Led · Seed · Aug 2026

Be Clinical is a D2C clinical skincare brand founded by Hemangi Dhir and launched in 2025 after two years of R&D. The company develops a range of skin, body and haircare products positioned around clinical testing and formulation. Since launch it has delivered 1.2 lakh orders. With the recent ₹21 Cr seed extension led by Sauce and participation from V3 Ventures and angel investors, Be Clinical plans to scale R&D, clinical testing and manufacturing capabilities. The company intends to expand its product portfolio and enter new markets using the fresh capital. No revenue figures were reported in the articles.

Led · Equity · Aug 2026

Founded in 2024 by Rachit Jain and Saurabh Agarwal, Bruno Milano is a Noida-based direct-to-consumer watch brand that offers hand-finished quartz and chronograph watches generally priced between Rs 2,000 and Rs 5,000. Its product lineup includes collections such as the Vittorio Chrono, Ambrosiana Chic, and Duomo Heritage, and the company also provides customised corporate gifting solutions. Bruno Milano sells through its official website as well as major ecommerce and quick commerce platforms. The company positions its watches to combine classic aesthetics with modern designs and competes with startups targeting affordable-luxury and heritage-inspired segments. With the Rs 7.5 crore raise, Bruno Milano plans to expand its presence across India, accelerate new collections and designs, and deepen distribution on ecommerce and quick commerce channels. The articles do not disclose revenue, user metrics, or a valuation.

Led · Series A · Jun 2026

Uni Seoul operates an impulse lifestyle retail chain offering over 1,000 SKUs priced between Rs 99 and Rs 2,999 across categories such as plush toys, home and living, stationery, bags, travel accessories, beauty and personal care, and gifting. The company currently runs 15 stores in cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai, Kochi, and Nashik. Founders Gaurav Karmani and Mohit Khurana plan to expand the offline footprint to more than 50 outlets in the near term and reach 500 retail touchpoints within five years. Uni Seoul intends to strengthen supply-chain capabilities and grow its private-label portfolio while launching on quick commerce platforms to capture impulse-driven demand. The business positioned the raise within a broader market opportunity, citing India's gifting market at approximately $75 billion in 2024. The company did not disclose revenue or profitability metrics in the article.

Led · Series C · Apr 2026

Hocco is an ice cream brand built by founders including Ankit and Japesh. The company has hit rapid revenue milestones, described as the fastest Indian consumer brand to reach ₹100 crore, ₹200 crore and ₹500 crore. Sauce.vc has been a long-term investor, leading Hocco from pre-seed through multiple rounds and now the Series C. The team and founders are highlighted for their execution and company culture. No specific revenue figures beyond the milestones, founding year, or location were provided in the article.

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.