreaking solutions to secure grants and seed funding. Team We Founder Circle: Bhawna B. | Neeraj Tyagi | Deo Saurabh I Gaurav VK Singhvi | Vikas Aggarwal #Empower2024 #AssistiveTechnology #Innovation #Inclusion #NCPEDP #GDIHub #JuryMembers #DemoDay Tigmanshu Bhatnagar