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| AH Portfolio Startup Wholeleaf has secured INR 3 Crore in its 4 Cr Funding Round from ah! Ventures Angel Platform and other investors |
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| AH Portfolio Startup Wholeleaf, Driving Growth in Chronic Pain Management with Cannabinoid-based Therapeutics, has secured INR 3 Crore in its 4 Cr Funding Round from ah! Ventures Angel Platform and other investors. ah! Ventures has done 242 investments in 139 startups till date taking its total investment portfolio to INR 461 CR (~57 MN USD) with 17 exits and 57 follow on rounds. 43 investments have happened through all three platforms and the fund in 2024. |
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| This round is focused on fueling Wholeleaf's expansion efforts, bolstering its D2C and prescription channels and scaling clinical trials and product development. |
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| India's pain management market stands at USD 2 billion, with a critical unmet need in the chronic pain management segment. Both the medical fraternity and patient community have recognized a pressing gap for long-term, effective and safe alternatives to conventional pain medications, which often pose serious side effects. |
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| Wholeleaf is bridging this gap with its clinically validated, cannabinoid-based formulations that offer lasting relief without the harsh side effects, positioning the brand as a trusted alternative in the pain therapeutics landscape. |
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| "We see a strong opportunity to lead the pain therapeutics market with cannabinoid-based solutions that meet the needs of chronic pain patients," said Shivraj Sharma, Founder of Wholeleaf. "This funding will help us expand our reach, increase clinical validation efforts, and ensure our formulations are accessible to more patients across India.” |
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| Manish Yadav, Deal Lead - Wholeleaf & VP at ah! Ventures stated that, "Wholeleaf is operating in a rapidly growing market driven by a renewed emphasis on health and personal care. By targeting the chronic pain segment, the company is addressing significant unmet needs among pain patients in India. With a skilled team, Wholeleaf is well-positioned to make a substantial impact in the healthcare sector." |
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| ah! Ventures is one of the world's largest fundraising platform for early stage startups raising up to 10 MN USD. ah! Ventures has three platforms: First Gear, which helps startups raise upto INR 1 CR (~USD 150K), Angel Platform, which helps startups raise upto 1 MN USD and High Tables Platform, which helps startups raise 1-10 MN USD. Today ah! First Gear, Angel and High Tables platforms have over 70000+ entreprenurs, 6000+ seed/angel investors and over 1000 VCs & institutional investors registered with it. ah! First Gear, Angel and High Tables platforms till date have invested INR 461 CR (~57 MN USD) in 139 startups & 242 investments and have announced 17 exits & 57 follow on rounds. |
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| Contact: Abhijeet Kumar, abhijeet@ahventures.in
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