These four innovative startups raised over $15 million in funding; Know about them

Shark Tank India-featured Aliste Technologies has raised $1 million in funding led by YourNest Venture Capital and Artha Venture Fund, with participation from Dholakia Ventures, KRS Jamwal, and Anikarth Ventures

Founded in 2021, The startup sells retrofit automation products, which enable users to control their existing home appliances through an app or voice assistants. Notably, It offers a unique subscription model, starting at just Rs 1 per appliance per day, making home automation accessible and affordable.

Nat Habit, a D2C beauty and wellness brand, has garnered $10.2 million led by Bertelsmann India Investments (BII), with participation from existing investor Fireside Ventures and new investors, including Amazon India Fund, Mirabilis Investment Trust, and Sharrp Ventures.

Founded in 2019 by Swagatika Das and Gaurav Agarwal, Nat Habit is known for its fresh ingredient-based products like moisturizers, hair oils, lip scrubs, and face washes. It plans to expand its product portfolio and venture into offline sales channels.

Karnataka-based Phases, a natural skincare startup focusing on tweens and teens, has raised Rs 30 Lakhs in angel funding through its participation in the 'Indian Angels' show.

The brand empowers tweens and teens with confidence and healthy skin, focusing on sustainability and meticulous product formulation. Phases' products, including popular items like Splash (a gel cleanser) and Poise (a moisturizer), are plant-based, vegan, cruelty-free, and free from toxic chemicals and synthetic fragrances.

Lastly, Airblack, an online platform for makeup and culinary skills, has raised approx Rs 33 crore ($4 million) in its latest funding round led by the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation.

Airblack, founded in 2019 by Videt Jaiswal, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Pulkit Pujara, initially began as a travel company but pivoted to the beauty sector post-pandemic.