Led · Equity · May 2026

Yoho, co-founded in 2021 by Ahmad Hushsham and Prateek Singhal, is a Delhi-based direct-to-consumer footwear brand that has sold over three million pairs across its own website and marketplaces such as Amazon, Myntra, Flipkart, Ajio, and Nykaa. The brand also distributes via quick-commerce platforms including Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart. Yoho is targeting offline expansion through partnerships with 2,500 multi-brand outlets across tier I and tier II cities and plans to open Exclusive Brand Outlets. Those Exclusive Brand Outlets are planned to integrate AI-driven solutions to improve fitting, reduce returns, and optimize inventory management. Financially, the company has completed multiple funding rounds, including a Rs 20 crore Series A in 2022 and a Rs 27 crore pre-Series B in 2024, and has now raised an additional Rs 23 crore in equity and debt. As per the articles, India's sneaker market is expected to reach $6 billion by FY32, a market context Yoho cites for growth.

Participated · Equity · Nov 2025

Bombay Shaving Company develops innovative grooming solutions aimed at young Indian consumers, competing with global majors like Gillette and Philips. Its portfolio spans trimmers, electric shavers, and a fast-growing women’s segment marketed under the Bombae brand. The company has achieved a net revenue run-rate exceeding ₹550 crore and is PAT profitable, having doubled its performance over FY25. Management plans to expand omnichannel distribution, deepen retail reach, and invest heavily in brand-building and operational capabilities. Looking ahead, the firm intends to pursue an initial public offering in the near term to bring retail investors into its growth story. The brand has already captured strong double-digit market shares in its core categories, underscoring its leadership ambitions in India’s evolving beauty and grooming market.

Participated · Equity · Oct 2022

Soothe Healthcare’s flagship product is Paree Sanitary Pads, launched in 2016 through offline FMCG distribution channels. The company has expanded into international markets, added new product verticals, and doubled its manufacturing capabilities. It intends to use the fresh capital to grow distribution channels, deepen reach to women across Tier II and III Indian markets, and strengthen marketing and working capital. The company positions itself as a social impact-driven personal-hygiene brand focused on affordable, high-quality products for women. Leadership under Founder and CEO Sahil Dharia emphasizes value and social impact as core to the brand’s growth strategy. Financially, the company completed a fresh funding round after its previous raise in August 2021. Soothe Healthcare is a homegrown personal-hygiene company with a portfolio that includes flagship Paree sanitary pads and recently launched baby diapers Super Cute's. The brand has grown over twofold in the past 12 months and operates as an omnichannel business combining deep offline distribution across India, modern trade, hypermarkets and a D2C online presence. The company plans to expand in-house manufacturing and invest in best-in-class machinery to support the Make in India initiative. It will deploy proceeds to scale production, invest in marketing and distribution, and launch innovative new products. Sahil Dharia is the founder and CEO. The company has raised a total of INR 230 crore to date.

Participated · Series A · Sep 2021

Innovist, founded in 2018 and based in Gurugram, sells personal care and personal-care-adjacent products through brands including SunScoop, Chemist at Play, and Bare Anatomy. The company, formerly Onesto Labs, was founded by Rohit Chawla, Sifat Khurana, and Vimal Bhola. It has raised $7M in a Series A round with help from Amazon Smbhav Venture Fund. Participants in the round included 72 Ventures, the family office of Nykaa founder Falguni Nayar, Accel India, and Sauce.vc. Proceeds are earmarked for product innovation, market expansion, and team building. Prior financings include a $3.5M pre-Series A in April last year led by Accel Partners and 72 Ventures, and a $500K seed from Sauce.vc in 2019. Onesto Labs owns and operates D2C personal-care brands Bare Anatomy and Chemist at Play, selling personal care products through its own websites and marketplaces such as Amazon India and Nykaa. The company focuses on product R&D, manufacturing, and omnichannel distribution for personal-care formats. Management said the fresh funding will be used to double down on R&D activities and expand manufacturing and distribution capabilities. Onesto’s business has quintupled since the start of the pandemic; it currently reports annual recurring revenue of Rs 12 crore and is targeting Rs 60 crore in the next 18 months. The company was founded in 2018 by Rohit Chawla, Sifat Khurana, and Vimal Bhola; Rohit Chawla serves as CEO.

Led · Series B · Jul 2021

Hero Electric manufactures electric two-wheelers and operates a nationwide sales and service network in India. The company plans to expand production capacity by setting up multiple plants over the next couple of years and to invest in India-centric, flexible, and cost-effective innovations. It intends to increase R&D spending and launch new products to support its goal of doubling sales every year and driving electric mobility adoption. Management says the company is poised to grow at over 2X from the last fiscal and aims to sell over 1 million units per year in the next couple of years. Current operating metrics cited include over 700 sales and service touchpoints and more than 3.5 lakh (350,000+) electric two-wheelers in India. The company will use new capital to consolidate market position, grow its footprint across India-like markets, and invest in futuristic technology.