L’Oréal acquires Innovist in big D2C deal; Dhan’s FY26 profit shrinksL’Oréal has bought Innovist to claw back momentum in India’s hyper-competitive beauty market. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
18 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
L’Oréal buys control of Innovist as India beauty battle intensifiesL'Oréal SA is acquiring a majority stake in Indian beauty startup Innovist. This move strengthens L'Oréal's position in India's rapidly exp...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
‘A spa day won’t save you...’: CA shares what real self-care in finance should look likeChartered accountant Nitin Kaushik redefines self-care. He argues true peace of mind comes from financial independence, not just spa days. ...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
KorinMi raises Rs 10 crore from Lotus Herbals to bring Korean skin treatment to IndiaFounded in 2024, KorinMi is a Korean beauty clinic that started with skin treatments and has now expanded to direct-to-consumer (D2C) produ...
01 Jun, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Not all startups are built the same. Which category defines yours?Startup award categories are often shaped more by founder journeys, business models, and growth approaches than by sectors alone. Through r...
21 May, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
ClayCo raises nearly Rs 35 crore in funding roundClayCo will use the fund to accelerate product development, expand into new categories, and strengthen its working capital, said ClayCo in ...
08 Apr, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
Be Clinical raised Rs 6 crore in seed fundingThe brand focuses on clinically validated formulations for Indian skin, addressing a gap in the market with its science-driven approach.
07 Jan, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Child personal care brand Tuco Kids raises $4 million in round led by RTP GlobalTuco Kids, a Bengaluru-based personal care brand for children, raised $4 million in funding led by RTP Global. The brand plans to use the f...
02 Sep, 2025, 01.08 PM IST
Be Clinical raises Rs 2 crore seed round led by Titan CapitalThe funding will enable Be Clinical to internalise manufacturing, enhance operational efficiency, and expand its portfolio of clinically va...
14 May, 2025, 10.35 AM IST
Beauty brand RAS Luxury Skincare raises $5 million from Unilever Ventures, othersRAS Luxury Skincare has raised $5 million in funding led by Unilever Ventures. The company plans to expand its retail presence and invest i...
08 Jan, 2025, 06.00 AM IST
ClayCo Cosmetics raises $2 million from Unilever VenturesThe premium skincare brand that blends ancient beauty rituals from around the world with modern science will use the funds to expand its pr...
01 Oct, 2024, 07.57 PM IST
Skincare startup Deconstruct raises $2 million in funding led by Kalaari CapitalDeconstruct will use the capital for research and development, hiring, and expansion as it aims to become a Rs 100-crore brand in the next ...
24 Aug, 2022, 04.21 PM IST
D2C skincare brand Foxtale raises $4 million funding led by Matrix Partners IndiaMazumdar previously worked as an investment analyst at A91 Partners, which has backed D2C brands like Sugar Cosmetics and Plum.
14 Jun, 2022, 05.00 AM IST
D2C skincare brand Ras Luxury Oils raises $2 million funding from Sixth SenseLuxury Oils plans to use the funds raised in the round for launching new products and establishing an international presence.
23 May, 2022, 05.16 PM IST
IPO-bound Nykaa buys skincare company Dot & KeyThis deal further plays into the consolidation that the industry is seeing with well-funded high growth brands acquiring smaller niche comp...
23 Oct, 2021, 08.19 AM IST
Minimalist raises $15 million from Sequoia India, Unilever VenturesSkincare startup Minimalist will use the funding for global expansion, besides enhancing infrastructure, R&D capabilities and content curat...
29 Jul, 2021, 10.38 AM IST
Indya sees up to 20% revenue coming from skincare segment in 18-24 months"The USD, 2.5 billion skincare market, is one of the fastest-growing segments in India. By focusing our resources, robust logistics and mar...
24 Jan, 2021, 10.52 AM IST