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Qoruz raises $1M pre-Series A round

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Date
Company
Qoruz
What it does
Creator intelligence platform
Kind
Funding
Amount
$1M
Stage
pre-Series A
Founded
2014
Sector
Enterprise Software & IT

What they do

Qoruz raised $1M in pre-Series A funding and is preparing for an $8-10M Series A

What happened

The company plans to enter the US market with the Series A funds

Why it matters

It hosts over 40 lakh creators and has influenced ₹1,500 crore in brand spends

The details

  • Qoruz raised $1M in a pre-Series A round.
  • The company is preparing for an $8-10M Series A raise targeting a valuation of ₹280-300 crore.
  • Qoruz plans to use the Series A funds to enter the US market.
  • The company has had operations in Dubai for the past two years.
  • Qoruz is integrating AI for campaign ideas, influencer discovery, and competitive analysis.
  • The company is targeting ~₹100 crore in revenue by FY27.
  • Qoruz is nearing EBITDA break-even with a SaaS retention rate of 80-85%.

About the business

  • Qoruz is a creator intelligence platform that combines a hybrid marketplace and SaaS model.
  • Its subscription product is priced upwards of ₹10 lakh annually.
  • The platform hosts 40 lakh+ creators and has influenced ₹1,500 crore+ in brand spends.
  • Qoruz has worked with 500+ brands including Amazon, Flipkart, Dabur, Jiostar, L'Oréal, and Coca Cola.
  • The company's SaaS retention rate is 80-85% and it is nearing EBITDA break-even.
  • Qoruz is integrating AI for campaign ideas, influencer discovery, and competitive analysis.
  • It has had operations in Dubai for the past two years.

What happens next

  • Qoruz plans to raise an $8-10M Series A round targeting a valuation of ₹280-300 crore.
  • It will use the Series A funds to enter the US market.
  • The company is targeting ~₹100 crore in revenue by FY27.

The deal

Type
pre-Series A

Founders

  • Praanesh Bhuvaneswar, co-founder
  • Prabakaran B, co-founder
  • Aditya Gurwara, co-founder
  • Priya Vivek, co-founder, head of revenue and partnerships

About Qoruz

Product
A creator intelligence and collaboration platform for influencer discovery and management.
Customers
Brands and agencies that run influencer marketing campaigns.
How it makes money
SaaS-style platform for creator discovery, evaluation, and campaign collaboration.
What sets it apart
Combines AI with structured data to help brands find and evaluate creators.
Operations
Based in Bengaluru and expanding internationally, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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