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Kidswear Startup Includ Pockets Fund From Incubate Fund Asia

Inc42 · 1y ago

Kidswear Startup Includ Pockets Fund From Incubate Fund Asia

Gurugram-based online kidswear startup Includ has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Incubate Fund Asia. The round also saw participation from Escape Velocity, Tracxn co-founder Abhishek Goyal, and IIM Indore Alumni Angel Fund. Includ plans to use the funds to enhance its supply chain, develop in-house technology, and increase brand awareness. The company claims to have achieved monthly sales of over INR 2 crore within a year of its launch. The kidswear market in India is expected to reach $24.5 billion by 2028.

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Premium kidswear brand Includ raises $1.5 Mn led by Incubate Fund Asia

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Entrackr · 1y ago

Includ, a mass premium kidswear brand, has secured $1.5 million in its seed funding round led by Incubate Fund Asia with participation from Escape Velocity, Abhishek Goyal (Co-founder, Tracxn), and IIM Indore Alumni Angel Fund. Includ plans to use the funds to improve its supply chain, build in-house technology and create brand awareness, the company said in a press release. Furthermore, the company plans to invest in technology to vertically integrate with its suppliers, and build a robust supply chain to ensure timely deliver. The firm will also leverage the funds to implement effective marketing and brand strategies. Started in 2023 by Ashwin Rastogi, Includ aims to bridge the gap in the Indian kidswear market for high-quality yet affordable apparel. The brand caters to children aged 0 to 14 years old, offering a wide range of comfortable and stylish clothing options. The company added that it is committed to using sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing practices. In less than a year of launch, the Gurugram-based brand claims to have crossed monthly sales of more than Rs 2 crore.

D2C kids apparel brand Includ kicks off talks for Series A funding

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VCCircle · 4m ago

Includ, a direct-to-consumer kids apparel brand supported by Japanese venture capital firm Incubate Fund Asia, is engaging in discussions with potential investors to secure Series A funding. This initiative represents Includ's second round of funding, following a successful seed round where it raised $1.5 million. The expansion aims to bolster the brand's growth and market presence in the competitive children's apparel sector as it leverages new investment opportunities.

Incubate Fund Asia plans new outing after closing third fund below target

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VCCircle · 11m ago

Incubate Fund Asia plans new outing after closing third fund below target

Japanese venture capital firm, Incubate Fund Asia, has closed the final round of its third fund below its target. However, the firm is now planning to raise two new funds with higher targets. Incubate Fund Asia focuses on investing in early-stage companies in India and Southeast Asia.

Why kidswear brand Includ’s D2C portfolio is targetting the modern-day mother

YourStory

YourStory · 1y ago

Indian startup Includ is targeting the growing ecommerce market by catering to women and mothers who play a major role in household purchasing decisions. With a focus on kidswear, the company offers a diverse range of products and aims to leverage social media influence to position its offerings accurately. Includ is currently experiencing strong sales and plans to expand its product line. Despite competition, the startup aims to stand out by offering a wide assortment of products and plans to venture into womenswear and home products in the future.

Incubate Fund Asia announces third fund, rebranding

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Incubate Fund Asia announces third fund, rebranding

Incubate Fund Asia, formerly known as Incubate Fund India, has announced the first close of its third fund with a target corpus of $50 million. The venture capital firm, based in Singapore, has rebranded itself to expand its focus on supporting pre-seed and seed-stage startups in India and Southeast Asia. The fund will make 20 early-stage investments and provide follow-on funding to startups showing strong growth. The third fund will have 80% of its investments originating from India, with 50% of the funding coming from Japanese individuals, corporates, and institutional investors.

Tokyo’s Incubate looks to take Indian solutions to Japan, Southeast Asia markets

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Tokyo’s Incubate looks to take Indian solutions to Japan, Southeast Asia markets

Tokyo-based Incubate Fund is expanding into growth-stage investing in Indian fintech startups. The firm aims to invest in companies that can help improve banking and financial services operations in various geographies. Their focus is on startups that can be scaled to Southeast Asian markets. Incubate Fund runs Incubate Fund Asia and SMBC Asia Rising Fund, with the latter having invested in startups such as M2P Fintech, Vayana Network, and Drip Capital. The fund plans to close six to seven more deals in the coming months and is looking to build a portfolio in credit cards, wealth, payments, and enterprise and consumer credit.

Incubate Fund Asia’s Murakami on investment strategy, testing new markets and more

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Incubate Fund Asia’s Murakami on investment strategy, testing new markets and more

Incubate Fund Asia, an early-stage venture capital firm, raised $30 million for its third fund last August, although it targeted $50 million. The fund's limitations were due to a challenging fundraising environment and currency fluctuations. Founded by Nao Murakami, the venture aims to explore investment strategies and venture into new markets, backed by Tokyo's Incubate Fund. The strategy highlights the adaptive approaches taken in uncertain economic climates for sustainable growth.

GreenFortune secures $4.5 Mn in pre Series A round

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Entrackr · 4m ago

GreenFortune secures $4.5 Mn in pre Series A round

GreenFortune, a windows and doors brand, has raised $4.5 million in a pre-Series A round led by Foundamental. Titan Capital Winners Fund and existing investors Incubate Fund Asia & others participated. The proceeds will be used for national expansion, growing volumes, and building PartnerGate, its tech platform. GreenFortune aims to enhance its R&D and technical services for new products and become a complete solution provider for fenestration products. Founded in May 2022 by Dilip Kumar and Pratyusha Kosaraju, the brand offers affordable uPVC products across 100 locations in India. Products are manufactured in India, Germany, and Japan. In July 2023, GreenFortune raised $1 million led by Incubate Fund Asia.

Credila backer EQT pockets big cheque from returning LP for new Asia fund

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VCCircle · 5m ago

Credila backer EQT pockets big cheque from returning LP for new Asia fund

EQT, a Swedish private equity firm, has secured significant investment from a returning limited partner for its new flagship Asia fund. This firm, which controls Credila Financial Services and Indira IVF, is aiming to raise $12.5 billion for BPEA Private Equity Fund. Jean Eric Salata, Chairperson of EQT Asia and Head of Private Capital Asia, is leading this initiative as EQT continues its investment endeavors in the Asian market.

GreenFortune raises $4.5 mn funding round led by Foundamental

Inshorts · 4m ago

GreenFortune raises $4.5 mn funding round led by Foundamental

GreenFortune, a Hyderabad-based windows and doors brand, secured $4.5 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Foundamental, with Titan Capital Winners Fund and Incubate Fund Asia. The funds will drive national expansion, scale production sixfold, and enhance its tech platform. GreenFortune aims for ₹250 crore ARR in two years while revolutionising India’s fenestration industry.

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