Last 84 days (2026-07-28 → 2026-10-19): 63 deals, $510M disclosed, median $2.2M (n = 60 priced). 69 deals in this sector in all our data. core sector for Aarav — Bengaluru family office
Trend over time
Deals per week (top) and disclosed capital (bottom)
Sample size: n = 69Deals per ISO week (left) and disclosed capital (right chart).
Active investors
Last 84 days · bar = deals, label = rounds led
Sample size: n = 12Window: last 84 days. Bar = deals; label shows rounds led.
Clusters of similar companies · ★ marks where your tracked companies sit
Sample size: n = 63Clusters pre-computed nightly from company description embeddings (k-means), labelled by Gemini; last computed 2026-10-19 01:14 UTC. Tracked companies are placed in their nearest cluster.
Apparel, Footwear & Accessories
22 deals · $154M
Anmasa · Asaya · BUILT · Banglore Watch Company · BlissClub · Boldfit · Bruno Milano · DeHaat Honest Farms · FIG Living · Indian Walker · KISAH · LNGVTY · Open Secret · Promom · Slayd · Smytten · The Pant Project · The Souled Store · Truth & Hair · Typsy Beauty · Vaaree · Zaydn
Top investors: Fireside Ventures, Inflection Point Ventures, OTP Ventures, Sorin Investments, Palette Wealth Management
Home, Lifestyle & Wellness Products
21 deals · $96.7M
Cheque evolution by stage
Median round size, last 84 days vs the 84 before
Sample size: n = 60Median round size in the last 84 days vs the 84 days before. Priced rounds only; small n is shown, not hidden.
Stage
Median
p25–p75
n
Prior median
Change
Undisclosed
$1.6M
$576K–$4.8M
15
$3.1M n=3
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Exits and shutdowns
M&A, IPO filings and shutdowns in this sector
Sample size: n = 12
17 Octipo filingIPO filing: draft papers filed for a public listing. Burma Burma operator Hunger Pangs filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO featuring a Rs 150 crore fresh issue alongside an offer for sale. ↗
16 Oct Popees Baby Care India Ltd approved the proposed acquisition of a 99.31% stake in Popees Baby Care Products Ltd in a share-swap transaction valued at approximately ₹511.33 crore.
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5 OctmaM&A: an acquisition or merger, often an exit for the investors. Marico acquired an additional 24.09% stake in Satiya Nutraceuticals for Rs 1,012.03 Cr. ↗
3 OctmaM&A: an acquisition or merger, often an exit for the investors. ITC acquired the remaining 52.5% stake in Yoga Bar parent Sproutlife Foods for around ₹645 Cr to reach 100% ownership. ↗
26 Septipo filingIPO filing: draft papers filed for a public listing. AceVector filed its RHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a Rs 287 crore fresh issue and an OFS of up to 4.12 crore shares. ↗
31 Augipo filingIPO filing: draft papers filed for a public listing. Purple Style Labs raised nearly ₹306 Cr from anchor investors ahead of bidding for its IPO on August 31. ↗
28 AugshutdownShutdown: the company has closed or wound down. Gurugram-based e-grocery startup Satvacart shut down operations after 12 years. ↗
22 Augipo filingIPO filing: draft papers filed for a public listing. Atomberg filed its DRHP with SEBI for an IPO comprising a fresh issue of up to ₹450 Cr and an OFS of up to 7.65 Cr shares. ↗
22 Augipo filingIPO filing: draft papers filed for a public listing. Nobel Hygiene filed its DRHP for a Rs 150 crore fresh issue. ↗
8 AugmaM&A: an acquisition or merger, often an exit for the investors. Reliance Retail bought early-stage fashion discovery platform Furrl to expand AI styling options on its platform. ↗
1 AugmaM&A: an acquisition or merger, often an exit for the investors. Menswear brand Snitch acquired D2C women's fashion label Berrylush for an undisclosed sum. ↗
11 JulmaM&A: an acquisition or merger, often an exit for the investors. Recode Studios has acquired Aflairza. ↗
The Pant Project🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$11.5M· Series B· D2C & Commerce· 19 Oct$11M, within $500K–$20M · Announced today
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.BusinessLine — Companies ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
The Pant Project is a direct-to-consumer premium menswear brand.
