Weddingz.in operates an online marketplace that lists wedding venues and connects users with wedding service providers such as photographers, makeup and mehendi artists, and planners. Run by L Fast Brands Pvt Ltd and started by Sandeep Lodha about 13 months ago, the startup is present in 10 cities including Delhi, Bangalore and Goa and expects to operate in 20 cities by the end of 2016. The firm plans to expand its category offerings to include decor, catering and honeymoon packages and to offer services for birthdays and anniversaries. It is developing virtual tours on its website and a mobile app. The company will use funding to invest in technology, automation and team expansion. Weddingz.in reports 35% month-on-month growth and facilitated about 100 bookings in December. Weddingz.in (owned by L Fast Brands Pvt Ltd) is an online marketplace that aggregates wedding venues and vendors. It launched in Mumbai and, within eight months, expanded to 10 cities including Delhi, Bangalore and Goa, with plans to grow to 20 cities (including Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad) by the end of 2016. The platform claims more than 100 venue bookings in November and reports 50–55% month-on-month revenue growth alongside 60% month-on-month user-base growth. Management says it is targeting over 1,000 venue bookings per month within 12 months and aims for 50% of urban weddings to be planned on the platform in the next 3–4 years. Proceeds from the recent round will be used for automation, marketing, expanding operations to more cities, and growing the user base. The company positions itself as organizing and bringing transparency to the fragmented $40‑billion Indian wedding market.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Equity

Latest activity

Dec 2015