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Early learning startup Panda’s Box raises Rs 1.2 Cr from Shark Tank India

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Early learning startup Panda’s Box raises Rs 1.2 Cr from Shark Tank India
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Early learning startup Panda’s Box raises Rs 1.2 Cr from Shark Tank India Panda’s Box has raised Rs 1.2 crore after appearing on Shark Tank India. The funding was jointly backed by Aman Gupta and Namita Thapar. The funds will be used to invest in product development, expand distribution channels, strengthen its digital presence, and reach more families across India. Founded in 2022 by Sukriti Mendiratta and Rajat Mendiratta, Panda’s Box operates in the screen-free early learning segment, focusing on culturally rooted and hands-on learning products for children aged 0–6 years. The startup offers products such as interactive musical books, storytelling tools, and mantra-based plush toys. Panda’s Box claims to have reported a monthly run rate of around Rs 1.5 crore. The startup has built a customer base of parents seeking alternatives to digital-first learning tools. The brand competes with brands such as FirstCry, Smartivity, PlayShifu, Skillmatics, and KLAY Preschools, which offer learning toys, activity kits, or early education solutions.

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Truth & Hair raises Rs 2.5 Cr from Varun Alagh on Shark Tank India

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Truth & Hair raises Rs 2.5 Cr from Varun Alagh on Shark Tank India
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Truth & Hair raises Rs 2.5 Cr from Varun Alagh on Shark Tank India Truth & Hair has raised Rs 2.5 crore from Varun Alagh after appearing on Shark Tank India. The proceeds will be deployed towards product innovation, marketing, and strengthening retail and digital distribution. The brand also plans to invest in consumer education around hair texture diversity and scalp health. Founded by Saumya Alagh and Shailesh Singh, Truth & Hair operates in the hair beauty and styling segment, with a focus on hair makeup, styling products, and scalp-first care. The brand positions itself beyond traditional hair care categories such as shampoos and conditioners. Truth & Hair offers products including root touch-up hair mascara, flyaway wands, curly hair stylers, and texture-specific cleansing and conditioning ranges. The company focuses on developing products tailored to different hair textures such as straight, wavy, and curly hair. Truth & Hair plans to expand its portfolio in hair makeup and styling, deepen its science-led formulations, and build an omnichannel presence across India as it scales its operations following the Shark Tank India appearance.

Ice popsicle brand Skippi raises Rs 12 Cr in extended pre-Series A round

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Ice popsicle brand Skippi raises Rs 12 Cr in extended pre-Series A round
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Ice popsicle brand Skippi has raised Rs 12 crore ($1.4 million) in an extended pre-Series A funding round led by the Dubai based strategic family offices of Surya, which invested Rs 10 crore. The remaining Rs 2 crore came from other angel investors. The startup was featured in Shark Tank India Season 1, where it secured Rs 1.2 crore from all six sharks: Aman Gupta, Ashneer Grover, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Piyush Bansal, in exchange for an 18 percent equity stake. Since then, the company claims to have grown its monthly revenue 80 times, from Rs 5 to 7 lakh to several crore. The Hyderabad based company had previously raised 1.43 million dollars in a seed round in April 2024 from Hyderabad Angels and others. According to a press release, the fresh funds will be used for growth initiatives, enhancing brand visibility, strengthening working capital, accelerating product innovation, onboarding senior leadership, and expanding into the Middle East market. Co-founded in 2021 by Ravi and Anuja Kabra, Skippi specializes in natural ice pops made with all-natural ingredients and RO water. The brand offers a range of flavors including traditional Indian options like Kala Khatta and follows an omnichannel retail model, selling through its website, online marketplaces, and a network of distributors and stockists. Skippi’s products are now available in over 20,000 retail outlets across India and on platforms such as Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, Amazon, BigBasket, and its own website. The company has also diversified its portfolio with new offerings such as Crazy Corn, Cornsticks, and Cream Rolls.

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