Ecosystem significance58th pct cheque for Series B × D2C & Commerce (n=6); investor tier 92th pct (Sorin Investments); 2 sources12/18
Raw 55 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 55
56Relevance 56/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Banaraswala🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$2.0M· Seed· D2C & Commerce· 15 OctSeed, in mandate · $2.0M, within $500K–$20Msingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
Banaraswala serves traditional Banarasi food including sweets, chaats and meals through dining outlets and food delivery platforms.
72Relevance 72/100 for this profile. High: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate. Open the row for the breakdown.The Stack🟠 HighHigh: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate.$2.3M· Seed· D2C & Commerce· Goa· 14 OctSeed, in mandate · $2.3M, within $500K–$20M✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Entrackr ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
The Stack develops science-backed supplements using globally sourced ingredients that have been clinically studied.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → supplements brand relates to personal care
69Relevance 69/100 for this profile. High: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate. Open the row for the breakdown.Foundry🟠 HighHigh: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate.$1.3M· Pre-seed· D2C & Commerce· Delhi-NCR· 14 OctPre-seed, in mandate · $1.3M, within $500K–$20M✓ 5 sourcesVerified: 5 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Economic Times Tech — Startups ↗+4
✓ 5 sourcesVerified: 5 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
Foundry is a consumer technology company developing premium home and kitchen appliances using proprietary, patent-pending technology.
47Relevance 47/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.wudhomes🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$262K· Pre-seed· D2C & Commerce· Bengaluru· 13 OctPre-seed, in mandate · Bengaluru, primary geographysingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
wudhomes is a home-furnishing startup that offers custom-built living room furniture and end-to-end home-furnishing services.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → home-furnishing is unlisted sub-sector18/30
85Relevance 85/100 for this profile. Act now: scores 80+ (or forced up by a watchlist or adjacency override). Worth a look this week. Open the row for the breakdown.Boldfit🔴 Act nowAct now: scores 80+ (or forced up by a watchlist or adjacency override). Worth a look this week.$41.8M· Series B· D2C & Commerce· Bengaluru· 12 OctCompetes with The Whole Truth Foods (tracked company) · Bengaluru, primary geography · 92th pct cheque for Series B × D2C & Commerce (n=6); investor tier 96th pct (Bessemer Venture Partners); 7 sources✓ 7 sourcesVerified: 7 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.BusinessLine — Companies ↗+8
✓ 7 sourcesVerified: 7 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
Boldfit is an e-commerce platform that offers sports and fitness products across categories such as apparel, fitness equipment, nutrition supplements and accessories.
46Relevance 46/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Ecosys🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$517K· Pre-Series A· D2C & Commerce· 11 OctPre-Series A, in mandate · $517K, within $500K–$20Msingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.VCCircle ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
Ecosys is a laundry and home cleaning brand focused on laundry pods and refill formats.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → unlisted home cleaning sub-sector18/30
Stage fitPre-Series A, in mandate
56Relevance 56/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Nat Habit🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$14.7M· Series C· D2C & Commerce· 9 OctD2C & Commerce → personal care (primary match) · $15M, within $500K–$20M✓ 5 sourcesVerified: 5 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Entrackr ↗+4
✓ 5 sourcesVerified: 5 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
Nat Habit is a natural personal care D2C brand that sells Ayurvedic personal care products, including shampoos, face washes, and moisturisers.
55Relevance 55/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Gramiyaa🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$1.9M· Series A· D2C & Commerce· Bengaluru· 9 OctSeries A, in mandate · $1.9M, within $500K–$20Msingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
Gramiyaa is a cold-pressed oil brand that produces groundnut, coconut, sesame, and other oils using traditional oil-making methods.
48Relevance 48/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.KISAH🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$3.7M· Series A· D2C & Commerce· Kolkata· 9 OctSeries A, in mandate · $3.7M, within $500K–$20Msingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Inc42 ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
KISAH is an omnichannel menswear and kidswear brand selling contemporary ethnic and occasion wear.
49Relevance 49/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Zinara🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$373K· Pre-seed· D2C & Commerce· Delhi-NCR· 8 OctPre-seed, in mandate · Delhi-NCR, primary geographysingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
Zinara is a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand offering everyday diamond jewellery made with lab-grown diamonds and 18K gold vermeil.
