Archive · 20 Jan 2026

VC Interest Revives in Beauty Startups

VC Interest Revives in Beauty Startups

After a slow period, beauty startups in India are getting more attention from investors again.

Seven startups recently raised money, showing that investors are more confident.

However, investors are now more careful and prefer companies that spend money wisely and have a clear plan to make a profit.

Two companies, Pilgrim and Foxtale, have doubled their sales, but they are also spending more on marketing and expanding their stores.

Foxtale is doing well in smaller cities and is spending less on discounts.

Investors like the beauty sector because people buy beauty products often and the companies make good money from each sale.

The sector is growing in a smarter way now, not just by spending a lot of money.

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