Mamaearth opens 100th outlet in India, Flipkart is launching Super.Money, Priyanka Gill joins as a venture partner at Kalaari Capital and more!
In our thirty-second D2C Insider edition, explore Mamaearth opens 100th outlet in India, Flipkart is launching Super.Money, Priyanka Gill joins as a venture partner at Kalaari Capital and more!
Hello and welcome to the world of D2C Insider, your weekly dose of insights, news, and trends from the direct-to-consumer space in India and beyond. In D2C Insider Digest’s thirty-second. edition you'll see:
Mamaearth opens 100th outlet in India
Mamaearth, a personal care brand, has opened its 100th exclusive brand outlet (EBO) in Mumbai at R-City Mall in Ghatkopar. The store was inaugurated by the founders of Mamaearth, Ghazal and Varun Alagh, along with influencers Nikhil Sharma and Shanice Shrestha Sharma.
Flipkart is launching Super.Money
The company has introduced a personal loan service in partnership with Axis Bank, offering credit of up to 500,000 Indian rupees, or $6,100, with no document submission and a 30-second approval time. Flipkart has expanded its financial services portfolio, which already includes a “buy now, pay later” option and a co-branded credit card.
Priyanka Gill joins as a venture partner at Kalaari Capital
In this week's feature, Priyanka Gill, Group Co-Founder of the Good Glamm Group, shares her journey and insights as she embarks on a new venture as a Venture Partner at Kalaari Capital:
These insights reflect Priyanka's journey from founding POPxo and leading it to merge with MyGlamm, to the formation of The Good Glamm Group, and now her exciting new role at Kalaari Capital. It's a testament to how gratitude, mentorship, and the readiness to embrace new perspectives can shape a successful entrepreneurial path.
This week, we're spotlighting the remarkable success of ZOFF Foods, as shared by co-founder Akash Agrawal. Their recent achievement of securing over 6,500 orders in just three days through the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a testament to the brand's rising popularity and strategic business acumen.
ZOFF's journey on the ONDC platform exemplifies their commitment to embracing innovative market solutions, customer satisfaction, and competitive edge in the food industry.
Their achievement is not just a milestone for the company but also a demonstration of how digital platforms like ONDC can revolutionize business for diverse participants in the market.
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NewMe, a fashion startup, has successfully raised $5.4 million to enhance its supply chain and expand its offline presence. The funding will be instrumental in strengthening the company's operations, particularly in optimizing its supply chain and boosting its physical store network. This financial boost signifies a significant step in NewMe's journey, reflecting the investors' confidence in its business model and growth potential. The investment highlights the evolving landscape of the fashion industry and the growing emphasis on integrated online and offline retail strategies.
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Community Brands featured on Shark Tank: Proud to see D2c Insider community brands disrupt on Shark Tank last week! The brands that got featured are AadilQadri, Conscious Chemist, The Honest Home & Bartisans.
Stay tuned for more updates and future events. Let's keep taking your D2C business to new heights
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