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Exclusive: Salman Khan and Sachin Tendulkar join Purple Style Labs new round
Entrackr
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5m ago
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Purple Style Labs (PSL), the parent company of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop (PPUS), is raising Rs 102 crore (approximately $12 million) in a new funding round from more than eighty investors. The board at Purple Style Labs has passed a special resolution to issue 2,040 preference shares at an issue price of Rs 5,00,000 each in the last 3 months to raise Rs 102 crore or $12 million, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies (RoC) shows. Minerva Ventures Fund, Cordelia Family Trust, S Four Capital, and Sopariwala Exports will invest Rs 10 crore, Rs 5 crore, Rs 6 crore, and Rs 5 crore, respectively. The remaining amount will be contributed by individual investors, including Sachin Tendulkar, Salman Khan, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shraddha Kapoor, Sailesh Gupta, Pravesh Dhandhania, Fahim Sultan Ali, and 73 other individual investors. The company will use these proceeds for general corporate purposes and to meet working capital requirements. As per Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at around $400 million post-allotment. Founded in 2015 by Abhishek Agarwal, Purple Style Labs is a luxury fashion platform housing Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop and The Stylist. Since acquiring Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop in 2018, it has expanded to 15 experience centers across major Indian cities and London. Purple Style Labs recorded a 36% year-on-year growth, with its revenue rising to Rs 508 crore during the last fiscal year from Rs 372 crore in FY23. However, this expansion came at a cost, as its losses increased by 20%, reaching Rs 45.6 crore in the past fiscal year. Purple Style Labs is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in 2026 and has set a target of $200 million in gross sales for the upcoming year.
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Purple Style Labs posts Rs 372 Cr revenue in FY23, cuts losses
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Purple Style Labs, an omnichannel luxury fashion platform, experienced rapid growth with a revenue increase of over eight-fold in the last two fiscal years. Its revenue from operations reached Rs 372 crore in FY23, compared to Rs 44 crore in FY21. The Mumbai-based company also managed to narrow down its losses significantly in the fiscal year ending March 2023. Purple Style Labs primarily generates revenue from the sale of designer fashion and lifestyle products, with a significant contribution from its UK-based subsidiary. The company's expenses include material procurement, advertising and marketing, employee benefits, and other overheads. Despite the growth, Purple Style Labs still posted losses in FY23.
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Purple Style Labs, owner of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, raises $40 mn
Inshorts
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4m ago
Medial
Purple Style Labs (PSL), parent of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, raised $40 million in Series E funding. The round was led by SageOne Flagship Growth OE Fund, Alchemy Long Term Ventures Fund, Bajaj Holdings & Investment, and more. The funds will support PSL’s expansion in India and globally.
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Swiggy Instamart Architect Karthik Gurumurthy Floats Cricket Activewear Brand Ten X You
Inc42
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9m ago
Medial
Ten X You is a new activewear brand startup, led by CEO Gurumurthy. The company aims to sell cricket accessories, gear, footwear, apparel, and equipment. There are indications that legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar may join as a co-founder. Investors in the startup include Peak XV Partners and Whiteboard Capital.
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Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop parent Purple Style Labs raises $8M in Series D round
IndianStartupNews
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1y ago
Medial
Mumbai-based luxury fashion startup Purple Style Labs (PSL) has raised $8 million in a Series D funding round led by Sanket Parekh from the Pidilite Family Office. The round brings PSL's valuation to $352 million. PSL aims to achieve a gross sale of $200 million in the next few years and is eyeing an IPO by 2026. The startup operates 15 experience centers globally and offers designer wear from renowned labels. It plans to expand its reach to fashion hubs like New York and Dubai. PSL has positioned itself as a significant player in luxury Indian designer wear.
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How deepfake tech is reshaping advertising norms
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Deepfake technology, known for its potential harm, is being utilized by brands like Mondelez, ITC, and Zomato for innovative advertising campaigns. By creating synthetic avatars of celebrities like Shahrukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Sachin Tendulkar, these brands are engaging viewers in personalized ads. Deepfake ads have self-distribution potential, allowing for rapid viral spread on social media. However, the use of deepfakes for commercial purposes raises legal concerns regarding privacy and publicity rights. Brands must exercise diligence while licensing images and videos for commercial use.
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Purple Style Labs raises $8 Mn in Series D round
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Purple Style Labs (PSL), the parent company of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop (PPUS), has raised $8 million in Series D funding. Led by Sanket Parekh of Pidilite Family Office, the round also saw participation from Signet, Hira Group Family Office, and other investors. The Mumbai-based omnichannel luxury fashion platform plans to build a fashion house and achieve $200 million in gross sales within the next few years. PSL has raised nearly $50 million to date and has seen significant revenue growth in recent years.
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Binny Bansal-backed Purple Style Labs raises $40 million from SageOne fund, others
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Purple Style Labs, the parent of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, secured $40 million in funding led by SageOne Fund and others. The luxury fashion platform, valued at nearly Rs 3,000 crore in 2023, plans to use these funds for expansion and enhancing its omnichannel capabilities. Founded by Abhishek Agarwal and supported by Binny Bansal, the company aims to broaden its global presence and deepen its footprint in India, achieving over 100% CAGR between FY21 to FY24.
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Binny Bansal-backed Purple Style Labs raises $40 million from SageOne fund, others
Economic Times
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5m ago
Medial
Purple Style Labs, parent of Pernia’s Pop-Up Shop, secured $40 million in funding led by SageOne Flagship Growth OE Fund and others, aiming to expand both domestically and internationally while enhancing omnichannel capabilities. Initially acquired in 2018, Pernia's Pop-Up Shop has grown significantly, now one of India's leading luxury fashion platforms. The company plans to expand in global fashion centers and India’s tier-II markets, having achieved a revenue over Rs 500 crore in FY 2023-24.
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Sachin Tendulkar is the latest to fall prey to deepfakes
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has become the latest victim of deepfake technology. A manipulated video featuring Tendulkar endorsing a gaming app falsely claimed that his daughter was benefiting from it financially. Tendulkar took to social media to address the issue and urge vigilance against the spread of deepfakes and misinformation. The Indian government has also expressed concern over the matter and has issued advisories to social media platforms to curb deepfakes and misinformation. YouTube India director Ishan John Chatterjee has previously stated that deepfakes are not in the interest of the platform.
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Zepto mops up another $350 mn in an entirely domestic funding round
VCCircle
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8m ago
Medial
Indian quick commerce startup, Zepto, has raised $350 million in its latest funding round from domestic investors, including family offices and financial institutions. The funding brings Zepto's total capital raised to over $1.35 billion. Notable participants in the round include Motilal Oswal AMC, Abhishek Bachchan, and Sachin Tendulkar. Zepto operates a network of micro-warehouses to deliver groceries and essentials to customers in minutes. The company previously raised $340 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst. Zepto's valuation now stands at $5 billion.
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