Funding
Pinq Polka Raises ₹4 Cr from IPV as Revenue Surges 19X to ₹20 Cr
Innerwear and shapewear brand Pinq Polka has secured ₹4 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, as it looks...
Sazerac Scoops Up Dirty Shirley to Strengthen Its RTD Playbook
Global spirits giant Sazerac Company has acquired Austin-based RTD brand Dirty Shirley, marking a strategic push into nostalgia-driven, high-growth ready-to-drink cocktails. The deal, announced...
DryWater Eyes $100M Milestone as It Scales the “Next Liquid I.V.” Playbook
Emerging hydration brand DryWater is rapidly scaling its presence in the competitive functional beverage market, with projections to reach $100 million in sales by...
Kelly Slater’s Freaks of Nature Enters Functional Hydration with “Inside-Out” Sun Care
Performance skincare brand Freaks of Nature, co-founded by surfing legend Kelly Slater, has expanded into ingestible wellness with the launch of its Skin Support...
“Is Coffee the New Cocoa?” Price Rally May Reverse as Demand Softens
A growing number of industry experts believe coffee prices could mirror the sharp rise-and-fall trajectory seen in cocoa, with expectations building for a potential...
Unilever Weighs Food Business Spin-Off to Double Down on Beauty and Wellness
Consumer goods giant Unilever is exploring a potential separation of its food business, as it looks to sharpen focus on faster-growing segments like beauty,...
Hemp “Spirits” and Functional Energy Lead U.S. Retail Distribution Push
The third week of March 2026 is seeing a wave of distribution activity across the U.S., with emerging beverage brands expanding into new retail...
Little Spoon Enters Infant Formula Market with “Radical Transparency” Play
D2C baby nutrition brand Little Spoon has officially entered the $4 billion U.S. infant formula market, launching its Organic Grass-Fed Whole Milk Infant Formula...
Zoff Foods Raises $2 Million from JM Financial PE to Expand Ecommerce and Retail Presence
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...
Estée Lauder Acquires Full Stake in Forest Essentials, Strengthens India Expansion
Global beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies has acquired the remaining 51% stake in Indian luxury skincare brand Forest Essentials, taking full ownership of the...
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...