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D2C brand Rabitat raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A round

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D2C brand Rabitat raises Rs 40 Cr in Series A round
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Homegrown D2C brand Rabitat has raised Rs 40 crore (approximately $5 million) in a Series A funding round led by RPSG Capital Ventures and DSG Consumer Partners. The round, completed in two tranches, also saw participation from Capital A, Accurize Syndicate, Flair Writing Family Office, Eagle Venture Fund, AG Ventures, and several marquee angels and founders including those from The Souled Store, LivSpace, and Cult.fit. The proceeds will be used to deepen its partnerships with Indian manufacturers, launch new products, and strengthen brand trust among modern Indian parents. Founded by brothers Sumit and Siddharth Suneja, Rabitat offers safe, aesthetically designed, and functional drinkware and foodware for children. The firm offers BPA-free, non-toxic products made from globally certified materials, addressing a critical gap in the kids' food contact segment. “Over two lakh families have chosen Rabitat, and this funding marks a crucial milestone as we scale up our design capabilities, distribution, and partnerships,” said Sumit Suneja, co-founder & CEO of Rabitat. The brand is now aiming to further consolidate its position in a category estimated to be worth Rs 27,000 crore ($3.3 billion).

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Men’s ethnicwear brand Kisah secures Rs 13 Cr to expand offline and D2C biz

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Men’s ethnicwear brand Kisah secures Rs 13 Cr to expand offline and D2C biz
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Men’s ethnicwear brand Kisah secures Rs 13 Cr to expand offline and D2C biz Co-founded in 2018 by Yash Sarawagi and Yashwi Ladasaria, Kisah offers high-fashion ethnicwear for Gen Z and millennials at accessible prices. Men’s ethnicwear brand Kisah Apparels has raised Rs 13 crore (1.52 million) in a pre-Series A funding round led by Wow! Momo founder Sagar Daryani, along with participation from Apoorv Salarpuria, Rahul Todi, Vinod Dugar, and Inflection Point Ventures. The proceeds will be utilized towards expanding its offline presence, scaling up direct-to-consumer (D2C) operations, and investing in brand-building, Kisah said in a press release. The Kolkata-based brand began with a marketplace-first model and is now evolving into an omnichannel brand. It currently operates two offline retail stores, with three more outlets planned across key Indian cities. “E-commerce gave us pan-India reach and deep customer insights, which are now fueling our D2C and offline growth—backed by data, customer pull, and positive cash flow at the company level,” said Yash Sarawagi, co-founder and CEO of Kisah Apparels. Kisah added that it has built internal systems to analyze data from its marketplace and D2C operations, which inform product design, sourcing decisions, supply chain efficiency, and marketing campaigns. The brand claims to have grown from Rs 40–45 crore to a run rate of over Rs 100 crore, with positive operating cash flow and PAT.

Snitch raises $40 Mn in Series B round; to enter quick commerce

EntrackrEntrackr · 1m ago
Snitch raises $40 Mn in Series B round; to enter quick commerce
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Snippets Snitch raises $40 Mn in Series B round; to enter quick commerce D2C menswear brand Snitch has raised up to $40 million in its Series B funding round led by 360 ONE Asset. Existing investors IvyCap Ventures and SWC Global participated, along with the Ravi Modi Family Office and other angel investors. Entrackr had exclusively reported the development last week. This is the second major funding round for the Bengaluru-based fashion brand, following its $13 million Series A raised in December 2023. The proceeds will be used to expand Snitch’s offline retail footprint from 55 to over 100 stores by the end of 2025, enter quick commerce, and test international markets. The company also plans to expand into new apparel and lifestyle categories. Founded in 2020 by Siddharth Dungarwal, Snitch offers trendy and affordable apparel through its own website, mobile application, and an expanding network of offline retail stores. “With 120% YoY growth, 55+ stores with strong unit economics, and strong loyal customer base, we’re stepping into a bigger league, building a world-class brand with India at its heart and agility at its core. As we gear up for global expansion and soon enter the public markets, this marks a bold step towards creating one of India’s most iconic fashion stories,” said Dungarwal. Snitch featured during the second season of Shark Tank India and raised Rs 1.5 crore against 1.5% equity from Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, and Amit Jain at Rs 100 crore valuation. The firm is targeting scale across India and international markets and is preparing for a public listing. For the fiscal year ending March 2024, Snitch reported a 100% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 241 crore with Rs 4.39 crore profits. The company has yet to release its annual results for FY25.

