Funding · Commerce & Consumer Brands
MoroMaa raises ₹1.5 crore from AJ VC
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- MoroMaa
- What it does
- Moroccan beauty and personal care
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- ₹1.5 Cr
- Stage
- seed
- Based in
- Mumbai
- Founded
- 2026
What they do
MoroMaa is a Mumbai-based personal care company selling skincare and body products crafted with ingredients brought directly from Morocco
What happened
Early-stage investment firm AJ VC provided ₹1.5 crore to the beauty startup to acquire a 9% ownership share
Why it matters
Founded in June 2026, the brand intends to spend the fresh capital on creating items and growing sales reach
The details
- Beauty company MoroMaa secured ₹1.5 crore in new financing.
- Venture firm AJ VC, led by Aviral Bhatnagar, took a 9% equity stake (ownership share in the business).
- Solo founder Soundous Moufakir introduced the venture on 27 June 2026.
- The business introduces M Beauty (Moroccan Beauty) concepts using supplies brought straight from Morocco.
- Capital from the transaction will support product development and broaden distribution reach across India.
- The firm will also direct resources toward building public familiarity with Moroccan personal care traditions.
The bigger picture
- Customer demand cleared out inventories for two products in the initial two months after launch.
- The enterprise highlights regional materials such as Argan Oil and Rhassoul Clay sourced directly abroad.
About the business
- MoroMaa operates from Mumbai as a lifestyle, beauty, and body care brand.
- Its online catalog features scrubs, lip and cheek tints, body soaps, and traditional Kessa gloves (exfoliating wash mitts).
- Core ingredients used across lines include Argan Powder, Neroli Oil, Nila, and mineral-rich Moroccan clays.
- The direct digital storefront provides ritual kits along with price cuts on bundles.
- The business provides free package delivery on orders exceeding ₹499.
What happens next
- The startup intends to widen commercial distribution channels throughout India.
- The team will design and release additional personal care items.
The deal
- Type
- funding
Investors
- AJ VC (lead) — An investment firm represented by Aviral Bhatnagar.
Founders
- Soundous Moufakir, Founder and CEO
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