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Be Clinical raises Rs 6 crore in extended seed

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Date
Company
Be Clinical
What it does
Evidence-led skincare for ageing
Kind
Funding
Amount
Rs 6 crore
Stage
extended seed
Founded
2024
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Be Clinical is an evidence-led skincare brand offering clinically tested solutions for ageing skin, focusing on face, body, and scalp

What happened

The company raised Rs 6 crore in an extended seed round led by V3 Ventures, with participation from Titan Capital

Why it matters

Funds will boost R&D, in-house formulation, and manufacturing expansion, targeting India's gap in science-led anti-ageing products

The details

  • Be Clinical raised Rs 6 crore in an extended seed round led by V3 Ventures.
  • Titan Capital, founded by Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal, participated in this tranche.
  • The round's earlier tranche of Rs 2 crore was led by Titan Capital, with Aditya Agarwal of P-TAL also investing.
  • Founder Hemangi Dhir launched the brand in May 2024.
  • The company will use the funds for R&D, in-house formulation, and clinical testing.
  • Plans include expanding the manufacturing facility with advanced machinery.
  • The company will also upgrade packaging to functional, protective, and premium formats.
  • Be Clinical has served over 25,000 customers since inception.

The bigger picture

  • The brand addresses a market gap: a lack of science-led, transparent, clinically validated skincare solutions for Indian skin.
  • Its differentiation lies in in-vivo tested and clinically validated formulations, with end-to-end in-house research and manufacturing.
  • The funding signals growing investor interest in evidence-based beauty brands in India.
  • Competitors include Olay, Neutrogena, Clinique, and Dr. Sheth in the anti-ageing segment.

About the business

  • Be Clinical is an evidence-led skincare brand focused on ageing concerns across face, body, and scalp.
  • Products include Neck Repair Skin Tightening Night Cream, PlumpX Serum, FirmX Serum, Blemish Balance Serum, and SmoothX Hand Cream.
  • Prices range from Rs 999 to Rs 2,998.
  • The company offers free shipping on orders over Rs 100.
  • Clinical trials are registered on the Clinical Trial Registry of India.
  • Customer reviews mention visible improvement and suitability for sensitive skin.
  • The brand operates with an end-to-end in-house research and manufacturing model.

What happens next

  • Expand manufacturing facility with advanced machinery.
  • Upgrade packaging to functional, protective, and premium formats.
  • Continue R&D and clinical testing for targeted ageing solutions.

The deal

Type
extended seed

Investors

Founders

  • Hemangi Dhir, Founder

About Be Clinical

Product
Skincare products focused on ageing-related concerns, with plans to broaden into body and haircare.
Customers
Indian consumers looking for solutions for ageing skin.
How it makes money
It sells directly to consumers through a D2C skincare brand.
What sets it apart
Uses clinically tested, dermatologically active formulations designed for Indian skin and conditions.
Operations
Plans to strengthen R&D, clinical testing, and manufacturing, and to enter new markets.

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