49Relevance 49/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.TailBlaze Longevity🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$300K· Pre-seed· D2C & Commerce· Ahmedabad· 8 OctPre-seed, in mandate · D2C & Commerce → premium F&B (adjacent match)single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
TailBlaze Longevity is a pet care startup offering high-protein, Ayurvedic nutritional formulations and fresh meals for canine health and longevity.
36Relevance 36/100 for this profile. Context: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit. Open the row for the breakdown.DailyObjects⚪ ContextContext: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit.$34.3M· Series C· D2C & Commerce· 8 Oct70th pct cheque for Series C × D2C & Commerce (n=5); investor tier 97th pct (360 ONE Asset); 3 sources · D2C & Commerce → unlisted consumer tech sub-sector✓ 3 sourcesVerified: 3 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Economic Times Tech — Funding ↗+2
✓ 3 sourcesVerified: 3 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
DailyObjects is a lifestyle-tech brand offering technology accessories, carry, workspace, and lifestyle products.
59Relevance 59/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.The Dough Therapy🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$543K· Seed· D2C & Commerce· Mumbai· 7 OctD2C & Commerce → premium F&B (primary match) · Seed, in mandatesingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
The Dough Therapy is a gourmet pizza brand offering vegetarian and vegan gourmet pizzas.
64Relevance 64/100 for this profile. High: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate. Open the row for the breakdown.Lorazzo🟠 HighHigh: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate.$1.6M· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· Bengaluru· 6 OctSeries A, in mandate (via prior round Series A) · $1.6M, within $500K–$20M✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Economic Times Tech — Funding ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
Lorazzo is an Indian kitchen and bathroom brand focused on combining design, technology and functionality across everyday home products.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → unlisted home sub-sector
54Relevance 54/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Beyond Appliances🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$11.4M· Series B· D2C & Commerce· Bengaluru· 6 Oct$11M, within $500K–$20M · Bengaluru, primary geography✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Economic Times Tech — Startups ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
Beyond Appliances is a smart kitchen appliance brand that combines technology with practical functionality to develop kitchen products for modern homes.
51Relevance 51/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.ReFit Global🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$1.0M· Seed· D2C & Commerce· Delhi-NCR· 6 OctSeed, in mandate · $1.0M, within $500K–$20Msingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
ReFit Global operates an ecosystem across refurbishment, distribution, and retail for refurbished electronics.
41Relevance 41/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Amaani🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$5.0M· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· 3 OctD2C & Commerce → beauty and wellness (personal care primary match) · $5.0M, within $500K–$20Msingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → beauty and wellness (personal care primary match)
55Relevance 55/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Banglore Watch Company🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$1.4M· Seed· D2C & Commerce· 1 OctSeed, in mandate · $1.4M, within $500K–$20M✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
67Relevance 67/100 for this profile. High: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate. Open the row for the breakdown.EDT🟠 HighHigh: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate.$2.4M· Pre-Series A· D2C & Commerce· Mumbai· 30 SeptPre-Series A, in mandate · $2.4M, within $500K–$20M✓ 4 sourcesVerified: 4 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Economic Times Tech — Funding ↗+3
✓ 4 sourcesVerified: 4 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
EDT is a kitchen appliance brand that also expands into beauty gadgets.
32Relevance 32/100 for this profile. Context: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit. Open the row for the breakdown.The Souled Store⚪ ContextContext: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit.$41.7M· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· Mumbai· 29 SeptMumbai, primary geography · 92th pct cheque for Undisclosed × D2C & Commerce (n=18); investor tier 97th pct (360 ONE Asset); 1 sourcesingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.Economic Times Tech — Funding ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.
The Souled Store is a direct-to-consumer apparel brand.
26Relevance 26/100 for this profile. Context: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit. Open the row for the breakdown.FIG Living⚪ ContextContext: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit.undisclosed· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· 29 SeptD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector · Amount undisclosed (neutral, not penalised)✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
85Relevance 85/100 for this profile. Act now: scores 80+ (or forced up by a watchlist or adjacency override). Worth a look this week. Open the row for the breakdown.Arovia Consumer🔴 Act nowAct now: scores 80+ (or forced up by a watchlist or adjacency override). Worth a look this week.$10.4M· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· 28 SeptCompetes with The Whole Truth Foods (tracked company) · $10M, within $500K–$20M · 86th pct cheque for Undisclosed × D2C & Commerce (n=18); investor tier 97th pct (Fireside Ventures); 3 sources✓ 3 sourcesVerified: 3 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Economic Times Tech — Funding ↗+2
✓ 3 sourcesVerified: 3 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
Arovia Consumer is a holding company established to build a portfolio of regional and family-owned packaged food brands.
