The Week that Was: Indian Startup News Overview (7th December- 13th December)
- Indian startups see strong funding across Cosmetics, FinTech, Pet Care, and F&B sectors.
- Conscious Chemist, Skydo, Fibe, Dr. Paws, and Toffee Coffee Roasters raise over $55 million (approx. Rs 450 crore) to boost product development, scale operations, and expand market presence.
- Funding rounds range from Bridge and Pre-Series A to Series A and Series F, reflecting growing investor confidence in India’s innovative and high-growth ventures.
The Indian startup ecosystem continues its strong funding momentum across sectors like Cosmetics, FinTech, Pet Care, and Food & Beverage. Startups including Conscious Chemist, Skydo, Fibe, Dr. Paws, and Toffee Coffee Roasters collectively raised over $55 million (approx. Rs 450 crore) to scale product innovation, expand operations, and strengthen market reach. This week witnessed investments across Bridge, Pre-Series A, Series A, and Series F rounds, reflecting robust investor confidence and the growth potential of India’s dynamic and diverse startups.
Funding News: Conscious Chemist Secures $1.8 Million Led by Atomic Capital
Startup: Conscious Chemist
Founders: Robin Gupta and Prakher Mathur
About us: The brand is an innovative clean beauty company creating functional, science-backed skincare designed for today’s conscious consumer. Blending nature and science, it develops biocompatible products that are safe for all skin types and the environment. Guided by truth, transparency, and functionality, the brand treats self-care as essential and delivers effective, responsible skincare solutions.
Founded Year: 2020
Office: Gurgaon, Haryana
Sector: Cosmetics
Funding Round: Bridge funding
Investors / Shareholders: Atomic Capital Conscious Chemist, a science-led skincare brand, has raised Rs 15 crore (about $1.8 million) in a bridge funding round led by Atomic Capital. First Port Capital and IPV International also participated in the round.
Website: https://www.consciouschemist.com/

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