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Entrepreneur
15-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
CosMoss, The Wedding Company, and Aquila Clouds Raise Early-Stage Funding
The below brands have announced their latest funding rounds. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. The Moms Co. Founder Invests in Wellness Startup CosMoss CosMoss, a wellness brand focused on sea moss-based supplements, has raised seed funding from Malika Sadani, Founder of The Moms Co., and Pratham Mittal, Founder of Tetr College of Business and Masters' Union. The funds will be used to expand retail presence across Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, build awareness around sea moss, and introduce new product formats suited to Indian consumers. Founded in 2024 by students from Greece, Palestine, Serbia, Romania, and India at Tetr College of Business, CosMoss develops vegan sea moss gummies. The brand aims to introduce Indian consumers to this globally recognized superfood, which is rich in iodine, iron, and antioxidants. "The strong response from initial users has reinforced our belief in the potential of this segment. The funding enables us to scale with purpose and precision," said Mohammad Jueitem, Co-founder of CosMoss. CosMoss plans to strengthen its direct-to-consumer channels, explore quick commerce platforms, and deepen partnerships for premium offline retail. The company will also invest in content-led education and local product development through research. "There is a clear shift toward wellness products that combine credibility with a modern approach. CosMoss is entering the market at the right moment, with a format that reflects changing consumer expectations and a strong vision for building a new category in India. The team brings clarity, speed, and a solid grasp of how this space is evolving, and that's going to matter as the category takes shape," said Malika Sadani, Co-founder, The Moms Co. CosMoss aims to launch in 10 cities by mid next year, creating region-specific wellness solutions aligned with evolving consumer expectations. The Wedding Company Raises USD 1 Mn Funding The Wedding Company has secured USD 1 million in pre-seed funding from LVX and Tremis Capital, with additional participation from Wakefit co-founder Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, Ajith Pai, and Dropbox co-founder Arash Ferdowsi. The funding will be used to scale operations across new cities, invest in technology and product development, and strengthen its network of verified vendors to deliver consistent service quality. "We are building a tech-led and quality-assured wedding planning experience for Indian couples," said Pawan Gupta, co-founder of The Wedding Company. "Weddings are emotionally charged and operationally complex. Our goal is to simplify that journey with trusted, professional execution." Founded in 2023 by Pawan Gupta and Rahul Namdev, The Wedding Company offers digital wedding planning and execution solutions. Its services cover venue booking, décor, photography, catering, logistics, and vendor coordination. Chaitanya Ramalingegowda, an investor in the round, said, "The Wedding Company is solving a high-friction and high-value problem in a massive consumer segment. The team's focus and speed of execution are impressive." The platform claims to have delivered over 1,000 weddings across eight cities, handling service orders worth more than INR 60 crore. Its monthly booking volume exceeds INR 10 crore, with net monthly revenue above INR 1 crore. The company aims to triple growth in the next fiscal year, targeting annual revenue of INR 120 crore. Finvolve and IA Invest in Aquila Clouds Finvolve and IA have invested in Aquila Clouds to support its global expansion and product enhancement. The funds will be used to scale sales operations, expand customer success initiatives, and strengthen product and engineering teams. Aquila Clouds will also refine its go-to-market strategy across the US, Canada, EMEA, and Asia Pacific. Suchit Kaura, Co-founder and CEO of Aquila Clouds said, "This investment comes at a pivotal juncture in our journey. As enterprises double down on AI, managing cloud costs and AI application performance has never been more critical. With the backing of two ecosystem-driven partners, we look forward to tapping into emerging markets, scale enterprise partnerships and strengthen our positioning as a critical platform for the AI era." Founded in 2020, Aquila Clouds offers an AI-powered cloud management platform that serves large enterprises and small to medium businesses. The platform delivers real-time observability, cost control, chargeback, and optimisation through AI and machine learning. Its Agentic AI workflows help streamline complex cloud and infrastructure operations. Ashish Bhatia, Founder and CEO of IA and Co-founder, Finvolve added, "Aquila Clouds is at the forefront of redefining how businesses manage cloud, Application and on-premises infrastructure using AI/ML, and we're excited to support their global scale-up journey with our capital, network, and strategic guidance."
Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
In Conversation with Malika Sadani: Building The Moms Co., Family Road Trips & Lessons from a Life in Motion
In a heartfelt episode of Magical Memories, presented by Club Mahindra in association with The Indian Express, host Khyati Rajvanshi chats with Malika Sadani, founder of The Moms Co. Their candid conversation goes beyond business, exploring family traditions, resilience, and the simple joys of holidaying together. Malika Sadani's path began with engineering, an MBA, and corporate roles—until motherhood changed everything. 'Entrepreneurship just happened by chance,' she says, after struggling to find safe skincare for her daughter in London. That challenge led to The Moms Co., inspired by conversations with fellow moms. 'We wanted to create products that we could use fearlessly on our kids and ourselves,' she explains. Her husband Mohit joined as her 'first hire – and the toughest one,' she laughs. Together, they embraced 'work-life integration,' blending business with family life. Redefining Holidays: From Hustle to Heartfelt Getaways Whether it's rafting in Bali during a surprise rainstorm or watching glaciers shift in Iceland, Malika's holiday stories are equal parts thrilling and heartfelt. Family traditions include road trip games like creating chain stories and spotting cars in rainbow colours, or listening to travel playlists curated by their younger daughter. The family balances exploration with relaxation. 'We look for places with scenic beauty and enough activity to keep everyone engaged,' Malika explains. A perfect holiday for her? A beach destination with mild weather, calm vibes, and a chance to simply unwind. When not globetrotting, Malika finds peace in simple pleasures: board games like UNO and Mastermind with her daughters, or zoning out with a feel-good chick flick on Netflix. 'At the end of a long day, you need something that doesn't require your brain,' she jokes. As the episode wraps, Malika leaves viewers with heartfelt advice for anyone navigating the demands of work and family: 'You may be doing great work, but memories aren't made at your desk. Step out, explore, and create moments outside the ordinary. That's where real magic lies.' Make Your Family Holidays Magical From sun-kissed beaches to lush jungles, serene backwaters to majestic hills, vast deserts to captivating international locations – Club Mahindra has it all! Create unforgettable memories by embarking on a magical journey with our 140+ resorts across different terrains and amazingly unique experiences Disclaimer: This content is sponsored and does not reflect the views or opinions of IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd. No journalist is involved in creating sponsored material and it does not imply any endorsement whatsoever by the editorial team. IE Online Media Services takes no responsibility for the content that appears in sponsored articles and the consequences thereof, directly, indirectly or in any manner. Viewer discretion is advised.
Entrepreneur
03-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
ServeClub Raises Funding to Accelerate India's Pickleball Revolution
The funds will be deployed toward product development and expanding ServeClub's reach across India through both online and offline channels. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. ServeClub, a rising homegrown pickleball gear brand, has secured seed funding from notable industry leaders including Manish Poddar (Co-founder, Rare Rabbit), Pratham Mittal (Founder, Masters' Union and Tetr), and Malika Sadani (Co-founder, The Moms Co.). The funds will be deployed toward product development and expanding ServeClub's reach across India through both online and offline channels. ServeClub was founded in 2024 by a diverse team of students from the US, Cuba, Mexico, Germany, and India while studying at Tetr College of Business. The brand offers USAPA-certified pickleball paddles, priced affordably between INR 7,000 and INR 9,000—about half the price of leading international competitors. The startup aims to democratise access to premium sports gear and has already partnered with over 25 entities, including pickleball courts, clubs, and fitness brands. It now plans to grow monthly sales by 20–25% over the next two quarters, while expanding direct-to-consumer operations and organizing community engagement events to foster sport adoption. "I am excited to lead the seed round for ServeClub, a brand that is filling a significant gap in the Indian sports equipment market," said Manish Poddar. "The rapid growth of pickleball presents a unique opportunity to offer high-quality, affordable gear tailored for Indian players." Malika Sadani added, "Their focus on building strong partnerships and fostering community engagement will be key drivers in scaling the sport's reach." "Pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports in India, yet access to quality, affordable gear remains limited," said Jeet Totla, Co-founder of ServeClub. "With this funding, we aim to expand our product line, deepen our court and club partnerships, and build India's most trusted pickleball brand."
