Merakkee Life & Beauty Pvt Ltd, a luxury skincare startup has raised Rs 4.5 crore ($530K) in a seed funding round led by a Bangalore-based family office.

The company will utilise the funds to expand its product line, scale operations, support pilot order fulfillment, strengthen sales and operations teams, and enhance platform technology to improve customer engagement.

Additionally, it plans to expand its range of luxury skincare products to cater to diverse skin types and specific concerns.

Commenting on the funding, Ajit Kurien and Robin Kurian, founders of Merakkee in a joint statement said, “We are thrilled to have secured this funding, which will allow us to accelerate our growth journey and introduce innovative skincare solutions to our customers.”

“At Merakkee, we eliminate the confusion around wellness by offering products formulated with active and energized ingredients in the perfect combination. Emphasizing inner balance, we strive to build and empower a community by providing solutions tailored to each person’s unique needs and values,” they added.

Founded in 2022, Merakkee will launch its products in the Indian market later this year. The company has its manufacturing facilities in France and India.

Author Credits: Maverick Martins, FASHION NETWORK