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In entrepreneurship, high-value funding is the holy grail to be able to scale with a startup and leave a mark in a respective industry. A lot happened in India between October 12-18, some significant funding deals that were showcased, and the kind of vibrancy and potential of the country’s startup ecosystem.
Let’s dive into some of the key highlights of the latest funding rounds that are set to churn waves in the business landscape:
- Purplle: Using the USD 180 million it raised in the capital rounds, India’s No.1 beauty retail platform Purplle prepared itself for further focusing on the enhancement of user experience and offering a large variety of new product lines under its repository. It is an online multi-brand beauty shopping store which was founded in 2012.
- Eruditus: Eruditus, that has devoted itself to democratizing executive education for the world, has raised USD 150 million. Eruditus offers high-impact programs for mid-career professionals through its Emeritus brand in partnership with leading business schools around the world. Investors on board include TPG’s The Rise Fund and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and Eruditus looks to shore up its offerings and reach through flexible learning opportunities for professionals to advance their careers.
- GIVA Jewellery: GIVA Jewellery now transforms the Indian jewelry market by securing funding of INR 255 crore. Founded in 2019, GIVA is an organization designing and manufacturing original, elegant silver jewelry for sale across the Indian sub-continent. With this round of funding, GIVA will enable growth streaks with increased product lines and marketing campaigns. Thus far, Premji Invest and Epiq Capital are some of the investors, which establishes the evident fact that GIVA has excellent prospects in the jewelry business.
- Neuron7.ai: Neuron7.ai, a cloud-based service intelligence firm focused on Service Resolution Intelligence (SRI), has raised USD 44 million in funding. Neuron7.ai aggregates data from multiple sources into one Smart Resolution Hub to enhance resolution accuracy for organizations worldwide. The fresh funding will help Neuron7.ai scale further in 2024 while focusing on innovative AI solutions and augmenting its capabilities in this regard.
- Everstage: Everstage, the sales performance management software provider company, has raised USD 30 million in funding. The company focuses on service industries including technology, manufacturing, and financial services; Everstage offers real-time forecasting of commission for sales representatives. The latest round of funding includes Eight Roads Ventures and Elevation Capital to take Everstage’s tech and offerings beyond mere sales performance optimization for customers.
- Primus Senior Living: One focused on transforming elder care through technology and service infrastructure in India raised USD 20 million funding. Founded in 2013, Primus Senior Living is set to enhance the quality of life of seniors, through dignified aging either at home or in intergenerational communities. Housed among investors like General Catalyst and Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, it is well-placed to pioneer various service development and community initiatives for the elderly population.
Recent rounds of funding indicate that the sector diversity of beauty and education, elder care, and technology has been one of the reasons for the dynamic landscape of innovation in India. This is caused by strong financial backing from such reputable investors; the ensuing startups are well-positioned for growth and will likely make great contributions within their respective industries.
