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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
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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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Supply6 raises $1.1 Mn in seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Supply6 raises $1.1 Mn in seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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Supply6 raises $1.1 Mn in seed round led by Zeropearl VC Supply6, a direct-to-consumer nutrition brand focused on filling daily nutrient gaps, has raised $1.1 million (Rs 9.1 crore) in a seed round led by Zeropearl VC, with participation from entrepreneurs including Kunal Shah, Ashutosh Valani, Priyank Shah (Co-founders, Renee Cosmetics), and Yogesh Kabra (Founder, XYXX). The fresh funds will be used to expand the product pipeline, conduct clinical studies, launch new formats, and scale selectively in GCC and English-speaking markets. Supply6 also plans to strengthen leadership roles across growth, strategy, and product. Founded in 2020 by Vaibhav Bhandari and Rahul Jacob, Supply6 develops science-backed products built on the six fundamentals of balanced nutrition—protein, carbs, fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals. Its flagship Supply6 360 sachet combines over 63 nutrients, probiotics, and plant-based superfoods to address hidden deficiencies common in Indian diets. The company recently launched Supply6 Salts, a zero-sugar hydration mix. Supply6 sells its nutrition solutions directly to consumers through its website, leading marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart, and quick-commerce platforms such as Blinkit, Zepto, and Instamart. With over 2 lakh customers and ex-cricketer AB de Villiers as brand ambassador, the firm is building a strong repeat-purchase base (45%) while expanding reach into preventive health markets abroad. The startup has previously raised Rs 10 crore in funding and received a Rs 25 lakh grant from the Karnataka government.

Cureous Labs raises Rs 1.66 Cr in seed round

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Cureous Labs raises Rs 1.66 Cr in seed round
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Cureous Labs raises Rs 1.66 Cr in seed round Bengaluru-based medical technology startup Cureous Labs has raised Rs 1.66 crore in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from Anthill Ventures. The proceeds will be used to manufacture the first batch of its flagship product Eturnal, build inventory, expand its sales and business development team, launch its first disinfection centre, and complete product safety testing and certifications. Cureous Labs also plans to expand its portfolio for B2B customers in India. Founded by Asish Mohandas, Cureous Labs develops automated patient repositioning systems to prevent pressure injuries and improve caregiver efficiency. Priced at one-fifth of international alternatives, the device is designed for hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and home care. According to the company, it has already logged over 30,000 hours of use and more than 14,000 automated patient turns. As per market research, the global market for elderly and bedridden patient care is valued at $277 billion. In India, the total addressable market is $8.34 billion.

Cura Care Raises Rs 5 Cr in pre-Seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Cura Care Raises Rs 5 Cr in pre-Seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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At-home wellness services brand Cura Care has raised Rs 5 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC, with participation from friends, family, and notable angel investors, including Shripad Nadkarni and the late Rohan Mirchandani. The fresh funds will be used to validate its product-market fit and enhance its customer promise by delivering exceptional at-home wellness experiences, Cura Care said in a press release. Co-founded in January 2025 by Abhinav Kumar, Chinmay Mittal, and Paminder Singh, Cura Care aims to empower oral hygiene in India. The company aims to address the pressing issues surrounding oral health in India, where over 120 crore people are affected by poor oral hygiene. Cura Care aspires to integrate oral wellness into the daily self-care routines of Indians, providing a booking experience and service quality. The company offers premium at-home services like teeth cleaning, scaling, polishing, and whitening, delivered by DCI-certified dentists using customized portable dental units. This model prioritizes hygiene, safety, and convenience for customers. Since its launch, Cura Care claims that it has already served over 1,000 customers through at-home visits and oral wellness camps. The startup boasts an impressive Net Promoter Score (NPS) of over 90% and an average customer rating of 4.87.

Affluense AI raises pre-seed round led by Zeropearl VC

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Affluense AI raises pre-seed round led by Zeropearl VC
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Affluense AI, the intelligence platform empowering how businesses connect with affluent customers, has raised Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC along with participation from Kunal Shah, founder and CEO of CRED, Pravin Jadhav, and other investors. The fresh funds will be utilized for product development, market expansion, technology infrastructure, and talent acquisition, Affluense said in a press release. Co-founded by Sumit Sahu and Rishi Kumar, Affluense empowers businesses serving affluent customers to discover, understand and connect with high-net-worth individuals more effectively. The startup offers solutions such as deep research enrichment, connect AI, trending deals and AI-powered network graphs. Affluense AI aims to transform prospecting workflows into data-driven, relationship-first engines, enabling clients across wealth management, luxury goods, real estate and automotive sectors to accelerate growth at scale. Affluense has partnered with several wealth management firms, where users are reporting significant improvements in the rate of affluent client acquisition.

Innovist raises Rs 136 Cr led by ICICI Venture; Accel exits

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Innovist raises Rs 136 Cr led by ICICI Venture; Accel exits
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Innovist, the parent company of Bare Anatomy, has raised Rs 136 crore (approximately $16 million) in a Series B funding round led by ICICI Venture. The round saw participation from Mirabilis Investment Trust, Niveshaay Investment, and existing backer Sauce. The funding round includes both primary and secondary components and will be directed toward product development, business growth, and team expansion, the company said in a media release. In the round, the company provided exit to Accel, which came in via their seed program (atoms). Rohit Chawla, founder and CEO, said that Innovist is one of the fastest-growing BPC (beauty and personal care) firms in the country and aims to cross Rs 300 crore in revenue by FY25. While the company has not yet filed its annual statements for FY24, it reported operational revenue of Rs 36.53 crore in FY23, along with a loss of Rs 16.87 crore. Innovist, previously known as Onesto Labs, was founded in 2018 by Chawla, Sifat Khurana, and Vimal Bhola. The company provides personal care products and currently manages three brands: Bare Anatomy, Chemist at Play, and Sunscoop. To date, Innovist has raised over $26 million, including a $7 million Series A round led by the Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund. According to startup data platform TheKredible, prior to this round, Sauce.VC was the largest external stakeholder, followed by 72 Ventures, Accel India, and the Amazon Smbhav Fund. It competes with D2C beauty brands like Minimalist, Mamaearth, Wow Skin Science, and Sugar Cosmetics.

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