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Dorje Teas raises seed funding from Coast Fund VC, Untitled Ventures, and others

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Dorje Teas raises seed funding from Coast Fund VC, Untitled Ventures, and others
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Dorje Teas, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) startup based in Darjeeling, has raised Rs 1.8 crore in its Seed funding round led by Coast Fund VC (venture arm of Blink Digital), with participation from Untitled Ventures, Ice VC, SSK Exports, the Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN) and a consortium of Ashoka University alums. As part of the round, Dorje Teas also saw participation from creators & entrepreneurs like Arjun Vaidya & Varun Mayya. Dorje Teas will also be welcoming India’s leading TV star Nakuul Mehta as an investor & their brand ambassador. The three-year-old startup gained attention earlier this year by appearing on Season 2 of Shark Tank India, where it secured investment deals from prominent D2C investors Anupam Mittal and Vineeta Singh. The company claimed to have scaled up their operations and revenues 300% since their appearance in the reality show. Check TheKredible for more details. In addition to expanding its product offerings, Dorje Teas plans to establish an in-house content studio to create engaging content that highlights the brand’s commitment to health and quality. The company is also building its B2B vertical and initiating plans to export Darjeeling’s teas worldwide. Founded by Debasis Dey, Ishaan Kanoria, and Sparsh Agarwal, the startup will launch a content creators staycation program at the heritage Selim Hill tea garden, inviting influencers to experience and share their journey through the brand’s unique offerings. Notable venture capital-backed brands in this space include Vahdam Teas, Tea Box, and Team Monk.

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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (October 8, 2024)

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Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (October 8, 2024)
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1. Adloggs raises undisclosed funding from Auxano Capital, Multiply Ventures, Faad Network, and investment banker Ashish Sawargi to scale hyperlocal delivery in India. 2. Travel tech platform Flyzy invests Rs 10 Cr in Tryvisa, a platform that simplifies online visa applications. 3. Darjeeling-based D2C startup Dorje Teas raises Rs 1.8 Cr in a seed round led by Coast Fund VC, with participation from Untitled Ventures, Ice VC, SSK Exports, and a consortium of Ashoka University alums. 4. BizDateUp leads a $1 million pre-IPO funding round in Sorich, a pharmaceutical packaging company. The funding will support Sorich in optimizing production capacity and enhancing working capital. 5. Uber launches Uber Pet in Bengaluru, allowing riders to bring their pets along for the ride. 6. Transition VC partners with T-Hub and IEEE to launch India's first energy transition-focused startup accelerator program, targeting four to five startups in the first cohort.

Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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Gully Labs raises Rs 8.7 Cr in seed round led by Zeropearl VC Sneaker brand Gully Labs has raised Rs 8.7 crore in a seed funding round — comprising Rs 7.6 crore in equity and Rs 1.1 crore in venture debt. The equity round was led by Zeropearl VC along with participation from Untitled Ventures, Atrium Ventures, and other prominent angel investors including Bounce co-founder & CEO Vivekananda Hallekere, Suhasini Sampath, Nishchay AG, Renee Cosmetics founder Ashutosh Valani, Anurag Ramadasan, and Rahul Seth, while Stride Ventures led the debt investment. Prior to this, the company had secured Rs 1.1 crore in equity during its pre-seed round in 2024. The fresh capital will be deployed towards diversifying the product mix, expanding sales channels, and opening physical retail stores, Gully Labs said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs crafts handmade sneakers, blending premium materials with culturally rich design stories — from Phulkari-embroidered trainers to Onam-inspired silhouettes. Gully Labs sells its products through its website and in select partner stores across Indian metros. The company plans to build a larger production facility, broaden its product line across diverse sneaker styles, and deepen its reach across India and global markets. It also plans to launch exclusive retail outlets as part of its omni-channel strategy.

Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others

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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others
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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others Deconstruct, a D2C skincare brand, has secured Rs 65 crore ($7.7 million) in funding from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD, V3 Ventures, and DSG Consumer Partners, with participation from existing investors Kalaari Capital and Beenext. The funds will support product innovation, leadership in sunscreen and serums, the gentle actives space, and expansion into quick commerce and retail. Founded by Malini Adapureddy, Deconstruct offers skincare for all skin types, focusing on products tailored for India's climate. Deconstruct states it saw 1,000% growth in FY25, achieving annualized net revenue of Rs 200 crore, while reducing losses by 33% during FY24.

SuperFam raises pre-seed round led by Fundamental VC

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SuperFam raises pre-seed round led by Fundamental VC
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SuperFam raises pre-seed round led by Fundamental VC Family management platform SuperFam has raised $400K in a pre-seed funding round led by Fundamental VC along with participation from Untitled Ventures and SSV Fund. The fresh funds will be utilized to accelerate its user acquisition and product expansion with an AI co-pilot complementing its core privacy-first family management features, SuperFam said in a press release. Co-founded in 2024 by Jozzire Lyngdoh and Mohit Agrawal, SuperFam is a comprehensive, privacy-first app designed specifically for modern family life. The platform unifies household finances, location tracking and safety, and essential family information management on a single secure platform. Built with end-to-end encryption and on-device storage, SuperFam serves as a smart digital layer that bridges the gap between individual productivity tools and family-specific needs. SuperFam plans to introduce strategic partnerships and enhance the current product with an AI co-pilot, which uses family context within the app to simplify everyday life and important decisions without compromising privacy. Over the next 12–18 months, it aims to serve 10 million families. “Even with all the tech available today, managing everyday household tasks and long-term family needs was becoming increasingly fragmented and stressful. We wanted a single platform that actively helps families stay organised, safe, and connected,” said Jozzire Lyngdoh, co-founder & CEO of SuperFam. Since its launch in March 2025, SuperFam claims to have achieved market traction with over 30,000 active users and is currently available on both Android and iOS platforms. The platform is free to use and has achieved strong engagement and retention across its core features, validating the product-market fit.

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