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| 19.03.2026 | D2C food brand Anveshan eyes Rs 150-200 crore funding; valuation may more than double | Synopsis
Anveshan is in advanced talks to raise Rs 150-200 crore from Vertex Ventures and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Groupâs investment arm, people aware of the discussions told ET. The round is likely to ... |
| 28.02.2026 | From Temple To Constelli — Indian Startups Raised $220 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Indian startup funding stood at $219.8 Mn across 34 deals, down 23% from the preceding week
While Peak XV emerged as the most active startup backer with three investments, prominent investors like Lightspeed, ajvc and 360 One also b... |
| 27.02.2026 | ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $1.2 billion in February so far; up 2x on-year | Synopsis
The number of deals during the month, however, was down at 128, compared to 170 in the corresponding month last year. In January 2026, startups raised around $777.2 million across 112 rounds. In the last week alone â between Febr... |
| 26.02.2026 | Sauce.vc raises second opportunities fund to double down on consumer bets | Premium
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| 26.02.2026 | Sauce.vc Closes ₹750 Cr Fund To Double Down On Portfolio Startups | SUMMARY
With the fund, the VC firm intends to double down on four to six high-growth startups from its portfolio
Yash Dholakia, Partner at Sauce.vc, said that this strategy will help it build long-term partnerships with founders it has back... |
| 16.02.2026 | IDfy Secures $52.5 Million for Global Regtech Expansion | IDfy, a prominent regulatory technology firm, recently closed a significant $52.5 million funding round. Neo Asset Management's Secondary Fund spearheaded the investment. It included primary and secondary capital components. Existing backer... |
| 14.02.2026 | ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $219.7 million this week; up 29.5% YoY | Synopsis
The number of deals during the week was also up at 39 transactions, compared to 38 in the corresponding week last year. This weekâs tally was 10.8% more than the $198.2 million raised in the previous week this year.
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| 11.02.2026 | Supertails Secures $30M to Accelerate India's Pet Care Revolution | Supertails, a leading D2C pet care innovator, has secured $30 million in Series B funding. Venturi Partners spearheaded the investment. Total capital raised now exceeds $57 million. This substantial capital injection fuels aggressive expans... |
| 11.02.2026 | D2C homeware brand Nester raises Rs 19 crore led by Fireside Ventures, OTP Ventures | Synopsis
Nester has raised Rs 19 crore in a pre-series A round led by Fireside Ventures and OTP Ventures. The round also saw participation from Sadev Ventures and Titan Capital.
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| 10.02.2026 | Petcare startup Supertails raises $30 million led by Venturi Partners | Synopsis
Petcare startup Supertails has raised $30 million in a round led by Singapore-based investment firm Venturi Partners with participation from Nippon India Alternative Investments, Titan Capital Winners Fund, and existing investors F... |
| 10.02.2026 | Supertails raises $30M to expand clinics and quick delivery network | Pet care startup Supertails has raised $30 million in a funding round led by consumer-focused growth equity firm Venturi Partners. The company said it is looking to expand its veterinary services and rapid delivery network across the countr... |
| 09.02.2026 | Investors catch a big whiff of money in D2C fragrance firms | Synopsis
Indiaâs direct-to-consumer (D2C) fragrance and deodorant sector is seeing early signs of a funding boom, with venture capital firms negotiating multiple deals with emerging brands on the back of Gen Z demand and a wave of premium... |
| 06.02.2026 | [Weekly funding roundup Jan 31-Feb 6] Capital inflow sees marginal uptick | Venture capital funding into Indian startups rose marginally in the first week of February, and it was largely due to two reasonably sized transactions, but fund inflow continues to remain restricted, revealing the challenges for the ecosys... |
| 06.02.2026 | ETtech Deals Digest: Startups raise $198 million this week, up 28% on-year | Synopsis
The number of deals during the week was also down at 27 transactions, compared to 51 in the corresponding week last year.
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Startups raised around $198.2 million between January 31 and February 6, an increase of 28.5% compared... |
| 04.02.2026 | Clean-label food brand The Whole Truth closes $51 million funding round led by Sofina, Sauce.vc | Synopsis
Founded by former Unilever executive Shashank Mehta, The Whole Truth focuses on âclean-labelâ packaged foods without hidden sugars, artificial flavours, or preservatives. The companyâs product portfolio spans protein bars, pr... |
| 04.02.2026 | The Whole Truth Raises $51 Mn To Get Public Market Ready | SUMMARY
The Series D round was a mix of primary and secondary transactions. It was co-led by Sauce.vc and Sofina.
