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10-min beauty service platform Dazzl raises $3.2 Mn led by Stellaris

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10-min beauty service platform Dazzl raises $3.2 Mn led by Stellaris
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On-demand beauty and wellness services startup Dazzl has raised $3.2 million in a Seed funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The round also saw participation from founders and operators including Ritesh Agarwal, Maninder Gulati, Abhinav Sinha, Sameer Brij Verma, and Abhishek Bansal. The Bengaluru-based startup plans to use the fresh capital to pilot and scale its quick commerce-led beauty and wellness model across select micro-markets in Bengaluru. The funds will also be deployed to build repeatable hyperlocal operations and go-to-market playbooks, along with investments in core technology and training systems. Founded by Komal Solanki and Ashish Bajpai, Dazzl is building an on-demand platform that delivers everyday beauty and wellness services at home, with professionals reaching customers in under 10 minutes. The firm is focused on high-frequency use cases such as quick blow-dries, head massages, and pedicures, rather than appointment-led or occasion-driven services. Dazzl operates with a vertically integrated model, managing supply, training, and operations to maintain service consistency while enabling rapid response times. Over the next year, the startup plans to deepen its presence in Bengaluru and test repeat usage across demand clusters before expanding to other cities.

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Exclusive: 60-min fashion delivery startup Slikk to raise $10 Mn led by Nexus

EntrackrEntrackr · 10m ago
Exclusive: 60-min fashion delivery startup Slikk to raise $10 Mn led by Nexus
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Exclusive: 60-min fashion delivery startup Slikk to raise $10 Mn led by Nexus Slikk, a fashion delivery platform promising 60-minute delivery, is all set to raise another funding round following its recent seed investment, sources familiar with the matter told Entrackr. "Nexus is spearheading a $10 million funding round at a $40 million valuation," said one of the sources. "The deal has already been finalized, and existing investors are expected to participate." On Tuesday, Slikk announced $3.2 million seed round led by Lightspeed with participation from Multiply Ventures and angel investors including Abhishek Goyal (Tracxn), Abhinav Pathak (Perpule), Madhav Tandan, Nikhil (Panthera), and Saurabh Gupta (DST Global). Slikk targets young, impulse-driven shoppers, including students, professionals, and trend-savvy urbanites influenced by social media. Over the next five years, it plans to expand into tier I and tier II cities, offering 60-minute fashion delivery while diversifying into seven-plus lifestyle categories. The startup features more than 80 brands, including Snitch, The Souled Store, Freakins, Uptownie, Off Duty, Bonkers, and Bewakoof. "Quick commerce is trending, and investors have recently shown strong interest in the fashion segment. With Myntra introducing a 30-minute delivery service for fashion and beauty products, more startups are likely to follow suit and seek funding,” said another source. Slikk declined to comment on the story while queries sent to Nexus did not elicit an immediate response.

10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn

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10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn
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Exclusive: 10 min food delivery startup Swish raises $14 Mn Swish, a 10-minute food delivery startup, has secured Rs 122.32 crore in its Series A funding round, led by Hara Global Capital and existing investor Accel India. This follows just three months after its $2 million seed round. The board at Swish has passed a special resolution to issue 4,762 Series A compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,56,334 each to raise Rs 112.3 crore or $14 million, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Hara Global Capital led the round with Rs 69.56 crore while Accel India invested Rs 52.18 crore. Kunal Shah-led QED innovation, and Gaurav Munjal (CEO of Unacademy) and Sumer Juneja, investment advisor at SoftBank, participated with Rs 20.5 lakhs, Rs 5 and Rs 30.7 lakh respectively. According to Entrackr's estimates, the company has been valued at around Rs 522 crore or $60 million post-allotment. After the new funding round, Hara Global Capital will own 13.33%, while Accel India will hold a 27.24% stake in the company. Co-founders Aniket Sunil Shah, Sureshkumar Sarana, and Ujjwal Sukheja will each retain a 16.38% share following the Series A round. Founded in 2024, Swish’s 10-minute delivery model operates within a 1.5–2 km radius using cloud kitchens called ‘delight centers,’ ensuring fresh and hygienic food is delivered swiftly through its optimized full-stack approach. Swish is competing in the fast-expanding instant food delivery market, where Zomato, Swiggy, and Zepto are leading the charge. Zomato-owned Blinkit has also launched Bistro, a standalone app for instant food delivery. In December, Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola entered the segment, while emerging players like Magicpin and Zing are gaining traction. The latest entrant to the space is cloud kitchen unicorn Rebel Foods, which has introduced a new app called QuickiES.

ShopClues co-founder Radhika Ghai’s startup kindlife.in raises $8 Mn in Series A

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ShopClues co-founder Radhika Ghai’s startup kindlife.in raises $8 Mn in Series A
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Kindlife.in, a platform for beauty, wellness and health, has raised $8 million in its Series A round led by JB-Dooeun TK Fund and MIXI Global Investments, with participation from Kalaari Capital and some angel investors. Previously, Kindlife had raised $2.5 million in seed funding from Kalaari Capital, Titan Capital, Java Capital, and others in November 2021. This capital will enable Kindlife to build a strong connection between Korea, Japan, and India, the company said in a press release. Its community includes thousands of beauty creators who share recommendations and take a content-first approach, educating consumers on the latest K-beauty trends. Entrackr had exclusively reported about Kindlife’s launch back in September 2021. Founded by ShopClues co-founder Radhika Ghai, Vidit Jain, and Manasa Garemella, kindlife uses proprietary AI technology to help Gen Z consumers discover personalised skincare and wellness routines and products. The platform also provides exclusive and priority access to popular and trending global beauty brands, including Korean and Japanese brands. Capitalising on the surging popularity of K-beauty, fueled by the Hallyu wave, Kindlife aims to cater to India’s rapidly growing K-beauty market. In the ongoing calendar year, the firm plans to launch over 20 Korean and Japanese beauty brands on its platform.

Exclusive: Proptech startup Truva raises $6.3 Mn at over $30 Mn valuation

EntrackrEntrackr · 13d ago
Exclusive: Proptech startup Truva raises $6.3 Mn at over $30 Mn valuation
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Proptech startup Truva has raised over $6.32 million from existing investors Stellaris Venture Partners and Orios Venture Partners. Truva’s board has issued 54,628 Series A Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS) at an issue price of Rs 10,383 per share to raise a total of Rs 56.72 crore, according to its regulatory filing with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Stellaris Venture Partners led the round with an investment of Rs 30.5 crore, followed by Orios Venture Partners, which infused Rs 26.22 crore. The fresh funds will be utilised for working capital requirements and business expansion of the company, as per the RoC filing. According to Entrackr’s estimates, Truva is valued at around Rs 284 crore ($31.60 million) on a post-money basis. Founded in 2023 by Puneet Arora, Monil Singhal and Ankit Gupta, Truva provides detailed property listings with extensive insights and support for buyers, including help with financing, paperwork, and registration. The startup also offers features such as natural light scores, noise ratings, 3D tours, and high-quality photos and videos. After the fresh allotment, Stellaris Venture Partners holds a 24.53% stake in Truva, while Orios Venture Partners owns 9.24%, respectively. The co-founders, Puneet Arora, Monil Singhal and Ankit Gupta collectively hold 54.87% stake in the company, with 18.29% each. Before this, the company had raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by early-stage venture capital firm Stellaris Venture Partners. For the year ended March 2024, Truva generated Rs 10.88 lakh in operating revenue and reported a loss of Rs 10.30 lakh, reflecting its early-stage, pre-revenue operations. The company is yet to file its financial statements for FY25.

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