India’s direct-to-consumer beauty brand Renee Cosmetics has secured $30 million in Series C funding, doubling down on offline expansion and technology upgrades to scale its Rs 500-crore annual run rate to Rs 1,000 crore in two years.
Direct-to-consumer beauty brand Renee Cosmetics has raised $30 million in a Series C funding round at a valuation of $200 million, as it intensifies its push into offline retail and strengthens its digital infrastructure. The funding round featured a mix of primary and secondary investments.
This strategic infusion of capital comes at a time when Renee has been scaling rapidly, reporting a tripling of revenue over the past 18 months. The company currently boasts an annualised revenue run rate of ₹500 crore (approximately $60 million USD) and is now targeting ₹1,000 crore (approximately $120 million USD) over the next two years.
Co-founder Ashutosh Valani stated that the funding will be deployed to scale marketing operations, optimize customer acquisition costs, and improve conversion rates across both direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms and third-party marketplaces. Additionally, Renee is focused on building a robust offline distribution network, particularly in Tier 1 and Tier 2 Indian cities—regions increasingly driving consumption growth in the beauty and personal care segment.
The Ahmedabad-based brand, co-founded by Ashutosh Valani, Priyank Shah, and Aashka Goradia Goble, has built a portfolio of over 200 SKUs spanning makeup and fragrances. It currently has a footprint in over 15,000 offline retail outlets and maintains a strong online presence through its platform and leading marketplaces.
Renee’s shift toward a hybrid omnichannel strategy reflects a larger trend among digital-first beauty brands in India, many of which have faced operational challenges in scaling physical distribution. According to internal leadership, this capital injection allows Renee to build a scalable offline engine and capture untapped retail markets across the country.
The company is also laying the groundwork for global expansion, piloting cross-border e-commerce in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Australia. While international operations are still in early stages, leadership sees them as a long-term growth lever alongside domestic scale.
Market observers suggest that India’s beauty and personal care sector is entering a phase of consolidation and premiumisation. Consumer behavior in the post-pandemic era has shifted towards brands offering innovation, authenticity, and inclusivity—values that Renee seeks to capitalize on through its product offerings and marketing.
With its latest fundraising, Renee Cosmetics is poised to reinforce its position within India’s burgeoning beauty ecosystem. By building a more integrated retail and technology backbone, the company aims to double its revenue trajectory while capturing market share from both legacy players and emerging startups.
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