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Venture Catalysts leads Seed round in Fiona Diamonds

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Venture Catalysts leads Seed round in Fiona Diamonds
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Lab-grown diamond brand Fiona Diamonds has raised Rs 6 crore in its seed round led by Venture Catalysts. The round also includes AC Ventures, Anikarth Ventures, Shantanu Deshpande of Bombay Shaving Company, Eco Brilliance, and Suraj Nalan. The proceeds will be used to fuel the company’s expansion and innovation in the ethical luxury market. Founded by Parag Agrawal and Saurabh Agrawal, Fiona Diamonds offere customers a curated selection of exquisite solitaire jewelry crafted with lab-grown diamonds. With its flagship stores across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru, along with a presence in 10 locations of across key cities, Fiona Diamonds has claimed to as as a digital-first brand, having a loyal customer base exceeding 10,000.

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Relso raises $840K in pre-Seed round led by Venture Catalysts, IPV

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Relso raises $840K in pre-Seed round led by Venture Catalysts, IPV
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Bengaluru-based Relso has raised $840,000 in a pre-seed round co-led by Ventures Catalysts and Inflection Point Ventures. Investors such as Ramakant Sharma (Livspace founder and Global COO), Shantanu Deshpande (Bombay Shaving Co-founder), and Saurabh Jain (Livspace India CEO) also joined the round. The fresh capital will be used for expansion, talent acquisition, team and more, the company said in a press release. Co-founded in early 2023 by Anshul Choubey, Abhinav Agarwal, and Jay Trivedi, Relso describes itself as a ‘cloud factory’ for furniture under the vision of ‘Make in India and sell globally’ motto. The company essentially supplies a wide range of furniture to brands and retailers. Its offerings include different design options, low MOQs, customization, and more. Recently, Venture Catalysts backed lab-grown diamond brand Fiona Diamonds for Rs 6 crore in its seed round.

Firefly Diamonds raises $3 Mn in seed round led by WestBridge Capital

EntrackrEntrackr · 3m ago
Firefly Diamonds raises $3 Mn in seed round led by WestBridge Capital
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Firefly Diamonds raises $3 Mn in seed round led by WestBridge Capital Indian lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Firefly Diamonds has raised $3 million in its seed round led by WestBridge Capital. The proceeds will be used to accelerate the brand’s retail expansion, and its digital presence, and fuel R&D for new and distinctive jewellery collections. Co-founded by Adit and Aayush Bhansali, Firefly utilizes advanced technology to create lab-grown diamonds which offer the same physical, optical, and chemical characteristics as mined diamonds, but their production has a dramatically lower impact on the environment. It offers fine jewellery set in 14K and 18K gold. The brand has stores across 4 cities currently - Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad with a plan to expand to over 20 locations within the following two years. In the lab-grown diamond space, Firefly Diamonds will compete with a clutch of firms including COLUXE, Fiona Diamonds, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, and Jewelbox. Aditya Birla-backed GIVA also offers a lab-grown diamond jewellery line.

Jewelbox raises $3.2 Mn in pre-Series A round

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Jewelbox raises $3.2 Mn in pre-Series A round
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Lab-grown diamond brand Jewelbox has raised $3.2 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Atrium Angels, Dexter Ventures, Infinyte Club, Samarthya Capital, and existing investor JITO Incubation & Innovation Foundation (JIIF). In March 2024, the Kolkata-based startup had raised Rs 3.7 crore in seed funding from JIIF. The proceeds will be used to grow its store network, build brand awareness, and hire across key departments. Founded in May 2022 by siblings Vidita Kochar Jain and Nipun Kochar, Jewelbox sells lab-grown diamond jewellery through both online and offline channels. The firm reported an annual revenue run rate (ARR) of Rs 38 crore for FY25, up from Rs 16 crore the previous year. Jewelbox currently runs eight stores in six cities—Delhi, Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Guwahati—and aims to expand to 30 stores by the end of 2025. In the lab-grown diamond space, Jewelbox will compete with a clutch of firms, including COLUXE, Fiona Diamonds, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, and Firefly Diamonds. Aditya Birla-backed GIVA also offers a lab-grown diamond jewellery line. Last month, Firefly Diamonds raised $3 million in its seed round led by WestBridge Capital. Jewelbox and other new brands have asked the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) to stop the use of the term "synthetic" for lab-grown diamonds, saying it confuses with imitation stones like cubic zirconia.

Lab-grown diamond brand Aukera raises $15 Mn led by Peak XV

EntrackrEntrackr · 16d ago
Lab-grown diamond brand Aukera raises $15 Mn led by Peak XV
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Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand Aukera has secured $15 million in its Series B funding led by Peak XV Partners. Existing investors Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures, and Alteria Capital have also participated in the round. Earlier in August last year, Aukera had raised Rs 26.7 crore (approximately $3.2 million) in its Series A financing led by Fireside Ventures. Entrackr had exclusively reported the development. The proceeds will help Aukera grow its retail presence, improve its products, and strengthen its position in India’s fine jewellery market. Founded two years ago by Lisa Mukhedkar and Kumar Saurabh, Aukera has 13 stores in cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, and Hyderabad. The brand plans to enter more cities and aims to become a Rs 1,000 crore brand in the next five to seven years. Aukera focuses on selling high-quality, lab-grown diamonds set in fine jewellery. It targets women who want better designs and bigger diamonds without the high costs of mined stones. The Bengaluru-based firm competes with a clutch of firms including Fiona Diamonds, Limelight Lab Grown Diamonds, True Diamond, COLUXE, and Jewelbox. Aditya Birla-backed GIVA also offers a lab-grown diamond jewellery line.

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