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Pawan Gupta is the founder of Fashinza - an apparel-tech startup that has raised more than a hundred million dollars in debt and equity to date. The problem he is solving at Fashinza boils down to a single metric- he wants to reduce the time it takes to release a purchase order in the apparel and fashion space. Make sure you like and follow :@karlostartup Video credit:@fnnnewsIndia1103 #Fashinza #FashionStartups #pawangupta #karlostartup

Nidhi Yadav, Co-founder, and CEO, Aks Clothings was always drawn towards clothing brands and their stories. So while pursuing the fashion designing course in Italy, she studied the business model of many iconic fashion brands. Inspired by their success, she decided to replicate it in Aks Clothings, a brand of Yuvdhi Apparels, in May 2014 with a small seed capital of Rs 3.5 lakh. She started Aks in a her 2BHK home, less than a thousand units. The sole idea was to liven up the ethnic fashion market with unique fusion themes and infuse comfort, the everyday need of a new generation of women. Today, she owns AKS Clothing, a Rs 300 crore turnover women’s wear brand . . . #nidhiyadav #clothungbrands #womenenterpreneur #womenentrepreneursindia #startups #startupindia #startupslife #startupinspiration #startupfounder #startupquotes #startupmotivation #startupsuccess #sharktankindia #businessfacts #marketinggrowmatics #sharktankseason2

Product wahi, packaging nayi. The new age D2C brands from legacy organisations are the hot favourite of VCs because they bring the best of both the worlds: - Years of inherent knowledge of the category and ready control of supply chain - Understanding of power of brand which immediately gives them an edge over any other "similar age" brand. So be it the Rare Rabbit from Radhamani Textiles or Hocco ice cream from Havmor Ice Cream Pvt Ltd, these new age brands are closer to hearts of both new-age customers and VCs. I feel this has given a completely new outlook to the new generation of legacy business houses to put brand at forefront and make the best out of both "Brand" & "Product" world. For the first time, nepotism is going to do some good (unlike Bollywood) to the startup ecosystem of India. #startups #d2cbrands #positivenepotism Image credit: ETRetail

Well, not only products but this segment has always been leveraged by #ConsumerTech startups to ‘shoplift’ customers too 😃. For instance, my interactions with retailers in the city of #Nagpur revealed their fear of tech adoption. Following are their major considerations: - Retailer is just a funnel for customer acquisition - Startups use the funnel and then take the customer away stripping Retailer of any margins - Evasion of trust as the retailer aways aspires to have skin in the game Can you think of retailer focussed startups which not only help in managing the supply chain but also consolidate their earnings without losing stock/customers/trust - comment below! #Startups #ConsumerTech #Retailers #NewBharat

Virat Kohli's trendy men's apparel brand, WROGN, just bagged a massive ₹75 crore (~$9 million) investment from Aditya Birla Digital Fashion Ventures Ltd. This strategic move now increases ABDFVL's stake in the fashion-forward brand from 17.1% to 32.84% (fully diluted)! Big things are happening at Giva! With ₹255 crore raised in an extended Series B round, led by Premji Invest, Epiq Capital, and Edelweiss Discover Fund, Giva is all set to scale its retail footprint nationwide. This funding empowers them to bring their signature jewelry closer to you, enhancing their omnichannel experience! Cricketer KL Rahul strengthens his partnership with Metaman, becoming the face of their new premium fragrance line launching on August 30! 🕺 This marks a new chapter for the brand after acquiring the Drip Project in 2023. Rahul is excited to venture deeper into the wellness and fashion space, aiming to make an impact. Rapido, the bike taxi startup, is revving up its engines with another $60 million investment as part of its ongoing $200M round. Despite being valued over $1.1 billion in the last round, the journey hasn’t been without challenges — reporting a ₹600 crore loss against ₹443 crore in revenue for FY 2023. Perceptyne, the deeptech startup revolutionizing AI-driven automation, has raised $3 million in a seed round co-led by Endiya Partners and Yali Capital. With support from Whiteboard Capital and prominent angel investors, the startup is set to accelerate innovation in robotics and automation solutions. #ExecubeCowork #Noida #Sector4 #RecentNews #Startups

