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Zivame Closes around $8 million in Series C Funding

Online lingerie brand Zivame raises around $8 million additional funding as part of a bridge round, led by Zodius Technology Fund and a group of high net worth individuals. The latest fund infusion, which is part of the company's Series C funding, will be followed by a larger round later in 2019. Zivame, however, did not disclose details of the larger round that is being planned. "The funding will enable us to further enhance our footprint and leadership in existing and newer markets as we continue to build on our mission to be the destination for women for all her intimate needs. We continue to build the category as the Indian lingerie market is largely unorganised and under-served," Zivame Chief Executive Officer Amisha Jain said.She added, that the funds would be used for ongoin...

Popular Startups That Secured Funds From Ratan Tata

Indian industrialist and investor, Ratan Naval Tata who is well known as the former chairman of the popular conglomerate Tata Sons (one of the two holding companies of Tata group). Ratan Tata has done a commendable job in terms of investment activities and has been taking a keen interest in the Indian Startup ecosystem. With the help of his private investment company RNT Associates, Tata has marked his footsteps on various startups in the country. Though most of his investments are undisclosed amounts, it is a big honor for startups that are successful in bringing Ratan Tata on board. Also, you might be thrilled to know that Tata has been honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2008 and Padma Bhushan in 2000, the second and third highest civilian honors awarded by the Government of India. ...

Zodius Capital raises stake in Zivame upto 45% : Kalaari and IDG exit

Zodius capital, a tech-oriented investment firm has elevated its stake in Zivame, which is a lingerie retailer by purchasing shares of the early backers of the lingerie startup named Kalaari Capital and IDG Ventures that invested in Zivame in early 2012. According to the reports, the funding agency now controls almost 45% in Zivame. It now has three of the six board seats in Zivame though it has not filled any of the two additional seats. However, the valuation of the stakes sold by Kalaari and IDG Ventures could not be determined. When Zivame last raised capital in September 2015, from Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah and Zodius Capital, it was valued at over $100 million. Other shareholders in the company so far are Unilazer Ventures, IDG Ventures India, Kalaari Capital, Ra...