US-based food-tech company GrubMarket secures US$ 200M in Series E funding
GrubMarket, a San Francisco-based food-tech firm envisaging revolutionising the American food supply chain domain, has secured US$ 200 million in a Series E funding round led by Tiger Global Management on 16 November 2021. Investors: The latest investment round featured Tiger Global Management as the lead investor and witnessed active participation from Walleye Capital, Reimagined Ventures, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Moringa Capital...
Singaporean corporate service startup Sleek raises USD 14 million in series A
Singapore-based Sleek, an online corporate solution provider that uses efficient online tools for back-office functions, raised USD 14 million on 16th November. Investors: Jungle Ventures and White Star Capital led the Series A round of funding. The total funding now exceeds USD 23 million. Purpose of funding: Sleek will use the new funds to enhance their product, hire more employees, and...
Singapore-based NFT startup GuardianLink raises USD 12 million in Series A round
GuardianLink, a Singapore-based NFT startup, has raised USD 12 million in a Series A funding round led by Kalaari Capital and other private investor groups on 16 November 2021. Investors: Kalaari Capital and other Private Investor groups contributed to the latest funding round. This is Kalaari Capital's first-ever investment into the fast-growing NFT space. The Objectives behind the funding: The company...
UK-based Dubit raises USD 8 million for Roblox esports events
UK-based Dubit, a game studio that develops virtual world gaming events, raised USD 8 million on 15th November. Investors: French investors Jean-Charles Capelli and Metaventures led the funding round, valuing Dubit at USD 55 million. Purpose of funding: A live esports league will be hosted in Roblox (a metaverse platform), the first of its kind in the world. As part of...
India-based Restaurant PoS Startup Petpooja raises USD 4.5 million in Series B
Petpooja, a Gujarat-based Restaurant PoS (point-of-sale) startup, has raised USD 4.5 million in a Series B funding round led by Ritesh Agarwal-led Aroa Ventures on 15 November 2021. Investors: Ritesh Agarwal-led Aroa Ventures led the latest funding round with participation from GVFL, Udaan, Dr Mayur Desai and other angel investors. The Objectives behind the funding: The company plans to deploy the...
French urban mobility startup Vianova raises USD 3 million in seed round
France-based startup Vianova, an urban mobility platform that facilitates cities' integration of various forms of mobility, raised USD 3 million in seed round on 15th November. Investors: Ponooc led the seed round alongside Contrarian Ventures, RATP CI, and Rebel Group. Until now, the company has raised $5.2 million. Additionally, the company anticipates raising a significant Series A round in 2022. Purpose...
Polish startup merXu raises an undisclosed amount in series A
Poland-based merXu, an online trading platform dedicated to Central and Eastern Europe companies engaged in B2B business, raised an undisclosed amount on 15th November. Investors: Prosus Ventures led the Series A funding round with existing investors Accel and Point Nine participation. Purpose of funding: The company focuses on growth, plans to enter new European countries, targeting Germany first. A portion of...
US-based startup Kidas raises USD 2 million in pre-seed funding
US-based Kidas, a company that focuses on protecting children against cyber predators and bullying, raised USD 2 million on 11th November. Investors: Comcast LIFT Labs and Techstars initially supported the company after it grew. A pre-seed round led by Contour Venture Partners and New York Venture Partners was followed by an angel round with participation from Rob Seaver, Margery Kraus,...
Indian startup Wakefit raises USD 28 million in series C round
India-based Wakefit, a company that provides innovative home solutions, raised USD 28 million on 11th November. Investors: SIG, a global trading organization based in the United States, led the Series C round. Additionally, several existing investors participated in this round, including Sequoia Capital India and Verlinvest. Wakefit is now valued at about USD 380 million. Purpose of funding: The company plans...
US-based Proptech startup Keyway raises USD 15 million in Seed round
Keyway, a New York-based proptech startup, has raised USD 15 million in a seed funding round led by Canvas Ventures on 12 November 2021. Investors: Canvas Ventures led the latest funding round with participation from FJ Labs, Montage Ventures, and Crosscut. In addition, Rebecca Lynn, co-founder and general partner at Canvas Ventures, has joined Keyway’s board. The Objectives behind the funding: The...
