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MyDesignation raises $1.25 Mn in seed round

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Thiruvananthapuram-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) fashion brand MyDesignation has raised $1.25 million (approximately Rs 10.7 crore) in its seed funding round led by Multiply Ventures, with participation from Veltis Capital, Sattva Ventures, Dominor Investment Holdings, and Green Trunk Ventures. According to MyDesignation, the capital will be utilized to enhance hiring, improve technology, expand offline presence, and enter new markets. Founded in 2020 by husband-wife duo Swaroop Krishnan and Gopika B Raj, MyDesignation offers fashion and lifestyle products. The brand claims to have built a customer base of over 500,000 consumers, with a 35% monthly repeat rate, and aims to double this user base within the year. MyDesignation operates independently without relying on third-party platforms or marketplaces, allowing full control over the customer journey. The firm plans to deepen its technological capabilities, expand its offline footprint, and hire talent aligned with its mission. In the competitive D2C fashion space, MyDesignation faces competition from brands like NNNOW, Nicobar, and Yepme.