Nykaa, Ather Energy, River Mobility, BlissClub, Vaaree, GetVantage, Sarkar & More 🚀
India's startup and D2C ecosystem continues to accelerate with record profitability, AI-powered innovation, strategic funding, and bold category expansion. 🚀
National Disruptors:
1.Nykaa reported a strong Q1 FY27, with revenue rising 29% to ₹2,782 crore and net profit surging 3.3X to 80 crore. The company also acquired a 51% stake in AMINU Wellness for up to 32 crore, strengthening its premium skincare portfolio through enhanced R&D capabilities and omnichannel distribution.
2. Ather Energy reported a breakthrough Q1 FY27, narrowing its net loss by 71% to ₹51.1 crore while achieving positive EBITDA for the first time. Revenue grew 89%, scooter deliveries rose 81%, and the company remains on track to expand manufacturing capacity through its new Factory 3.0 as India’s electric two-wheeler market continues to accelerate.
3. River Mobility has raised $120 million in a Series C funding round led by Elev8 Venture Partners and Claypond Capital. The EV startup will use the capital to expand manufacturing, launch new utility-focused electric vehicles, strengthen profitability, and grow its retail network from 75+ to over 350 stores by 2028, further accelerating its expansion across India’s electric mobility market.
Business Boost:
1.BlissClub has raised ₹160 crore in a funding round led by Singularity AMC, with participation from existing investors and its founders. The D2C athleisure brand will use the capital to expand offline retail, launch new categories, strengthen technology and product development, and accelerate its journey towards profitability while scaling its omnichannel presence across India.
2. Bhuvan Bam has co-founded Sarkar, a premium Indian fragrance brand positioned between mass-market body sprays and niche luxury perfumes. Priced at ₹1,000-2,000, the collection features four parfum-strength fragrances with 25% oil concentration, global formulations from France and Spain, and a product-first approach focused on craftsmanship, accessibility, and building long-term consumer trust.
3. GetVantage has raised ₹63 crore in a Series A1 round to accelerate its Al-native capital gateway for Indian MSMEs. With over ₹700 crore in committed funding capacity, the fintech platform is expanding embedded finance, Al-powered underwriting, and merchant financing while strengthening access to growth capital for businesses across India’s digital economy.
Founders Funded:
1. Vaaree has raised ₹65 crore in a Series A round led by Hero Enterprise and Cap Alpha Ventures to expand its fulfilment network and invest in Al-powered home commerce. The home décor marketplace will strengthen its VibeCheck platform, scale quality verification centres, and move towards next-day deliveries, enhancing personalised discovery and faster customer experiences across India.
2. Typsy Beauty has raised ₹20 crore in a funding round led by Saama Capital to accelerate its quick commerce expansion, strengthen offline retail, and launch new hybrid skincare products. The D2C beauty brand also plans to scale its fragrance sub-brand, Spritz by Typsy, while expanding its premium makeup portfolio across India’s growing omnichannel beauty market.
Kiran Shah, Founder, Go Zero
Many founders believe building a company and building a brand are the same.
They’re not.
A company runs the business—operations, revenue, hiring, distribution, and margins.
A brand shapes how people feel about you. It’s why customers choose you before they’ve even tried your product—and why they remember you long after.
At Go Zero, the team treats them as two separate priorities. They focus on scaling the business while intentionally building a brand that stands for one clear promise:
“Zero Added Sugar. 100% Indulgence.”
Every touchpoint—from packaging and product names to social media—is designed to reinforce that promise.
As Kiran Shah puts it:
“Company is what we run. Brand is what people remember.”
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