Manicure brand Nailinit raises Rs.3-Cr led by Gruhas, Marsshot VC

Mumbai-based nail care brand Nailinit has raised INR 2.5 to INR 3 crore in a pre-seed funding led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund (GCCF) and Marsshot VC. The round also saw participation from angel investors Shashank Kumar of Razorpay, Arjit Johri of Marsshot VC, Yash Jain of NimbusPost, Karan Jindal of Meta, and Nishank Jain of Accel.Founded in 2024 by Tanishq Ambegaokar and Shubham Singhal, Nailinit specializes in 5-minute, DIY press-on nail kits and express in-person salon services.The new funds will be used to expand its distribution channels across quick commerce and direct-to-consumer, strengthen community-led brand building, and accelerate product innovation. The company aims to enhance its supply chain and expand its presence across digital channels.