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Artociti raises Rs 1 Cr on Shark Tank India at Rs 13.33 Cr valuation

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Artociti raises Rs 1 Cr on Shark Tank India at Rs 13.33 Cr valuation
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Snippets Artociti raises Rs 1 Cr on Shark Tank India at Rs 13.33 Cr valuation Bokaro-based Artociti has raised Rs 1 crore for a 7.5% equity stake in Shark Tank India, valuing the startup at approximately Rs 13.33 crore. The investment was made by Namita Thapar and Vineeta Singh. The proceeds will be used to set up a new manufacturing facility in Bokaro, Jharkhand. The brand plans to increase production capacity, standardize quality control, and reduce delivery timelines. Artociti will also expand its experience-led retail format to Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Founded by Indrajeet Kumar and Swatiki Prakash, Artociti operates in the 3D wall art segment, manufacturing large-format relief décor pieces. The brand currently runs a 3,000 sq ft experience centre in Kirti Nagar, Delhi and caters to residential and commercial spaces. The startup operates a vertically integrated manufacturing unit and employs over 80 people.

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Truth & Hair raises Rs 2.5 Cr from Varun Alagh on Shark Tank India

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Truth & Hair raises Rs 2.5 Cr from Varun Alagh on Shark Tank India
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Truth & Hair raises Rs 2.5 Cr from Varun Alagh on Shark Tank India Truth & Hair has raised Rs 2.5 crore from Varun Alagh after appearing on Shark Tank India. The proceeds will be deployed towards product innovation, marketing, and strengthening retail and digital distribution. The brand also plans to invest in consumer education around hair texture diversity and scalp health. Founded by Saumya Alagh and Shailesh Singh, Truth & Hair operates in the hair beauty and styling segment, with a focus on hair makeup, styling products, and scalp-first care. The brand positions itself beyond traditional hair care categories such as shampoos and conditioners. Truth & Hair offers products including root touch-up hair mascara, flyaway wands, curly hair stylers, and texture-specific cleansing and conditioning ranges. The company focuses on developing products tailored to different hair textures such as straight, wavy, and curly hair. Truth & Hair plans to expand its portfolio in hair makeup and styling, deepen its science-led formulations, and build an omnichannel presence across India as it scales its operations following the Shark Tank India appearance.

Early learning startup Panda’s Box raises Rs 1.2 Cr from Shark Tank India

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Early learning startup Panda’s Box raises Rs 1.2 Cr from Shark Tank India
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Early learning startup Panda’s Box raises Rs 1.2 Cr from Shark Tank India Panda’s Box has raised Rs 1.2 crore after appearing on Shark Tank India. The funding was jointly backed by Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar. The funds will be used to invest in product development, expand distribution channels, strengthen its digital presence, and reach more families across India. Founded in 2022 by Sukriti Mendiratta and Rajat Mendiratta, Panda’s Box operates in the screen-free early learning segment, focusing on culturally rooted and hands-on learning products for children aged 0–6 years. The startup offers products such as interactive musical books, storytelling tools, and mantra-based plush toys. Panda’s Box claims to have reported a monthly run rate of around Rs 1.5 crore. The startup has built a customer base of parents seeking alternatives to digital-first learning tools. The brand competes with brands such as FirstCry, Smartivity, PlayShifu, Skillmatics, and KLAY Preschools, which offer learning toys, activity kits, or early education solutions.

D2C pickle brand FarmDidi raises Rs 7 Cr led by Samved Ventures

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D2C pickle brand FarmDidi raises Rs 7 Cr led by Samved Ventures
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D2C pickle brand FarmDidi raises Rs 7 Cr led by Samved Ventures FarmDidi, a D2C pickle brand that empowers rural women entrepreneurs, has raised over Rs 7 crore in a seed funding round led by Samved Ventures. The round also saw participation from LetsVenture, Indigram Labs, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, and angel investors from IIM Calcutta and Symbiosis. The proceeds will be used to strengthen the team, invest in R&D, enhance tech-led quality systems, and expand its community of rural women entrepreneurs (“Didis”) from 2,000 to over 5,000 in the coming years. Founded in 2022 by Manjari Sharma, Anukrit Johari, and Asmita Ghodeshwar, FarmDidi enables rural women to produce homemade, chemical-free pickles and condiments at the farmgate. The firm blends traditional recipes with modern food safety protocols, ensuring clean-label products that capture the authentic taste of Indian kitchens while meeting today’s quality standards. “FarmDidi was built on the belief that the food from our grandmothers’ kitchens could also empower thousands of women. With this funding, we will strengthen our R&D, scale our women-led micro-units, and continue to give consumers access to traceable, tested, and authentic homemade food. Our vision is to make FarmDidi a household name while creating sustainable livelihoods at scale,” said Manjari Sharma, CEO of FarmDidi. FarmDidi, which appeared on Shark Tank India Season 3, secured a funding deal of Rs 1 crore from Shark Tank judges Vineeta Singh and Peyush Bansal. FarmDidi claims to have scaled rapidly, operating at an ARR of Rs 18 crore, fulfilling over 30,000 monthly orders. The company claims it is the number 1 pickle brand on Amazon in India, with 4 of the top 10 best-sellers. It competes with Mother’s Recipe and Priya Pickles and operates on a tech-enabled model involving community participation.

OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation

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OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation
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OYO’s Ritesh Agarwal invests in Culture Circle at over Rs 100 Cr valuation Culture Circle, a fashion commerce platform focused on luxury and streetwear, has raised a strategic round from Ritesh Agarwal, founder and chief executive of OYO. The funding was done at a valuation of more than Rs 100 crore. The startup had earlier secured Rs 3 crore on Shark Tank India from Agarwal and Kunal Bahl, declining a larger Rs 8 crore offer. Culture Circle claims to have crossed Rs 400 crore in overall valuation following its recent growth. The platform reports 1 million monthly users and over 4,000 verified sellers. It has recorded 4 times growth in recent quarters. The company was started by Devansh Jain Nawal and Ackshay Jain. Nawal is an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus and former Goldman Sachs employee. Jain has earlier worked with Google and leads JIIF Gurugram. The founders said the capital will be used to grow SourceX, the firm’s AI-led authentication system, and to expand into new product categories and global markets. It also plans to open new offline stores in Gurugram and Mumbai. Culture Circle operates flagship stores in Delhi and Hyderabad and runs a resale marketplace for branded sneakers and luxury fashion. The company is planning its global launch later this year.

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