Led · 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 · Seed · Mar 2026

Founded in 2024 by Nirja Bhatt, Laani is a personal care brand that develops body and personal care products for Indian consumers. The company launched with a Clear Deodorant Stick positioned to deliver up to 24 hours of odour control without residue or staining. Laani shaped its product direction through research with over 500 women across digital communities. The startup raised Rs 9.1 crore in a pre-seed round led by V3 Ventures and Saama Capital to fund early growth. Laani intends to use the funds for brand building, research and development, and expansion into additional personal care categories. The company plans to focus on new formats and formulations suited to Indian weather conditions and changing consumer preferences.

Participated · Series C · Feb 2026

Supertails operates an integrated pet-care ecosystem that combines an e-commerce marketplace for more than 500 pet product brands with tele-vet consultations, at-home services, and company-owned clinics. The platform has already onboarded over 100 veterinarians and recently launched 30-minute delivery in Bengaluru and Mumbai, with plans for 60 dark stores across Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru by quarter-end. Management plans to double down on healthcare depth by opening 15 full-service hospitals in Bengaluru within six months, covering pharmacy, diagnostics, prescription diets, and at-home services. Future investment will also enhance product and data capabilities to deliver stronger personalisation for users. The company is operationally profitable and is growing revenue 60-70 percent year-on-year. Supertails expects to reach nearly one million pet parents on its platform within six months and is targeting an annual revenue run rate of ₹1,000 crore. These metrics position the startup to capture a significant share of India’s estimated $3 billion pet care market.

Led · Series A · Jan 2026

Founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs designs and handcrafts premium sneakers that blend high-quality materials with Indian cultural motifs such as Phulkari embroidery and Onam themes. The company sells primarily through its own website and a network of select retail partners, while also operating physical stores in five Indian cities. Since closing its seed round in early 2025, the startup has reached an annualised revenue run-rate of INR 30 crore. Management plans to scale to INR 100 crore in annualised revenue by fiscal 2026-27. Proceeds from the current raise will expand the product portfolio, deepen offline retail penetration in key Indian markets, and build international brand awareness in the US and UK. The company positions itself against competitors like Neeman's, which recently raised USD 4 million in Series B2 funding. Gully Labs aims to leverage its culturally rooted designs to differentiate within the premium sneaker segment both domestically and abroad.

Participated · Series F · Nov 2025

Lendingkart operates a digital non-banking financial company (NBFC) platform focused on extending working-capital and short-term business loans to SMEs across India, with typical ticket sizes of Rs 5–6 lakh. The company says it has disbursed more than Rs 18,700 crore to over 300,000 businesses to date, underscoring its scale in the underserved SME credit market. For FY24, Lendingkart reported revenue of Rs 1,090 crore, a 36% year-on-year increase, while net profit slipped 5.9% to Rs 175 crore. In March 2025, Temasek-owned Fullerton Financial acquired a 56% majority stake, positioning the firm for further expansion. The newly announced capital will fund growth initiatives across Lendingkart and its wholly owned subsidiary, Lendingkart Finance, as well as general corporate purposes. Post-transaction, Fullerton Financial’s ownership will rise to 58.35%, with earlier backers such as Bertelsmann Nederland, Mayfield India, and Saama Capital retaining significant minority stakes. Prior to the latest round, Lendingkart had raised Rs 1,050 crore (about $126 million) in equity funding from many of the same investors.