Verlinvest, an international, family-backed evergreen investment company, announced its entry into India’s healthcare sector, with the acquisition of a controlling stake in Ferty9 Fertility Center, a premier chain of fertility clinics in the AP/Telangana region that was founded by Dr. C. Jyothi Budi and her partners in 2013. This investment will enable Ferty9 to expand…
Lahori, a Punjab-based beverage startup, announced it has raised $15 million funding from Belgium-based consumer focused investor Verlinvest for an undisclosed minority stake. Lahori will use the funds to double down on its brand’s growth through offline & online expansion and will also enhance the national presence of the brand in retail chains. The fresh…
Online space for beauty and wellness needs, Purplle.com (Purplle) has raised $45 million in the funding round, led by Sequoia Capital India. The company was founded by Manish Taneja and Rahul Dash in 2012. The round also saw participation from existing investors Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and JSW Ventures “It also saw Ivy Cap Ventures, an early…
Sleep solutions startup, Wakefit.co, has landed ₹185 crores in its latest funding round. The Series B financing round saw participation from Verlinvest along with existing investor, Venture Capital & Private Equity firm – Sequoia Capital India. Wakefit was founded in 2015 and offers mattresses along with other sleep-related products such as pillows and comforters. The startup…