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Actor Kriti Sanon-Backed Hyphen Aims To Reach 1 Crore Customers Within 12 Months

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 1y ago

Actor Kriti Sanon-Backed Hyphen Aims To Reach 1 Crore Customers Within 12 Months

Kriti Sanon, the actor and co-founder of D2C beauty brand Hyphen, takes her role as Chief Consumer Officer seriously and actively engages with customers. She reads product reviews, answers user queries on social media, and conducts "Ask Me Anything" sessions on Instagram. Hyphen aims to incorporate customer feedback and improve its products. The brand plans to expand its customer base through online advertising campaigns, partnerships with influencers, and strategic distribution on e-commerce platforms. Kriti's interest in skincare products and her desire for affordability and quality led to the birth of Hyphen, which aims to provide effective and accessible skincare to a broader audience.

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StartupTalky · 14d ago

HYPHEN Hits ₹400 Cr in 2 Years, Redefining Celebrity Brands

HYPHEN, a skincare brand co-founded by actress Kriti Sanon and Pep Brands, achieved an Annual Recurring Revenue of INR 400 crore just two years after launching. Known for its consumer-centric approach, the brand turned 60% of first-time buyers into repeat customers and expanded its reach to over 19,000 pin codes. HYPHEN combines celebrity influence with effective execution strategies, leveraging science-based formulations rooted in real consumer needs, setting a new benchmark in India's D2C beauty market.

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Grapevine: HUFT, Saarathi Finance in talks to raise funds; Manipal Health plans IPO

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Luck by D2C: How Bold Care sailed on quick commerce tailwind to reach Rs 100 Cr sales

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Luck by D2C: How Bold Care sailed on quick commerce tailwind to reach Rs 100 Cr sales

Bold Care, a sexual health and wellness brand backed by Ranveer Singh, capitalized on quick commerce trends to reach Rs 100 crore in sales. Launched on Swiggy Instamart and Zepto in 2022, it rapidly became the second-largest player in its category online, behind Durex. Now expanding into offline retail, Bold Care focuses on trust, privacy, and convenience. It also ventured into women’s wellness with Bloom, reaching Rs 1 crore in monthly recurring revenue within five months.

Ranveer Singh debuts SuperYou, a new protein food brand

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YourStory · 8m ago

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has co-founded a protein food and supplements brand called SuperYou. The brand's first product is a protein wafer bar available in four flavors. The startup, backed by an investment of Rs 40-50 crore over the next 18-24 months, aims to achieve Rs 500 crore in revenue within five years. SuperYou will be available on its official website and major delivery platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, as well as select modern trade stores across 10 cities.

Shark Tank India-featured 'Earthful' raises ₹5 crore

Inshorts · 5m ago

Shark Tank India-featured 'Earthful' raises ₹5 crore

Earthful, a Shark Tank-featured plant-based nutrition brand, has raised ₹5 crore in a round led by Srinivasan Namala, with ₹75 lakh from Ritesh Agarwal to follow. With an ARR of ₹15 crore and 1 lakh+ customers, the funds will drive R&D, brand expansion, and team building. Earthful expects a five-fold growth in 12-18 months.

India’s AI race heats up as entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups vie for IndiaAI Mission funding

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Economic Times · 5m ago

India’s AI race heats up as entrepreneurs, researchers, and startups vie for IndiaAI Mission funding

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Unicommerce promoters increase shareholding in the Softbank-backed company

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B2B startup StampMyVisa raises Rs 6.6 crore from Unicorn India Ventures

Economic Times

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B2B startup StampMyVisa raises Rs 6.6 crore from Unicorn India Ventures

StampMyVisa, a B2B visa processing platform based in Mumbai, has raised INR 6.6 crore ($882,000) in a pre-series A funding round led by Unicorn India Ventures. The funds will be used to expand its geographical reach, enhance its AI capabilities, and introduce new services to assist Indian businesses with managing international travel and visa processes. StampMyVisa plans to offer additional products such as insurance for visa fee refunds and travel eSIMs. The company aims to process one million visas annually within the next 12 to 18 months. The global e-visa market is expected to reach $2.4 billion by 2032.

Hyphen’s INR 100 Cr Milestone: How D2C Brand Built A Winning Formula With mCaffeine’s Playbook

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India's beauty and personal care (BPC) brands are experiencing rapid growth due to consumer trust, investor interest, and product innovation. It is predicted that the Indian BPC market will have the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% from 2022 to 2027, surpassing China and the US. By 2027, India could account for approximately 5% of the global BPC market, reaching $30 billion from $19 billion in 2022. Hyphen, a new brand launched by mCaffeine, has seen success in its first months, with plans for operational profitability by FY26 and revenue targets of INR 200 crore. BPC startups in India have raised over $1 billion in funding between 2014 and H1 2024.

Neo Asset Marks Final Close Of Maiden Credit Fund At INR 2,575 Cr

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The Neo Special Credit Opportunities Fund is a fintech AMC's latest offering aiming to support profitable entities. Within 15 months, Neo has already backed 12 companies and made two successful exits through the fund. The goal is to achieve an internal rate of return (IRR) of 22-24% for investors through the fund's investments.

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