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ZeroHarm Sciences raises ₹65 crore Series A

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Company
ZeroHarm Sciences
What it does
Plant-based nutraceutical supplements
Kind
Funding
Amount
₹65 crore
Stage
Series A
Based in
Hyderabad
Founded
2020
Sector
Healthcare & Life Sciences

What they do

ZeroHarm Sciences makes 100% plant-based health supplements using nano-formulation technology

What happened

It raised ₹65 crore ($7.2 million) in Series A funding led by Kotak Alternate Asset Managers

Why it matters

The company plans to build a health platform and expand internationally to the US, UK, and Middle East

The details

  • ZeroHarm Sciences raised ₹65 crore in Series A funding.
  • The round was led by Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited via its Kotak Life Sciences Fund I, which invested ₹40 crore.
  • Alkemi Growth Capital, a healthcare and consumer wellness-focused venture fund, participated with ₹25 crore.
  • The company will use the funds to build a 'Trust over Promise' health platform that demonstrates supplement efficacy through measurable consumer health outcomes.
  • Funds will also go toward national brand building and international expansion into the USA, UK, and Middle East.
  • ZeroHarm Sciences also plans to scale its vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing ecosystem.
  • Cipher-Plexus acted as the exclusive financial advisor for the transaction.

The bigger picture

  • India's nutraceutical market is projected to reach $18 billion by 2025.
  • The global nutraceutical market is expected to cross $720 billion by 2027.
  • Recent fundraises in the space include Elevate Now (₹18 crore) and Earthful (₹26 crore).
  • The company's proprietary nano-formulation technology differentiates it from competitors like Kapiva, Plix, HealthKart, and Wellbeing Nutrition.

About the business

  • ZeroHarm Sciences is a Hyderabad-based vertically integrated nutraceutical company.
  • It develops 100% plant-based health supplements using proprietary nano-formulation technology.
  • The technology converts plant-derived nutrients into nano-sized particles to enhance bioavailability and enable controlled release at lower dosages.
  • The company works with a network of over 10,000 farmers across Northeast India and the Himalayan region for medicinal plant sourcing.
  • It controls the full value chain from cultivation to nano-processing.
  • ZeroHarm Sciences has filed and received patents for multiple nano formulations, including turmeric-based phytochemicals, iron folic acid combinations, carotenoid-based eye health solutions, and synbiotic gut health compositions.
  • Its portfolio includes over 60 SKUs across categories such as diabetes management, heart health, joint care, immunity, gut health, oncology support, women's wellness, and performance nutrition.
  • Products are sold through its own website, Amazon, Flipkart, and quick commerce platforms.
  • The company has served over 300,000 customers (3 lakh).

What happens next

  • Build a 'Trust over Promise' health platform demonstrating supplement efficacy through measurable consumer health outcomes.
  • Expand nationally with brand building initiatives.
  • Enter international markets including the USA, UK, and Middle East.
  • Scale the vertically integrated R&D and manufacturing ecosystem.

The deal

Type
Series A

Investors

  • Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Limited (lead) — Manages the Kotak Life Sciences Fund I, which invested ₹40 crore in this round.
  • Alkemi Growth Capital (participated) — Healthcare and consumer wellness-focused venture fund that invested ₹25 crore.

Founders

  • Sachin Darbarwar, Co-founder and CEO
  • Shweta Darbarwar, Co-founder

About ZeroHarm Sciences

Product
Plant-based health supplements using proprietary nano-formulation technology that improves bioavailability and enables controlled release
Customers
Health-conscious consumers seeking plant-based, scientifically-backed nutritional supplements
How it makes money
Direct-to-consumer sales of premium plant-based nutraceuticals with integrated brand building and international expansion
What sets it apart
Proprietary nano-formulation technology integrating Ayurveda with advanced technology for superior bioavailability at lower dosages

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