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| AI RECRUITMENT | EDTECH | EV BMS | PROPTECH (D2C) |
AI RECRUITMENT STARTUP
Livelihood Upliftment for the 450 Mn Low-income Group!
Raising $2 Mn
(Seed Round)
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This startup provides an AI-driven platform focused on enhancing the livelihoods of ~450 Mn low-income citizens, ensuring their "right to work".
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It empowers individuals with recruitment services, skill development programs, entrepreneurship support, and continuous behavioral training to improve retention and performance in staffing roles, ultimately boosting their income.
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Their clients include some of the biggest brands, such as Reliance Digital, Adani Group, Paytm, CreditFair, deAsra, Vakrangee, SecureDebt, and Jewellex, etc.
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With increasing focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) compliance, the demand for its social upliftment services is rapidly growing.
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With 6 patents/copyrights in progress, the startup has registered 1.15 Mn job seekers and recruited over 45,000+ individuals through its 435 physical centers.
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Traction: Achieved a remarkable 5X growth in revenues i.e. ₹22.38 Cr (FY 23-24), with a strong net revenue margin of 45+%, and 5%-10% EBITDA margins.
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Funding Ask & Usage: Closed a bridge round of ₹2.5 Cr ($300K), now seeking ₹15 Cr ($2 Mn) for market expansion, tech development, and operations.
EDTECH STARTUP
Profitable Edutainment Platform for Skill Development in India!
Raising $1 Mn
(Follow-on Funding)
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This startup offers a premier learning platform specializing in Exam Preparation (CA, CS, CMA), and Skill Development.
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It currently serves across 28 States and 8 Union Territories of India.
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Target Market in India for K-12, Test Preparation, Skill Development, and Higher Education is projected to be $29 Bn by 2030.
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Awarded the National Startup Award in the Education & Skill Development category by PM, and selected for prestigious programs by Google, IDFC Bank, Dell, etc.
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Team: Gender-diverse founding team with complementary skills, and a strong commitment to profitable growth.
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Traction: FY 2023-24 Sales of ₹5.42 Cr, Gross Margins of 66%, and EBITDA of ₹0.9 Cr (16.6%).
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Social Media Presence: 283K Subscribers (YouTube), 100K Followers (Facebook), 62K Followers (Instagram), 145K Paid Users (App & Web), and 4.6 Rating on Play Store.
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Funding Raised + Ask: Raised ₹1.31 Cr (Angel rounds @ ₹75 Cr valuation), seeking ₹8-9 Cr ($1 Mn) for Operations, GTM, and ~5X revenue jump.
EV BMS STARTUP
End-to-end Battery Technology Ecosystem for OEM Electric Vehicles!
Raising $450K
($350K Commitment*)
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This startup has developed a comprehensive, end-to-end battery technology ecosystem tailored for OEM Electric Vehicles (EVs).
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Target Market: $50 Bn Globally, the Indian Market is ~$3 Bn and expected to grow at a CAGR of 44%.
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The startup has established its own manufacturing facilities for lithium-ion battery packs, ensuring control over quality and innovation.
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UVP: Completely in-house designed BMS (battery management system) to optimize performance and safety.
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They're using advanced materials to extend battery life by 30% and cut the total cost of ownership (TCO) by one-third.
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Their Li-ion battery packs have real-time cloud connectivity for continuous monitoring, enhancing safety, reliability, and longevity.
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Validation: Successfully deployed over 1,500 battery packs across 32+ OEMs, collectively powered vehicles for over 2 Mn km, and contributed to offsetting 160+ metric tons of CO2 emissions.
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Traction: Secured purchase orders worth ₹7+ Cr from more than 8 active OEM clients.
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Funding Ask: Seeking ₹3.75 Cr to fulfill existing orders, expand operations, and aim for an A.R.R of ₹10 Cr within 12 months.
PROPTECH (D2C)
Organizing the Highly "Un-organized Bathroom Renovation Market"
Raising $600K
(In Tranches)
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India's booming home renovations market is currently valued at $30 Bn and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7% over the next 5 years. Bathroom renovations make up 12%-15% of home renovation and is expected to touch $5 Bn by 2027.
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This is largely an unorganized market, which is often prone to low-quality materials, poor after-sales service, and overall high lifecycle costs.
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This startup follows a D2C model, catering to the middle class and upper middle class segments offering them top-notch bathroom renovation services at an affordable price point. It also offers a comprehensive AMC that covers all warranties, guarantees, and maintenance needs.
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UVP: Its unique web/app-based "visual buying experience" allows the clients to see how the end result would look, even before the contract is signed.
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GTM Strategy: A combination of social media promotion, and establishing tech-enabled experience kiosks at high footfall areas (e.g. malls.)
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Founder has 15+ years of sales experience in world-renowned brands operating in this space.
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Traction: Renovated 65+ Bathrooms, with revenue of ₹1.2 Cr in 2023, and average ticket size being ₹1.9 Lacs. Margins would further improve (from 30% to 40%) by introducing their own brand in the subsequent years.
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Funding Ask: Looking to raise up to ₹5 Cr ($600K) in tranches, to achieve a revenue of ₹120 Cr along with 15% net profitability by FY2028.