Funding News: C3 MED-TECH, Candi Solar, Hocco, Arthan Finance

Funding News: C3 MED-TECH, Candi Solar, Hocco, Arthan Finance

C3 MED-TECH PVT. LTD. Raises ₹2 Cr to Launch AI-Enabled Eye Screening Devices

Ahmedabad-based C3 MED-TECH has raised ₹2 crore from Industrial Metal Powders to launch telemedicine and AI-powered eye screening devices.

  • About C3 MED-TECH: Founded by Yash Nagarsheth, the company aims to reduce avoidable blindness with affordable, portable eye screening devices like the C3 Vision-Portable Slit Lamp and C3 Smartphone Fundus Camera.
  • Funding Usage: The funds will help launch new devices, expand market presence, and strengthen the leadership team.

Candi Solar Secures $38M in Series C Funding

Renewable energy company Candi Solar raised $38 million (around ₹317 crore) in a Series C round led by Norfund, Kyuden International, and STOA.

  • About Candi Solar: Co-founded by Fabio Eucalipto, the company has a 112 MW portfolio and plans to expand by financing 200 MW of new solar projects in India and Africa.

Hocco Raises ₹100 Cr; Valuation Hits ₹600 Cr

Ice cream brand Hocco raised ₹100 crore (around $12 million) led by the Chona Family Office and Sauce.vc, with support from Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar.

  • About Hocco: Founded by Ankit Chona, Hocco is known for innovative ice cream flavors and aims to triple production to 1.3 lakh litres/day by next summer. The brand plans to expand to Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and Delhi-NCR.

Arthan Finance Secures ₹50 Cr in Series B Funding

Mumbai-based fintech Arthan Finance raised ₹50 crore in a Series B round led by Incofin India Progress Fund and the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.

  • About Arthan Finance: Founded in 2018, Arthan provides loans to nano and micro-entrepreneurs in underserved cities. The funds will support geographic expansion, tech advancements, and growth in their assets under management.