Xtovia, a science-led haircare brand, has raised Rs 6.9 crore in a pre-seed funding round led by V3 Ventures. In a separate development, creator platform Influish has secured a pre-seed funding round.
V3 Ventures leads funding in Xtovia
Xtovia, a science-led haircare brand, has raised Rs 6.9 crore ($730,000) in a pre-seed funding round led by V3 Ventures. The funding also saw participation from Consumer Collective by Atrium and angel investors, the startup said in a statement.
The company will utilise the fresh capital towards strengthening its intellectual property portfolio, building its core team, supporting the initial launch of the brand and accelerating growth initiatives, the statement added.
Founded in 2025 by Navneet Misra, a serial entrepreneur, Xtovia currently sells through its direct-to-consumer platform and plans to expand into additional online marketplaces and distribution channels in the coming months.
Influish raises a pre-seed round
Creator platform Influish has secured an undisclosed amount in its pre-seed funding round at a valuation of Rs 25 crore ($2.6 million).
The funding saw backing from angel investors, including Pankaj Vermani, cofounder of lingerie brand Clovia, along with Jeetendra Tewani, and Sachin Harneja.
The company said the fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, strengthen its Meta API-powered capabilities, and expand its creator workflow tools and monetisation features.
Founded in 2022 by Sankalp Nag, Tushar Jain, and Shivani Rajora, INFLUISH is building an integrated platform designed to help creators grow, learn, and earn. The startup aims to bring together multiple fragmented aspects of the creator economy, including audience growth, learning, monetisation, discovery, verification, and collaboration management, into a single ecosystem.
