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D2C Jewellery Brand GIVA Nets INR 255 Cr To Fuel Its Offline Play
Inc42
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9m ago
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D2C jewelry brand GIVA has raised INR 255 Cr ($30.3 Mn) in an extended Series B funding round. The funds will be used to strengthen GIVA's lab-grown diamond segment, expand its gold offerings, and increase its offline presence across India. The round saw participation from investors such as Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, and Edelweiss Discover Fund. Additionally, A91 Partners and India Quotient made partial exits as part of the funding round.
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GIVA Jewellery raises Rs 255 cr in extended Series B, marks partial exit for A91 Partners, India Quotient
Business Today
ยท
9m ago
Medial
Silver jewellery brand GIVA Jewellery has secured INR 255 crore (USD 34 million) in an extended Series B funding round. Led by Premji Invest, the investment round included participation from EPIQ Capital, Edelweiss Discover Fund, and GIVA's top management. The funding will primarily be used for expanding GIVA's offline retail presence across India and strengthening its offerings in lab-grown diamonds. The round also facilitated the partial exit of earlier investors A91 Partners and India Quotient. GIVA currently has 150 retail stores and aims to establish itself in the fine jewellery sector.
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Jewellery brand Giva's revenue rises 66% in FY24, losses widen 30%
Economic Times
ยท
8m ago
Medial
Giva, a jewellery brand backed by Premji Invest, saw a 65.8% YoY growth in operating revenue, reaching Rs 273.6 crore for the fiscal year ending in March 2024. However, its net loss widened by 29.6% to Rs 58.6 crore. The company expanded from silver jewellery to include lab-grown diamonds and gold jewellery. The cost of metal procurement, its largest expense, increased by over 53%. Giva offers products through various channels, including its app, website, offline stores, and third-party platforms. It recently raised Rs 255 crore in funding and plans to open 100 new stores annually.
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Fine jewellery brand GIVA raises Rs 530 Cr in Series C funding led by Creaegis
YourStory
ยท
1m ago
Medial
Fine jewellery brand GIVA secured Rs 530 crore in a Series C funding round led by Creaegis, with continued support from existing investors. The funds will help expand GIVA's retail and digital presence, enhance its tech-enabled supply chain, and broaden its lab-grown diamond offerings. Founded in 2019, GIVA plans to open 145-150 new stores in Tier II cities this year. The brand aims to grow its omnichannel footprint and enhance its product offerings.
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Menโs fashion brand Snitch bags INR 110 Cr to sharpen offline play
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Men's fashion brand Snitch has raised INR 110 Cr ($13.19 Mn) in a Series A funding round co-led by SWC Global and IvyCap Ventures. The Bengaluru-based D2C brand plans to use the investment to boost its talent and technology, as well as develop an offline retail strategy. Snitch achieved a turnover of over INR 100 Cr in FY23 and aims to achieve over 100% growth in FY24. The brand intends to open more than 100 offline stores across India within the next 4-5 years.
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GIVA raises โน270 cr led by Wipro Founder Chairman's Premji Invest
Inshorts
ยท
2y ago
Medial
Jewellery brand GIVA has raised โน270 crore in a funding round led by Wipro Founder Chairman Azim Premji's Premji Invest. The startup raised โน200 crore in primary capital in the Series B funding round, which saw participation from existing investors Aditya Birla Ventures, Alteria Capital and A91 Partners. GIVA raised another โน70 crore through a secondary sales transaction and gave partial exit to Kunal Shah and FirstCheque.
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D2C Fitness Startup Boldfit Nets INR 110 Cr To Bolster Its Product Portfolio
Inc42
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9m ago
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D2C fitness startup Boldfit has raised INR 110 Cr (around $13 Mn) in funding from Bessemer Venture Partners. The investment will be used to drive product innovation and expand the brand's reach. Boldfit is also planning to open offline stores within the next 12 to 18 months. This funding round comes after cricketer KL Rahul previously invested in the company. Boldfit aims to introduce new products and expand its presence in the Middle East market.
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Safari Nets $27 Mn From Lighthouse Fund To Boost Luggage Bags Playbook
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
Indian luggage brand Safari Industries has raised INR 229 crore ($27m) in funding from Lighthouse's fourth alternative investment fund. Lighthouse had also recently invested INR 284 crore in jewellery startup Kushal's. Safari plans to use the investment to penetrate deeper into the Indian market and leverage Lighthouse's experience in building high-quality brands. The company offers a variety of luggage bags and backpacks and claims to have over 800 SKUs and more than 9,300 customer touchpoints online and offline. The Indian luggage industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.21% by 2028.
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D2C brand mCaffeineโs loss widens 61% to INR 92 Cr in FY23, sales at INR 205 Cr
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
mCaffeine, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty and personal care brand, reported a 61.5% increase in its standalone net loss for FY23, reaching INR 91.6 crore. The higher losses were attributed to increased employee costs and advertising expenses. However, the company's sales revenue grew by 51.8% to INR 205.2 crore during the same period. mCaffeine, known for its caffeine-infused skincare products, raised $31 million in Series C funding earlier in the year to fuel its R&D and expand its distribution network.
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GIVA grabs Rs 450 Cr funding from Creaegis Investment, existing investors
YourStory
ยท
1m ago
Medial
Jewellery brand GIVA raised Rs 450 crore in Series C funding led by Creaegis Investment and existing backers, including Premji Invest and Epiq Capital, reaching a valuation of Rs 3,950 crore. The funds aim to boost GIVA's retail expansion and lab-grown diamond sales. Despite a 66% rise in FY24 revenue, losses increased by 30% due to higher metal procurement costs. GIVA forecasts Rs 809 crore revenue with a PBT of Rs 10 crore for FY26.
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Foxtale Secures INR 119 Cr To Bolster Its D2C Skincare Play
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
D2C beauty and personal care brand, Foxtale, has raised INR 119 crore (approximately $14.4 million) in a funding round led by Panthera Growth Partners. The startup, founded in 2021, sells skincare products through its website, online marketplaces, and offline stores. It has a presence in 1,050 retail stores and claims to have served 550,000 consumers. Foxtale aims to achieve an annual run rate of INR 1,000 crore with 20% positive EBITDA by 2025. The funding comes at a time when the D2C space in India has faced challenges due to a capital drought.
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