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Child personal care brand Tuco Kids raises $4 million in round led by RTP Global - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 7m ago

Tuco Kids, a Bengaluru-based personal care brand for children aged 3-13, raised $4 million in a funding round led by RTP Global, with participation from existing investors. The funds will bolster brand awareness, category creation, and offline expansion. Known for skincare and haircare products, Tuco sees strong demand and customer loyalty, tapping into a largely underserved market. Founded in 2023, the brand offers a range of products available on various online platforms.

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Kids personal care brand Tuco Intelligent raises $2 Mn in seed round

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Entrackr · 1y ago

Tuco Intelligent, a kids’ personal care brand, has raised $2 million in its seed round led by Fireside Ventures and Whiteboard Capital. The round also saw the participation of the Ashish Goenka-led Suashish Group and angel investors such as Vijay Nehra, and Arjun Purkayastha, and early backers of brands like Mamaearth, Sugar, Pilgrim, Whole Truth, and Mokobara. Founded by Aishvarya Murali in 2023, Tuco Intelligent offers a range of natural and sustainable personal care products only for kids. The range includes soaps, lotions, creams, makeup and deodorants. All products claim to be packaged in 100% landfill and ocean-reclaimed plastic to create a greener planet for children. Tuco targets the unique personal care needs of kids aged 4-12, a demographic with growing needs at every stage. Tuco Intelligent skin products are available on the website and marketplaces like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, and Firstcry. Fireside Ventures, which has invested in brands like Mamaearth, boAt Lifestyle, Yogabar, and The Sleep Company, is known for backing high-growth consumer brands. Whiteboard Capital’s portfolio includes innovative companies such as Atomberg, Cred, Jupiter, and Daily Ninja.

CoRover, Pepsales, Tuco bag early-stage funding

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VCCircle · 1y ago

CoRover, Pepsales, Tuco bag early-stage funding

Conversational AI startup CoRover has secured $4 million in a Series A funding round led by Venture Catalysts. CoRover helps businesses create personalized conversational experiences through various platforms. Pepsales, an AI-powered SaaS platform for sales teams, raised $1.1 million in pre-seed funding led by Chiratae Ventures. Tuco Intelligent, a kids' personal care brand, raised $2 million in seed funding led by Fireside Ventures and Whiteboard Capital. These investments will enable CoRover, Pepsales, and Tuco to further develop their technologies and expand their operations.

Former Flipkart VP Chanakya Gupta joins Tuco Kids as co-founder

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Entrackr · 1y ago

Former Flipkart VP Chanakya Gupta joins Tuco Kids as co-founder

Former Flipkart VP Chanakya Gupta joins Tuco Kids as co-founder Tuco Kids, an innovative kids' personal care brand, has announced the appointment of Chanakya Gupta as co-founder. Prior to this, Gupta served as the Business Head at Cult Play (formerly Fitso) and Group Chief Human Resource Officer at Curefit. He also spent nearly nine years at Flipkart, holding various leadership positions, including Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, D2C Brand Accelerator, and Private Brands, among others. Founded by Aishwarya Murali in 2023, Tuco offers a wide range of sustainable and natural personal care products for children. Its product line includes soaps, lotions, sunscreen, shampoo, oil, and more, catering to children aged 3 to 13 years. This strategic addition to the leadership team comes as the company accelerates its growth following a recent $2 million seed funding round led by Fireside Ventures and Whiteboard Capital. Tuco Kids' products are available on its official website and across major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, and FirstCry, as well as all major quick commerce platforms. The company is backed by Fireside Ventures and Whiteboard Capital.

Haircare brand &Done raises $3 million funding led by RTP Global - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2m ago

Haircare brand &Done has raised $3 million in a funding round led by RTP Global, with participation from other investors. Founded by Atit Jain and Saumya Yadav in 2023, &Done initially targeted salons but has since expanded to retail customers. The funding will be used for team expansion, research, and marketing. The company, which focuses on effective hair care for Indian consumers, plans to broaden its product range and boost its online and offline presence.

