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Bengaluru-based Asaya, a research-driven skincare brand, has raised ₹28 crore in pre-Series A funding led by RPSG Capital, with participation from Dot & Key Skincare founders Suyash Saraf and Anisha Agarwal Saraf, along with existing investors OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures. Founded by Neeraj Biyani, along with two FMCG and consumer industry veterans with over 23 years of experience each, Asaya focuses on solving hyperpigmentation through its patented molecule MelaMe™, clinically proven to deliver results in 14 days. The brand has achieved 400% YoY growth and 5x revenue growth in the last year. The funds will support a new innovation center and the launch of six skincare products over the next 12 months, strengthening Asaya’s position in India’s science-backed beauty market. Read Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gNmMhUdA #RPSGCapital #OTPVentures #HuddleVentures #Skincare #Funding #Innovation #asaya

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Fraganote Fragrances, a modern Indian fragrance/perfumery brand, has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Rukam Capital. The startup plans to use the raised capital to expand its fragrance portfolio, introduce new scent-forward formats, and launch offline retail pilots and immersive brand experiences. It will also focus on strengthening supply chain and fulfillment capabilities to enable pan-India distribution. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/gTi8qhAp #fragrance #perfumery #brand #funding #investors #investment #startup #indianstartupnews

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HYPHEN, an operator-led and celebrity-backed skincare brand, has reached a significant milestone by recording an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of Rs 400 crore within just two years of its launch. Celebrating its second anniversary, the brand added Rs 300 crore in gross revenue over the past 12 months, tripling its initial-year performance of Rs 100 crore. This achievement is notable in the highly competitive direct-to-consumer (D2C) beauty market in India. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gp5Rnh5q Tarun Sharma, Co-Founder and CEO of HYPHEN #retail #business #news #market #update #skincare #brand #hyphen #expansion #growth Vaishali Gupta| Mohit Jain| Vikas Lachhwani| Harshal Patil| Rakesh Yadav| Khushi Jain| Dhruv Lalwani| Saumya Shah| Ambreen Aslam| Divyanshi Singh| Ria Bharti| Chaitra Kadrekar| Deepanshu Bajaj| Jiya Mody| Dhwanie Shetty| Shreyansh Tanna| Aayushi J.| Neha Kumari| Divya Madiwal| Khushi Jain| Aayush Vishwakarma| Suruchi Gupta| Daksh Jain

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🚨 Luxury beauty brand Kimirica raises $15M from Carnelian Ventures, led by Vikas Khemani. Homegrown luxury beauty and hospitality brand Kimirica has raised ~$15M from Carnelian Asset Management and Advisors Pvt Ltd, led by Vikas Khemani. Founded in 2013 by Mohit Jain, Rajat Jain, Kimi Jain, and Rica Jain, Kimirica supplies to over 10,000 luxury hotels and airlines, and exports to 70+ countries. The company plans to grow revenue from ₹300 crore to ₹1,000 crore in 3–4 years, strengthen its B2B arm Kimirica Hunter, and expand its vegan, cruelty-free D2C brand Kimirica Lifestyle. A 6 lakh sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Indore will power its global ambitions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMsm2ZHS By Trisha Medhi #Kimirica #StartupNews #LuxuryBeauty #Hospitality

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🚨 From couture to cosmetics, Indian designer labels are levelling up ✨ Investments from ABFRL and Reliance Retail are transforming brands like Manish Malhotra, Masaba, and Shantanu & Nikhil into full-scale lifestyle powerhouses. Post-acquisition growth has hit 300–400%, with expansions into pret, jewellery, beauty, and more—starting with the Indian market, much like Chanel and Dior once did. Could a “Masaba girl” or “S&N man” be India’s next style icon? 👗🕴️ Ajita Shashidhar with the details. #IndianFashion #DesignerBrands #Masaba #ManishMalhotra #ShantanuNikhil #RelianceRetail #ABFRL #LuxuryLifestyle #FortuneIndia