The round also saw participation from existing backers, including Peak XV Partners, Rainmatter Health, AYRA Ventures, and Z47
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| 04.02.2026 | The Whole Truth eyes public markets with new $51M Series D funding | Protein bars maker The Whole Truth (TWT) has raised approximately $51 million in a Series D funding round led by Sofina and Sauce.vc, the company said on Wednesday.
The capital infusion, which includes both primary and secondary funding, co... |
| 04.02.2026 | Sofina, Sauce.vc co-lead The Whole Truth’s $51 mn Series D | Shashank Mehta, founder, The Whole Truth
Healthy food and snacking brand The Whole Truth has raised about $51 million (around Rs 461.5 crore) in primary and secondary capital in its Series D funding round led by Belgium based investment com... |
| 16.01.2026 | VC firm Kairon Capital debuts with Rs 200 crore fund | Synopsis
Deepankur Malhotra, a former executive at Amazon India, where he focused on investing in consumer brands, has launched a consumer-focused venture capital firm, Kairon Capital, with a target corpus of Rs 200 crore, including a Rs 50... |
| 16.12.2025 | Consumer brand startup EDT raises $1.4 million in funding, led by Sauce VC | Synopsis
The startup is positioning itself as a new-age brand that blends design, technology, and a 'better-for-youâ proposition, such as a materials-led pitch around safer components like glass and food-grade plastics.
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| 15.11.2025 | From Finnable To Bombay Shaving Company — Indian Startups Raised $163 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Between November 10 and 14, 22 startups raised $162.9 Mn, marking a 32% decline from the $237.8 Mn raised by 20 startups in the preceding week
GVFL was the most active startup investor this week, backing Brandworks Technologies, HRS... |
| 12.11.2025 | D2C Brand Haus & Kinder Raises INR 30 Cr From Sauve.vc | SUMMARY
D2C home and furnishing brand Haus & Kinder has secured INR 30 Cr (about $3.4 Mn) in its maiden funding round led by Sauce.vc
The brand plans to use the capital to scale its reach and drive category innovation
Its revenue zoomed... |
| 08.11.2025 | India's Startup Ecosystem Thrives: Luxury, Beauty, and Healthtech Secure Major Funding | Indian startups are attracting robust investment. Luxury footwear brand dmodot secured INR 1.35 crore for global and domestic expansion. Krieya Beauty & Wellness raised INR 7 crore to launch its new Indian consumer-focused brands. Healt... |
| 08.11.2025 | From MoEngage To Agnikul — Indian Startups Raised $238 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Twenty startups raised $237.8 Mn during November 3-7, down 36% from $371 Mn raised by 30 startups in the preceding week
The AI sector continued to see strong investor interest this week, with six startups raising a cumulative $67.6 ... |
| 06.11.2025 | Dmodot, Krieya Beauty & Wellness, and MedySeva Raise Fresh Funding The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds. |
Handcrafted Luxury Footwear Brand dmodot Raises INR 1.35 Cr for Growth
Delhi-based handcrafted luxury footwear brand dmodot has secured INR 1.35 crore in funding for a 30 percent equity stake, valuing the company at INR 4.5 crore, on JioHo... |
| 06.11.2025 | Stackbox, MeshDefend, Game State Labs among 11 startups to bag early funds | (L to R) Ravi Chitloor and Tejas Pandit, founders of MeshDefend
At least 11 startups including logistics startup Stackbox, enterprise data-security focussed MeshDefend, and enterprise-tech provider Game State Labs have secured funding in va... |
| 05.11.2025 | BabyOrgano Raises INR 20 Cr To Boost Product Innovation | SUMMARY
The funding round was led by RPSG Capital Ventures, with participation from existing backer Sauce.vc
The startup plans on utilising the fresh capital to drive product development, advance marketing capabilities and expand operationa... |
| 04.10.2025 | From Kapiva To Petpooja — Indian Startups Raised $160 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Fourteen startups raised $160.3 Mn during September 29 to October 4, a decline of 58% from $377.4 Mn in the preceding week
3one4 Capital was the most active investor this week, investing in Kapiva and Fyno
Seed funding plunged 90% t... |
| 29.09.2025 | Ice Cream Brand Hocco Raises INR 115 Cr Funding Led by Sauce.vc The latest round pegs Hocco's valuation at INR 2,000 crore. | Hocco, an emerging player in India's ice cream industry, has secured INR 115 crore in a fresh funding round led by long-term investor Sauce.vc, pushing its valuation to INR 2,000 crore.
