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Libas raises $18 Mn in maiden external round from ICICI Venture’s fund

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Libas raises $18 Mn in maiden external round from ICICI Venture’s fund
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Fast fashion omnichannel ethnic wear brand Libas has raised Rs 150 crore ($18 million) by IAF Series 5, a fund managed by ICICI Venture. This is the first external funding round for the decade-old company. Libas will strengthen its omni-channel presence and ramp up its exclusive brand and retail outlets across key metros and tier I, II, and III cities over the next few years, the company said in a press release. Libas also plans to leverage its brand, design capabilities, technology infrastructure, and supply chain network across channels to create the omnichannel business. Led by Sidhant Keshwani, Libas offers ethnic wear and comfortable fusion silhouettes with an online presence on platforms such as Flipkart and Myntra, alongside offline presence through EBOs, large format stores and multi-brand outlets. It solely focuses on women’s fashion. According to the Delhi-based company, a significant portion of the revenue comes from the brand’s own D2C channels. Recently, the brand announced Bollywood actress Kiara Advani as its brand ambassador. Libas claims that it crossed Rs 500 crore revenue mark in FY24 and the projection seems pretty much feasible as the firm posted Rs 365 crore in operating revenue in the fiscal year ending March 2023. During the same period, its profit stood at Rs 13.8 crore. Several fast fashion brands have raised funds in the past couple of years. The list counts Newme, DSLR, French Crown and Virgio, a startup launched by former Myntra’s CEO Amar Nagaram. As per a media report, Virgio was planning to return most of the capital it raised from the investors after a failed pivot.

Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global

EntrackrEntrackr · 2d ago
Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global
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Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global Co-founded in 2024 by Nirmal Jain, Mani Kant Mani, and Justin Mario, Outzidr is a digital-first fashion brand offering on-trend western wear for Indian women aged 18–28. The Bengaluru-based startup has raised Rs 27 crore (around $3.1 million) in a pre-Series A round led by RTP Global along with participation from existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners. Outzidr, a fashion brand built for Gen Z women, had previously raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.5 million) in a seed round led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The proceeds will be utilized for the next phase of growth, including the launch of its first exclusive offline store by March 2026 and expansion of its design, operations, and technology teams. Outzidr launches up to 2,000 new styles every month, or 500 every week, through its own D2C platform and leading marketplaces like Ajio, Myntra, and Nykaa Fashion. “Outzidr represents the energy of a new generation — fast-paced, fresh, and fearless,” said Nirmal Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Outzidr. “We’re building a brand that listens, learns, and reacts in real time. This fundraiser is a strong validation of our mission to become the everyday fashion choice for Gen Z women — and of the incredible team and opportunity we’re building for.” According to market research, India’s fast fashion market is currently valued at around $10 billion and is projected to surge to over $50 billion by FY 31, growing at a ~30% CAGR. In just five months, the brand claims to have gained more than 100,000 customers. It primarily competes with other notable players in this space such as NEWME, Zudio, and Style Union.

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