58Relevance 58/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.ONYA🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$1.3M· Pre-Series A· D2C & Commerce· 24 SeptPre-Series A, in mandate · $1.3M, within $500K–$20M✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
46Relevance 46/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Nuvah🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$417K· Pre-seed· D2C & Commerce· 24 SeptPre-seed, in mandate · D2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sectorsingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
66Relevance 66/100 for this profile. High: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate. Open the row for the breakdown.betterhood🟠 HighHigh: scores 60–79. A strong fit with this mandate.$1.2M· Seed· D2C & Commerce· Bengaluru· 23 SeptSeed, in mandate · $1.2M, within $500K–$20M✓ 3 sourcesVerified: 3 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.GNews: startup raises crore ↗+2
✓ 3 sourcesVerified: 3 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
46Relevance 46/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Indian Walker🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.undisclosed· Pre-seed· D2C & Commerce· 23 SeptPre-seed, in mandate · D2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
43Relevance 43/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Unniyarcha🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$1.0M· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· Delhi-NCR· 23 Sept$1.0M, within $500K–$20M · Delhi-NCR, primary geography✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.Economic Times Tech — Funding ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.
Unniyarcha designs and manufactures traditional and modern silver jewellery in-house for consumers.
83Relevance 83/100 for this profile. Act now: scores 80+ (or forced up by a watchlist or adjacency override). Worth a look this week. Open the row for the breakdown.Protein Pantry🔴 Act nowAct now: scores 80+ (or forced up by a watchlist or adjacency override). Worth a look this week.$939K· Seed· D2C & Commerce· 22 SeptSame layer as The Whole Truth Foods (tracked company) · Seed, in mandate · $939K, within $500K–$20M✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Protein Pantry is a high-protein frozen food brand.
51Relevance 51/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.UniqYou🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$1.6M· Seed· D2C & Commerce· 19 SeptSeed, in mandate · $1.6M, within $500K–$20Msingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Entrackr ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
23Relevance 23/100 for this profile. Context: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit. Open the row for the breakdown.Zinara⚪ ContextContext: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit.undisclosed· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· 18 SeptD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector · Amount undisclosed (neutral, not penalised)single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Zinara is a lab-grown diamond jewellery brand offering everyday diamond jewellery made with lab-grown diamonds and 18K gold vermeil.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
21Relevance 21/100 for this profile. Context: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit. Open the row for the breakdown.MoroMaa⚪ ContextContext: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit.$156K· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· 18 SeptD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector · 6th pct cheque for Undisclosed × D2C & Commerce (n=18); investor tier 98th pct (AJVC); 1 sourcesingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
21Relevance 21/100 for this profile. Context: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit. Open the row for the breakdown.Slayd⚪ ContextContext: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit.$156K· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· 16 SeptD2C & Commerce → Ecommerce Enablers is unlisted sub-sector · 6th pct cheque for Undisclosed × D2C & Commerce (n=18); investor tier 98th pct (AJVC); 1 sourcesingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → Ecommerce Enablers is unlisted sub-sector
42Relevance 42/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Popo Global🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$56.0M· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· Bengaluru· 11 SeptBengaluru, primary geography · D2C & Commerce → F&B closely relates to premium F&B✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Popo Global operates in foodtech and F&B with a B2C model.
38Relevance 38/100 for this profile. Context: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit. Open the row for the breakdown.Peep Beauty⚪ ContextContext: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit.$1.2M· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· 11 Sept$1.2M, within $500K–$20M · D2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Peep Beauty operates in ecommerce and D2C with a B2C model.
60Relevance 60/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Theater🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$7.8M· Series A· D2C & Commerce· 10 SeptSeries A, in mandate · $7.8M, within $500K–$20M✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Theater operates in ecommerce and D2C with a B2C model.
47Relevance 47/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Sorry Sugar🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$1.0M· Seed· D2C & Commerce· 8 SeptSeed, in mandate · $1.0M, within $500K–$20Msingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Sorry Sugar operates in ecommerce and D2C with a B2C model.
