Be Clinical raises Rs 2 Crore to expand anti-ageing skincare line and set up in-house manufacturing

Science-led skincare startup Be Clinical has raised Rs 2 crore in a seed funding round led by early-stage investment firm Titan Capital, with participation from Aditya Agarwal, founder of artisanal brassware brand P-Tal.

The Mumbai-based startup will use the funds to internalise its manufacturing operations and broaden its portfolio of clinically validated anti-ageing products.

What does Be Clinical do?

Founded by Hemangi Dhir, Be Clinical targets a growing segment of Indian Gen Z and Millennial consumers seeking evidence-based skincare solutions. Dhir launched the brand in response to her personal challenges with conventional skincare products that failed to deliver results.

"Anti-ageing has often been treated as an afterthought, but at Be Clinical, it's our primary focus," she said. 

"We're building a brand that addresses a real and growing need-especially among Indian Gen Z and Millennial consumers, who are now seeking targeted, effective solutions earlier in their skincare journey. I feel incredibly optimistic about the future and confident that Be Clinical will set a new standard for science-first, results-driven skincare in India," Dhir added..

Focusing on medical-grade formulations

The brand focuses on medical-grade formulations tailored to combat early signs of ageing, blending nature-based ingredients with dermatological science. It operates through a direct-to-consumer model and is looking to strengthen its position by setting up in-house manufacturing, which will help the startup maintain tighter control over inventory, product quality, and proprietary formulations.

"We invested in Be Clinical because it sits at the intersection of science and self-care," said a spokesperson for Titan Capital. "What truly stood out was the founder's deep understanding of the modern skincare consumer—not just what they buy, but why."

Diversifying into anti-ageing categories

Be Clinical now plans to diversify into additional anti-ageing categories, including preventive and corrective skincare, aiming to build a long-term trust-based relationship with digitally native consumers who are increasingly looking for targeted and clinically backed beauty products.