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Women-focused fashion brand FS Life (FableStreet | Pink Fort | March), has raised INR 50 crore ($5.6 million) in funding led by Colossa Ventures and Rahul Garg, founder of IGNITE Growth LLP. The round also saw participation from existing investors Fireside Ventures and Mirabilis Investment Trust. The new funding will help FS Life expand its offline presence. The company plans to double its retail stores—currently five across Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi NCR—within the next six months, and aims to open over 100 stores in the next three years. 🔗 Read full article link in comment Ayushi Gudwani | Adarsh Sharma | Komal Khanduja | Prachi Sharma #fslife #fashionbrand #funding #startupnews #growth #innovation

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#MarketExpansion 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐬 200 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 300 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 2 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 Homegrown activewear brand TechnoSport is on a rapid expansion spree, strengthening both its retail footprint and manufacturing base. The brand has allocated Rs 200 crore to open 300 exclusive stores across India over the next two years. 👇 Click here to read the full story https://lnkd.in/gnEgh5V6 Puspen Maity | Sunil JhunJhunWala | India Fashion Forum | TechnoSport | Sumit Santhalia | Sandeep Jhunjhunwala | amit kumar santhalia | Udit Chaturvedi | Rohit Kulkarni | Patralika Agrawal | Manisha Choraria | Anil Pradhan | Ravish Vats | Jyoti Kumari | Varun Sanklecha #TechnoSport #Activewear #MadeInIndia #RetailExpansion #Sportswear #IndianRetail #BusinessGrowth #Sustainability #Athleisure #FashionRetail

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Tryo, a new fashion shopping marketplace targeting the evolving online apparel segment, has successfully raised Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by Zeropearl VC. The capital injection is earmarked for launching operations in Bangalore, advancing product development and technology, and expanding collaborations with key Indian fashion brands. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFcm_mPr Meet Saparia, Co-Founder of Tryo Bipin Shah, Founder and Managing Partner of Zeropearl VC #D2C #business #news #market #update #fashionbrand #funding #expansion Shiva Singh| Arjav Patni| Manthan Jha| Alben D Souza| Ankur Soni| Ayush Tekriwal

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As Lenskart begins preparing to launch its Initial Public Offering later in 2025, the Gurugram-based eyewear brand has acquired an 80% stake in Stellio Ventures S.L. Stellio Ventures S.L. is a Spain-based group that operates Meller, a new-age fashion eyewear brand that focuses on serving Gen Z customers. This acquisition, made through Lenskart’s Singapore arm, cost Rs 407 crore. This is not the first time that Peyush Bansal’s Lenskart has finalized an acquisition. According to Financial Express, the company acquired the Japanese D2C brand called Owndays in 2022. It also made minority investments in French and Mumbai-based brands like Le Petit Lunetier and Ajna Lens. In its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP), Lenskart stated, “We have pursued, and are likely to continue to pursue, acquisitions that provide us access to complementary or synergistic eyewear capabilities, products, and markets.” With its latest acquisition of Meller, Lenskart moves closer to expanding its product footprint in Europe, scaling its sunglasses portfolio, and enhancing its presence on social media and e-commerce channels. As per the eyewear brand’s DRHP filed with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the deal value with Meller could zoom to an amount of Rs 572 crore. This is subject to getting regulatory approvals. In its DRHP, Lenskart said, “It strengthens our offering in the sunglasses category, enhances brand-building through social media, and enables cost efficiencies across the supply chain.” With Meller under its umbrella, Lenskart may move closer to establishing a sub-brand, especially for Gen Z and millennial audiences and customers. With more than 2,700 stores, Lenskart reported a net profit of Rs 297 crore in FY25. #startuppedia #startuppedia #startupJourney #startupSuccess #startupSupport #lenskart #peyushbansal

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In a recent article, our Co-Founder & Chairman, Sunil Agarwal, shared his insights on the evolving landscape of Indian retail. He spoke about how new-age D2C brands have reshaped skincare and how Joy Personal Care stays relevant by focusing on need-based products over fleeting trends. He also emphasized the role of strong offline networks, consumer trust and consistent growth in thriving alongside digital-first brands. The article provides a comprehensive view of what it takes to thrive in this dynamic space. Link to the full piece is in the comments.

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