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Battery Smart: Founded in 2019 by IIT Kanpur alumni Pulkit Khurana and Siddharth Sikka, the Delhi-based startup is a battery-swap network for electric two- and three-wheelers.
Funding amount: US$65 million
Investor: LeapFrog Investments, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Panasonic, Ecosystem Integrity Fund, Bloom Ventures, British International Investment
Sabine Hospital: Founded in 2010 by Dr Sabine Sivadasan, the Kerala-based Sabine Hospital and Research Centre offers programmes in infertility treatment, assisted reproductive technology, obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatology, paediatrics, general surgery and genetics.
Funding amount: US$50 million
Investor: CX Partners
Indocal Technologies: Founded in 2020, Indkal Technologies manufactures home appliances and large appliances for global brands such as Acer and Black+Decker. The Bangalore-based company recently revealed plans to enter the rapidly expanding smart wearables market, unveiling Wobble, a self-branded line of wearables and audio devices.
Funding amount: US$36 million
Investor: Aries Opportunities Fund
Fox Tail: Founded in 2021 by Romita Mazumdar, the Maharashtra-based brand currently offers a collection of targeted skin care products to address specific skin concerns, including acne, ageing, pigmentation, and more.
Funding amount: US$18 million
Investor: Panthera Growth Partners, Kay Capital, Matrix Partners India
Aether Machine: Founded in 2014 by Kaushik Mudda and Navin Jain, the Bangalore-based startup leverages multi-axis CNC machines to produce precision engineering parts quickly and economically. The startup serves the consumer electronics, healthcare, and aerospace sectors.
Funding amount: US$13 million
Investor: Peak XV Partners, Steadview Capital, Blume Ventures, Enam Investments, etc.
RENEE Cosmetics: Founded in 2019 by Aashka Goradia Goble and Beard co-founders Priyank Shah and Ashutosh Varanani, the Ahmedabad-based makeup brand offers a wide range of products that include eye makeup, lip colours, skin serums and highlighters.
Funding amount: 100 billion rupees
Investor: Evolvence India and Edelweiss Group
Smart Works: Founded in 2016 by Neetish Sarda and Harsh Binani, Gurugram-based Smartworks is a shared workspace company that offers office spaces that can be quickly set up and customised to suit businesses' requirements.
Funding amount: US$12 million
Investor: Ananta Capital, Lend Lease, Plutus Capital, Dhawan Family Private Trust, Kiri Ventures LLP, Anand Dalmia, Stargazer Fund 1, etc.
