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NowPurchase Raises $8.6 Million Led by Bajaj Finserv for AI-Powered Metal Manufacturing

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NowPurchase raises $8.6 million from Bajaj Finserv for AI-powered metal manufacturing

AI-enabled B2B platform NowPurchase has raised $8.6 million (Rs 80 crore) led by Bajaj Finserv, with participation from Info Edge Ventures and Orios Venture Partners.

Key Facts

Key facts: NowPurchase Raises $8.6 Million Led by Bajaj Finserv for AI-Powered Metal Manufacturing
DetailValue
Deal size$8.6 M
Lead investorBajaj Finserv
SectorNowpurchase
CoverageStartup Funding

NowPurchase, an AI-enabled B2B platform for metal manufacturers, has raised approximately $8.6 million (around Rs 80 crore) in a funding round led by Bajaj Finserv.


The Round


Key Highlights:

  • $8.6 million (Rs 80 crore) raised led by Bajaj Finserv
  • Participation from Info Edge Ventures, Orios Venture Partners
  • Individual investors include Shikhar Raj and Real Ispat Group
  • Bajaj Finserv's strategic entry into B2B industrial tech

  • What NowPurchase Does


    NowPurchase is bringing AI to India's massive metal manufacturing sector:

  • AI-powered quality control and process optimization for foundries
  • Digital procurement marketplace connecting metal buyers and sellers
  • Predictive analytics for raw material pricing and demand forecasting
  • Reducing wastage and improving yield through intelligent process monitoring

  • Why Bajaj Finserv's Bet Matters


    Bajaj Finserv's lead investment signals growing corporate interest in industrial B2B startups:

  • India's metals and mining industry is worth over $200 billion
  • Most of the sector remains deeply analog and fragmented
  • AI-driven efficiency gains can create massive value in manufacturing
  • Strategic investors bring domain expertise alongside capital

  • Market Context


    India's industrial B2B tech sector is seeing increased funding as investors recognize the massive digitization opportunity in traditional manufacturing industries.

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    Reported by Rohit Menon. Spotted an error in this story? Request a correction or email corrections@startupory.com. See our editorial policy.

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