Funding · Commerce & Consumer Brands
Nua in talks to raise $20-25M Series C
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- Date
- Company
- Nua
- What it does
- Women's health and hygiene products
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- $20M-$25M
- Stage
- Series C
- Founded
- 2017
What they do
Nua sells sanitary pads, intimate washes, and period nutrition drinks
What happened
It is in talks to raise $20-25M in Series C funding led by Peak XV Partners
Why it matters
The femtech market in India is expected to reach $5.5B by 2034
The details
- Nua is in talks to raise a Series C round of funding.
- The target amount is $20M-$25M (₹189Cr-₹236Cr).
- The round is expected to be led by Peak XV Partners.
- Existing investors Mirabilis Investment Trust and Kae Capital are expected to participate.
- Nua's largest shareholder is Lightbox with a 42.2% stake.
- Cofounder Ravi Ramachandran holds a 22% stake.
- The company previously raised a ₹35Cr (~$3.9M) pre-Series C round in February 2025.
The bigger picture
- The Indian femtech market is expected to grow at a 15.7% CAGR from 2026 to 2034, reaching $5.5B.
- Competitor Pee Safe raised $32M from OrbiMed earlier in 2026.
- Another competitor, Plush, raised ₹40Cr (~$4.6M) in Series B led by Rahul Garg in 2025.
About the business
- Nua offers women's health and hygiene products including sanitary pads, cramp comfort, foaming intimate wash, and period nutrition drink mix.
- It sells through its own website, ecommerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart, and quick commerce platforms like Zepto.
- The company claims to have over 15 Lakh customers.
- Its website features a Period Tracker, Period Guide, Nua Wallet, and a Refer & Earn program.
The deal
- Type
- funding
Investors
- Peak XV Partners (lead)
- Mirabilis Investment Trust (participant) — Existing investor with a **6.3%** stake.
- Kae Capital (participant) — Existing investor with a **7%** stake.
- Lightbox (existing) — Largest shareholder with a **42.2%** stake.
Founders
- Ravi Ramachandran, Cofounder
- Abhishek Ramanathan, Cofounder
About Nua
- Product
- A women’s wellness product portfolio covering period care, maternity care, and everyday intimate wellness.
- Customers
- Women and girls buying personal wellness and hygiene products.
- How it makes money
- Sells consumer wellness products through online and omnichannel distribution.
- What sets it apart
- Positioned as a women’s wellness and femtech brand with a broad category mix.
- Operations
- Operates as an omnichannel brand expanding distribution and reach across India.
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