Mumbai-based vegan lifestyle products brand Zouk has raised $3 million in a new funding round led by Stellaris Venture Partners and saw participation from Sharrp Ventures, JJ Family Office, Deutsche Bank India CEO Dilip Khandelwal, Manoj Meena (Atomberg), Vineeta Singh and Kaushik Mukherjee (Sugar Cosmetics).
Currently available in over 50 exclusive brand stores, The brand plans to use the proceeds to expand its product offering as well as its offline operations. It also plans to hire across its business, including for leadership roles and for its marketing team.
Founded in 2016 by husband-wife duo Disha Singh and Pradeep Krishnakumar, Zouk claims to sell cruelty-free and vegan handbags and has ventured into footwear and accessories, including wallets.
Source @Indianstartupnews