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Wow Skin Science forays into cosmetic category with launch of ‘Color Cupid’

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Wow Skin Science forays into cosmetic category with launch of ‘Color Cupid’
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Body Cupid, the parent company of the personal care brand Wow Skin Science, has ventured into the cosmetics category with the launch of a new brand, Color Cupid. Designed and curated for younger demographics, Color Cupid features nearly 40 stock keeping units (SKU’s) including kajal, eyeliners, lipsticks, foundation, BB cream, primer, makeup remover, and more. “We aim to revolutionize the beauty industry by bridging the gap between your inner world and outer expression, helping you find the look that reflects who you are, without seeking validation or judgment,” said Manish Chowdhary, co-founder of WOW Skin Science. The newly launched brand will be available both online and offline with over 300 beauty advisors and more than 1,000 makeup stores. Color Cupid will focus on regions such as Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune, and Vadodara, the company said in a press release. That said, the GIC-backed firm already has four brands namely Wow Skin Science, Wow Life Science, Body Cupid, and Nature Derma. In 2019 the company expanded its operations to the US, increasing its global presence to 22 countries. Wow Skin Science says it draws around 10-12% of its revenue from the international market. As per startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, Wow Skin’s parent company has raised over $95 million to date including a $48 million round led by Singapore GIC in November 2022.

Exclusive: Wow! Momo set to raise $8.5 Mn in ongoing round

EntrackrEntrackr · 19d ago
Exclusive: Wow! Momo set to raise $8.5 Mn in ongoing round
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Wow! Momo set to raise $8.5 Mn in ongoing round Quick service restaurant chain Wow! Momo is raising Rs 75 crore (approximately $8.5 million) in its ongoing Series D round led by 360 ONE with the participation of Kyrush Investments. This fresh investment comes three months after the company secured Rs 85 crore in debt funding from Stride Ventures, crossing Rs 650 crore in cumulative funding under its Series D round. The board at Wow! Momo has passed a resolution to issue 7,837 Series D6 CCPS at an issue price of Rs 95,699 per share to raise Rs 75 crore, as shown by regulatory filings. 360 One will invest Rs 70 crore, while Kyrush Investments will put in Rs 4.99 crore. Wow! Momo is now valued at around $315-320 million post-money. The company plans to use the proceeds for capital expansion, working capital, and corporate purposes. 360 One Portfolio will hold a 2.53% stake, while Kyrush Investments will own 0.18%. Launched in 2008 by Sagar Daryani and Binod Homagai, Wow! Momo operates over 700 outlets in 70 cities and owns brands such as Wow! Momo, Wow! China, Wow! Chicken, and Wow! Kulfi. The company plans to expand its FMCG business to Rs 100 crore, grow its HORECA division, and scale to 1,500 stores across 100 cities in three years. According to TheKredible, Wow! Momo’s revenue grew 13% year-on-year to Rs 470 crore in FY24 from Rs 413 crore in FY23, maintaining steady losses at Rs 114 crore. The company is yet to reveal its FY25 numbers.

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