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FES Cafe raises seed round led by Aakash Anand and Wolfpack Labs

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FES Cafe raises seed round led by Aakash Anand and Wolfpack Labs
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Snippets FES Cafe raises seed round led by Aakash Anand and Wolfpack Labs Dessert-led cafe chain FES Cafe has raised Rs 3 crore in a seed funding round led by Aakash Anand and his venture studio Wolfpack Labs. The fresh funds will be utilized for expansion, including its entry into Delhi this July, and accelerate its vision of building a national, dessert-first Cafe brand rooted in culture, community, and indulgence, FES Cafe said in a press release. Founded by Vidur Mayor, FES Cafe is an eggless dessert cafe chain focused on indulgence, innovation, and community. It is positioned as a third space for young India, offering baked cookies, puddings, alternative-ingredient cakes, seasonal desserts, savoury dishes, changing dessert menus, arcade game sections, and community formats such as Coffee Raves to build a distinct cafe experience. Since launching, FES says it has tripled its revenue in the first three months, reached store-level EBITDA of 29.8% by the fourth month, and grown delivery revenue by 347% in 90 days. As of June 2025, it was processing over 10,000 monthly orders and became EBITDA-positive at the company level within four months. The Gurugram-based cafe plans to open its first Delhi outlet in July, followed by a second Gurugram store in a corporate park in September 2025. It aims to launch over 100 stores by FY 2027 across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities. The company is also developing a hybrid COCO and FICO model, along with delivery-focused hubs and packaged desserts to expand beyond physical cafes.

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Interior discovery platform Roomstory.ai raises pre-seed round led by Rukam Sitara Fund

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Interior discovery platform Roomstory.ai raises pre-seed round led by Rukam Sitara Fund
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Interior discovery platform Roomstory.ai has raised Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Rukam Sitara Fund along with participation from Bella Vita founder Aakash Anand and Wolfpack Labs. The proceeds will be used to enhance its AI capabilities, launch of website and mobile applications for a seamless digital user experience, and grow its user base while building a community of interior design enthusiasts, Roomstory said in a press release. Co-founded by Ekatva Jain, Sahil Lunia, and Punit Jain, Roomstory.ai is an AI-powered platform that allows users to explore beautifully styled rooms and instantly shop every item through direct links to retail partners, offering a seamless & a Pinterest-like experience. The platform focuses on inspiration-first commerce, bridging the gap between browsing and buying in the interior design space. According to Roomstory, it combines over a decade of design experience and over 100 completed interior projects with a tech-first approach to transform how people create and furnish their spaces. “Most interior platforms force you to choose between inspiration and shopping, we eliminate that divide. Roomstory doesn’t just show you a beautiful room; it hands you the exact tools to recreate it, wherever you prefer to shop,” said Ekatva Jain, Co-founder & CEO of Roomstory.ai. As per market research, globally, the home and interior shopping category is valued at over $800 billion, and in India, the interior design sector is expected to be valued at $38.2 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 30% between 2021 and 2027.

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.

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