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Haircare brand &Done raises Rs 6.5 Cr led by All In Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 4d ago
Haircare brand &Done raises Rs 6.5 Cr led by All In Capital
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Indian professional haircare brand &Done has raised Rs 6.5 crore (around $780K) in a pre-seed funding round led by All In Capital, with participation from M.G. Investments and several angel investors. The funds will be used to expand the team, accelerate product development, and strengthen the salon and D2C presence across India. Founded in 2025 by Saumya Yadav and Atit Jain, &Done is developing science-backed, professional-grade haircare crafted specifically for Indian hair and climate. The brand follows a hybrid salon-distribution and direct-to-consumer model, currently partnering with 1,500 stylists across over 300 premium salons in tier-I cities. Its shampoo and conditioner lines are positioned as high-performance formulations designed for heat-styled and chemically treated Indian hair. As per market research, India’s haircare market, valued at $3.8 billion in 2024, is projected to reach $6 billion by 2030, offering a growing opportunity for domestic, high-performance brands like &Done.

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Krieya raises Rs 7 Cr led by Sauce and Riverwalk Holdings

EntrackrEntrackr · 11d ago
Krieya raises Rs 7 Cr led by Sauce and Riverwalk Holdings
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Krieya Beauty & Wellness has raised about Rs 7 crore (around $788K) in its first funding round led by Sauce, with Riverwalk Holdings as co-lead. Aneesh Sheth, founder of Dr. Sheth's, also participated. The proceeds will be used to prepare for the launch of its first brand in Q3 FY26, scale research, and build product capabilities. Founded by Siddharth Sharma, Krieya is a beauty and personal care company focused on research-led product development for Indian consumers. The company is building premium haircare, skincare, and wellness brands with proprietary formulations designed for Indian biology and usage behavior. Krieya has conducted research with over 500 consumers and carried out six months of product trials for its first haircare brand. Krieya’s first brand will launch in Q3 FY25-26 with a focus on the haircare category. The company is building products based on a research-led model, with 10 products currently in pre-launch testing. Krieya’s current approach includes building a BioPrint of Indian consumers to inform product formulation. The founder has prior experience at Honasa Consumer and was part of the team that scaled Dr. Sheth’s after acquisition. The company plans to build premium science-led brands across beauty, personal care, and wellness.

Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round

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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round
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Argos Watches raises Rs 6.5 Cr in Angel round Indian luxury watch brand Argos Watches has raised Rs 6.5 crore (around $780K) in an angel funding round, valuing the company at Rs 45 crore ($5.4 million) from a group of high-net-worth Indian investors. The proceeds will be used to create new products, build brand awareness, and grow online. Argos aims to double its revenue this year. Founded by Mr. M. Shahiwala, Argos brand offers high-quality, vintage-style automatic and hand-wound watches at affordable prices. It sells its watches only through its website, using a direct-to-consumer model to offer an easy buying experience. Its watches cost between Rs 8,000 and Rs 20,000. Its Apollo series and flagship Olympus watch, a mechanical watch with a power reserve indicator, have gained popularity among Indian watch enthusiasts. As of 2025, Argos remains bootstrapped, with an estimated revenue of around $580,000 annually. The brand plans to launch more models with advanced features while continuing to build its brand through community engagement and digital presence.

Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital

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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital
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Terafac raises Rs 6.5 Cr in pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital Chandigarh-based AI-robotics startup Terafac has raised Rs 6.5 crore ($800K) in a pre-seed round led by Inuka Capital. Other investors include DEVC, Bharat Founders Fund, Innovation Mission Punjab, and select angels. The proceeds will be used for product innovation, market expansion, and hiring. Founded by Anubhi Khandelwal and Amrit Singh, Terafac has developed an AI-Vision platform that converts standard industrial robots into intelligent, self-adjusting machines. Its first product, WeldT, automates welding using computer vision to handle high product variations. The startup plans to expand its solution across tasks like gluing, painting, and inspection. Terafac operates on a "Software-as-a-Skill" model and targets 80 deployments across 20 customers in the next year. Its business model revolves around providing AI-based manufacturing automation tools to OEMs and factories, aiming to reach Rs 8 crore in ARR by FY26.

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

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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.

