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Uni Seoul raises Rs 5 Cr in seed round led by Sauce VC

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Uni Seoul raises Rs 5 Cr in seed round led by Sauce VC
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Lifestyle brand Uni Seoul has raised Rs 5 crore ($585K) in a seed funding round led by Sauce VC, with participation from Panthera Peak Ventures, Arun Venkatachalam, Sangeet Agrawal, Navin Parwal, and Yogesh Kabra. The proceeds will be used to expand its offline presence in tier I cities, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. Uni Seoul also plans to launch new private labels, upgrade its direct-to-consumer platform, strengthen marketing efforts, and improve its supply chain operations. Founded by Gaurav Karmani and Mohit Khurana, Uni Seoul sells products across home and living, personal care, gifting, and fashion accessories categories. The company operates four profitable stores in Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Nashik. The brand offers over 700 stock-keeping units (SKUs) across categories such as home & living, personal care, gifting, and fashion accessories. Approximately 40% of its products are manufactured in India through contract manufacturers, while the remaining are sourced from over 200 vendors in South Korea, India, China, and Vietnam. Uni Seoul operates two offline stores located in Pune and Nashik. The firm has also launched its online store in October 2023, which has contributed to 27% of its revenue without any marketing campaigns. The brand claims to have reported strong customer retention and an average rating of 4.8 across channels and aims to triple its growth in the next year.

Exclusive: XYXX raises fresh funds led by Niveshaay Sambhav Fund

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Exclusive: XYXX raises fresh funds led by Niveshaay Sambhav Fund
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Men-focused premium innerwear and lifestyle brand XYXX is raising Rs 30 crore ($3.6 million) in a funding round led by Niveshaay Sambhav Fund, with participation from Anicut Capital, DSG Consumer Fund, and Sauce Continuity Fund. The board at XYXX has passed a special resolution to issue 1,81,818 Series B2 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 1,650 each to raise the aforementioned sum, its regulatory filing accessed from the Registrar of Companies shows. Niveshaay Sambhav Fund will invest Rs 9.93 crore, while Anicut Capital, Sauce Continuity Fund, and DSG Consumer Partners will contribute Rs 7.95 crore, Rs 4.96 crore, and Rs 1.99 crore, respectively. The remaining amount will be invested by Singularity Growth, Selenium Trust, Veena Merchants, and Arun Venkatachalam HUF. XYXX will use these proceeds to meet the capex and working capital requirements for the ongoing operations. According to Entrackr's estimates, it will be valued at around Rs 820 crore post-allotment. XYXX is a lifestyle brand specializing in underwear, loungewear, and athleisure, crafted from premium fabrics. The company claims to have built a network of over 18,000 retailers across 50 cities. Besides its own website, XYXX retails on various marketplaces and claims to be among the top three innerwear brands. In FY23, the company launched its first store in central Mumbai and now plans to expand with new outlets in Indore and Bangalore. XYXX has raised Rs 250 crore to date, including Rs 110 crore led by Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund in May 2023. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, before this round, Sauce.vc was the largest external stakeholder, followed by DSG Consumer Fund and Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund. XYXX recorded a 25% year-on-year revenue growth, rising from Rs 105 crore in FY23 to Rs 131 crore in FY24. Simultaneously, the company trimmed its losses by 22.2% to Rs 35 crore in FY24.

Fur Jaden raises Rs 9.5 Cr in pre Series A from Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund

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Fur Jaden raises Rs 9.5 Cr in pre Series A from Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund
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Snippets Fur Jaden raises Rs 9.5 Cr in pre Series A from Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund Lifestyle luggage brand Fur Jaden has picked up Rs 9.5 crore (about $1.1 million) in pre-Series A funding round led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund (GCCF). The proceeds will be used to accelerate growth by building high-calibre professional teams, amplifying brand presence, expanding product categories, and scaling omnichannel retail reach, Fur Jaden said in a press release. Co-founded in 2015 by Sahil Rajesh Bansal and Karishma Bansal, Fur Jaden is an innovative Indian fashion and lifestyle accessory brand committed to redefining the perception of backpacks and luggage. With a focus on sustainability, innovation, and design, the brand offers a diverse range of products that cater to the evolving needs of modern consumers, positioning itself as more than just a product manufacturer, but a lifestyle partner. Since its inception, Fur Jaden claims that it has built a devoted consumer base, delighting over 1 million customers with its curated product portfolio. This spans multiple categories, including luggage, travel duffles, backpacks, and crossbody bags. With a firm commitment to sustainability, 50% of the brand’s product line features an eco-friendly range, incorporating cruelty-free vegan leather and recycled canvas. According to market research, the Indian luggage, bags, and backpack market was estimated at Rs 20,400 crore in 2024 and is projected to reach Rs 29,900 crore by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8% from 2025 to 2030. Over the next 16–18 months, the brand aims to achieve an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of Rs 100 crore in net revenue. Simultaneously, over the next five years, the brand is focused on cementing its position as a leading home-grown lifestyle luggage brand with a robust pan-India presence.

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