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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
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

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

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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