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MoroMaa raises ₹1.5 crore from AJ VC

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Date
Company
MoroMaa
What it does
Moroccan beauty and personal care
Kind
Funding
Amount
₹1.5 Cr
Stage
seed
Based in
Mumbai
Founded
2026
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

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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