Funding · Commerce & Consumer Brands
OZiva raises $5M in Series A led by Matrix Partners India
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- OZiva
- What it does
- plant-based nutrition brand
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- $5M
- Stage
- Series A
- Founded
- 2016
What they do
OZiva is a plant-based nutrition brand offering clean-label products and personalized consultations
What happened
The company raised $5M in a Series A round led by Matrix Partners India with participation from Titan Capital
Why it matters
The funding will support R&D, technology, team expansion, and customer base growth
The details
- OZiva raised $5M in a Series A funding round led by Matrix Partners India.
- Titan Capital also participated in the round as an existing investor.
- Aarti Gill and Mihir Gadani founded OZiva in 2016 with the goal of becoming India’s leading plant-based nutrition brand.
- The company focuses on clean-label and plant-based nutrition products, offering personalized consultations and a strong digital ecosystem.
- The funding will be used to expand R&D, technology, team, and customer base.
- Aarti Gill said the company’s vision is to enable millions of people to be healthier and better through clean, plant-based nutrition.
- Matrix Partners India believes in the potential of the under-tapped health and nutrition space in India and sees OZiva as a future leader in wellness.
The bigger picture
- India’s nutraceuticals market is valued at over $5B and is expected to double in the next five years.
- There is increasing awareness around clean-label nutritional benefits and a demand for high-quality, scientific solutions.
- OZiva’s focus on fitness, nutrition, workouts, and mental wellness aligns with growing consumer interest in holistic health.
- The company’s digital ecosystem and personalized consultations have contributed to its growth and unit economics.
About the business
- OZiva is a plant-based nutrition brand offering clean-label products and personalized consultations.
- The company operates through a digital ecosystem and focuses on fitness, nutrition, workouts, and mental wellness.
- OZiva sells nutrition and beauty products through its website and offers customized health solutions.
- The brand uses high-quality ingredients and emphasizes education and community engagement with consumers.
- OZiva’s website includes promotions, new launches, and customer support features.
What happens next
- The company plans to expand R&D, technology, team, and customer base with the new funding.
- OZiva aims to continue investing in fitness, nutrition, workouts, and mental wellness.
- The company will leverage content and community engagement to educate and learn from consumers.
The deal
- Type
- funding
Investors
- Matrix Partners India (lead) — A venture capital firm focused on backing new-age consumer brands in India.
- Titan Capital (existing investor) — An existing investor in OZiva.
Founders
- Aarti Gill, Co-founder
- Mihir Gadani, Co-founder
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