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Jewelbox in talks to raise ₹50 crore

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Company
Jewelbox
What it does
Lab-grown diamond jewellery retailer
Kind
Funding
Amount
₹50 Cr
Stage
pre-Series A
Founded
2022
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Jewelbox sells lab-grown diamond jewellery online and through retail stores

What happened

It is in advanced talks to raise ₹50 crore (~$5.2 million) led by Physis Capital, with existing investor V3 Ventures participating

Why it matters

The Indian lab-grown diamond market is projected to grow at 14.8% CAGR to about $2 billion by 2036

The details

  • Jewelbox is in advanced talks to raise ₹50 crore (~$5.2 million) in a new funding round.
  • The round is led by Physis Capital, with existing investor V3 Ventures participating.
  • The post-money valuation would be about ₹300 crore (~$31 million).
  • The company will use the funds to expand retail in existing cities like Delhi and Bengaluru.
  • It also plans to open new stores in Chandigarh and Bhubaneshwar.

The bigger picture

  • The Indian lab-grown diamond market is projected to grow at 14.8% CAGR to about $2 billion by 2036.
  • Jewelbox competes with startups like Aukera (raised ₹90 crore debt) and Lucira ($5.5 million seed), as well as legacy brands like Titan's BEYON and Trent's Pome.

About the business

  • Jewelbox sells lab-grown diamond jewellery through its website and retail stores.
  • It has a retail presence in 9 cities: Mumbai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Ludhiana, Noida, Chennai, Delhi, Gurugram, and Bengaluru.
  • The company targets customers looking for affordable, ethical diamonds grown in labs rather than mined.

What happens next

  • Jewelbox plans to expand retail in existing cities like Delhi and Bengaluru.
  • It will open new stores in Chandigarh and Bhubaneshwar.

The deal

Type
funding

Investors

  • Physis Capital (lead) — Physis Capital is a venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups.
  • V3 Ventures (participated) — V3 Ventures is an existing investor in Jewelbox, having led its previous $3.3 million pre-Series A round.

Founders

  • Vidita Kochar Jain, Co-founder
  • Nipun Kochar, Co-founder

About Jewelbox

Product
Premium lab-grown diamond jewelry collections including rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets sold through website and physical stores
Customers
Consumers seeking affordable luxury jewelry with lab-grown diamonds through direct-to-consumer channels
How it makes money
Direct-to-consumer omnichannel model combining e-commerce and retail store presence
What sets it apart
High store conversion rates of 20-60%; operates physical stores for experiential retail alongside online presence

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