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
49Relevance 49/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Nua🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$50.0M· Series C· D2C & Commerce· 7 SeptPeak XV Partners (lead), tracked · 90th pct cheque for Series C × D2C & Commerce (n=5); investor tier 99th pct (Peak XV Partners); 2 sources✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Nua operates in ecommerce and D2C with a B2C model.
39Relevance 39/100 for this profile. Context: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit. Open the row for the breakdown.Lickicious⚪ ContextContext: scores 20–39. Market background, not a mandate fit.$2.1M· Undisclosed· D2C & Commerce· 7 Sept$2.1M, within $500K–$20M · 50th pct cheque for Undisclosed × D2C & Commerce (n=18); investor tier 85th pct (Prath Ventures); 2 sources✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗+1
✓ 2 sourcesVerified: 2 independent publications reported this round and agree on the key facts.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Lickicious operates in ecommerce and D2C with a B2C model.
42Relevance 42/100 for this profile. Relevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim. Open the row for the breakdown.Mokobara🟡 RelevantRelevant: scores 40–59. A partial fit; worth a skim.$18.0M· Series C· D2C & Commerce· 5 Sept$18M, within $500K–$20M · 50th pct cheque for Series C × D2C & Commerce (n=5); investor tier 99th pct (Peak XV Partners); 1 sourcesingle sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.Inc42 ↗
single sourceOnly one publication has reported this round so far. Treat the numbers as provisional until a second source confirms.backfillBackfill: collected from historical articles to build the baseline, not from the live daily run.
Mokobara operates in ecommerce and D2C with a B2C model.
Raw 56 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 56
Raw 71.6 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 71.6
Raw 69.3 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 69.3
Raw 47.3 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 47.3
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → sports and fitness (unlisted sub-sector under core sector)18/30
Stage fitSeries B, adjacent to mandate10/20
Cheque fit$42M, outside $500K–$20M0/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitBengaluru, primary geography5/5
RecencyAnnounced 7 days ago0/5
Ecosystem significance92th pct cheque for Series B × D2C & Commerce (n=6); investor tier 96th pct (Bessemer Venture Partners); 7 sources17/18
Override · Competes with The Whole Truth Foods (tracked company)+35
Raw 85 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 85
20/20
Cheque fit$517K, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitCity not reported0/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance8th pct cheque for Pre-Series A × D2C & Commerce (n=6); investor tier 92th pct (GVFL); 1 source6.6/18
Raw 46.4 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 46.4
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → personal care (primary match)30/30
Stage fitSeries C, two steps from mandate4/20
Cheque fit$15M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitCity not reported0/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance30th pct cheque for Series C × D2C & Commerce (n=5); investor tier 96th pct (Sharrp Ventures); 5 sources11.5/18
Raw 55.5 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 55.5
24/30
Stage fitSeries A, in mandate20/20
Cheque fit$1.9M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitBengaluru, primary geography5/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance6th pct cheque for Series A × D2C & Commerce (n=8); investor tier 85th pct (Campus Fund); 1 source6/18
Raw 55.3 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 55.3
20/20
Cheque fit$3.7M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitKolkata, other city1/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance19th pct cheque for Series A × D2C & Commerce (n=8); investor tier 97th pct (Fireside Ventures); 1 source7.8/18
Raw 48.3 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 48.3
Stage fitPre-seed, in mandate
20/20
Cheque fit$373K, within ±50% of $500K–$20M5/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitDelhi-NCR, primary geography5/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance42th pct cheque for Pre-seed × D2C & Commerce (n=6); investor tier 99th pct (Inflection Point Ventures); 1 source10/18
Raw 49.3 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 49.3
Raw 48.7 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 48.7
Ecosystem significance70th pct cheque for Series C × D2C & Commerce (n=5); investor tier 97th pct (360 ONE Asset); 3 sources14.3/18
Raw 36.3 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 36.3
Seed, in mandate
20/20
Cheque fit$543K, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitMumbai, primary geography5/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance11th pct cheque for Seed × D2C & Commerce (n=14); investor tier 39th pct (Michigan Capital Advisors); 1 source4/18
Raw 58.7 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 58.7
18/30
Stage fitSeries A, in mandate (via prior round Series A)20/20
Raw 63.9 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 63.9
18/30
Stage fitSeries B, adjacent to mandate10/20
Cheque fit$11M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitBengaluru, primary geography5/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance42th pct cheque for Series B × D2C & Commerce (n=6); investor tier 97th pct (Fireside Ventures); 2 sources10.8/18
Raw 53.8 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 53.8
