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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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🚨 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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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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#FundingAlert 💸 𝐅𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐒 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐬 50 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 FS Life, the parent company of fashion brands FableStreet and Pink Fort, has raised Rs 50 crore in its latest funding round led by Colossa Ventures and Rahul Garg, Founder and Managing Partner of Ignite Growth LLP, with participation from existing investors Fireside Ventures and Mirabilis Investment Trust. Click here to read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gRuppDV5 Ayushi Gudwani | FS Life (FableStreet | Pink Fort) | Adarsh Sharma | India Fashion Forum #FSLife #FableStreet #PinkFort #FashionRetail #FashionFunding #StartupFunding #RetailExpansion #D2C #ModernIndianWear #FashionGrowth #InvestorUpdate #FashionRetailNews #FashionRetailUpdates #FashionUpdates #FashionNews

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Gen Z-centric fashion brand OUTZIDR has raised Rs. 27 crore (approximately $3.1 million) in a pre-Series A funding round, led by RTP Global with participation from Stellaris Venture Partners, its existing investor. The investment will support the brand’s rapid expansion and offline retail foray. Read more: https://lnkd.in/df3GfXxJ Nirmal Jain, Co-founder and CEO, Outzidr. Pavitra Gupta, Director, RTP Global Mayank Jain, Principal, Stellaris Venture Partners #D2C #business #news #market #update #apparel #fashion #funding #expansion

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