Funding
Digital-first packaged spices brand Zoff Foods has secured $2 million in fresh funding from JM Financial Private Equity, highlighting continued investor interest in direct-to-consumer (D2C) food brands.This marks the second investment by JM Financial Private Equity...
Global beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies has acquired the remaining 51% stake in Indian luxury skincare brand Forest Essentials, taking full ownership of the company as international beauty players intensify their focus on India’s rapidly growing...
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10on10 Foods Raises ₹2 Crore to Reinvent India’s Staples Market with Freshly Milled
Food-tech startup 10on10 Foods has secured ₹2 crore in pre-seed funding from a group of angel investors as it looks to disrupt India’s staples...
Dabur Invests ₹60 Crore in Luxury Skincare Brand RAS Beauty
FMCG major Dabur has announced a ₹60 crore investment to acquire a minority stake in luxury skincare D2C brand RAS Beauty. The investment has...
Pronto Raises $25 Million, Achieves $100 Million Valuation
Home services startup Pronto has secured $25 million in a funding round led by Epiq Capital, with participation from existing backers Glade Brook Capital,...
Mezcla Raises $9.5 Million in Series B to Accelerate Growth in Plant-Based Protein Bars
Plant-based snack brand Mezcla has secured $9.5 million in a Series B funding round, reinforcing investor confidence in the evolving protein bar category. The...
Opera Everyday Elevates Jaipur’s Dining Scene with Authentic Italian Craft
Jaipur’s premium casual dining segment continues to evolve, and Opera Everyday has carved a distinct niche with its unwavering focus on authentic Italian cuisine....
Medusa Beverages Targets Gulf Markets in Push Expected to Add 5–10% to Revenue by FY28
Medusa Beverages has launched a strategic drive into Gulf Cooperation Council markets, naming the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia among its early targets....
Quick Commerce Enabler Inamo Set to Raise ₹50 Cr in Series A Round
Quick commerce enablement startup Inamo is in the process of raising ₹50 crore (approximately $5.4 million) in what appears to be its Series A...
Starbucks Expands Retail Portfolio with High-Protein Bottled Coffee Line
Global coffee chain Starbucks is extending its protein-focused beverage strategy from cafés to supermarket shelves with the launch of Starbucks Coffee & Protein, a...
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...