Hudle raises USD 2.5 million
New Delhi, Jul 21 (PTI) Sports community platform Hudle has raised USD 2.5 milion (about Rs 21.5 crore) in a Series A round led by Sky Impact Capital.
The company will use the fresh capital to fast-track product innovation and expand its venue partner network, according to a company statement.
The funding round saw participation from Physis Capital, Atrium Venture, Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, TV presenter and Producer Gaurav Kapur, and founders of Blue Tokai and Nitro Commerce.
*** ANNY raises Rs 10 crore Fashion-tech brand ANNY has raised Rs 10 crore in a pre-series A funding round led by Atomic Capital.
The company plans to use the funds to expand product categories and upgrade its tech stack for an improved customer experience.
The company also plans to recruit key leadership and strengthen its distribution channels, according to a company statement.
'This investment fuels our ambition to become a Rs 100 cr+ ARR brand by next year and drive a true movement in India's fashion-tech landscape," Japjot Singh, Founder and CEO of ANNY, said. PTI ANK TRB
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