Exclusive: Snitch to raise Rs 280 Cr in Series B round at Rs 2,500 Cr valuation

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Exclusive: Snitch to raise Rs 280 Cr in Series B round at Rs 2,500 Cr valuation
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Exclusive: Snitch to raise Rs 280 Cr in Series B round at Rs 2,500 Cr valuation D2C menswear fashion brand Snitch is set to raise Rs 278.93 crore or $33 million, led by 360 One Asset Management Fund with the participation of existing investors SWC Global and IvyCap Ventures. This will be the second major funding round for the Bengaluru-based fashion brand, following its $13 million Series A raised in December 2023. The Snitch’s board passed a special resolution to approve the issue of 1,755 Series B CCPS at an issue price of Rs 15,89,385 to raise Rs 278.9 crore or approximately $33 million, its regulatory filings accessed from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) show. 360 One will spearhead the round with Rs 220 crore or $25.9 million, while existing backers SWC Global and IvyCap Ventures will contribute with Rs 29.4 crore or $3.5 million respectively. As per Entrackr’s estimates, Snitch will be valued at around Rs 2,400-2500 crore or $294 million post-allotment, marking a nearly 5X spike in its valuation from Rs 500 crore in its previous round. Snitch, founded in 2019 by Siddharth Dungarwal, is a direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand specializing in fast fashion for men. The company offers trendy and affordable apparel through its own website, mobile application, and an expanding network of offline retail stores. As of now, Snitch has established 58 physical stores across India, with a presence in major cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, and locations in Gujarat, among others. The company claims to open over 100 offline stores across India by 2028. Snitch featured during the second season of Shark Tank India and raised Rs 1.5 crore against 1.5% equity from Anupam Mittal, Aman Gupta, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, Peyush Bansal, and Amit Jain at Rs 100 crore valuation. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, IvyCap Ventures and SWC Global are the largest external shareholders, holding 10.39% and 10.17% stakes respectively, while new investor 360 One will hold a 9.67% stake in the company. For the fiscal year ending March 2024, Snitch reported a 100% year-on-year increase in its revenue to Rs 241 crore with Rs 4.39 crore profits. The company has yet to release its annual results for FY25. Snitch operates in a competitive D2C fashion landscape, going head-to-head with brands like The Souled Store, which achieved profitability in FY24. It also competes with Rare Rabbit, which recently secured $6 million in funding from A91 Partners, and Wrogn, which raised $9 million in October last year from Aditya Birla Digital Fashion.

Country Delight raises Rs 200 Cr in debt from Alteria

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Country Delight raises Rs 200 Cr in debt from Alteria
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Gurugram-based dairy brand and daily essential brand Country Delight has raised Rs 200 crore in venture debt from Alteria Capital. The D2C firm received Rs 140 crore in debt across two tranches in May and August. Entrackr exclusively reported the development. It also scooped up $20 million in an equity round early this year. The debt funds will be used to support the company’s expansion, increase capacity, and drive brand marketing efforts, the company stated in a press release. “As we scale our operations and prepare for our IPO journey, it is important for us to use various capital sources to improve financial efficiency and also set us up for the next phase of growth,” said Chakradhar Gade, co-founder and CEO of Country Delight. Launched by Gade and Nitin Kaushal, Country Delight provides a range of dairy products, bakery goods, poultry, and farm produce to its customers. The company sources its products directly from dairy farms and caters to 1.5 million customers in 15 cities including Delhi (NCR), Mumbai, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Chennai, and Pune. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Country Delight is close to becoming a unicorn as it was valued at around $820 million in the last equity round. It has raised around $200 million to date. For the fiscal year FY24, Country Delight posted a revenue of Rs 1,380 crore, according to a report by The ARC. In FY23, its revenue was estimated at around Rs 900 crore against Rs 542.6 crore in FY22. The firm has yet to report FY23 and FY24 numbers officially. Recently, Stellapps secured $26 million in a Series C funding round. The company also faces competition from Akshayakalpa, Sid’s Farm, Milky Mist, and, to a lesser extent, Otipy.

Shraddha Kapoor-backed Palmonas to raise Rs 55 Cr led by Vertex Ventures

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Shraddha Kapoor-backed Palmonas to raise Rs 55 Cr led by Vertex Ventures
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Shark Tank-famed direct-to-customer (D2C) jewellery startup Palmonas is all set to raise its maiden institutional round. This will be the second funding for the Pune-based company in 2025. "Vertex Ventures is leading Rs 55 crore in Series A round at a post-money valuation of Rs 550 crore ($65 million)," said one of the sources requesting anonymity as discussions are yet to be public. Founded in 2022 by Amol Patwari and Pallavi Mohadikar, Palmonas specialises in demi-fine jewellery such as necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, and mangalsutras made from stainless steel with 18k gold vermeil coating. In February this year, Palmonas raised Rs 1.26 crore on Shark Tank India Season 4 from investors Namita Thapar and Ritesh Agarwal, valuing the company at Rs 126 crore post-money. Prior to this, the brand had secured Rs 6 crore in an angel funding round. In March 2024, it roped in Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor as its co-founder. Sources indicate that the deal terms have been finalised, and the company is likely to announce the transaction soon. Queries sent to Palmonas and Vertex Ventures did not receive a response by the time of publication of this story. For the fiscal year ending in March 2024, Palmonas reported Rs 5.38 crore in operating revenue against Rs 3.83 crore in FY23. Its losses stood at Rs 1.24 in FY24. It has yet to file its annual report for FY25. Vertex Ventures closed its fifth fund at $541 million in 2023, targeting investments from pre-Series A to Series B. Its recent bets include SpotDraft (lifecycle management), Spyne (AI-based photography and editing), and D2C electronics brand Nuuk.

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