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Apparel brand ReplyAll raises Rs 6.8 Cr led by Sparrow Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
Apparel brand ReplyAll raises Rs 6.8 Cr led by Sparrow Capital
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ReplyAll, a Bengaluru-based apparel brand focused on all-day clothing, has raised Rs 6.8 crore ($750K) in its first funding round led by Sparrow Capital and Antler India, with participation from Bharat Founders Fund, DeVC, and several D2C founders including Shantanu Deshpande, Revant Bhate, Ashish Goel, Sangeet Agarwal, Navin Parwal, Nikhil Bhandarkar, and Arjun Vaidya. The proceeds will be used for product development, expansion of the material and design pipeline, and scaling the brand’s presence across markets. ReplyAll intends to develop advanced technical fabrics and adaptive designs targeted at urban consumers seeking versatile clothing. Founded by Rushabh Sanghavi, ReplyAll is creating a new category it calls all-day clothing, designed for continuous use across work, movement, travel, and daily activities. The brand’s approach is based on material science, fabric engineering, and functional design aimed at India’s climate and consumer habits. As per market research, India’s apparel market was valued at $59.3 billion in 2024. Functional clothing accounts for $8.89 billion and is growing at 5–6% annually. The brand is launching with an all-day clothing line for men, built using fabrics engineered for breathability, thermoregulation, sweat resistance, and stretch. The company aims to offer clothing that works across multiple daily contexts and emphasises performance at the fibre level. ReplyAll defines its category as purpose-built apparel designed for continuous use rather than trend-driven fast fashion.

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HomeRun raises Rs 60 Cr in Series A led by Sorin Investments

EntrackrEntrackr · 11d ago
HomeRun raises Rs 60 Cr in Series A led by Sorin Investments
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HomeRun raises Rs 60 Cr in Series A led by Sorin Investments HomeRun, an on-demand platform for construction and interior materials, has raised Rs 60 crore (around $6.6 million) in a Series A funding round led by Sorin Investments, which invested Rs 40 crore. The remaining capital came primarily from Titan Capital Winners Fund, along with participation from Sparrow Capital, Consumer Collective by Atrium, and Helios Holdings. The round comes just three months after the Bengaluru-based startup raised Rs 9 crore in a seed funding round co-led by Titan Capital and Sparrow Capital in November last year. The fresh proceeds will be used to expand product categories, strengthen sourcing and supply-chain capabilities, scale dark-store infrastructure, invest in fulfillment technology, and enter new cities. Founded in 2024 by Pukhraj Grewal, HomeRun operates a quick commerce platform focused on construction and home-improvement materials. It delivers products such as cement, plywood, electricals, plumbing supplies, hardware, adhesives, and finishing materials within 60–90 minutes through a hyperlocal dark-store network. HomeRun serves homeowners and contractors, addressing supply disruptions, pricing opacity, and delays in procurement. It competes with traditional retailers and the likes of IBO and Material Depot.

D2C fashion brand MyDesignation raises 40 Cr in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 5d ago
D2C fashion brand MyDesignation raises 40 Cr in Series A round
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Direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand MyDesignation has raised Rs 40 crore in a Series A funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with participation from existing investors Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures, and Dominor Investments. The Kerala-based startup had previously secured $1.25 million in a seed funding round in Feb. 2025. The proceeds will be deployed to expand its offline retail footprint through company-owned stores, strengthen the senior leadership team, and launch new product categories as it enters the next phase of growth. Co-founded in 2020 by Swaroop Krishnan and Gopika B Raj, MyDesignation is focused on building a design-led, community-driven apparel business, offering a personalized shopping experience with a focus on culturally inspired and stylish casual wear. The brand reports strong repeat purchase rates and aims for further growth with plans to open eight stores over the next year.

Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures

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Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures
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Snippets Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures Full-stack lending platform Mannjal has raised Rs 17.5 crore ($2.1 million) in a seed round led by Arali Ventures and B Capital, with participation from Sparrow Capital and Gemba Capital. The proceeds will be used to expand its lender network and accelerate product development. Founded in 2023 by Prashant Adurty, Aman Bhargava, and Harshit Lingamneni in Bengaluru, Mannjal operates a full-stack lending platform that helps financial institutions distribute priority-sector and impact-linked credit products at scale. The startup provides infrastructure that supports field operations, origination, and credit decisioning. It enables lenders to run digital and physical data journeys, enrich borrower profiles with external information sources, and structure data for analysis and decision support. Institutions can configure custom workflows for teams across risk, operations, and business functions. According to the company, lenders using Mannjal have reduced turnaround times by 50–75% and improved sanction ratios to 85–90%. Over the last 18 months, Mannjal’s platform claims to have enabled disbursements of about Rs 1,000 crore across unsecured business loans, loan against property, and affordable housing finance. The company now works with more than 75 lenders.

Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round
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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand focused on bubble tea and other food items, has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 Mn) in its Series A round led by 8i Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing backers, including Titan Capital Winners Fund, Global Growth Capital, and DEVC among others. Earlier, the startup raised Rs 12.5 crore in its seed round led by Titan Capital and Global Growth Capital UK. The proceeds will be used to expand to new cities, scale operations, and introduce innovative menu offerings. Founded by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai currently has 42 outlets in nine cities and plans to open over 150 stores by the end of the year. Approximately 70% of orders are generated through its website and platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and ONDC.

Showroom B2B raises Rs 150 Cr in Series A round led by Cactus Partners

EntrackrEntrackr · 16d ago
Showroom B2B raises Rs 150 Cr in Series A round led by Cactus Partners
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Showroom B2B, a supply chain platform in the fashion and apparel sector, has raised Rs 150 crore (around $17 million) in a Series A funding round led by Cactus Partners. The round includes a mix of equity and debt. New investor Zephyr Peacock participated in the round, while existing investors Jungle Ventures, Accion Venture Lab, and NBD Ventures also followed on. Earlier in October 2023, Showroom B2B had raised $6.5 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Jungle Ventures with participation from Accion Venture Lab and others. The fresh capital will be used to expand its technology-led supply chain, strengthen enterprise partnerships, and scale manufacturing and sourcing capabilities across India. It will also support platform enhancements to manage more complex sourcing requirements from large-format and institutional retail customers. Showroom B2B is a Gurugram-based, tech-enabled apparel sourcing and manufacturing platform. Founded by Abhishek Dua and Shubham Gupta, the firm provides an integrated design-to-delivery sourcing model for organised retailers, apparel brands, and buying houses in India and overseas. The platform works across categories such as denim, knits, woven apparel, and kidswear, combining its own manufacturing units with a network of audited partner factories. This marks the 12th investment from Cactus Partners’ maiden fund. In February 2024, the VC firm had announced the final close of its first fund. The fund has secured a total corpus of more than Rs 630 crore.

Lab-grown diamond brand Aukera raises $15 Mn led by Peak XV

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Lab-grown diamond brand Aukera raises $15 Mn led by Peak XV
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Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has secured $15 million in its Series B funding led by Peak XV Partners. Existing investors Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures, and Alteria Capital have also participated in the round. Earlier in August last year, Aukera had raised Rs 26.7 crore (approximately $3.2 million) in its Series A financing led by Fireside Ventures. Entrackr had exclusively reported the development. The proceeds will help Aukera grow its retail presence, improve its products, and strengthen its position in India’s fine jewellery market. Founded two years ago by Lisa Mukhedkar and Kumar Saurabh, Aukera has 13 stores in cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad. The brand plans to enter more cities and aims to become a Rs 1,000 crore brand in the next five to seven years. Aukera focuses on selling high-quality, lab-grown diamonds set in fine jewellery. It targets women who want better designs and bigger diamonds without the high costs of mined stones. The Bengaluru-based firm competes with a clutch of firms including Fiona Diamonds, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, True Diamond, COLUXE, and Jewelbox. Aditya Birla-backed GIVA also offers a lab-grown diamond jewellery line.

Quick fashion delivery startup KNOT raises $3 Mn led by Kae Capital

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Quick fashion delivery startup KNOT raises $3 Mn led by Kae Capital
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Quick fashion delivery startup KNOT raises $3 Mn led by Kae Capital Mumbai-based quick commerce fashion platform KNOT has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Kae Capital with participation from Sparrow Capital, Boundless Ventures LLP, and founders of SNITCH, The Souled Store, and Bonkers Corner. Existing investors WEH Ventures, All In Capital, and Kumar Saurabh (Aukera Jewellery) also backed the round. The new funding will fuel product development, expansion beyond Mumbai, and deepen brand partnerships. Founded in 2025 by Archit Nanda and Rachit Bansal, KNOT is reimagining online fashion delivery with its 60-minute delivery model and Try ‘n Buy experience in Mumbai. The idea was born after the duo pivoted from their earlier venture Slick, spotting a major gap in how Gen Z and millennials discover and shop for fashion. KNOT currently claims to have partnered with over 70 fashion brands, fulfilling thousands of orders monthly. Its standout features include AI-based virtual try-ons, doorstep trials with instant returns, and influencer-led discovery. In the same space, ZILO secured $4.5 million in seed funding led by Info Edge Ventures and Chiratae Ventures, last month. Fashion delivery startup Slikk also secured $10 million in funding. Myntra, which launched rapid apparel delivery in December 2024, has now extended the service to additional cities.

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