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Pale Blue , co-founded by Jun Asakawa , a Japanese small satellite thruster developer, secures an additional $8.5 million in venture capital to ramp up production of its water vapor propulsion systems. This funding, combined with previous investments, will fuel the establishment of a production facility and further technological advancements. Pale Blue's Resistojet thrusters, already demonstrated in orbit, are set to revolutionize propulsion for satellites under 10 kilograms. With plans to expand into larger spacecraft propulsion, the company aims for in-orbit demonstrations in the coming years. Led by a consortium of investors, including Astart and Global Brain Corporation , Pale Blue is poised to advance its eco-friendly propulsion technology and broaden its commercial applications. #PaleBlue #SpaceTechnology #ThrusterDevelopment #VentureCapital #SatellitePropulsion #Innovation #SustainableSpace #JapaneseStartups #WaterPropulsion #SpaceIndustry #fundsfever

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) opens its first startup-dedicated branch in Chennai, affirming its dedication to fostering innovation and aiding budding entrepreneurs. CEO AJAY KUMAR inaugurated the branch on Anna Salai, Mount Road, alongside top officials and startup stakeholders, offering tailored financial solutions. The launch includes the IOB Startup Current Account and the IOB Pragati credit scheme, aiming to ease financial hurdles for startups and fuel job creation. With plans to expand to five more locations nationwide, IOB underscores its commitment to nurturing India's startup ecosystem. #IOB #Startup #Chennai #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FinancialServices #MSME #JobCreation #StartupIndia #EconomicDevelopment #fundsfever

Sware , Boston-based leader in software validation solutions for life sciences, secures $6 million in Series B funding led by First Analysis , with backing from LRVHealth , New Stack Ventures and Insight Partners . The investment, spearheaded by Matt Nicklin from First Analysis, will propel the development of Res_Q?, Sware’s AI-integrated computer systems validation (CSV) platform. The funding will also bolster Sware’s sales team to address the growing need for streamlined validation processes in the life sciences sector. Res_Q? offers cloud-based automation for validation activities, catering to pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology companies. CEO Ellen Reilly highlights the importance of automation in managing validation debt, crucial in an industry experiencing rapid technological evolution and regulatory demands #Sware #SeriesBFunding #LifeSciences #SoftwareValidation #AIIntegration #Res_QPlatform #Automation #RegulatoryCompliance #Innovation #BostonStartup #HealthTech #fundsfever

Eyebot , a Boston-based pioneer in rapid point-of-sale eye prescription technology, secures $6 million in seed funding led by AlleyCorp and Ubiquity Ventures , with support from Humba Ventures , Ravelin , Spacecadet , and existing investors. Led by CEO Matthias Hofmann , PhD, Eyebot's self-serve kiosks deliver accurate eye prescriptions in just 90 seconds, addressing the need for accessible vision care in the U.S. The funding will fuel product development, team expansion, and market expansion efforts, with deployment planned in New England starting October. Eyebot's innovative business model includes partnerships with eyewear brands, providing a new retail channel and reshaping the vision care industry. #Eyebot #SeedFunding #VisionCare #TechnologyInnovation #RetailTech #EyePrescription #PointOfSale #BostonStartup #HealthcareTechnology #MarketExpansion #RetailPartnerships #fundsfever

Greptile , a San Francisco-based startup, secures $4.1 million in seed funding led by Initialized Capital, with notable support from angel investors Richard Aberman and JJ Fliegelman . Headed by CEO Daksh Gupta , Greptile's AI-powered platform revolutionizes codebase navigation using natural language. With a sophisticated system mimicking engineers' intuition, Greptile enables seamless code location through its chatbot and API, integrated into various development tools. The company's innovative approach, driven by founders Gupta, Vaishant Kameswaran , and Soohoon C., positions it to redefine developer interactions with large codebases, offering context-aware insights and streamlining workflow. #Greptile #AI #CodeNavigation #SeedFunding #InitializedCapital #DeveloperTools #NaturalLanguageProcessing #CodeInsights #WorkflowOptimization #SanFranciscoStartup #fundsfever

