ConsumerTech funding

BlissClub is an activewear brand focused on women's fitness apparel. The company is notable for its rapid growth, recently crossing an annualized revenue threshold of Rs 250 crore. This funding round will help expand its offline presence by opening more stores.

Simple Energy is an electric two-wheeler startup that designs and manufactures high-performance electric scooters. The company aims to expand its production capacity and retail presence as it prepares for a public listing in FY28, signaling its ambition to become a significant player in India's electric two-wheeler market.

Laani is a startup focused on building a personal care brand tailored for the Indian market. The company aims to cater to the unique needs of Indian consumers with its product offerings. This funding round will help Laani establish its brand presence and expand its product line.

Even Realities is a startup that specializes in smart glasses, focusing on display-first technology that prioritizes user privacy. The company targets consumers looking for innovative wearable technology, distinguishing itself with its proprietary optical technology and a commitment to privacy.

Plum is a direct-to-consumer beauty brand that focuses on providing high-quality, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare and cosmetic products. The company aims to cater to a growing market of conscious consumers looking for ethical beauty options. This fundraising round is significant as it will help Plum expand its product offerings and reach a wider audience.

Limelight Diamonds is a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand that focuses on expanding its retail and manufacturing capabilities. The company aims to enhance its presence in the market by adding a significant number of stores across India, catering to the growing consumer demand for sustainable luxury products.

Wheelocity is a company focused on scaling phygital commerce across rural India. It aims to bridge the gap between physical and digital shopping experiences for consumers in these areas. The recent funding will help enhance its operations and reach.

LightFury Games is a AAA-focused game-tech studio that is developing 'eCricket', a competitive cricket game aimed at a global audience. The company is backed by prominent Indian cricketers and aims to fill a gap in the sports gaming market with a high-quality, live-service-driven cricket game.

thumpN is an AI-native live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform that helps users find concerts, comedy shows, festivals, and other live experiences through a conversational interface. The platform targets users in both metropolitan and Tier-II and Tier-III markets in India, aiming to streamline the fragmented discovery process in the live entertainment sector.

Agilitas Sports is a Bengaluru-based company focused on building a comprehensive sportswear ecosystem that includes manufacturing, consumer brands, and retail. The company has raised Rs 225 crore to expand its operations and enhance its product offerings, aiming to create a $1 billion sportswear business in India.

Aukera specializes in lab-grown diamond jewellery, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional diamond products. The company aims to expand its presence across India, catering to a growing market for ethical and eco-friendly jewellery options. This funding round will support their growth and product development efforts.

Doodhvale Farms is a direct-to-consumer dairy business that focuses on providing high-quality dairy products. The company aims to expand its operations and reach more customers with the recent funding round. This investment will help them enhance their product offerings and improve distribution.

ClayCo is a Mumbai-based skincare brand that focuses on developing innovative skincare products. The company aims to accelerate product development and expand its product categories with the recent funding. This round was led by Unilever Ventures, which previously invested in the brand.

Helium is a Bengaluru-based proptech startup that aims to address the high upfront security deposit required for rental housing in urban India. By leasing homes directly from property owners and covering the full deposit, Helium allows tenants to move in with a significantly lower upfront payment linked to their credit profile.

Peping is a startup focused on creating functional beverages, specifically prebiotic fizzy drinks and probiotic digestive shots. The company targets health-conscious urban consumers and aims to integrate gut-health beverages into everyday consumption. The recent funding will help scale distribution, marketing, and launch new flavors.

abcoffee is a company focused on providing high-quality coffee products. It targets coffee enthusiasts and aims to expand its market presence with the recent funding round. This funding will help accelerate its growth and expansion efforts.

Dam Good Fish is a seafood infrastructure company that delivers ultra-fresh, naturally raised fish directly from dams to consumers. The startup focuses on offering high-quality, chemical-free seafood while promoting sustainability and transparency.

Fanon is a platform focused on fandom storytelling and discussion, allowing users to explore, create, and share alternate storylines from their favorite movies, TV shows, anime, games, and books. The platform combines fanfiction, comics, videos, and discussions in a single space designed for fandom discovery, hosting content across more than 250 fandoms.

PlayBlue is a sports retail startup that has secured $2.7 million in seed funding to launch its omnichannel platform and flagship stores in major Indian cities. The company aims to capture the growing sports participation in India by offering a wide range of brands across athleisure, footwear, equipment, and nutrition.

SuperMeat is an Israeli food-tech startup focused on producing cultivated chicken from chicken cells without raising and slaughtering birds. The company aims to launch its product in Switzerland, having secured $6 million in funding to enhance its production capabilities and meet regulatory requirements.

CUNIN is a lifestyle brand focused on providing unique products that enhance everyday living. The company targets consumers looking for innovative and stylish lifestyle solutions. This funding round will help CUNIN scale its operations and expand its product offerings.

Owners ID Pvt Ltd is a recovery-tech startup that focuses on creating a privacy-first QR-based recovery ecosystem for lost valuables. The company targets consumers who frequently misplace items, offering smart QR products that help finders reconnect lost items with owners while protecting their personal information. This funding round will support product development and global expansion efforts.

Fifth Sense is building an emotion-led fragrance brand that positions fragrance as identity and self-expression rather than just a product. The startup aims to create a unique market niche by offering perfumes designed around moods and narratives, tailored for the Indian climate.

Phitku is a science-led personal care brand that modernizes traditional Indian hygiene products, specifically focusing on alum-based formulations. Targeting health-conscious consumers, the brand offers clean, alcohol-free alternatives to conventional deodorants, achieving profitability within its first year of operation.

Acai Theory is a company focused on providing acai-based products. They aim to expand their presence in Bengaluru, catering to health-conscious consumers looking for nutritious food options.

