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Uni Seoul, a modern design-first lifestyle brand, has raised ₹5 crore in a seed funding round led by Sauce VC. The capital will help expand its footprint in Tier 1 cities, enhance flagship stores, and accelerate product innovation. Investors include founders of Mokobara, XYXX, and executives from Murugappa Group.
Virat Kohli turned down a ₹300 crore renewal deal with Puma to invest in Agilitas Sports, an Indian startup led by ex-Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly. Kohli now aims to transform his One8 brand into a global standalone label, marking a bold shift from endorsement to brand ownership.
Jaipur-based café chain Nothing Before Coffee (NBC) has raised $2.3 million in a Pre-Series A round led by Prath Ventures and SYL Investments. The brand aims to scale to over 150 outlets by FY26, targeting Tier-II and III cities with affordable, high-quality offerings and an upgraded digital-first infrastructure.
Eat Better, a D2C snacking brand from Jaipur, raised ₹17 crore in a Pre-Series A round co-led by Prath Ventures and Spring Marketing Capital. Founded by Vidushi Kajaria, Mridula Kanoria, and Shaurya Kanoria, the brand plans to expand its product offerings and scale up operations across quick commerce platforms.
Alienkind, a futuristic juice bar co-founded by Vikram Kakkireni and Abhishek Kumar, has raised $1.2 million in seed funding. Backed by key industry leaders, the startup will use the funds to expand across India’s metro cities, bringing its sci-fi-inspired health drink experience to a wider audience.
Sweet Karam Coffee secured $8M Series A led by Peak XV Partners, with Fireside Ventures participating. Founded by Anand Bharadwaj & Nalini Parthiban, the funds boost omnichannel growth, product innovation, and global reach for its authentic, palm oil-free South Indian snacks, sweets, and coffee.
Menswear D2C brand The Bear House, founded by Harsh and Tanvi Somaiya, raised Rs 50 Cr in Series A funding led by JM Financial. The funds will fuel offline expansion with plans for 20 stores, bolster branding, and cover working capital needs for its premium casual workwear line.
Koparo, a direct-to-consumer home cleaning brand, has raised $1.7 million in an extended pre-Series A round led by Saama Capital, with participation from Vikramaditya Mohan Thapar Family Trust, DSG Consumer Partners, and M Venture Partners. The funds will support working capital needs and expansion plans.
Bangalore-based luxury skincare startup, Merakkee Life & Beauty Pvt Ltd, has raised ₹4.5 crore ($530,000) in an additional seed funding round led by a local family office. The investment will support product expansion, operational scaling, and the introduction of innovative, natural skincare solutions tailored to diverse skin types and concerns.
Lab-grown diamond startup Firefly Diamonds has raised $3 million in seed funding from WestBridge Capital. Founded in 2023, the brand will use the funds to expand retail presence, enhance digital platforms, and strengthen its R&D. Firefly aims to disrupt traditional diamond retail with sustainable, India-made lab-grown diamond jewelry offerings.
My Pahadi Dukan has raised pre-seed funding led by Inflection Point Ventures. The co-founders plan to scale operations and tech, while sourcing authentic Himalayan products and supporting local communities.
Founded in 2022, Go Zero has become a category leader in guilt-free, sugar-free ice creams. With its fresh funding, the company plans to strengthen supply chains, drive innovation, and solidify market share in quick-commerce platforms — already commanding over 50% share in the guilt-free ice cream segment.