LE TRAVENUES TECHNOLOGY PRIVATE LIMITED Limited, the parent company of travel booking platform ixigo, is poised for its stock exchange debut on June 10th, with an anticipated price band of Rs 88 to Rs 93 per share. Ahead of its IPO, Ixigo has closed a pre-IPO secondary placement worth Rs 176.2 crore ($21 million). SAIF Partners and Peak XV Partners, early investors, divested their shares to Ashoka India, Tata Digital Fund, Bay Capital, and Steadview Capital Holding. SAIF Partners retains a 20.52% stake, while Peak XV and Micromax own 13.81% and 5.52%, respectively. Co-founders Aloke Bajpai and Rajnish Kumar collectively hold a 16.65% stake. SAIF Partners and Peak XV anticipate significant returns, with SAIF Partners expecting a 13X return and Peak XV an 8.2X return. Micromax is set to achieve a healthy 10.88X return. Ixigo's public offering is set from June 10th to June 12th, with retail investors requiring a minimum lot size of 161 shares. Despite financial growth in FY24, with operating revenue at Rs 491 crore and a profit of Rs 65.7 crore, Ixigo's IPO marks a significant milestone in its journey. #Ixigo #PreIPOPlacement #TravelIndustry #StockExchangeDebut #SAIFPartners #PeakXV #fundsfever

Mynvax Private Limited, a biotechnology startup specializing in engineered protein subunit vaccines, has secured approximately $2.6 million in extended Series A funding. Spearheaded by Inviga Investment Advisors Private Limited Healthcare Fund, this investment marks a significant resurgence in the biotech sector. Regulatory filings reveal the issuance of 5,127 Series A1 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares at Rs 42,182 per share. With a post-money valuation of approximately Rs 257 crore ($31 million), this round brings Mynvax's total funding to $9-10 million. Founded in 2017 by Gautham Nadig and Raghavan Varadarajan, Mynvax focuses on developing vaccines utilizing proprietary protein stabilization technology. Despite reporting significant revenue growth in FY23, the company also faced losses. Financial statements for FY24 are pending. #Mynvax #SeriesAFunding #Biotechnology #InvigaHealthcareFund #Vaccines #fundsfever

Vaaree , a home decor startup, has achieved a significant milestone by securing Rs 20.78 crore ($2.5 million) in pre-Series A funding. Capier Investments led the round, with additional backing from Peak XV’s Surge Ventures. Founded by Garima Luthra, Pranav Arora, and Varun Vohra, Vaaree has rapidly gained traction in the home furnishing sector. The funding will fuel its expansion plans, reflecting growing investor interest in the home decor market. With a valuation now estimated at Rs 180 crore ($21.6 million), Vaaree aims to diversify its product range and address consumer preferences across furnishings, kitchenware, decor pieces, bath accessories, and garden products. Despite initial financial challenges, including a loss in its inaugural fiscal year, Vaaree's total funding, now reaching $7 million, underscores its potential for growth and innovation. #Vaaree #HomeDecorStartup #PreSeriesAFunding #CapierInvestments #SurgeVentures #HomeFurnishing #fundsfever

Botsync, a robotics startup specializing in automated solutions for manufacturing operations, has secured an impressive $5.2 million in its Series A funding round, led by Capital 2B and Betatron Venture Group. The round also saw participation from IvyCap Ventures Advisors Private Limited, AppWorks, Iterative, Wong Fong, ZB CAPITAL, Nalin Advani, and Ascend Angels. This funding injection will fuel product development, streamline platform onboarding processes, and enhance customer service capabilities. Founded in 2019 by Rahul Nambiar, Nikhil Venkatesh, Prashant Trivedi, and Singaram Venkatachalam, Botsync's syncOS integration solutions and MAG Mobile Robots cater to a wide range of industries, including automotive OEMs, FMCG, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical companies. With clients like Ford Motors, Caterpillar, Nestle, Coca-Cola, and Kimberly Clark, Botsync aims to solidify its position in the robotics market and expand its offerings to meet the dynamic demands of the manufacturing sector. #Botsync #SeriesAFunding #RoboticsStartup #Capital2B #BetatronVentureGroup #fundsfever

Maino.ai, an AI and ML-powered digital marketing platform, has successfully raised ?15 crore in funding, with Quotient Advisers LLP leading the investment round. Investors Karan Bedi, Janhavi Parikh, and others also participated in this strategic funding. The capital infusion will be directed towards scaling teams across technology, product development, design, and strategy domains, aiming to solidify Maino.ai's market position in the digital marketing sector. With a market worth over $500 billion, Maino.ai seeks to revolutionize marketing operations and optimize ROI through innovative technology solutions. Co-founders Abhijeet Kunwar, Rishabh Kumar, and Vikas Keshri expressed their excitement about expanding Maino.ai's capabilities and venturing into new geographies, aligning with their vision to cater to diverse audiences across sectors like media tech, D2C brands, hospitality, and edtech. #MainoAI #DigitalMarketing #Funding #AI #ML #QuotientAdvisersLLP #fundsfever