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