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  • Wealthy.in Raises ₹130 Crore in Series B Funding Led by Bertelsmann India Investments

    Wealthy.in Raises ₹130 Crore in Series B Funding Led by Bertelsmann India Investments

    Wealthy.in has raised ₹130 crore in its Series B round led by Bertelsmann India Investments. The round also saw participation from existing investor Alphawave Global, new investor Shepherd’s Hill, and a group of tech entrepreneurs.

    This marks the company’s first major fundraise since its Series A round in 2022. Over the last three years, Wealthy’s assets under management have grown from ₹200 crore to ₹5,000 crore.

    The company plans to use the fresh capital to strengthen its AI-powered tools and digital infrastructure for mutual fund distributors (MFDs) and wealth management professionals. The goal is to support India’s expanding investor base and enable advisors to deliver a more personalized and efficient investing experience.

    Founded by Aditya Agarwal and Prashant Gupta, Wealthy provides a mobile-first platform designed for investment professionals. It enables data-driven recommendations, investment reporting, and client lifecycle management.

    Wealthy currently processes more than ₹300 crore in monthly transactions and works with over 6,000 mutual fund distributors. The network serves more than 100,000 clients across 1,000 towns. The company also adds more than 350 distributors each month, making it one of the leading recruiters in the category. Its 20 offices across India are supported by a team of over 250 members.

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    “India has an advice gap that cannot be addressed by technology alone,” said Aditya Agarwal, Co-founder of Wealthy. He said mutual funds continue to lag in investor penetration when compared to sectors like insurance. According to him, advisors need tools that help them scale while retaining the trust and personal engagement they bring to investors.

    Data from the Reserve Bank of India shows equity mutual funds saw net inflows of ₹4.66 lakh crore in FY25, growing more than seven times in five years. As more households move toward managed investment products, platforms like Wealthy aim to support this shift through technology, distribution, and advisory enablement.

  • Handpickd Raises $15 Million Series A Led by Bertelsmann India Investments

    Handpickd Raises $15 Million Series A Led by Bertelsmann India Investments

    Fresh commerce startup Handpickd, formerly known as Sorted, has raised $15 million (₹133 crore) in a Series A round led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from Titan Capital Winners Fund (TCWF) and existing investors.

    The funds will be used to hire talent, expand operations in current markets, and develop technology aimed at optimizing the fruits and vegetables supply chain.

    Founded in 2024 by Anant Goel (founder of Milkbasket), along with Nitin Gupta and Sahil Madan, the Delhi NCR-based startup allows consumers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables in customized quantities.

    Operating on a zero-inventory model, Handpickd sources directly from farms and delivers to customers within 6–7 hours, eliminating the need for dark stores or warehouse storage.

    Currently active in Gurugram, Noida, and Bengaluru, Handpickd had earlier raised $5 million in its 2023 seed round while operating as Sorted, which focused on offline distribution. In 2024, the company launched its mobile app, expanded online operations, and rebranded as Handpickd.

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    Leveraging AI-driven solutions, the platform already uses predictive tools for demand forecasting and customer support. It is now developing features that analyze consumer buying patterns and recommend meal ideas to further enhance user engagement.

    The startup operates in a massive market—India’s fruits and vegetables sector, valued at $44.75 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to $62.4 billion by 2030.