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Cosmetics brand Colorbar plans IPO, aims to double revenue
VCCircle
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3m ago
Medial
India's Colorbar Cosmetics plans to double its revenue this financial year through design upgrades, new products, and store expansions, aiming for an IPO by early 2027. The brand targets over 10 billion rupees in revenue, with initiatives like new packaging and store enhancements. Valued between 25 billion and 35 billion rupees, Colorbar aims to strengthen its skincare and fragrance lines using IPO proceeds, while increasing exports, particularly to the United States and the Middle East.
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Trent expands into beauty retail with new Zudio format: Report
Money Control
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10m ago
Medial
- Trent Ltd, a subsidiary of Tata Group, has entered the mass-priced beauty segment with the launch of its new standalone store format, Zudio Beauty. - Zudio Beauty will directly compete with established players such as Hindustan Unilever's Elle18, Sugar Cosmetics, Health & Glow, and Colorbar. - Trent Ltd previously ventured into the high-end cosmetics space with Tata Cliq Palette stores and also founded India's first beauty brand, Lakme. - This expansion into the affordable beauty space taps into a growing market segment, as most competitors focus on premium and luxury categories. - The first Zudio Beauty store has already opened in Bengaluru, with plans to expand to other major cities like Gurugram, Pune, and Hyderabad. - Trent's Zudio brand has been a significant contributor to the company's growth, surpassing Westside in revenue and now accounting for over a third of Trent's total revenue.
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Mamaearth parent Honasa targets Gen Z users with cosmetic brand Staze
Economic Times
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Honasa Consumer, the parent company of Mamaearth, has launched a new brand called 'Staze' in the colour cosmetics space, targeting the 18-24 age group. This is the seventh brand in Honasa Consumer's portfolio, offering products like lipsticks, kajal pens, foundations, compacts, and eyeliners. Staze aims to compete with established brands like Maybelline and Lakme with an average unit price of Rs 300-350. The company has previously ventured into the colour cosmetics category under the Mamaearth brand and achieved an annual revenue run rate of over Rs 150 crore.
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Sugarโs income spikes 89% in FY23 with improved bottom line
Entrackr
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Sugar Cosmetics experienced a significant growth of over 89% in its scale during FY23, resulting in improved margins. Its revenue from operations increased from Rs 222 crore in FY22 to Rs 420 crore in FY23. However, the bottom line remained unchanged at Rs 76 crore. Advertising and promotion accounted for 32% of the overall expenditure, totaling Rs 162 crore in FY23. Sugar Cosmetics is a D2C beauty brand present in 40,000 retail stores and third-party e-commerce platforms. The company's control on costs hints towards a potential IPO in the future.
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boAt, Ixigo Backer Malabar Investments Eyeing Stake In SUGAR Cosmetics Via Secondary Deal
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Malabar Investments, an investment fund focused on India, is reportedly in discussions to acquire a stake in Mumbai-based beauty brand SUGAR Cosmetics. The deal, valued between INR 80-100 Cr, could potentially value SUGAR Cosmetics at around INR 2,900 Cr. This transaction may lead to partial exits from early investors of SUGAR Cosmetics, and it could also attract other pre-IPO investors. Malabar Investments, known for backing companies preparing for IPOs, is expanding its portfolio in the consumer sector. SUGAR Cosmetics recently turned profitable and has a wide retail presence across India.
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Livspace to file for domicile flip from Singapore for IPO in 2025-26
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
Ikea-backed home decor startup Livspace is planning to shift its domicile from Singapore to India and has received in-principle approval for the same. The company aims to launch its IPO by late 2025 or early 2026. Livspace, which is currently Ebitda negative, expects to achieve Ebitda profitability by March 2025. It has a revenue run-rate of INR 1,500 crore for FY25. Livspace is also actively pursuing the acquisition of a consumer brand in the appliances and home furnishing business. The company plans to double its number of stores to 200 by March.
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Chipmaker Polymatech plans โน1,500 crore IPO by year-end
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Semiconductor chip manufacturer Polymatech Electronics aims to raise โน1,500 crore through an IPO by the end of the year. This would be double the initial plan of โน750 crore. The company manufactures opto-semiconductor chips and is planning to divest a 10% stake through the IPO. Polymatech's revenue nearly doubled from โน650 crore in FY23 to โน1,200 crore in FY24, and it expects to double its revenues annually. The company plans to invest $5 billion over the next few years, with $1.5 billion coming from the IPO proceeds. Polymatech is also exploring establishing assembly and packaging units in overseas locations.
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Renee Cosmetics raises $30M in series C round at $200M valuationn
YourStory
ยท
22d ago
Medial
RENรE Cosmetics, based in Ahmedabad, has secured $30 million in a Series C funding round, elevating its valuation to $200 million. Led by Playbook and existing investors like Evolvence India, the funds are intended to broaden the product line, enhance marketing, and strengthen its tech stack. The company aims to expand its omnichannel presence across Tier I and II cities and internationally, striving to double its annual revenue to โน1,000 crore within two years.
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Mamaearth parent targets double-digit revenue growth on retail push
VCCircle
ยท
3m ago
Medial
Honasa Consumer, owner of beauty brands including Mamaearth, aims for double-digit revenue growth by expanding its presence in neighborhood stores. The company plans to add 50,000 more stores to its current 100,000, alongside boosting its skincare brands Aqualogica and Dr. Sheth's. Analysts predict a 15% revenue increase this fiscal year. Despite challenges and lagging growth of Mamaearth, Honasa focuses on core categories like face wash and sunscreen to revitalize its brand.
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D2C Fitness Brand Boldfit Ropes In Cricketer KL Rahul As Investor
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Indian cricketer KL Rahul has invested in and become a brand ambassador for Boldfit, a Bengaluru-based fitness brand. Boldfit offers over 400 products across various categories and aims to double its revenue to INR 150 Cr in FY24. The company plans to expand its product range, enter the Middle East market, and open 100 offline stores in India in the next four years. This partnership reflects the increasing trend of athletes investing in startups in the rapidly growing Indian fitness market, projected to reach $32 Bn by 2028.
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Masaba Gupta eyes a bigger chunk of the beauty market
Livemint
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Fashion designer Masaba Gupta is looking to expand her beauty line, LoveChild, into more brick-and-mortar stores and exclusive brand outlets (EBOs). Currently, LoveChild products are available in her House of Masaba stores, but she plans to widen distribution through retailers like Shoppers Stop and Lifestyle. Gupta started LoveChild last year and offers a range of cosmetics. She also revealed plans to move her brand towards becoming a luxury apparel company.
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