Kochi: Investments to the tune of Rs 70 crore into startups from various sectors were announced at the fifth edition of the two-day ‘Seeding Kerala’ investment summit organized by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) in Kochi.The startups that lapped up the funds include Sporthood, Astro-Vision Futuretech Pvt.

Bengaluru-based Sporthood, a startup for sports enthusiasts, has got investment from SEA Fund, which made its fourth investment in Kerala out of its seven investment ventures.Astro-Vision Futuretech Pvt.

Ltd. has got investment from matrimony.com , one of the largest matrimonial companies in India.

It’s the first investment by the Chennai-based firm.Bumberry, a startup that manufactures eco-friendly and re-usable cloth diapers, has raised fund from Kerala Angel Network (KAN), led by a group of investors.

It is KAN’s maiden investment in a startup.US-based Equifin VC will be investing in Maternia Care Technologies Pvt Ltd., which owns the brand ilove9months, a women-led maternity-focused startup. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1581165005.784948/Startups-bag-Rs-70-crorefund-at-KSUM-meet?ref=audio_experience