Funding · Commerce & Consumer Brands
MyDesignation raises ₹40 crore in Series A funding
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- Date
- Company
- MyDesignation
- What it does
- D2C fashion brand with offline stores
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- ₹40 crore
- Stage
- Series A
- Based in
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 2020
What they do
MyDesignation sells culturally inspired casual wear through digital channels and physical stores
What happened
The company raised ₹40 crore led by RPSG Capital to expand its retail footprint and team
Why it matters
This follows a seed round of $1.25 million in February 2025 for the Bengaluru-based brand
The details
- MyDesignation has closed its Series A funding round successfully.
- The company raised ₹40 crore in this latest investment round.
- RPSG Capital Ventures led the investment round as the primary backer.
- Existing investors Veltis Capital, Multiply Ventures, and Dominor Investments also participated.
- The founders plan to use the funds to expand their offline retail footprint significantly.
- They intend to strengthen their senior leadership team with new hires.
- New product categories will be introduced to diversify their current offerings.
- The brand aims to open 8 new stores next year in key cities.
The bigger picture
- The company serves over 1 million customers across India.
- It has achieved approximately 100% year-on-year revenue growth since inception.
- The brand operates a direct-to-consumer model focusing on unique designs.
- This funding supports a strategic shift towards physical store expansion.
About the business
- MyDesignation is a direct-to-consumer fashion and lifestyle brand.
- It offers culturally inspired stylish casual wear for men and women.
- 90% of its designs are unique to distinguish itself in the market.
- The brand operates primarily through digital-first online channels.
- It currently runs offline stores in Bengaluru, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Calicut.
- The company plans to open 8 new stores in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
- It targets hiring in finance, supply chain, merchandising, and marketing functions.
- The brand focuses on expanding its physical presence alongside digital sales.
- It leverages its large customer base to drive sustained revenue growth.
What happens next
- Open 8 new stores in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru next year.
- Hire staff for finance, supply chain, merchandising, and marketing.
- Introduce new product categories to broaden the brand's appeal.
The deal
- Type
- Series A
Investors
- RPSG Capital Ventures (lead)
- Veltis Capital (existing)
- Multiply Ventures (existing)
- Dominor Investments (existing)
Founders
- Swaroop Krishnan, co-founder
- Gopika B Raj, co-founder
About MyDesignation
- Product
- Direct-to-consumer fashion apparel with culturally inspired streetwear designs and high-quality craftsmanship
- Customers
- India's youth seeking design-led, affordable fashion with community engagement
- How it makes money
- D2C online sales complemented by expanding offline retail presence through company-owned stores
- What sets it apart
- In-house design team with no external IP dependency; drop-based community-led approach with user co-creation
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