Seed, in mandate
20/20
Cheque fit$1.0M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitDelhi-NCR, primary geography5/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance43th pct cheque for Seed × D2C & Commerce (n=14); investor tier 39th pct (UAE-based family office); 1 source6.9/18
Raw 50.9 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 50.9
30/30
Stage fitRound not named in the article0/20
Cheque fit$5.0M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitCity not reported0/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance75th pct cheque for Undisclosed × D2C & Commerce (n=18); no ranked investor; 1 source7.7/18
Raw 40.5 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 40.5
D2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
18/30
Stage fitSeed, in mandate20/20
Cheque fit$1.4M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitCity not reported0/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance61th pct cheque for Seed × D2C & Commerce (n=14); no ranked investor; 2 sources7.3/18
Raw 55.3 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 55.3
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → kitchen appliances is unlisted sub-sector18/30
Stage fitPre-Series A, in mandate20/20
Cheque fit$2.4M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitMumbai, primary geography5/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance58th pct cheque for Pre-Series A × D2C & Commerce (n=6); investor tier 99th pct (Sauce VC); 4 sources14.2/18
Raw 67.2 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 67.2
Round not named in the article
0/20
Cheque fit$42M, outside $500K–$20M0/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitMumbai, primary geography5/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance92th pct cheque for Undisclosed × D2C & Commerce (n=18); investor tier 97th pct (360 ONE Asset); 1 source14.4/18
Raw 31.8 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 31.8
D2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
18/30
Stage fitRound not named in the article0/20
Cheque fitAmount undisclosed (neutral, not penalised)4/10
Raw 25.9 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 25.9
Override · Competes with The Whole Truth Foods (tracked company)+35
Raw 84.7 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 84.7
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
18/30
Stage fitPre-Series A, in mandate20/20
Cheque fit$1.3M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitCity not reported0/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance33th pct cheque for Pre-Series A × D2C & Commerce (n=6); investor tier 96th pct (Zeropearl VC); 2 sources10/18
Raw 58 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 58
Raw 45.6 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 45.6
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector18/30
Raw 65.9 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 65.9
D2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
18/30
Stage fitPre-seed, in mandate20/20
Cheque fitAmount undisclosed (neutral, not penalised)4/10
Raw 45.9 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 45.9
Raw 42.9 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 42.9
Override · Same layer as The Whole Truth Foods (tracked company)+25
Raw 82.9 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 82.9
Raw 51.3 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 51.3
18/30
Stage fitRound not named in the article0/20
Cheque fitAmount undisclosed (neutral, not penalised)4/10
Raw 23.4 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 23.4
Raw 21 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 21
Raw 21 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 21
D2C & Commerce → F&B closely relates to premium F&B
Raw 41.7 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 41.7
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector18/30
Raw 37.6 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 37.6
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector18/30
Stage fitSeries A, in mandate20/20
Cheque fit$7.8M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorNo tracked investor0/12
Geography fitCity not reported0/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance56th pct cheque for Series A × D2C & Commerce (n=8); investor tier 92th pct (Niveshaay); 2 sources11.9/18
Raw 59.9 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 59.9
Raw 46.7 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 46.7
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector18/30
Stage fitSeries C, two steps from mandate4/20
Cheque fit$50M, outside $500K–$20M0/10
Tracked investorPeak XV Partners (lead), tracked12/12
Geography fitCity not reported0/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance90th pct cheque for Series C × D2C & Commerce (n=5); investor tier 99th pct (Peak XV Partners); 2 sources15.3/18
Raw 49.3 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 49.3
Sector fitD2C & Commerce → generic D2C unlisted specific sub-sector
Raw 38.9 × confidence 1Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 38.9
18/30
Stage fitSeries C, two steps from mandate4/20
Cheque fit$18M, within $500K–$20M10/10
Tracked investorPeak XV Partners (participating), tracked7/12
Geography fitCity not reported0/5
RecencyBefore the current digest window0/5
Ecosystem significance50th pct cheque for Series C × D2C & Commerce (n=5); investor tier 99th pct (Peak XV Partners); 1 source10.8/18
Raw 42.3 × confidence 0.85Points from the rows above, multiplied by how sure we are of the facts (fewer sources or disputed fields lower it), then capped at 100.Score 42.3