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Kidbea secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A funding led by Enrission India Capital

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Kidbea secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A funding led by Enrission India Capital
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Kidbea secures Rs 30 Cr in Series A funding led by Enrission India Capital Kidbea, a bamboo-based kidswear and childcare brand, has raised Rs 30 crore ($3.2 million) in its Series A funding round led by Enrission India Capital, with participation from Inflection Point Ventures, LetsVenture, FE Securities, Venture Catalysts, Lead Angels, and several angel investors. The round also saw backing from notable individual investors, including Ghazal Alagh, Roman Saini, Sumit Jalan, Ajay Aggarwal, Bahram N Vakil, Vinod Rustagi, Amit Rathi, and Sanjit Advani, among others. The Noida-based startup had raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by early-stage investment firm Venture Catalysts in January 2024. Founded in 2021 by Swapnil Srivastav, Mohammad Hussain, Aman Kumar Mahto, and Ankita Rani, Kidbea designs and sells bamboo-led apparel and childcare products for infants and toddlers. Its product portfolio includes rompers, onesies, nightwear, newborn essentials, and accessories, positioned around comfort, breathability, and sustainability. The company is currently operating at an annual recurring revenue of Rs 100 crore and has been expanding its omnichannel presence. It recently launched exclusive brand outlets in Pune, Hyderabad, and Indore, marking its entry into key urban markets. The fresh capital will be used to scale its offline retail footprint and strengthen distribution. Kidbea plans to open over 100 exclusive brand outlets and expand into more than 200 multi-brand stores across the country over the next 12 to 24 months. The company will also invest in product development and category expansion. Kidbea has been featured among the Fast 42 brands of India and received the Best Kids Brand award in 2025. The company is focused on building a sustainability-led children’s brand with a growing presence across online and offline channels.

Nutrition brand Earthful raises seed round

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Nutrition brand Earthful raises seed round
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Nutrition brand Earthful raises seed round Plant-based nutrition brand Earthful has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed funding round led by Srinivasan Namala. The Company has raised over $1 million till date in funding including the current investment. The funds will be deployed for research and development of new products and strengthening brand presence, Earthful said in a press release. Co-founded in 2020 by Veda Gogineni and Sai Sudha G., Earthful is a clean, plant-based nutrition brand dedicated to offering 100% natural supplements, free from chemicals and additives. The company focuses on science-backed formulations and provides multivitamins designed to fill daily nutrition gaps across different age groups, along with targeted solutions for Skin, Hair, Sleep, and PCOS. The product range includes plant-based proteins and a junk free, natural Kids’ chocolaty milk mix powder. The Hyderabad based company states that it creates a 100% natural supplement specifically designed for menopausal women. It claims to have 1 lakh customers and 70-80% of sales coming directly from its website. The company’s products are also available on major e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, and Swiggy Instamart. Rooted in science and powered by nature, it aims to redefine everyday nutrition making it clean, effective, and accessible to all. According to Earthful, it has recently launched Japanese Matcha, Coffee Mocha protein flavors, all completely natural and free from additives and preservatives. The company has also introduced a Kids’ Milk Mix powder, a nutritious blend of millets, plant-based protein, calcium, and Vitamin D3 made with real cocoa. In the last 12 months, Earthful says that it has witnessed 3x growth, reaching over 1 lakh customers with a strong 40-50% repeat purchase rate and currently at Rs 15 crore annual revenue run rate. The company is also set to expand into offline retail, making its products more accessible to consumers across India. It competes with the other major brands in this space such as Herbalife, Himalaya, Nutrilite, Dabur, amongst others.

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.

Gladful raises Rs 8 Cr led by Eternal Capital

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Gladful raises Rs 8 Cr led by Eternal Capital
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Protein-focused kids’ nutrition brand Gladful has raised Rs 8 crore in fresh funding led by Eternal Capital, a fund launched by former BharatPe Chief Operating Officer Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl. The round also saw participation from Antler India, Venture Catalysts, and other investors. The new funding comes after its earlier Rs 7 crore seed round in 2023. Founded by siblings Parul and Manu Sharma in 2022, Gladful focuses on clean-label, protein-rich nutrition, offering products like chilla, dosa, and pancake mixes designed for kids. It recently entered the Rs 12,000 Cr kids’ milk mix category with NutraMilk. The brand’s products are claimed to be made with plant-based ingredients, free from refined sugar and additives, and target a quick 10-minute preparation time. The proceeds will be used to expand its team, boost R&D, and strengthen its presence across tier I and tier II cities through digital and quick-commerce platforms. Gladful plans to reach Rs 60 crore in revenue in the next three years, continuing to scale its breakfast and milk mix categories.

Beyond Snack raises $8.3 Mn in Series A round

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Beyond Snack raises $8.3 Mn in Series A round
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Kerala-based banana chips brand Beyond Snack has raised $8.3 million in its Series A funding round led by 12 Flags Group, a consumer business-focused fund established by Rakesh Kapoor, the former global CEO of Reckitt Benckiser. Existing investor NAB Ventures also participated in this round, increasing its stake in the company. Japanese VC firm Enrission India Capital and other existing investors, including Faad Network, also joined. Earlier in July 2023, the brand had raised $3.5 million in a pre-Series A round from the NABVENTURES Fund. The proceeds will be used to drive Beyond Snack’s expansion into new territories, add product innovation, and strengthen its supply chain infrastructure. Founded by Manas Madhu, Jyoti Rajguru, and Gautam Raghuraman, Beyond Snack is a plant-based savory snacks brand that produces its banana chips with no artificial colors or flavors. Beyond Snack claims to have expanded its global footprint. Currently available in 12 countries, the brand is exploring new international markets, where it has seen strong demand for its products.

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