Content-commerce platform Lehlah raises Rs 12.5 Cr in seed round

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Lehlah, a content-commerce platform that helps influencers earn money by recommending products, has raised Rs 12.5 crore ($1.46 million) in seed round led by Gruhas, an investment firm co-founded by Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha and Abhijeet Pai of Puzzolana Group. The proceeds will be used to introduce more features, grow its team, and strengthen its position in India’s booming influencer-led shopping space. Founded in December 2022 by Ashna Ruia, daughter of Essar Group director Prashant Ruia, Lehlah partners with major e-commerce platforms like Myntra, Meesho, Flipkart, and Nykaa, along with D2C brands such as Libas and Foxtale. The platform, which initially focused on fashion and beauty, is now expanding into home accessories and gadgets. The brand operates with a 50-member team, with its marketing division in Mumbai and the tech team in Bengaluru. Lehlah follows a commission-based model where brands pay the platform when sales happen through influencers. Influencers using Lehlah currently earn between Rs 50,000 and Rs 1,00,000 per month, showing the platform’s potential to create sustainable income for creators.