JIIF incubated Startup Select Brands raises 6.5 Cr in pre-Series A

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
JIIF incubated Startup Select Brands raises 6.5 Cr in pre-Series A
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Select Brands, incubated at JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF), has secured Rs 6.5 crore in its Pre-Series A funding round led by Agra Gwalior Pathways and Airen Holdings. Other marquee investors include We Founder Circle, Prataap Snacks, Apricot Foods, Workie, and IVY League Ventures. The funding will be utilised to expand its current operations and to explore new territories and broaden its reach through category expansion, the company said in a press release. Founded by brothers Agam Choudhary and Saksham Jain in 2022, Select Brands’ journey began with the launch of Kyari in April 2022, a D2C brand offering home-grown plants. With multiple plant varieties catering to different needs and spaces, Kyari quickly gained traction among plant enthusiasts. “Basically, we are entering multiple categories by launching new brands and focusing on the growth of existing ones. Approximately 70% of the capital will be invested in existing sub-brand growth, which is Kyari, while around 30% will be allocated to new sub-brands,” said Choudhary in a press release. Kyari claims to have sales of Rs 4 crore in its first fiscal year (FY23) and currently records monthly sales of approximately Rs 1.5 crore. JITO Incubation Centre is a structured program that helps with essential resources for startups, including vital components such as mentorship, a global network, technology, peripheral services (such as legal and financial assistance), and business connections, all under one roof.

Moxie Beauty raises Rs 17.3 Cr led by Fireside Ventures

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Moxie Beauty raises Rs 17.3 Cr led by Fireside Ventures
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D2C haircare brand Moxie Beauty has raised Rs 17.3 crore or $2.1 million in a new round led by Fireside Ventures. The round also saw participation from a group of angel investors, including Samir Singh (ex Unilever CMO Personal Care, Chair Unilever Asia), Arjun Purkayastha, Suhasini Sampath (founder, Yoga Bar), Navin Parwal and Sangeet Agrawal (founders, Mokobara). In April last year, the Gurugram-based startup had raised $669K in its seed round from Amplify Partners, OTP Venture Partners and others. The new proceeds will be used towards product innovation and research, hiring talent, and expanding distribution channels. Launched by Nikita Khanna and Anmol Ahlawat, Moxie Beauty makes salon-quality hair care products that are tailored for Indian hair textures. Besides essentials like shampoo and conditioner, it offers leave-in products and styling products that help tackle dryness and frizz.

Cookd raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital

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Cookd raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital
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Cookd raises Rs 16 Cr in pre-Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital Consumer food brand Cookd has raised Rs 16 crore (around $2 million) in its pre-Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital, with participation from Eternal Capital, Sun Icon Ventures, and PeerCheque. The Chennai-based startup will use the funds to deepen its presence in Tamil Nadu, expand into Kerala, and ramp up product innovation across masalas, gravies, and ready-to-use kits. Founded in 2019, Cookd offers a range of cooking products including biryani kits, masalas, pastes, and recipe kits, all free from preservatives and designed for taste, convenience, and control. The brand’s products are available across D2C, offline retail, and quick commerce platforms such as Swiggy Instamart, Blinkit, and Zepto. With a strong footprint in Tamil Nadu, Cookd is now expanding across South India. It currently operates in over 1,600 retail stores and leads the biryani kit category in Q-commerce. The brand’s growth is fueled by its content engine, reaching over 6 million followers and generating over 150 million monthly video views across social platforms. Cookd blends product innovation with creator-led content, using its chef-influencer model to gather real-time consumer insights and build brand trust. Spring Marketing Capital has previously backed brands such as Purplle, Jar, and Giva.

Krvvy raises Rs 6.1 Cr from Titan Capital and All In Capital

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Krvvy raises Rs 6.1 Cr from Titan Capital and All In Capital
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D2C lingerie brand Krvvy, a new-age functional innerwear & shapewear brand for women, has raised Rs 6.1 crore (around $705K) in its pre-seed round co-led by Titan Capital and All In Capital. Other angel investors, such as Nikita Gupta (co-founder of Housepital), Emmanuel Suraj (CEO of DefinEquity), Anuj Jain (VP of Investwell), and Anubhav Jain (Head of Credit at Metalbook), also participated in the round. The proceeds will be used to expand its online and offline presence nationwide, primarily serving Indian women. Currently, Krvvy sells its products mainly through its website and major marketplaces such as Amazon and Myntra. Founded by Yash Goyal and Anant Bhardwaj in May 2024, Krvvy offers high-quality, innovative products that cater to Indian body types with a focus on comfort and inclusivity. It caters to the increasing demand for shapewear among Indian women, a category that has experienced significant growth in Western markets. Krvvy's product portfolio includes bras, underwear, and shapewear, all designed with a solution-first approach that emphasizes comfort, functionality, and style.

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