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MangoPoint Secures INR 3.5 Cr in Funding Round Led by the Chennai Angels

MangoPoint, the first APEDA- and NPPO-recognized packhouse in Tamil Nadu, has successfully raised INR 3.5 Crores in a funding round led by The Chennai Angels, with participation from the Nativelead Angel Network and Keiretsu Forum.
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MY3DMeta Raises over Rupees 10.5 Cr from the Chennai Angels, Dholakia Ventures, and Others

Y3DMeta a 3D Modelling tech company, secured an investment of over Rs. 10.5 cr from The Chennai Angels, Dholakia Ventures, AccelNest, Karn Nagpal, Badri Raghavan, IIT-IIM Angels, Hyderabad Angels, and others.

Homegrown Sustainable Baby Essentials and Apparels Brand A Toddler Thing Raises Funds from Chennai Angels in the First Round

A Toddler Thing is one of the most sought-after Baby Essentials brands in India. They are a homegrown brand based out of Coimbatore, with the aim of creating a culture of sustainable and eco-friendly living. Their product lines include GOTS and CPSIA certified clothing and a wide range of Organic Muslin essentials and apparels carefully designed to keep babies comfortable and happy!
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Premium Coffee Brand Trelish raises 3.5 Cr from the Chennai Angels

Trelish, a premium coffee brand specializing in instant liquid coffee blends has announced a fundraise of 3.5 Cr in a recent round led by The Chennai Angels. Trelish intends to utilise the funds for geographic expansion, hiring top talent and to further strengthen the brand.
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EarthFokus raises Rs 1.52 Cr from the Chennai Angels

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 22 (ANI/BusinessWire India): EarthFokus, a company offering Water savings as a service to commercial and residential clients has raised Rs 1.52 CR from The Chennai Angels in a recent fundraise.

Ecoil Secures INR 3 Cr in Funding Round Led by The Chennai Angels

Ecoil, a pioneering eco-friendly gasoline production startup, has secured INR 3 Crores in a funding round led by The Chennai Angels, with participation from AIC Banasthali Vidyapith Foundation, Shell India, and other high-net-worth individuals.

Homegrown Beer Maker Proost Raises INR 25 Cr To Enter New Markets

Homegrown beer brand Proost Beer has raised INR 25 Cr (about $3 Mn) in its pre-Series A funding round, which was a mix of equity and debt.

Flutrr, India’s 1st Multilingual Dating App, Raises INR 4 Cr in a Round Led by The Chennai Angels

Flutrr, India’s first vernacular dating app, has announced a fundraise of INR 4 Cr in a round led by The Chennai Angels.
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The Chennai Angels Funds Sugar Watchers in Round Led by ah! Ventures

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: Sugar Watchers, a health brand that specializes in Low Glycemic Index (Low GI) staples has announced a fundraise of INR 3.6 Cr in a recent round led by ah! Ventures. Among the list of investors are also The Chennai Angels who invested INR 75 Lacs.

How to find the right Angel Investor in India

Start-ups require funding at various stages of their growth. They may need initial funding at the seed stage for go-to-market and later for development of new products, hiring resources, marketing and sales expansion.

How to pitch to Angel Investors

They tend to operate either alone, as individuals, or as groups (syndicates or networks of some kind). In India, networks can be those like Indian Angel Network (IAN), The Chennai Angels (TCA), Mumbai Angels and so on. India has a distinct shortage of Angels; the total number will barely exceed a few thousand.

Conducting Business, Financial and Legal Due Diligence

The risk in this asset class is manifold, and includes concept risk, execution risk, people risk, mortality risk, and liquidity risk. The chances of losing invested capital are reasonably high and it is prudent to minimize that risk.

Being a Lead Angel

However, having been tasked to write on the subject, the best I might do is to reflect on my own experience as a Lead angel and speak in first-person terms about what it meant to me. This piece hence comes in conversational tones, ‘warts and all’ and more candid than may have been bargained for.

How to Build the Right Team for Your Growing Startup

So the first step towards building your start up is putting together a good team. Remember that the employees you hire can make or break your business. Hiring the right people makes all the difference, especially in the early days. Here are a few ways in helping you make the decision a little easier.

Finding the Right Start-up to Invest in

Over the course of 2019, India saw the emergence of 7 new unicorns, bringing the total count to 24, standing third only after the US and China. This is the vote of confidence that the future of the Indian Start-up Industry needed to attract small investors into this booming sector. You need not hire a broker or be a Warren Buffett to find the right start-up to invest in. Let’s start with the basics.

Homegrown Beer Maker Proost Raises INR 25 Cr To Enter New Markets

Homegrown beer brand Proost Beer has raised INR 25 Cr (about $3 Mn) in its pre-Series A funding round, which was a mix of equity and debt.

Flutrr, India’s 1st Multilingual Dating App, Raises INR 4 Cr in a Round Led by The Chennai Angels

Flutrr, India’s first vernacular dating app, has announced a fundraise of INR 4 Cr in a round led by The Chennai Angels.
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The Chennai Angels Funds Sugar Watchers in Round Led by ah! Ventures

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 29: Sugar Watchers, a health brand that specializes in Low Glycemic Index (Low GI) staples has announced a fundraise of INR 3.6 Cr in a recent round led by ah! Ventures. Among the list of investors are also The Chennai Angels who invested INR 75 Lacs.

D2C ECO-FRIENDLY HOME FASHION BRAND D’MOKSHA HOMES RAISES $575K IN SEED ROUND

Twixor Raises $2.4 Million In Series A Funding Round

a Singapore-based low-code no-code (LCNC) conversational AI and process automation platform, has raised $2.4 million in Series A funding round from Season Two Ventures (an Indo-US corridor VC firm), Axilor Ventures and The Chennai Angels. The fund will be utilized to further the company’s innovation journey, to strengthen the strategic partnerships, global expansion and hire new talent.

IoT-enabled agritech platform CultYvate raises Rs. 4.5 crore in funding

CultYvate, the IoT-enabled agritech platform by Farms2Fork Technologies, raised Rs. 4.5 crore in a pre-Series A round. The round was led by Sirius One Capital Fund, alongside other marquee investors including Sunicon, The Chennai Angels, LV Angel Fund, and Prodapt Technology Holding.

What are the skills required to become an entrepreneur

How to have a Successful Second Phase of Funding

How To Survive Startup Competition

What to look for in your Co-Founder

How To Find The Right Investor For Your Startup

How to build the right culture in your Startup

How To Connect With High-Profile Individuals Who Can Help Your Startup

How to have a Successful Second Phase of Funding

How To Survive Startup Competition

Insight Stories by Anu – Week 2 l Segment 3 – Learning, choosing support system and investors

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 2 l Segment 5 – Competitive Edge & Advice to Founders plus AH round up

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3 l Segment 1 – The Plunge and White shirt design lessons

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3- Introduction to Brag

Insight Stories by Anu – Week 3 l Segment 2 Letting Go & Care LESS confidence

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3 l Segment 3 – Experiments and challenging Perceptions

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3 l Segment 4 – Mentoring & Pivots

Insight Stories by Anu- Week 3 l Segment 5 – Do’s & Don’ts for Founders and AH roundup

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MangoPoint Secures INR 3.5 Cr in Funding Round Led by the Chennai Angels

MY3DMeta Raises over Rupees 10.5 Cr from the Chennai Angels, Dholakia Ventures, and Others

Homegrown Sustainable Baby Essentials and Apparels Brand A Toddler Thing Raises Funds from Chennai Angels in the First Round

Premium Coffee Brand Trelish raises 3.5 Cr from the Chennai Angels