Participated · Seed · Mar 2026

Founded in 2023 by Manish Paul, Moe Puppy is a direct-to-consumer pet care brand focused on grooming and wellness products including dry shampoo and anti-tick spray. The brand serves customers through its website, major marketplaces (Amazon), quick-commerce platforms (Blinkit, Zepto) and pet-focused platforms such as Supertails. Moe Puppy reports having served over 1 lakh customers, a repeat purchase rate of around 30%, and 10x growth over the past year. With the recent pre-seed raise, the company plans to invest in marketing, product R&D, supply-chain optimisation and selective hires across growth, operations and customer experience. The article positions the startup within a growing Indian pet care market where demand for premium and wellness-focused products is increasing.

Led · Seed · Oct 2025

Founded in 2022, Bengaluru-based ZillOut offers an AI-driven software platform that unifies venue infrastructure, guest data, and distribution tools into a single workflow for restaurants, clubs, and other hospitality businesses. The three-layer architecture—infra, data, and distribution—automates back-of-house processes while generating guest intelligence that powers tailored experiences and targeted marketing. The product is already deployed in more than 150 venues across 20 Indian cities, including major hubs such as Goa, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. Management plans to use new capital to deepen its AI capabilities, accelerate technology development, and broaden both marketing and operational reach. Future growth initiatives include expanding business operations and driving further automation within the “going-out” ecosystem. To date, ZillOut has raised a cumulative ₹4.35 crore in external funding, supporting its early commercial traction.