Fireside Ventures

The funding round was led by Fireside Ventures and V3 Ventures, with Atrium Angels also participating.

This new consumer fund brings Fireside's total assets under management to INR 5,300 crore, with plans to back early and growth-stage brands

The investment was led by Fireside Ventures and Genesia Ventures, along with participation from Roots Ventures, TDV Partners and other existing backers.

"The real test begins after USD 5 million when follow-on capital becomes scarce," said Vineet Rai.

The fresh funds were raised from Fireside Ventures and Prath Ventures.

The Noida-based confectionery startup plans to utilise the fresh capital to set up a fully automated manufacturing facility in Greater Noida and strengthen its distribution network across tier II and tier III cities.

The company plans to use the new funds to expand its retail footprint by doubling its stores from five to ten within the next six months.

Fireside Ventures, Whiteboard Capital, and MG Investments also participated in the round.

The Series A round was led by Fireside Ventures with participation from Dharana Capital.

Fireside Ventures, known for supporting brands like Mamaearth and BoAT, had been observing Ace Blend's rapid growth before deciding to invest.

Early investor Fireside Ventures has made a partial exit through the sale of secondary shares.

The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds.

The funding round was led by Peak XV Partners, with continued backing from existing investors including Fireside Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Prath Ventures, and Alteria Capital.

The below startups secured the highest funding this week, leading the charts from May 03 to May 09.

According to RoC filings, 10Club is moving for insolvency as its assets are not sufficient to pay off its debts.

Troovy's pre-Series A round was led by Fireside Ventures, with additional participation from Sharrp Ventures, Spring Marketing Capital, and Veltis Capital.

The Mumbai-based startup will deploy the fresh capital towards ramping up R&D in microbiome science, scaling clinical trials, expanding its distribution footprint, and boosting brand awareness among consumers and healthcare professionals.

Fireside Ventures led the seed-funding round, with Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh also joining as an investor.

The funds will be strategically used to diversify Sammmm's product portfolio, amplify brand visibility, and establish a strong multi-channel footprint.

The following startups have announced their latest funding rounds, showcasing significant milestones in their growth journeys.

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