Ace Blend is a Mumbai-based wellness brand rethinking nutrition with science-first formulations. Founded in 2018 to address unsubstantiated supplements in the market, it delivers clean-label, clinically backed products like protein blends, functional beverages, and targeted supplements. $3.3M pre-Series A round led by Fireside Ventures, aimed at expanding product lines, boosting brand awareness, and scaling both online and offline distribution. Co-founder and CEO Shivam Hingorani leads brand vision and product strategy, while Co-founder Saif Mekhri brings deep R&D and formulation expertise to the table.

Outzidr is a D2C fashion brand catering to Gen Z women with fast, occasion-ready western wear. The brand operates on a rapid “test-and-react” model, launching small batches, tracking customer response, and scaling only the winners. It typically introduces around 2,000 new styles per month through its own platform and top marketplaces like Myntra, Nykaa Fashion, and Ajio. In just a few months, it has won over 100,000 customers, boasts retention rates 1.5x above industry norms, and launched over 8,000 styles already. ₹27CR Pre-Series A round led by RTP Global, with participation from existing investor Stellaris Venture Partners. Co-founder and CEO Nirmal Jain, who previously scaled Landmark Group’s Styli leads brand strategy and design-to-market execution. Co-founder and CMO Mani Kant Mani, with a background in digital strategy at Max Fashion, drives marketing and omnichannel growth. Co-founder and COO Justin Mario, who brings operational expertise from Aymakan and Styli, heads supply chain and customer experience scaling.

Gladful is a clean-label, protein-first nutrition brand for kids and families. The company offers quick-to-make (10-minute) breakfast and snack mixes like chilla, dosa, and pancake blends made entirely from plant-based ingredients and free of refined sugar or additives. It has now expanded into the kids’ health drink market with NutraMilk, reinforcing trust among health-conscious parents. ₹8CR Pre-Series A round led by Eternal Capital. The round also saw participation from Antler India, Venture Catalysts, and other angel investors. Co-founder and CEO Parul Sharma leads brand vision and strategy. Co-founder and COO Manu Sharma drives operations and product rollout.

Fraganote is a Delhi-based artisanal D2C fragrance brand crafting narrative-led perfumes in small batches with high fragrance concentration. Its unique range — with scents like Baked Vanilla, Drunken Cake, and Beach Holiday — is built to resonate emotionally with younger Indian consumers. The company blends quality ingredients sourced globally with design-forward storytelling and is now moving into offline pilots and brand experience zones. With strong digital traction and plans for quick-commerce reach, Fraganote aims to define India’s new premium fragrance category. $1M Pre‑Series A round led by Rukam Capital. Co-founder and CEO Garima Kakkar leads brand vision and product storytelling, steering the team to craft emotion-driven fragrances. Co-founder and COO Arjun Anand heads operations, portfolio expansion, and retail partnerships—building supply chains that support both online and offline reach.

P-tal is a Delhi-based D2C brand reviving traditional Thathera metalware- brass, copper, and kansa utensils crafted by UNESCO‑listed artisan families near Amritsar. It blends heritage craftsmanship with modern design and online direct-to-consumer sales. It currently serves both Indian and U.S. markets with significant digital-first traction. ₹23–30 CR Pre‑Series A round underway, backed by Rainmatter Capital, Anicut Capital (₹2.3CR pre-committed), Venture Catalysts, RealTime Angel Fund and over a dozen strategic angels. Co-founder and CEO Aditya Agrawal leads brand strategy and growth, having launched P‑TAL through social projects during his SRCC days. Co-founder and COO Kirti Goel drives product design and artisan engagement and Co-founder and CPO Gaurav Garg oversees supply chains and production, managing artisan coordination and operational scale.

WiseLife is a fast-growing yoga and wellness brand offering eco-friendly yoga mats and fitness essentials crafted from biodegradable materials. Founded in 2022, the Bengaluru-based company focuses on merging thoughtful design with sustainability, creating visually appealing yet affordable gear. ₹ 8CR pre‑Series A round led by Rukam Capital, with participation from 4 sharks from Shark Tank India- Aman Gupta, Anupam Mittal, Ritesh Aggarwal, and Namita Thapar. Two of the sharks are not linked here. Prateek Kedia, Founder & CEO is a chartered accountant turned wellness entrepreneur, building WiseLife’s premium and sustainable product line.

Cookd is a Chennai-born digital-first cooking brand blending recipe content, community, and consumer goods. From its app featuring over 800+ easy-to-follow recipe videos, Cookd empowers home cooks with meal planning, grocery guidance, and helpful cooking tips. It extends its reach via D2C food kits such as masalas, gravies, and cooking pastes, available both online and in 1,600+ retail outlets. The fresh funding will support deeper penetration in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, accelerated product innovation, and expansion of its cooking kit range. $16CR Pre‑Series A round led by Spring Marketing Capital, with participation from Eternal Capital, Sun Icon Ventures and PeerCheque. PeerCheque is not linked here. Aathitiyan V S, the Founder & CEO is the driving force behind Cookd’s content-to-commerce journey.

Skippi is a Hyderabad-based clean-label ice pop brand reviving India’s nostalgic frozen treats with a modern, health-conscious twist. The company uses RO-purified water and natural ingredients to create preservative-free popsicles in a variety of fruity and tangy flavours. With increasing traction among urban families and school-focused distributors, Skippi is gearing up for international expansion, starting with the Middle East. ₹12CR extended pre‑Series A round led by Dubai-based Surya family offices (₹10CR), with the remaining ₹2CR coming from a set of angel investors. Bestvantage Investments advised on the transaction. The capital will go towards new product development, senior-level hiring, marketing initiatives, and setting up new distribution channels overseas. Ravi Kabra (Co-founder & CEO) gained national visibility after securing a full-house deal on Shark Tank India and has since led Skippi’s scale-up efforts. Anuja Kabra (Co-founder) heads product innovation and supply chain operations, bringing deep domain expertise in consumer goods manufacturing.