Huge thanks to Dr. Mohit Lalvani MD Mascot Spincontrol India Pvt Ltd for their insightful guest post on avoiding a costly mistake for cosmetic startups! ✨ Did you know cutting corners on claim support can seriously damage your cosmetic brand? Dr. Mohit Lalvani, dives deep into this critical topic in our latest blog post In this must-read for all cosmetic & FMCG startups, Dr. Mohit Lalvani explains: Why strong claim support is essential for building trust and brand value The hidden costs of weak claim support that can impact your bottom line Practical tips for developing a robust claim support strategy for your cosmetic products Head over to https://lnkd.in/dGm5CwBF to read the full post and learn how to ensure your cosmetic launch takes flight! Shweta Purandare #tapagain #shwetapurandare #freelanceconsultant #whitelabel #startup #cosmetics #skincare #startupsuccess #makeinindia #selfdeclaration #advertisements #advertising #advertisingregulations #India

Thank you, Tap-a-Gain and Shweta Purandare , for publishing my guest blog. I appreciate the chance to provide small suggestions for startups in the personal care industry. A quick note: Clinical trials are not a waste of money or a short-term thing. They are an investment and a long-term asset. Want to know how? Check out the link below, which will be helpful for all startups. https://lnkd.in/gbCEvgWi 

Today’s Startup: The Pant Project, one of the fastest growing D2C brands in India (as featured in Fast42 2024 - D2C edition) by Inc42 Media🚀 ♦️Beginning: The Pant Project was founded by Dhruv Toshniwal and Udit Toshniwal, leveraging nearly 50 years of family expertise in textiles. The idea was born out of Dhruv’s struggle to find well-fitted pants, leading to the creation of a brand that offers custom tailoring for a perfect fit. ♦️Product Offering: The Pant Project offers a diverse range of custom-made pants for men and women, including formal trousers, jeans, corduroys, cargo pants, and chinos. Customers can choose from premium fabrics like poly viscose, knit, wool, cotton, and linen. The brand emphasizes fit, style, and comfort, providing options for different occasions and preferences. ♦️Business Model: The Pant Project operates as a direct-to-consumer, online-only brand. They cut out the middlemen to offer custom-made pants at prices similar to off-the-rack options. The brand leverages technology to provide a seamless online shopping experience. ♦️Financials: The Pant Project has seen a significant increase in revenue, growing from Rs 1 crore in FY 2020 to Rs 19 crore in FY 2022. They aim to reach a revenue of Rs 100 crore by FY 2025. The Pant Project has not raised any funding rounds yet, and therefore, does not have any institutional or angel investors listed. The brand has been growing organically and focusing on expanding its customer base and product offerings. Stay tuned for more insights and inspiring journeys from the dynamic world of Indian startups. 🌟 👉 Follow us at Unbox Startups to keep updated on the latest trends and rising stars in the startup ecosystem. #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #D2C #ECommerce #StartupIndia #VentureCapital #Investing #growthhacking #unboxstartups #entrepreneurship

WNJ Ventures x LAUUNCH! Startup Spotlight: PopChill 拍拍圈 PopChill 拍拍圈 is a sustainable fashion marketplace powered by AI authentication that enables users to buy and sell second-hand fashion and apparel, including clothing, shoes, bags and accessories. 🚀 PopChill’s Journey Led by serial entrepreneur 郭家齊 (Andy Kuo), PopChill presented a venture with an exciting mix of opportunities, while the team handles a delicate balance of building social impact, customer trust and facilitating the flow of products across borders. With around US$5.2 million fundraised from investors to date including 500 Global and US-based Acorn Pacific Ventures, the venture symbolises a great example of an emerging, international startup successfully using Hong Kong and the LAUUNCH! program for a pilot Go-To-Market to scale across international markets. 📈 WNJ’s Sector Analysis: Sustainable Fashion Estimated to be at US$7.8 billion in 2023, the global sustainable market size is forecast to grow to US33.1 billion by 2030 (source: Coherent Market Insights), driven largely by increasing consumer awareness and consciousness about environmental and social issues. 75% of Gen Z consumers have purchased 2nd hand goods to reduce their environment impact. ⏭️ The Next Phase PopChill is currently in their go-to-market phase in Hong Kong, concentrated at growing both their demand and supply side. It is well positioned to leverage off the connectivity and consumer habits of Hong Kong to grow in Asia (such as Singapore and Malaysia) and beyond. #startup #fashiontech #community #incubation #LAUUNCH #startupspotlight

It’s so heartening to see how one of the oldest industry is waking up and adapting technology such as blockchain. The startup ecosystem definitely gives the wings to the industry to make new strides and forge ahead. Insightful read.