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PE-backed wellness brand Kapiva looks to raise Series D funding
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4m ago
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Ayurvedic wellness brand Kapiva, operated by Adret Retail Pvt Ltd, is seeking Series D funding. The company, looking to raise a fresh round of equity funding, may provide an exit for one of its early backers. Kapiva is currently in discussions with new institutional investors to facilitate this funding round. This strategic move aims to support the brand's growth and expand its wellness product offerings within the market.
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D2C ayurveda startup Kapiva appoints Dr Govind as Chief Innovation Officer
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1y ago
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Kapiva, a D2C Ayurveda startup, has appointed Dr. R Govindarajan as its Chief Innovation Officer. Dr. Govindarajan is a well-respected figure in research and development, with a portfolio of patents and research papers. He has previously worked at prominent organizations like Zydus Wellness R&D and Himalaya Global Research Centre. Kapiva aims to make Ayurveda accessible to everyone by offering science-backed Ayurvedic products. The startup has also recently launched a subsidiary in the US.
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Temasek-backed Country Delight eyes new PE funding
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1y ago
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Temasek-backed direct-to-consumer food brand, Country Delight, is seeking new funding, potentially in the form of its Series F financing. The Gurugram-based company, Beejapuri Dairy Pvt Ltd, plans to raise $75 million to $100 million in this round.
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As New Age Brands Flex Muscles, D2C Ayurveda Platform Kapiva Seeks INR 330 Cr Funding To Expand Footprint
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10m ago
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Kapiva, a Bengaluru-based startup founded in 2016, specializes in ayurvedic nutrition products such as juices, gummies, capsules, hair oil, and shampoos. In a recent fundraise, the company is set to raise additional funds with investors including Fireside Ventures, Vertex Ventures, and 3one4 Capital potentially joining the cap table. With a total funding amount of around $41.1 million so far, Kapiva aims to further expand its presence in the ayurvedic wellness industry.
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360 ONE eyes bets on Walko, Kapiva in $30-40 million funding talks
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1m ago
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360 ONE Asset is in talks to invest $25-40 million in Indian consumer startups, including Walko Foods, maker of NIC Ice Creams, and ayurvedic brand Kapiva. The funding rounds may involve existing investors, with Kapiva aiming to raise $40-50 million, potentially including a secondary component for early investor exits. The move comes as 360 ONE ramps up its sector-focused funds amid increased fundraising activity in the Indian consumer sector.
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Fuze, Salt Oral Care secure early-stage funding
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3m ago
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Digital assets startup Fuze and wellness brand Salt Oral Care have secured early-stage funding. Fuze raised $12.2 million in Series A funding from Galaxy and e&, focusing on expansion, innovation, and compliance. Founded in 2023, Fuze offers digital assets infrastructure for financial institutions. Salt Oral Care received $1 million in pre-Series A funding from Lotus Holdings to boost product innovation, R&D, and marketing. It provides food-grade, chemical-free oral hygiene products.
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Cipla Health weighs controlling stake in PE-backed nutrition brand
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10m ago
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Cipla Health, the consumer healthcare arm of Cipla, is considering acquiring a majority stake in a nutrition brand backed by private equity. This move is in line with Cipla's strategy to expand its presence in the wellness sector. The company is currently evaluating the potential acquisition, according to sources.
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The Ayurveda Experience raises Series C funding from Jungle Ventures, others
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1y ago
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Direct-to-consumer brand The Ayurveda Experience has raised $27m in a Series C funding round led by Jungle Ventures. The funding will be used to expand the brand's presence in existing markets, invest in product R&D, and scale new avenues for distribution. The Ayurveda Experience is an Ayurvedic health and wellness platform that offers beauty and health products, consultation services, and courses on Ayurveda. This funding brings the total amount raised by the company to around $41m.
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Exclusive: Kapiva raises $10 Mn from existing investors
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10m ago
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Homegrown D2C ayurvedic nutrition brand Kapiva has raised Rs 83.5 crore (approximately $10 million) led by OrbiMed Asia with the participation of 3One4 Capital and Vertex Ventures. The board at Kapiva has passed a special resolution to issue 5,62,631 compulsory convertible preference shares to raise the aforementioned sum, its regulatory filing sourced from the Registrar of Companies shows. OrbiMed Asia led the round with Rs 52.2 crore, while 3One4 Capital and Vertex Ventures participated with Rs 11.96 crore and Rs 19.33 crore, respectively. The fresh funding appears to be part of Kapiva’s Series C round, in which the firm is aiming to raise a total of Rs 250 crore. Entrackr exclusively reported about Kapiva’s Series C round in Nov 2022. With the fresh tranche, the firm has raised Rs 132 crore in the ongoing round. It had already raised Rs 48.75 crore ($6 million) in Series C from OrbiMed and other existing investors back in October 2022. Kapiva has also increased its ESOP size by adding 1,415,00 new employee stock, bringing the total ESOP pool to 4,47,741, separate filing shows. As per the Entrackr estimates, its ESOP pool size is now worth Rs 66 crore. Kapiva will use these funds for the expansion and development of the company. Kaviva has raised over $30 million to date and has notable investors including Jetty Ventures, Fireside, OrbiMed, 3One4Capital, and others. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, the company has been valued at around $80 million post-allotment. Founded in 2015, Kapiva is an ayurvedic nutrition brand that offers natural and organic health and skincare products for hair fall, weight loss, digestion, diabetes in the form of juices, tea, oils, shakes et al. During the fiscal year ended March 2023, Kaviva registered 87% year-on-year growth to Rs 116.48 crore with a loss standing at Rs 64.5 crore in the same period. Kapiva is yet to file its annual results for FY24. While the D2C ayurveda space is crowded with plenty of organized brands, Upakarma Ayurveda, and Dr. Vaidya’s, Varalife, among others are Kapiva’s notable competitors.
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PE-backed Foxtale ropes in strategic investor to lead Series C round
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6m ago
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Foxtale, a D2C skincare brand, secured $30 million in a Series C funding round led by Japan's KOSÉ Corporation, with earlier backers like Panthera Growth Partners also participating. This strategic partnership aims to enhance Foxtale's market presence in India and boost its R&D capabilities. Foxtale, experiencing significant revenue growth, offers skincare products targeting specific concerns. The funding will further its expansion and innovation efforts, with plans to achieve profitability by next year.
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PE firm ValueQuest invests in furniture rental platform
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1y ago
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Private equity firm ValueQuest has invested in Rentomojo, a furniture and appliances rental platform, as part of the company's Series D funding round. The PE firm, which backed the startup from its S.C.A.L.E Fund, invested in a mix of primary and secondary purchases for a minority stake. Rentomojo plans to use the funds to expand its offline centres and cover more major metro cities. The company claims to have served over 450,000 customers across 16 cities and aims to leverage ValueQuest's expertise to enhance its strategies and operations.
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