Personal care brand Laani raises Rs 9.1 Cr in pre-seed round

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Entrackr · 14d ago

Laani, a personal care brand, has raised Rs 9.1 crore ($970K) in a pre-seed funding round led by V3 Ventures and Saama Capital. The round also saw participation from Arjun Purkayastha (Reckitt), Manish Taneja (Purplle), Kunal Bahl (Snapdeal), and Aneesh Sheth (Dr. Sheth’s Skincare), among others. Founded by Nirja Bhatt in 2024, Laani focuses on building body and personal care products tailored for Indian consumers. The brand has launched with a Clear Deodorant Stick, an alternative to traditional roll-ons and aerosols. The proceeds will be used for brand building, research and development, and expansion of its product portfolio into additional personal care categories.

Kids’ essentials brand Basil raises $2 million in round led by Prime Venture Partners - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Basil, a direct-to-consumer brand for kids' essentials, has secured $2 million in a funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors. The brand, co-founded by Harini Rajagopalan and Mahesh Muraleedharan, plans to use the funds to expand product categories, enhance leadership and product teams, and boost marketing efforts. Basil focuses on urban millennial parents with unique, high-quality products and aims to broaden its product range and market presence.

Plush Raises INR 40 Cr, Eyes INR 200 Cr ARR with Profit in Tow

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StartupTalky · 10m ago

Plush Raises INR 40 Cr, Eyes INR 200 Cr ARR with Profit in Tow

Plush, a personal care brand from India, raised INR 40 crore in a growth round led by Rahul Garg, supported by various strategic investors. The company achieved a net ARR of INR 100 crore and EBITDA-level profitability, demonstrating capital-efficient growth. Plush plans to use the funds to enhance market presence and expand offline. Known for redefining fem-care with products like period care and intimate wellness, Plush aims to achieve INR 200 crore ARR and build a strong brand presence.

Pilgrim raises $20 million in funding round led by Vertex Ventures

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

Pilgrim raises $20 million in funding round led by Vertex Ventures

Direct-to-consumer personal care brand Pilgrim has raised $20 million in its latest funding round, with Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia and India leading the investment. The funds will be used for research and development, brand-building, and expanding offline presence. Pilgrim plans to open five exclusive outlets and aims to achieve an annual revenue run rate of Rs 1,000 crore by 2025. The company has seen significant growth in the past year and hopes to add more SKUs during the festive season. The beauty and personal care market in India is projected to reach $30 billion by 2027.

Kids-focused quick commerce platform OZi raises $6.2 Mn led by RTP Global

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Entrackr · 9d ago

Kids-focused quick commerce platform OZi raises $6.2 Mn led by RTP Global

OZi, a quick commerce platform for baby and kids’ products, has raised $6.2 million in a Series A funding round led by RTP Global, with participation from existing investors Blume Ventures, Huddle Ventures, and Zeropearl VC. Angel investors in the round include Kishore Biyani and the founders of Unacademy, Mosaic Wellness, Livspace, Vetic, Magicpin, Spinny, Pristyn Care, and Handpicked. The Series A follows OZi’s $3.3 million seed round raised in October 2025, led by Blume Ventures, with participation from Huddle Ventures, Zeropearl VC, and Untitled Ventures. The fresh funds will be used to deepen its presence across Gurugram and NCR, strengthen brand and trust, invest in technology and operational capabilities, and expand its curated assortment, OZi said in a press release. Launched in 2025 by Amit Sah, OZi is a quick commerce platform for baby and kids’ products, delivering curated products across categories including apparel, toys, baby gear, and everyday essentials. Built for modern parents, the platform combines curated selection with rapid delivery to simplify everyday shopping for young families. The Gurugram-based platform offers over 15,000 products for children in the 0–12 years age group, ranging from fashion and toys to nursing and feeding essentials, baby care, school essentials, pharmacy, everyday consumables, gifting items, and larger baby gear. According to OZi, it operates 24x7 and provides delivery within 60 minutes, along with scheduled delivery options that allow parents to receive products at a time that best fits their day. Since launching in Gurugram, OZi has witnessed 12X growth within just five months and has recently expanded to Noida.

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