The development comes less than three months after the... |
| 29.09.2025 | Ice Cream brand Hocco raises $13 mn in fresh funding | Hocco's Ankit Chona
Hocco Foods Pvt Ltd, operated by the Ahmedabad-based Chona family, has secured Rs 115 crore ($13 million) in a fresh funding round from existing backer Sauce.vc.
The latest round values the company at about Rs 2,000 cror... |
| 28.09.2025 | Hocco secures Rs 115 Cr in funding at Rs 2,000 Cr valuation led by Sauce.VC | Hocco, a growing player in India’s ice cream sector, has raised Rs 115 crore in a new funding round led by long-term investor Sauce.vc, bringing the company’s valuation to Rs 2,000 crore.
In less than two years since its launch, Hocco has e... |
| 16.05.2025 | New-age ice cream brand Hocco raises $10 million in round co-led by Chona family office, Sauce VC | Agencies
Ahmedabad-based new-age ice cream brand Hocco has raised $10 million as part of a $20 million Series B round co-led by its promoter group, Chona Family Office, and existing investor Sauce VC.
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| 24.03.2025 | Two-thirds of startups get investor interest at VCCircle’s The Pitch in Noida | Leo Capital founder Rajul Garg delivers the keynote address at The Pitch in Noida
The Pitch, a multi-city startup pitching programme run by VCCircle, saw as many as 52 curated ventures make an elevator pitch to a set of nearly two dozen ven... |
| 20.02.2025 | The Whole Truth Foods Secures $15M in Series C Funding Angel investors, including Nithin Kamath (Zerodha), Sriharsha Majety (Swiggy), and Jaydeep Burman (Rebel Foods), who had previously shown faith i... | The Whole Truth (TWT) Foods, Indian clean-label food brand, has secured $15 million in a Series C funding round led by Sofina, with continued backing from existing investors such as Z47, Peak XV Partners, and Sauce.VC. Angel investors, incl... |
| 25.12.2024 | From Burn Rates to Unicorns: How Startups Can Navigate the Evolving Venture Landscape The Indian startup ecosystem faces challenges like capital inefficiency, misaligned growth strategies, and overspe... | The Indian startup ecosystem is brimming with potential, but it is not without its challenges. As startups scale, they face a lot of challenges that hinder their growth, from excessive spending and capital inefficiency to misaligned growth ... |
| 06.08.2024 | Sauce VC's Third Fund: A Recipe for Success | In the bustling world of venture capital, Sauce VC has stirred the pot once again. The firm recently announced the final close of its third fund, amassing a remarkable Rs 365 crore, or about $43.6 million. This achievement is not just a num... |
| 06.08.2024 | Sauce.VC announces Fund III’s final close at Rs 365 Cr | The third fund of consumer-focused early-stage venture capital firm Sauce VC has reached its final close at Rs 365 crore, or roughly $43.6 million.
“The fund was oversubscribed by 3x in four weeks and it was overwhelming and tempting to rai... |
| 22.06.2024 | From Zepto to Bira 91 – Indian Startups Raised $800 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Indian startups raised $800.5 Mn in 29 deals this week, an increase of 296% from last week's $201.8 Mn raised across 21 deals
Buoyed by Zepto' mega $665 Mn funding round, consumer services dominated sectoral funding charts this week... |
| 15.06.2024 | From Battery Smart to Foxtale- Indian Startups Raised $201 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Indian startups cumulatively raised $201.8 Mn via 21 deals, a 107% increase from last week's $97.3 Mn raised across 10 deals
Cleantech sector topped the funding charts at a sectoral level. The sector saw startups net $71 Mn via thre... |
| 28.05.2024 | India Digest: Sauce.VC floats new fund; BII leads funding in Turno | Sauce.VC has launched its third fund with a target corpus of about $30 million. Separately, EV startup Turno has raised about $5.5 million in a fresh funding round. |
| 27.05.2024 | Sauce.vc Announces the Launch of its 3rd Fund, Targeting INR 250 Cr The New Delhi-based investment firm aims to back 15–16 consumer brands in their early stages. | - |
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