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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others

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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others
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Deconstruct raises Rs 65 Cr from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD and others Deconstruct, a D2C skincare brand, has secured Rs 65 crore ($7.7 million) in funding from L’Oréal’s VC fund BOLD, V3 Ventures, and DSG Consumer Partners, with participation from existing investors Kalaari Capital and Beenext. The funds will support product innovation, leadership in sunscreen and serums, the gentle actives space, and expansion into quick commerce and retail. Founded by Malini Adapureddy, Deconstruct offers skincare for all skin types, focusing on products tailored for India's climate. Deconstruct states it saw 1,000% growth in FY25, achieving annualized net revenue of Rs 200 crore, while reducing losses by 33% during FY24.

Antithesis raises Rs 5 Cr in pre-seed round co-led by Rukam and V3 Ventures

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Antithesis raises Rs 5 Cr in pre-seed round co-led by Rukam and V3 Ventures
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Antithesis, a beauty and personal care brand, has raised Rs 5 crore (around $582K) in its pre-seed round co-led by Rukam Capital and V3 Ventures. The proceeds will be used in growth plans as a digital-first beauty company, product innovation, and market and distribution channel expansion while also strengthening its brand presence in the personal care market. Founded by Aparna Saxena, Antithesis treats beauty and personal care products like technology products, allowing for continuous innovation and feature expansion based on consumer feedback and emerging trends. Rukam Capital, with a track record of backing high-growth consumer brands, has previously invested in brands like Beco, Sleepy Owl, Yoho, GO Desi, upliance.ai, and Indus Valley, amongst others. V3 Ventures is a founder-led early-stage fund backed by the Verlinvest group that invests in disruptive consumer companies across the globe, including Kuku FM, Go Zero, Dil Foods, Ugaoo, and Deconstruct.

Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn

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Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn
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Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures, among others. The round also saw participation from notable angel investors such as Arjun Purkayastha. Earlier in August last year, the startup had raised $1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. Founded by Kiran Shah, Go Zero has a diversified product portfolio featuring low-calorie, high-protein, and vegan ice creams. The startup claims that all its products are sweetened with plant-based sweeteners, which are low in calories. Currently present in 16 cities and over 125 dark stores, Go Zero ice cream brand is available on both quick commerce and e-commerce platforms in less than two years of launch. In FY24, Go Zero claims to have grown 4X compared to FY23 and while it saw 7X growth on quick commerce in just 5 months this summer. Go Zero competes with Hocco and NIC. Last year, NIC had raised $11 million in a growth funding round led by Jungle Ventures whereas Hocco recently raised $12 million from Chona family and others.

Go Zero secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A round

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Go Zero secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A round
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Snippets Go Zero secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A round Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 million) in its Series A funding round from existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Saama Capital, and V3 Ventures Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised Rs 30 crore (around $3.4 million) in its Series A funding round from existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Saama Capital, and V3 Ventures. Subtle participation also came from notable investors Aman Gupta (through Shark Tank India) and Namita Thapar (outside the tank). With this round, Go Zero has raised a total of $6 million to date. Earlier in June 2024, Go Zero raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. The proceeds will be used to fuel supply chain expansion, innovation in product offerings, and brand growth as Go Zero continues its expansion on quick-commerce platforms in tier I and tier II markets. Founded by Kiran Shah, Go Zero has a diversified product portfolio featuring low-calorie, high-protein, and vegan ice creams. The startup claims that all its products are sweetened with plant-based sweeteners, which are low in calories. Since its inception in July 2022, Go Zero claims to have offer 100% sugar-free products with 50% fewer calories than traditional ice creams. The brand has achieved 5X revenue growth in its second year and 3X in the third. Despite January being the off-season for ice cream sales, Go Zero recorded its highest-ever sales in January 2025, crossing Rs 5 crore in revenue. With a strong presence across Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, Go Zero is also set to launch new guilt-free formats, including kulfi sticks and cassata. The firm currently operates two manufacturing units in Mumbai and Bangalore. Go Zero competes with Hangyo Ice Cream, Hocco, and NIC. In 2023, NIC raised $11 million in a funding round led by Jungle Ventures, while Hocco also secured $12 million from the Chona family and other investors. Meanwhile, Hangyo Ice Cream secured India's largest venture funding for an ice cream brand, raising $25 million from Faering Capital in August last year.

Skincare brand Be Clinical raises seed round led by V3 Ventures

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Skincare brand Be Clinical raises seed round led by V3 Ventures
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Skincare brand Be Clinical raises seed round led by V3 Ventures Skincare brand Be Clinical has raised Rs 6 crore in a seed funding round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Titan Capital, founded by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, who have doubled down on their commitment to the brand. The Mumbai-based brand had previously mopped up Rs 2 crore in the same funding round led by Titan Capital, along with participation from P-TAL founder Aditya Agarwal. The proceeds will be used for research and development to strengthen in-house formulation capabilities, conduct clinical testing, and develop targeted solutions for ageing concerns across the face, body, and scalp, Be Clinical said in a press release. Launched in May last year by Hemangi Dhir, Be Clinical is an evidence-led skincare brand offering clinically tried solutions for ageing skin, developed specifically for Indian skin and conditions. Backed by in-house research and dermatologically active ingredients, the brand addresses ageing concerns with a strong focus on transparency, education, and measurable results. Be Clinical aims to address a gap in the Indian skincare market such as the lack of science-led, transparent, and clinically validated solutions designed specifically for Indian skin and environmental conditions. The brand says that it differentiates itself through in-vivo tested, clinically validated formulations, supported by end-to-end in-house research and manufacturing and responsible formulation. Since its inception, Be Clinical claims that it has demonstrated strong early traction in a short period and served over 25,000 customers, reflecting rapid adoption and growing consumer trust in its clinically driven, India-specific skincare solutions. The company plans to expand its manufacturing facility by adding advanced machinery to improve production capacity, consistency, and quality control. The brand aspires to upgrade packaging with functional, protective, and premium formats that preserve ingredient efficacy while reinforcing the brand’s clinical-grade positioning. It competes with other notable players such as Olay, Neutrogena, Clinique, and Dr. Sheth in the anti-ageing category.

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