Fabriclore raises $7,00,000
The Hindu
Fabriclore, a textile commerce platform based out of Jaipur, said it has raised $700,000 (about ₹5.2 crore) as part of the pre-Series A round. The funding was led by Gurgaon-based Fluid Ventures with
Fabriclore, a textile commerce platform based out of Jaipur, said it has raised $700,000 (about ₹5.2 crore) as part of the pre-Series A round.
The funding was led by Gurgaon-based Fluid Ventures with $2,40,000 and subsequently followed by Mulberry Silks from Bengaluru, and Eiffel Industries from Arizona, USA adding $4,60,000 to complete the round.
Vijay Sharma, CEO said, “The capital will further widen our product portfolio fabrics for a global audience, offline experience studios, and industry-first customisation user experience.”
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