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Fashion brand Outzidr raises Rs 30 Cr in seed round from Stellaris

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Fashion brand Outzidr raises Rs 30 Cr in seed round from Stellaris
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GenZ women-focused fashion brand Outzidr has raised Rs 30 crore ($3.49 million) in a seed funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The proceeds will be used to build its brand and strengthen its supply chain to hit an annualised revenue run rate of Rs 100 crore in the next 6-8 months. Founded in 2024 by Nirmal Jain, Mani Kant Mani, and Justin Mario, Outzidr creates stylish clothes for young women to wear to parties, dinners, or when going out. According to the company, it first tests new designs in small batches, sees which ones people like the most, and then quickly produces more of the popular ones. Outzidr claims to have launched over 3,000 styles on its website and adds 2,000 new ones every month. The brand hopes to become the go-to fashion destination for Gen Z women seeking stylish, affordable outfits for travel, college, parties, and more. It also plans to deepen its presence across both its own D2C platform and marketplaces like Myntra, Nykaa Fashion, and Ajio.

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Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global

EntrackrEntrackr · 1d ago
Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global
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Fashion brand Outzidr raises $3.1 Mn led by RTP Global Co-founded in 2024 by Nirmal Jain, Mani Kant Mani, and Justin Mario, Outzidr is a digital-first fashion brand offering on-trend western wear for Indian women aged 18–28. The Bengaluru-based startup has raised Rs 27 crore (around $3.1 million) in a pre-Series A round led by RTP Global along with participation from existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners. Outzidr, a fashion brand built for Gen Z women, had previously raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.5 million) in a seed round led by Stellaris Venture Partners. The proceeds will be utilized for the next phase of growth, including the launch of its first exclusive offline store by March 2026 and expansion of its design, operations, and technology teams. Outzidr launches up to 2,000 new styles every month, or 500 every week, through its own D2C platform and leading marketplaces like Ajio, Myntra, and Nykaa Fashion. “Outzidr represents the energy of a new generation — fast-paced, fresh, and fearless,” said Nirmal Jain, Co-founder and CEO of Outzidr. “We’re building a brand that listens, learns, and reacts in real time. This fundraiser is a strong validation of our mission to become the everyday fashion choice for Gen Z women — and of the incredible team and opportunity we’re building for.” According to market research, India’s fast fashion market is currently valued at around $10 billion and is projected to surge to over $50 billion by FY 31, growing at a ~30% CAGR. In just five months, the brand claims to have gained more than 100,000 customers. It primarily competes with other notable players in this space such as NEWME, Zudio, and Style Union.

Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr · 6m ago
Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai raises Rs 30 Cr in Series A round
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Bubble tea brand Boba Bhai, a quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand focused on bubble tea and other food items, has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 Mn) in its Series A round led by 8i Ventures. The round also saw participation from existing backers, including Titan Capital Winners Fund, Global Growth Capital, and DEVC among others. Earlier, the startup raised Rs 12.5 crore in its seed round led by Titan Capital and Global Growth Capital UK. The proceeds will be used to expand to new cities, scale operations, and introduce innovative menu offerings. Founded by Dhruv Kohli, Boba Bhai currently has 42 outlets in nine cities and plans to open over 150 stores by the end of the year. Approximately 70% of orders are generated through its website and platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and ONDC.

MyDesignation raises $1.25 Mn in seed round

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MyDesignation raises $1.25 Mn in seed round
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Thiruvananthapuram-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand MyDesignation has raised $1.25 million (approximately Rs 10.7 crore) in its seed funding round led by Multiply Ventures, with participation from Veltis Capital, Sattva Ventures, Dominor Investment Holdings, and Green Trunk Ventures. According to MyDesignation, the capital will be utilized to enhance hiring, improve technology, expand offline presence, and enter new markets. Founded in 2020 by husband-wife duo Swaroop Krishnan and Gopika B Raj, MyDesignation offers fashion and lifestyle products. The brand claims to have built a customer base of over 500,000 consumers, with a 35% monthly repeat rate, and aims to double this user base within the year. MyDesignation operates independently without relying on third-party platforms or marketplaces, allowing full control over the customer journey. The firm plans to deepen its technological capabilities, expand its offline footprint, and hire talent aligned with its mission. In the competitive D2C fashion space, MyDesignation faces competition from brands like NNNOW, Nicobar, and Yepme.

ANNY raises Rs 10 Cr in pre-Series A round led by Atomic Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 17d ago
ANNY raises Rs 10 Cr in pre-Series A round led by Atomic Capital
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Fashion-tech brand ANNY has raised Rs 10 crore in a pre-Series A funding round led by Atomic Capital. The proceeds will be used to expand product categories, drive innovation, enhance proprietary tech stack, hire key leadership talent, and strengthen distribution channels, ANNY said in a press release. Co-founded in 2023 by Japjot Singh, Aveen Kaur, and Rahul Tanwar, ANNY is a multi-category accessible luxury fashion brand that aims to transform the way modern Indian women experience fashion. Built on a real-time, inventory-light model, it delivers globally inspired, high-quality fashion at accessible prices. With a vertically integrated supply chain and a proprietary tech stack, ANNY says that it ensures speed, efficiency, and customer delight at every step. The startup aims to become the go-to fashion destination for women across India by combining agility, innovation, and a deep understanding of style and culture. “Our vertically integrated model, coupled with real-time trend responsiveness, allows us to minimize inventory risk and maximize consumer joy. With Atomic Capital’s backing, we’re not just scaling faster, we’re scaling smarter. This investment fuels our ambition to become over Rs 100 crore ARR brand by next year and drive a true movement in India’s fashion-tech landscape,” said Japjot Singh, founder and CEO of ANNY. Over a year, the brand claims to have scaled 8X, driven by a vertically integrated model, trend-led design, and deep consumer insight. Now expanding into new categories, it aspires to redefine how Indian women discover and shop fashion-forward, smart, and effortlessly stylish.

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.

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