DEEPSEED

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Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

Astrology platform that uses Generative AI to provide a personalized, detailed daily horoscope. Touted as "your private AI companion for your private questions". $6M raised in this seed round led by Pradeep Dadha (Founder of Netmeds) - it appears he is also a founder in a non-executive role and owns a significant stake.

January 16, 2025
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Jan 16
Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

Direct-from-origin food brand across a wide range of products. With a focus on provenance of its products, the company partners with farmer collectives in natural farming clusters, with processing and packaging at origin. Omnichannel distribution: ecommerce, D2C and retailers in Delhi NCR. $2M raised in this pre-seed round by Jungle Ventures First Cheque.

January 16, 2025
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Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

Ethnic wear D2C brand working with 10,000 artisans across India. Currently at 15,000 orders per month, 85% through its own website. ₹4CR raised in this seed round. Other investors in this round include Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), Manoj Meena (Atomberg), Ankit Nagori (Curefoods), Hitesh Dhingra (The Man Company) and Aurinko Partners.

January 16, 2025
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Jan 16
Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

Operates two B2B listings platforms for commercial vehicles, TrucksFloor and MotorFloor, to help buyers research new vehicles and connect with dealers. TrucksFloor is as the name suggest, while MotorFloor covers 3 wheelers, buses and tractors. Essentially a CarWale/CarDekho for commercial vehicles. Headquartered in Bhubaneswar, focused on buyers from Tier 2 cities and beyond. Pre-seed round, amount undisclosed.

January 16, 2025
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Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

SaaS platform focused on sustainability for the fashion and textile industry. Provides the typical suite of products offered by CleanTech-SaaS: carbon accounting, ESG Reporting, supply chain decarbonisation and traceability. $1.2M raised in this seed round which also included Zeca Ventures, Anshuman Bapna (Terra.do), Sumit Jain (Zalora), Pankaj Vermani (Clovia), Amit Kumar (Nobroker) and Senthil Sankar (Ecoline).

January 15, 2025
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Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

Online platform for seniors to connect, talk, and get support from each other. Provides sarathis (senior companions) and coaches, organizes weekly support groups. $430K raised in this pre-seed round with the participation of angels.

January 15, 2025
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Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

Omnichannel marketplace for the purchase and financing of used tractors. Jabalpur based, outlets across eight towns in Madhya Pradesh. ₹4CR raised in this pre-seed round. Other investors in the round: Dhingra Partners Prosperity Fund, Samir Sood (ex Venture Highway), Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn), Puneet Kumar (Steadview Capital).

January 15, 2025
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Jan 15
Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

SpaceTech startup developing in-orbit refueling solutions. Satellites have been traditionally retired as their fuel depletes. OrbitAID is developing a constellation of tanker satellites to establish fuel stations in space to refuel satellites. Currently being tested in zero gravity flights, this fundraise will be used to test their technology in space. $1.5M raised in this pre-seed round.

January 15, 2025
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Jan 14
Wk 3 (13-19 Jan)

Men's personal care brand. Undisclosed amount raised from the former CEO of VLCC.

January 14, 2025
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Jan 11
Wk 2 (6-12 Jan)

SaaS for supply chain management, with a focus on traceability (using blockchain); tracking Scope 1,2,3 emissions and providing a network of verified recyclers. ₹8.6CR raised in this pre-seed round with participation from angels.

January 11, 2025
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