India, Feb. 10 -- Pain management device maker CURAPOD has secured Rs.20 Cr ($2.2 Mn) in its pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, 3i Partners and Ideaspring Capital.

The healthtech startup said it plans to use the funds to accelerate its product and app enhancements, expand sales via launching in marketplaces, boost marketing efforts, deepen partnership with gyms, physiotherapy and sports medicine networks, and scale its manufacturing and go-to-market operations.

It will also use a part of the funds for international expansion. The startup said it is currently making preparations to enter the Europe market.

Founded in 2022 by Sri Velliyur and Surya Prakash Maguluri, CURAPOD manufactures a wearable medical device for musculosk...