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AI-backed brand analytics platform GobbleCube raises $3.5 million in round led by InfoEdge Ventures - The Economic Times
Existing investor Kae Capital participated in the funding round. The fresh funds will be used to deepen its AI capabilities, expand platform coverage, and accelerate its global go-to-market efforts. Earlier in a seed round led by Kae Capital in 2024, the startup had raised $1.9 million.Consumer brand analytics platform GobbleCube has raised $3.5 million in a funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with participation from existing investor Kae Capital. Founded by Manas Gupta, Srikumar Nair, and Nitesh Jindal, part of the original Blinkit leadership team, the AI-backed platform specialises in helping consumer brands in revenue management by automating data and decision-making processes. Its AI platform claims to help brands scale by identifying revenue leaks, demand gaps and high-growth micro-markets. The startup, which came out of its beta mode nine months ago, said it has since onboarded 200 brands, including Tata Consumer, Johnson & Johnson and Nivea, and achieved $2 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The company said it is also working with brands across Middle East and North Africa, and Latin America regions. With the new capital, GobbleCube plans to deepen its AI capabilities, expand platform coverage, and accelerate its global go-to-market motion. "What we are seeing is an evolution of commerce, how it is becoming more and more hyperlocal. This is where the opportunity lies for us: in enabling brands to engage consumers with precision and relevance at scale," cofounder and CEO Manas Gupta told ET. "This isn't just a marketing challenge; it's a big-data problem that demands AI-first, productised solutions," he added. GobbleCube's AI engine helps brands predict and influence their future plans. It analyses "billions of local data points" to identify actions in areas like digital shelf visibility, pricing, and planning. This now includes performance marketing, allowing brands to shift from reactive decision-making to growth driven by clear intent. The startup raised a seed round in 2024 of $1.9 million led by Kae Capital. "E-commerce and q-commerce are becoming increasingly complex, with brands needing to win at a hyperlocal and platform-specific level across marketplaces like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. GobbleCube gives them the real-time visibility and intelligence needed to drive growth and revenue outcomes," said Kitty Agarwal, partner at InfoEdge Ventures.
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GobbleCube Bags $3.5 Mn To Help Brands Grow With AI-Powered Insights
The startup plans to use the funds to improve its AI capabilities, expand platform coverage, and accelerate its global go-to-market strategy AI-powered analytics platform GobbleCube has raised $3.5 Mn (INR 30 Cr) in a funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with participation from existing investor Kae Capital. The startup plans to use the funds to improve its AI capabilities, expand platform coverage, and accelerate its global go-to-market strategy. Founded by former Blinkit executives Manas Gupta, Srikumar Nair and Nitesh Jindal, GobbleCube provides an AI-powered copilot which helps consumer brands increase sales on ecommerce and quick commerce platforms by identifying revenue leaks, demand gaps, and high-growth micro markets. The startup claims that its AI engine processes billions of local-level data points to suggest actions to brands about digital shelf visibility, pricing, performance marketing, and more. GobbleCube claims to be working with brands across the MENA and LATAM regions. It said that D2C brands as well as large enterprises are seeing 2X to 3X growth by using its platform. Prior to this, the Gurugram-based startup raised $1.9 Mn (about INR 15.7 Cr) in its seed funding round led by Kae Capital, CRV, and a clutch of angel investors in March last year.
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GobbleCube, an AI-backed brand analytics platform, has raised $3.5 million in a funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with participation from existing investor Kae Capital. The startup plans to use the funds to improve its AI capabilities and expand globally.
GobbleCube, an AI-backed brand analytics platform, has successfully raised $3.5 million in a funding round led by InfoEdge Ventures, with participation from existing investor Kae Capital 12. This latest investment brings the total funding for the startup to $5.4 million, following a previous seed round of $1.9 million led by Kae Capital in 2024 1.
Source: Economic Times
Founded by Manas Gupta, Srikumar Nair, and Nitesh Jindal, who were part of the original Blinkit leadership team, GobbleCube specializes in helping consumer brands optimize their revenue management through automated data and decision-making processes 1. The startup's AI platform is designed to assist brands in scaling their operations by identifying revenue leaks, demand gaps, and high-growth micro-markets 1.
Since emerging from its beta phase nine months ago, GobbleCube has made significant strides in the market. The company has onboarded 200 brands, including notable names such as Tata Consumer, Johnson & Johnson, and Nivea 1. This rapid adoption has led to an impressive $2 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) 1. GobbleCube's reach extends beyond India, with the company actively working with brands across the Middle East, North Africa, and Latin America regions 12.
GobbleCube's AI engine processes billions of local-level data points to provide actionable insights for brands 2. The platform offers recommendations on various aspects of e-commerce strategy, including:
This AI-driven approach enables brands to shift from reactive decision-making to growth strategies driven by clear intent and data-backed insights 1.
Manas Gupta, co-founder and CEO of GobbleCube, highlighted the evolving nature of commerce, emphasizing the growing importance of hyperlocal strategies. "This isn't just a marketing challenge; it's a big-data problem that demands AI-first, productised solutions," Gupta stated 1. The company plans to use the fresh funds to:
Kitty Agarwal, partner at InfoEdge Ventures, commented on the investment, saying, "E-commerce and q-commerce are becoming increasingly complex, with brands needing to win at a hyperlocal and platform-specific level across marketplaces like Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. GobbleCube gives them the real-time visibility and intelligence needed to drive growth and revenue outcomes" 1.
As GobbleCube continues to expand its AI-powered analytics platform, it aims to address the growing complexities of e-commerce and quick commerce landscapes, providing brands with the tools they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive digital marketplace.
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