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OoMee Raises $13M to Take Seaweed-Powered Nutrition Mainstream
Marine nutrition is gaining momentum in the functional beverage space. Aqua Theon, founded by Forbes Japan 100 honoree Alissa Miky, has closed a $13...
From Street Stall to Global Brand: How The Betel Leaf Co. Modernised India’s Paan Industry
What began in 2019 as a simple recommendation from a nutritionist has evolved into one of India’s most distinctive food startups. The Betel Leaf...
VCs Score Multi-Bagger Returns as FMCG Giants Snap Up D2C Health Brands
Venture capital firms have enjoyed outsized returns after a wave of acquisitions by established fast-moving consumer goods companies eager to buy into direct-to-consumer health...
Eatopia and the Rise of Gastro‑Entertainment: Can Celebrity‑Curated Dining Power Retail Growth?
Eatopia is positioning itself at the vanguard of a new retail trend that blends high‑end food with curated experiences. The chain emphasizes premium cuisine...
Gut Clinic Raises $1M Seed Round to Build India’s Integrated Gastro-Metabolic Care Platform
Gut Clinic, a specialised healthcare platform focused on integrated gastroenterology, liver and metabolic care, has raised $1 million (approximately ₹9 crore) in a seed...
Throne Sport Coffee Raises $10M, Lands Big Geyser to Power NYC Expansion
Functional beverage startup Throne Sport Coffee has secured $10 million in fresh funding as it accelerates plans for nationwide growth. The round marks a...
Basil Raises $2M to Reinvent the Indian Lunchbox with Design-First Bento Boxes
D2C kitchenware startup Basil has raised $2 million (₹18.2 crore) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with continued participation...
Second Sight Ventures Closes $75M Debut Fund to Back Culture-Led Consumer Brands
Early-stage investment firm Second Sight Ventures has closed its inaugural $75 million fund, positioning itself as a specialist backer of consumer brands and platforms...
Jollibee Expands Korean Footprint with $87M Acquisition of Shabu All Day
Philippine quick-service giant Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is deepening its push into Asia’s fast-growing communal dining segment, announcing the acquisition of South Korea’s All...
UPDATE Ushers in a New Energy Era with Kim Kardashian as Co-Founder, Secures 4,000-Store Walmart Rollout
Functional beverage brand UPDATE is entering a pivotal growth phase, unveiling a comprehensive brand refresh while announcing that global entrepreneur and media personality Kim...
Bewakoof Founder Prabhkiran Singh to Exit in March; TMRW Charts Next Phase
Prabhkiran Singh, founder and CEO of Bewakoof, will step down from his role at the end of March 2026, concluding a 14-year journey at...
‘Purpose Before Profit’: IKEA India CEO Patrik Antoni on Building for the Long Term
Patrik Antoni, CEO of IKEA India, outlined what it takes to build a billion-dollar brand in one of the world’s most diverse and complex...