Funding
Matel secures $4M in Series A funding
Matel, a homegrown mobility and energy solutions company, has raised $4 million in a Series A funding round led by Transition VC. The round also saw participation from Gruhas and Haresh Abichandani (Founder, Millenium Semiconductor), with Steer Advisors as the sole transaction advisor for this round.
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Founded in 2017, Matel manufactures synchronous machines and motor controllers for e-mobility, industrial applications, agricultural pumping, and HVAC sector. Specialised in designing and manufacturing high-efficiency electric motors and controllers, it offers a full-stack powertrain solution to OEMs of EVs and the industrial sector.
“We plan to allocate the raised capital for scaling up production, new product development, and expanding our R&D team and required equipment over the next three years,” said Mahesh Toraskar, Flounder, Matel.
InstaAstro raises $2.2M in pre-Series A funding led by Artha Venture Fund
InstaAstro, an online astrology platform, has raised Rs 18.50 crore ($2.2 million) in a pre-Series A round led by Artha Venture Fund. The round also saw participation from a consortium of investors, including LogX Ventures, Singularity Ventures, IR Capital Partners, Blume Founders Fund, and Aloke Bajpai, MD and CEO of Ixigo.
InstaAstro, founded by IIT graduate Nitin Verma, boasts over 200,000 monthly app installs, 50,000+ minutes per day in consultations, and an ARR of $5 million. It offers horoscopes, tarot readings, and numerology in English, Hindi, and various regional languages.
“The online astrology market is ready for disruption, and InstaAstro’s differentiated offerings are reflected in the rapid yet sustainable growth of its revenues,” said Anirudh A Damani, Managing Partner, Artha Venture Fund.
Betel Leaf raises $1.2M in bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures
FSSAI-certified online paan company Betel Leaf has raised $1.2 million in a bridge round led by Inflection Point Ventures and Venture Catalysts.
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Prem Raheja, Founder, Betel Leaf
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The funds raised will be utilised to expand the current retail and online presence from 45 kitchens to 100 kitchens in India and overseas within the next two years, while also enabling the development of new automation technology to enhance consistency and increase production volume and range.
The Betel Leaf Co was founded in July 2019 by Prem Rheja and Payal Raheja.
After delivering across 20 cities in 12 states and over 45 kitchens, Betel Leaf Co is looking towards key account sign-ups with Reliance Retail, Spar, and many more retail chains. To enhance retail options, it will also open brick-and-mortar retail experiences. Currently, The Betel Leaf Co also exports across Singapore, Malaysia, Nairobi, the UK, and the US.
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Other news
PhonePe collaborates with LankaPay to promote UPI payment in Sri Lanka
PhonePe has enabled UPI payment acceptance in collaboration with LankaPay across LankaQR merchant points.
PhonePe’s app users travelling to Sri Lanka can now make payments using UPI across LankaPayQR merchants nationwide. Their account will be debited in INR, showing the currency exchange rate. These transactions are facilitated by the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and LankaPay National Payment Network.
“The UPI launch is an important part of a larger goal for both countries to collaborate through a digital partnership. India is also supporting Sri Lanka in the development of its Unique Digital Identity Program and other components of the Digital Stack that has immense transformative potential for Sri Lanka and the bilateral economic partnership,” said Santosh Jha, the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka.
Niyogin Fintech Limited acquires “Superscan” from Orbo.ai
Niyogin Fintech Ltd. has acquired Superscan, an AI-powered document imaging, automation, and fraud detection platform, from Orbo.in.
SuperScan’s core IPs allow for intelligent document processing, automation agents, and fraud detection tools. It automates traditionally manual processes to boost efficiency and accuracy. Its AI-driven Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology operates entirely on the device, eliminating the need for heavy-duty Graphics Processing Units (GPUs).
“While SuperScan will help streamline our internal processes, the real opportunity lies in creating AI-based assisted and unassisted tools for our partners. This opens up a number of possibilities, empowering a network of players enabling faster onboarding, seamless document verification, and robust fraud protection—all accessible through an AI-powered umbrella,” said Tashwinder Singh, Niyogin’s MD and CEO.
Emoha partners with Aditya Birla Health Insurance to provide holistic eldercare solutions
Eldercare brand Emoha has partnered with Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co Limited, the health insurance joint venture of Aditya Birla Capital, to offer personalised senior care solutions to its corporate clients and group Mediclaim policyholders.
The company recently raised $11 million in a pre-Series B round at the platform level.
“Our new strategic partnerships with ABHICL will allow us to significantly expand our reach and offerings for the elderly across India. Group Mediclaim policies typically cover the employee, their spouse, and children, but often exclude the parents of the employee. Emoha bridges this gap by offering care to the employee’s parents,” said Soumyajit Roy, Co-founder and CEO of Emoha.
“This investment will fuel our expansion plans, enabling us to forge more strategic partnerships and introduce innovative service offerings,” he added.
Angel One launches Fin One to boost financial awareness
Angel One Limited, a fintech brokerage, has launched Fin One, a digital-first initiative to transform financial literacy for Indians. Fin One integrates engagement and entertainment to empower young Indians to make informed financial decisions and develop resilient investing habits.
Founded in 1996 by entrepreneur Dinesh Thakkar, Angel One is one of India’s largest listed retail stock broking companies in terms of NSE active clients. Angel One’s client base expanded significantly, from nearly 1.3 million in FY19 to nearly 23 million as of April 2024. The average age of clients on Angel One’s platform is around 29, with strong traction from the Tier II and beyond markets.
Fin One will have content specifically in Hindi and target users in Tier III, IV and beyond cities across India. This alignment is anticipated to improve client understanding and financial management.
(This article will be updated with the latest news throughout the day.)
Edited by Kanishk Singh
