UniqYou raises $1.7 million seed to build AI fashion platform
What's the deal? Bengaluru-based direct-to-consumer fashion startup UniqYouDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has raised US$2.15M (roughly $1.7 million) in a seed round led by Arkam VenturesDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and AntlerDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →. The company was valued at about $6.8 million post-money.
Who's backing it? Arkam Ventures was the largest backer with US$1.26M, followed by Antler at US$673.6K. Angel investor Ankit Garg put in US$135.8K, with Abhishek GoyalDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, Chaitanya RamalingegowdaDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, Raveen SastryDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom →, and Nandita Sinha also joining.
The round was raised through the issuance of 37,487 Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares at US$57.2 each. Arkam now holds a 14.93% stake and Antler 7.96%.
What's the endgame? Founded in 2026, UniqYou operates in the women's fashion segment and is building a technology-driven shopping platform. It uses artificial intelligence to track emerging trends and curate products, aiming for a more personalised shopping experience.
Where's the money going? The capital will primarily fund working capital and general corporate purposes, according to company filings.
The signal: The raise lands as investor interest in India's fashion and apparel sector holds firm, with several brands drawing significant capital over the past two years to fund expansion and innovation.
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