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Kareena Kapoor-backed Pluckk to raise $10 Mn in Series A

EntrackrEntrackr · 8m ago
Kareena Kapoor-backed Pluckk to raise $10 Mn in Series A
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Pluckk competes with Gourmet Garden, Kisankonnect, and, to some extent, Otipy. Its major competitors, Deep Rooted and Fraazo, shut down their operations after raising a sizeable amount. Business-to-consumer fresh produce food-tech platform Pluckk is all set to raise Rs 85 crore (approximately $10 million) in its Series A funding round from Euro Gulf Investment. This marks the Mumbai-based company's first notable fundraising after a three-year hiatus. The board at Pluckk has passed a special resolution to issue 3,023 Series A compulsory convertible preference shares at an issue price of Rs 2,81,383 each to raise Rs 85 crore or $10 million, its regulatory filings accessed from the Registrar of Companies show. The filings further added that the fresh proceeds will be used for aggressive growth, interest payment on debentures, and other corporate purposes. According to Entrackr’s estimates, the company will be valued at around $50-55 million post-allotment. Founded in 2021 by Pratik Gupta, Pluckk is a farm-to-fork platform that delivers fresh, lifestyle-focused produce to consumers. It also offers trendy food options like vegan choices, carb alternatives, and items for gut health and immunity. Before this round, the company had secured $5 million in seed funding from Exponentia Ventures. Following that, it acquired the DIY meal kit platform KOOK for $1.3 million. Last year, Pluckk acquired the nutrition brand Upnourish for $1.4 million. The Mumbai-based company is targeting a Rs 200 crore ARR for the current fiscal year. In the fiscal year ending March 2024, it experienced a 25.6% year-on-year growth to Rs 42.8 crore, compared to Rs 34 crore in FY23, with a loss of Rs 41.03 crore.

Oziva records flat growth under Hindustan Unilever in FY24

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Oziva records flat growth under Hindustan Unilever in FY24
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D2C nutrition brand Oziva, which was acquired by FMCG giant Hindustan Unilever (HUL) in 2022, posted a flat scale during the fiscal year ending March 2024. Following a 20% decline in sales during FY23, the D2C nutrition brand posted a flat scale with a modest 4% increase to Rs 104 crore in FY24, the annual report of its parent company HUL shows. HUL said that Oziva recorded Rs 44 crore loss in the last fiscal year. In FY23, the firm registered a net profit of Rs 58.8 crore due to one-time gain of Rs 95.5 crore. However, if we exclude that other income, its losses stood at Rs 45.8 crore in FY23. This implies, Oziva’s scale and loss remained flat in the last financial year (FY24). It’s worth noting that it is the first full fiscal year for Oziva under Hindustan Unilever. The six-year-old D2C firm sells plant-based nutrition products for health, skin, hair, and general wellness. The sale of health and nutrition products was the sole revenue driver for the company. The company has raised around $17 million to date with the backing of Matrix Partners, Eight Road Ventures, and Stride Ventures. In December 2022, HUL acquired 51% stake in Oziva with the first tranche at a cash consideration of Rs 264.28 crore ($32 million). As per the annual report, Oziva was valued at Rs 361 crore ($43.5 million) using the multi-period excess earnings method. At the same time, HUL also acquired 19.8% of the stake in Wellbeing Nutrition for a cash consideration of Rs 70 crore. Founded by Avnish Chhabria, Wellbeing Nutrition is a whole-food nutrition company that uses plant-based ingredients to deliver wellness to individuals. The company is yet to disclose its FY24 results.

GABIT acquires swedish nutrition brand Näck

EntrackrEntrackr · 3d ago
GABIT acquires swedish nutrition brand Näck
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GABIT acquires swedish nutrition brand Näck Longevity-focused health startup GABIT has acquired clean nutrition brand Näck, for an undisclosed amount for expanding its play beyond health tracking into supplements and nutrition-led outcomes. The acquisition brings Näck’s supplement portfolio into GABIT’s ecosystem, which already includes a smart ring, AI-led health coaching, diagnostics, and longevity-focused skincare. Post-acquisition, Näck’s supplements will be embedded into GABIT’s platform, allowing users to track how supplement intake impacts measurable outcomes such as sleep quality, recovery, and metabolic health. Founded in 2022 by Gaurav Gupta and Arpana Shahi, GABIT operates a full-stack health platform centred on four areas: fitness, sleep, stress, and nutrition. Its titanium smart ring tracks health metrics continuously, while its software layer converts this data into personalised recommendations around activity, recovery, and diet. The company also integrates blood tests, smart scales, and CGM data, allowing users to monitor over 150 health markers in one place. Näck, founded in Sweden, focuses on clean, science-backed supplements designed around recommended dietary allowances. Its products are tested against banned substances and are positioned for both athletes and everyday users. The combined offering allows users to identify gaps through tracking and diagnostics, take targeted supplements, and observe results directly through ongoing data.

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