Unbound is a company focused on men's personal care products. They aim to enter the Indian market with their offerings, which are designed to cater specifically to men's grooming needs. This funding round will help them establish a presence in a growing market segment.

Benne Dosa is a dosa chain that started as a small outlet in Bandra, Mumbai. It targets food enthusiasts looking for authentic Davangere-style benne dosa and has gained popularity through social media and celebrity endorsements. The company is currently in talks to raise funding at a valuation of Rs 350 crore.

Bodycraft is one of India’s largest integrated clinic-and-salon platforms, offering services in beauty, wellness, and medical aesthetics. The company aims to expand its presence across India, responding to the growing demand for organized beauty and wellness services.

The Indus Valley is a Chennai-based brand that specializes in toxin-free cookware and kitchen products. It targets health-conscious consumers looking for safer alternatives to conventional non-stick cookware. The company aims to expand its product range and strengthen its distribution network with the newly raised capital.

The Func Lab is a nutrition-focused startup that offers a range of products including hydration, protein, and functional wellness items. Founded by celebrity fitness trainer Sohrab Khushrushahi and others, the company aims to provide high-quality nutrition products that are free from artificial additives and undergo independent testing for quality verification.

Epik is a quick commerce startup that focuses on consumer electronics and home appliances. It offers a unique 'try and buy' model where trained experts deliver products to customers' homes within 60 minutes for live demonstrations before purchase, addressing trust gaps in high-value online purchases.

FirstClub is a quick commerce platform focused on delivering high-quality products to consumers. The company aims to expand its operations and enhance its service offerings with the new funding raised in this round.

Metasports Interactive is a company focused on scaling gaming growth. They aim to enhance user engagement and expand their market presence in the gaming industry. The recent funding will support their growth initiatives and product development.

CHOSEN is an Indian skincare startup that develops science-backed skincare solutions specifically designed for melanin-rich Indian skin. The company combines dermatology research, clinical validation, and nutraceutical innovation to create products tailored for Indian consumers, focusing on long-term skin wellness.

Pocket is a startup that has developed a palm-sized device that attaches to smartphones to record meetings offline. The company aims to cater to individuals and professionals who need reliable transcription services, and its recent funding indicates a growing demand for such innovative recording solutions.

The Protein Brewery is a Dutch startup that produces mycoprotein through biomass fermentation using Rhizomucor pusillus mycelium. The company is focused on expanding its production capacity and entering new markets, particularly in active nutrition and sports nutrition, with a notable emphasis on healthy aging.

AllHome is a Mumbai-based home improvement startup that aims to organize India's fragmented home improvement industry by leveraging technology. The company offers a marketplace for architectural and interior design products, providing curated solutions to homeowners, architects, and contractors.

Redo is a commerce technology company that helps brands manage customer interactions across the post-purchase journey. It offers a platform that includes order tracking, package protection, fulfillment support, and AI-powered commerce experiences, serving over 4,100 brands. The recent funding will support product development and international expansion.

SaffronStays is a managed holiday-home platform that offers curated stays across villas, heritage homes, and vacation properties throughout India. The company caters to travelers seeking private, premium, and experience-led stays, distinguishing itself in the fast-growing alternative accommodation segment.

Lingxi Games is Alibaba's video game studio, founded in 2018. It is known for its strategy game, Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition, which is based on a famous period in Chinese history. The studio is currently being sold as part of Alibaba's strategy to optimize its asset portfolio and focus on its core business areas.

Halo is a hair technology company that has developed HaloBraid, an automated braiding assistant designed to work alongside stylists. The product aims to revolutionize the braiding process in salons, significantly reducing the time required to complete braids.

LiLLBUD is a startup focused on providing safe, science-backed developmental toys for children aged 0–3 years. The company aims to address the lack of trusted, safety-certified options in India's toy market, which is projected to grow significantly in the coming years. This funding round will support the launch of 100 new products and enhance distribution channels.

Skiptown is a company that provides pet care services, including daycare and boarding. It targets pet owners across multiple states, aiming to expand its presence with both corporate and franchise locations. The recent funding will help facilitate this growth into 10 states.

Fomo is a company that specializes in creating social proof tools for businesses. Their platform helps companies increase conversions by showcasing real-time customer activity. This funding round will help them expand their offerings and reach more customers.

Droppie is a company focused on expanding its recycling stores. It aims to provide consumers with accessible options for recycling and sustainability. The recent funding will help them grow their operations and reach more customers.

Rusk Media is a digital entertainment startup focused on mobile-first storytelling. It creates and distributes a wide range of content formats, targeting young digital audiences, particularly Gen Z and Gen Alpha. The company aims to expand its content ecosystem and strengthen its position in India's growing digital entertainment market.

Vetic is a pet care startup that provides a comprehensive platform for pet services, including consultations, diagnostics, pharmacy, and grooming. Targeting pet owners in India, Vetic aims to streamline pet care by integrating various services into a single ecosystem. The recent funding will help expand its clinic network and enhance its technology infrastructure.

This startup aims to incentivize users to interact with brands, providing a unique platform for engagement. It targets consumers who are interested in brand interactions and rewards. The company recently raised $18.5 million to further develop its offerings.

Influish is a creator platform that helps creators grow, learn, and earn by providing access to verified insights, growth tools, and monetization opportunities. It aims to unify the fragmented tools and workflows in India's creator economy, offering a comprehensive ecosystem for creators to manage their professional journey.

Troovy is a Gurugram-based startup specializing in clean-label food products, offering a variety of snacks aimed at children, including chips and cookies. The company is reportedly close to raising Rs 200 crore in a Series B funding round led by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to enhance product innovation and distribution.