The Venture Codex

Participated · Equity · Aug 2026

Typsy Beauty positions itself as a D2C cosmetics brand aiming to deliver international-quality makeup at accessible Indian prices. The company sells makeup and is expanding into hybrid skincare-makeup products and fragrances. Following the Rs 20 crore raise, it plans to deepen distribution via quick commerce platforms and offline retail. Typsy Beauty intends to launch over ten new products in the coming months and expand its fragrance lineup. The company’s stated focus is broader product assortment and retail presence expansion; no revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the articles.

Led · Equity · Jan 2026

Founded in 2023 by entrepreneur Mira Rajput Kapoor, Dhun Wellness runs a 6,000-sq.-ft. flagship sanctuary in Mumbai’s Bandra offering an integrated mix of Ayurvedic therapies, traditional Chinese medicine, sound healing, electric cryotherapy, infrared saunas, and red-light therapy. The facility features 13 treatment rooms and personalized seven-day programs for gut restoration, sleep alignment, and stress management, all supported by a 24/7 concierge and at-home care plans. Management reports a steady 15% month-on-month increase in demand, reflecting rising interest in convenient, evidence-based preventive health solutions. With the global wellness market projected to reach $256.9 billion by 2033, Dhun aims to position itself at the intersection of luxury and preventive healthcare. Newly raised capital will finance expansion into Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad while building a Comprehensive Longevity Vertical focused on data-driven preventive care, clinical longevity metrics, and omnichannel home-wellness offerings. The company’s “in-city” model differentiates it from destination retreats by catering to busy urban residents who seek regular access rather than episodic escapes.

Led · Equity · Oct 2025

Goldi Solar designs and manufactures solar photovoltaic modules for renewable energy projects, positioning itself as a key domestic supplier to India’s clean-energy build-out. Headquartered in Surat, the company has rapidly scaled manufacturing capacity from 3 GW to 14.7 GW over the last twelve months, and it is building a 1.2 GW solar-cell facility in Gujarat to enhance vertical integration. Its product roadmap focuses on high-efficiency module technologies, and management has highlighted continued innovation as a strategic priority. The firm intends to leverage its expanded production base to deepen its go-to-market reach across India and abroad. While specific revenue or customer figures were not disclosed, the sizeable capacity ramp underscores strong order visibility and market demand. Goldi Solar plans to channel newly raised capital toward further capacity expansion, backward integration, R&D, and sales initiatives aimed at solidifying its leadership in India’s solar manufacturing ecosystem.

Participated · Equity · Apr 2016

Janalakshmi Financial Services is a microfinance institution in India. The company has raised a new round of funding of Rs 1,030 crore (about $161.3 million). The round was led by private equity major TPG. The article describes the transaction as a funding round but does not specify the instrument type (equity, debt, or other). No other participating investors, operating metrics, past rounds, or future plans are provided in the article. The article also does not disclose use of proceeds or valuation information. Janalakshmi Financial Services is a Bangalore-based microlender operating in 184 cities across 19 states with $1.65 billion in assets under management. Its core product is small-batch loans disbursed to joint liability groups; it also offers individual loans to proven borrowers and credit to micro, small and medium enterprises. Last September the lender received in-principle approval from the Reserve Bank of India to convert into a small finance bank. The company says the new equity will help it transition to a bank structure and comply with RBI rules for conversion. Janalakshmi intends to use the capital to drive customer acquisition and expand its product offerings. Promoter and chairman Ramesh Ramanathan said the round will fuel further expansion of products and services to more families, businesses and individuals.