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Apparel brand ReplyAll raises Rs 6.8 Cr led by Sparrow Capital

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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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Lending platform Mannjal raises Rs 17.5 Cr led by Arali Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 2m ago
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.

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.

Cava Athleisure secures Rs 40 Cr in Series A round led by Sharrp Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 8d ago
Cava Athleisure secures Rs 40 Cr in Series A round led by Sharrp Ventures
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Cava Athleisure secures Rs 40 Cr in Series A round led by Sharrp Ventures Everyday-wear brand Cava Athleisure has raised Rs 40 crore in a Series A funding round led by Sharrp Ventures, which invested Rs 21 crore, with participation from V3 Ventures and existing investor Spring Marketing Capital. Following the funding round, Cava is valued at Rs 215 crore. The Bengaluru-based startup had earlier secured $1.14 million in a seed funding round from Spring Marketing Capital and others in June 2024. The proceeds will be deployed to accelerate new product development, strengthen brand building, expand omnichannel distribution, and deepen the leadership team, Cava Athleisure said in a press release. Co-founded in 2022 by Ria and Shreya Mittal, Cava Athleisure is a D2C premium, sustainable, and trendy athleisure brand catering to men and women. The company focuses on comfortable, high-quality, and versatile clothing such as leggings, joggers, and tops made using BCI cotton and recycled polyester, targeting young, fitness-conscious consumers. The brand aims to redefine everyday wear through a function-first, design-led approach. Built for the everyday athlete, it designs products with an emphasis on fabric quality, comfort, and India-relevant fits, catering to consumers seeking versatile apparel that transitions seamlessly across fitness, work, and daily life. Cava said it has scaled rapidly and is projected to close FY26 with Rs 40 crore in revenue. The company operates its own production facility, overseeing design, pattern-making, and quality control. The brand primarily targets Gen Z and millennials aged 15–30 who are seeking versatile, stylish, and sustainable loungewear or workout wear.

The Bear House raises Rs 50 Cr in Series A round led by JM Financial

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The Bear House raises Rs 50 Cr in Series A round led by JM Financial
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The Bear House raises Rs 50 Cr in Series A round led by JM Financial The Bear House, a popular men’s fashion brand, has raised Rs 50 crore ($5.84 million) in its Series A round led by JM Financial India Growth Fund III. The proceeds will be used to open more physical stores, boost branding efforts, and meet working capital needs. The Bear House sells products like shirts, t-shirts, jeans, and footwear. It has mainly been sold online through platforms like Myntra, Flipkart, and Nykaa. Led by Harsh Somaiya, the firm opened its first physical store in Bengaluru in March 2025. It now plans to launch 20 more stores across India in the next two years. The Bengaluru-based startup claims to have already built a Rs 150 crore online brand while staying profitable and self-funded until now.

91Trucks begins Series A round with 5.5X valuation surge

EntrackrEntrackr · 9m ago
91Trucks begins Series A round with 5.5X valuation surge
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91Trucks, an online platform specializing in commercial vehicle listings, raised Rs 42.9 crore ($5 million) in its Series A round led by Arkam Ventures with the participation from Titan Capital and others. 91Trucks, an online platform specializing in commercial vehicle listings, raised Rs 42.9 crore ($5 million) in its Series A round led by Arkam Ventures through associate (Unitary Fund), with the participation from Titan Capital, Sparrow Capital, and Atrium Angels. 91Truck’s board has issued 2,247 Series A CCPS at an issue price of Rs 1,88,578 each to raise the aforementioned amount, its regulatory filings accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. Arkam Ventures led the round with Rs 25.2 crore (approximately $3 million) followed by Titan Capital, which injected Rs 15 crore. Sparrow Capital and Atrium Angels also joined the round with Rs 1.73 crore and Rs 1 crore investment, respectively. The proceeds from this round will be utilized for capital expenditures, marketing, and general corporate purposes, the filings said. As per Entrackr’s estimates, the Gurugram-based company’s valuation has soared 5.5X to Rs 280 crore or $33 million (post-allotment of Series A round), compared to Rs 50.47 crore at the time of its seed round. Launched in 2022, 91Trucks offers information on new and used trucks, buses, and auto rickshaws—including prices, specs, comparisons, and dealer contacts. As per its website, it also runs five physical stores in Delhi-NCR and Meerut for affordable used vehicle purchases. Startup data platform TheKredible shows Arkam Ventures as the largest external shareholder in the company with a 9% stake, followed by Titan Capital (5.35%) and Sparrow Capital (4.94%). For the fiscal year ending in March 2024, 91Trucks reported Rs 10.11 crore revenue, compared to Rs 3.95 crore in FY23. Looking at the bottom line, its losses stood at less than Rs 1 crore. It’s yet to disclose FY25 numbers.

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