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LNGVTY raises Rs 5 crore seed round led by Rukam Capital

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Date
Company
LNGVTY
What it does
Science-led skincare brand
Kind
Funding
Amount
Rs 5 crore
Stage
seed
Based in
Mumbai
Founded
2025
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

LNGVTY is a Mumbai-based direct-to-consumer skincare brand focused on skin longevity science

What happened

The company raised Rs 5 crore in a seed round led by Rukam Capital with angel investors

Why it matters

Funds will scale marketing and expand its product range in India's growing skincare market

The details

  • LNGVTY has raised Rs 5 crore in a seed round of funding.
  • The investment was led by Rukam Capital, an early-stage consumer-focused fund.
  • Angel investors also participated in this financing round for the startup.
  • Founder Nishit Ratthe leads the Mumbai-based company as its founder.
  • The capital will be used to scale D2C marketing and customer acquisition efforts.
  • Funds will support product expansion and research and development activities.
  • The startup plans to build out its founding team using the new capital.

The bigger picture

  • India's skincare market size exceeded $9 billion in 2025.
  • The market is projected to reach $18.4 billion by 2034.
  • Consumers are shifting toward evidence-based and clinically validated wellness products.

About the business

  • LNGVTY operates as a direct-to-consumer (D2C) skincare brand.
  • Its flagship product is the Skin Longevity System 5 protocol.
  • This system targets five biological pathways for renewal and repair over 75 days.
  • The brand cites independent third-party testing to validate its product claims.
  • Current portfolio includes three serums targeting acne, dark spots, and hydration.
  • The company focuses on skin longevity through science-led formulations.
  • It aims to capitalize on the trend of premiumized preventive wellness.

What happens next

  • LNGVTY plans to scale its D2C marketing and customer acquisition.
  • The company intends to expand its product range and conduct R&D.

The deal

Type
Seed Round

Investors

  • Rukam Capital (lead) — An early-stage consumer-focused investment firm.

Founders

  • Nishit Ratthe, Founder

About LNGVTY

Product
Science-backed skincare formulations targeting five biological pathways for skin regeneration and longevity
Customers
Consumers seeking premium, science-backed skincare products focused on long-term skin health
How it makes money
Direct-to-consumer skincare brand with premium positioning and subscription protocols
What sets it apart
Science-backed formulations addressing gap between expensive international brands and inconsistent local alternatives

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