Several Indian startups have raised funds across various categories from Jan 20 to Jan 24, a Teen
self-care brand, D2C footwear brand, Healthy food brand and more. We will highlight four such transactions, including how these startups plan to use the raised capital.

Sammmm | Teen self-care brand

Sammmm has secured Rs 10 crore ($1.2 million) in a seed funding round. The round was led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from Sauce VC and angel investors Nihir Parikh, Sachin Parikh, and Shantanu & Nikhil Mehra.

As per the startup, the funds will be used to expand the product range, increase brand visibility, and build a multi-channel presence.

Based in Mumbai, the brand offers beauty, wellness, and lifestyle products tailored for teenagers, including Gen Z and Gen Alpha. It aims to fill a gap in the market by providing a platform for teens to co-create products that meet their specific needs.

CHK | D2C footwear brand

CHK has raised 2.5 million in a funding round from Accel, jewelry retailer Bluestone, and other investors.

As per the startup, the funds will be used to boost production and enhance research and development (R&D) initiatives in preparation for its public launch in April.

Co-founded in October 2024 by Sankar Bora, Deepan Babu, Bharat Mahajan, and Deepak Patil, CHK specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling footwear. The company’s “concept to creation” model allows it to oversee the entire production process, with a focus on developing innovative footwear in the premium and mass-premium segments.

Salad Days | Healthy food brand

Salad Days has secured Rs 30 crore ($3.6 million) in Series A funding round co-led by V3 Ventures and Client Associates Alternate Fund (CAAF).

As per the startup, the funds will be deployed for omnichannel expansion and strengthening operational capabilities.

Founded in 2014, Salad Days operates through a network of 25 cloud kitchens, with 12 outlets in Delhi-NCR, 9 in Bengaluru, and 4 in Mumbai. The brand offers an extensive menu that goes beyond salads to include grain bowls, sandwiches, pita pockets, oatmeal bowls, soups, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and desserts.

Leap | Edtech company

Leap, a full-stack international student mobility platform, has raised $65 million through a mix of primary and secondary equity, led by Apis Growth Markets Fund III and Apis Global Growth Fund III.

Leap primarily focuses on institutes in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia. It claims to have served over 1 million students and partnered with more than 1,000 top educational institutions worldwide.

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