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NORI Raises $350K Pre-Seed Funding to Redefine Women-Centric Travel Gear in India

Nori Founder

Bengaluru-based NORI has secured $350,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by Rebalance, with participation from Vijay Shekhar Sharma, VSS Investco, and other angel investors. Funding to Drive Product Expansion and Market Reach The newly raised capital will be deployed to broaden NORI’s product portfolio and enhance its presence across both online and offline retail … Read more

Cava Athleisure Raises ₹40 Crore Series A Funding

Cava

Bengaluru, January 2026: Cava Athleisure, a direct-to-consumer (D2C) everyday-wear and athleisure brand, has raised ₹40 crore in a Series A funding round led by Sharrp Ventures, which invested ₹21 crore. The round also saw participation from V3 Ventures and existing investor Spring Marketing Capital. Following the funding, Cava Athleisure has been valued at ₹215 crore, … Read more

Supplements Startup The Stack Raises ₹5.5 Crore in Pre-Seed Funding

The Stack

New Delhi, January 2026: The Stack, a science-backed consumer health and supplements startup, has raised ₹5.5 crore in a pre-seed funding round, co-led by OTP Ventures and Huddle Ventures. The round also saw participation from a group of angel investors. The fresh capital will be deployed toward research and development, expansion of the product pipeline, … Read more

Lorazzo Raises ₹5 Crore Seed Round to Revolutionize India’s Home Improvement Market

Lorazo

Bengaluru, January 2026 — Home improvement startup Lorazzo has raised ₹5 crore in a seed funding round led by Sprout Venture Partners and First Cheque by India Quotient, marking a major milestone in its journey to redefine India’s kitchen and bathroom fittings market. The round also saw participation from Chandigarh Angel Network and a group … Read more

Why Most Celebrity Brands in India Fail — And What Entrepreneurs Can Learn From Them

In India, celebrity-led brands are everywhere. From beauty and fashion to wellness and kidswear, nearly every major Bollywood star now has a business. Katrina Kaif launched Kay Beauty, Deepika Padukone introduced 82°E, Kriti Sanon owns Hyphen, and Alia Bhatt created Ed-a-Mamma. But while these celebrity ventures generate buzz, most of them struggle to grow or … Read more