CURAPOD and Benny’s Bowl have raised pre-Series A funding, while Ethera has bagged nearly $2.8 million from BlueStone.
V3 Ventures backs CURAPOD
CURAPOD, a made-in-India non-invasive and personalised pain management device, has raised nearly $2.2 million (Rs 20 crore) in its pre-Series A funding round led by V3 Ventures, 3i Partners, and Ideaspring Capital.
The proceeds will accelerate product and app enhancements, strengthen branding and marketing, expand D2C sales through marketplace launches, deepen partnerships across gyms, physiotherapy and sports medicine networks, and scale manufacturing and go-to-market operations, CURAPOD said in a statement.
In parallel, the investment is expected to support sustained financial growth by improving operational efficiencies, strengthening unit economics, and setting the platform for a 5x revenue growth over the next 12 months, it added.
CURAPOD also plans to deploy a portion of the funds towards international expansion, with preparations underway for an entry into Europe.
BlueStone invests in Ethera
Ethera, a Bengaluru-based lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, has raised nearly $2.8 million (Rs 25 crore) from BlueStone, which has doubled down on its investment to support Ethera’s next phase of growth and retail expansion, per an announcement.
The fresh capital will primarily be used to scale offline retail, deepen in-house design capabilities, and strengthen the brand’s omnichannel operating backbone, the company said in a statement.
Founded in 2024 by Nitesh Jain and Sharad Arora, Ethera currently operates five retail stores across Bengaluru and New Delhi, alongside a growing digital presence, and is expanding its physical footprint further in the coming months.
Alongside retail expansion, Ethera will continue to invest in deepening its in-house design creation capabilities, strengthening its technology stack, and accelerating brand awareness to support sustained omnichannel growth.
Atomic leads funding in Benny’s Bowl
Benny’s Bowl has raised $1.4 million in a pre-Series A round led by Atomic Capital.
The funds will be utilised to drive product innovation and R&D with a focus on launching new functional product lines, including cat food, protein supplements, and meal toppers aimed at strengthening formulation quality and nutritional efficacy of the pet diet, the startup said in a statement.
The capital infusion will also be used for significantly expanding offline and online distribution channels to make quality nutrition more accessible to pet parents across metros, Tier I, and Tier II cities, as well as consumer education initiatives focused on pet nutrition, balanced diets, and functional nutrition.
“This funding allows us to double down on innovation, clinical nutrition, and accessibility, so pet parents don’t have to choose between convenience and quality. Our goal is simple: build nutrition that actually works,” said Benny’s Bowl founder Akshay Gupta.
