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A first-cheque, high-engagement consumer fund focused on F&B, personal care and apparel/lifestyle - the kind of investor who gets genuinely hands-on early, which matters more than the cheque size at seed stage.

  • Delhi-based, founded 2019, writes early/first checks into consumer brands.
  • High-engagement model - expect real involvement, not just a board seat.
  • Sector focus on F&B, personal care and apparel/lifestyle.
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It answers 2 questions

  1. Which VCs actually invest in D2C and consumer brands in India?
  2. Which product categories are actually good for a new D2C brand in India right now?

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