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Kaizzen launches Kaizzen Global
Mumbai: Kaizzen, an award-winning integrated agency, has announced Kaizzen Global – our extensive network and trusted global partners to provide real-time knowledge and service excellence across the globe. Building on years of global recognition and industry-leading innovation, this new venture is driven by a strategic vision for the future, creative storytelling, and devotion to accomplishing impactful outcomes.
Kaizzen already has a proven track record of delivering customized communication campaigns around the world, including local PR and digital consultancy. With our current and expanding network, Kaizzen will be able to swiftly deliver across 80+ markets in the US, Europe, Australia, MENA, APAC, Africa and South America.
“Kaizzen Global will offer a comprehensive suite of services that extend beyond traditional PR, encompassing strategic communications, digital marketing, crisis management, ESG consulting, and more. Kaizzen set up its first global footprint in Dubai last year. Now, we are scaling our expertise to help businesses adapt, innovate, and lead in today’s competitive market. Kaizzen Global represents not just growth but a transformation in brand communication, staying ahead of the curve to ensure that our clients not only thrive but also shape the future of the industry.” Kaizzen Founder and CEO Vineet Handa.
Kaizzen Global will be a collective platform, forming an exclusive alliance of independent communication agency partners. The partners along with Kaizzen will offer professional expertise to clients in projects and retainers. Our partners will enjoy the benefit of market referrals and will have the first right of refusal. The network will also include localized knowledge sharing and on-ground insights services. A win-win situation for our collective clients who can enjoy value adds and expanded services on request while the partner will enjoy exclusive servicing rights in their respective markets.
Ranked as the 7th fastest-growing agency worldwide (PRovoke), Kaizzen in its 17th year of existence, has grown exponentially in size, network, client base, business and operations. With 200+ storytellers, 7 offices and 80+ market presence across the globe, Kaizzen is committed to providing the best to our clients anytime and anywhere.
Brands
Pre-seed funding fuels nailinit, India’s new-age nail care brand
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund backs Gen Z-focused beauty startup
MUMBAI: nailinit, a community-first nail care startup targeting Gen Z and millennials, has raised Rs 2.5 to Rs 3 crore in a pre-seed round led by Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund and Marsshot VC, alongside a clutch of consumer, technology and operator angels.
Backed by entrepreneur and investor Nikhil Kamath, Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund is betting on nailinit’s attempt to give India’s nail care aisle a long overdue makeover. The fresh capital will be used to deepen distribution across quick commerce and D2C channels, build its community engine, and accelerate product innovation in a category that is high frequency but still light on strong brands.
Founded by Tanishq Ambegaokar and Shubham Singhal, nailinit is positioning itself at the crossroads of beauty, self-expression and culture. The brand wants nails to be more than a finishing touch. It sees them as a canvas for identity, content and commerce.
“At nailinit, we are building for a generation that sees beauty as self-expression, not just routine,” said Ambegaokar. “The nail category in India has largely been underserved by strong brands. This capital allows us to invest in product depth, community and distribution in a thoughtful and long-term way.”
Singhal added that while the brand’s tone may be playful, its operating focus is sharp. “This round strengthens our supply chain, expands our digital footprint and enables disciplined execution as we scale.”
The funding round drew notable angels including Shashank Kumar of Razorpay, Arjit Johri of Marsshot VC, Yash Jain, formerly of NimbusPost, Karan Jindal of Meta, Jivraj Singh Sachar of ISV Capital, Nishank Jain of Accel, Yashvardhan Kanoi, Ashwarya Garg of HYPD, Venus Dhuria of Phot.AI and Amishi Parasrampuria of The Whole Truth.
Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund fund manager Gauri Kuchhal, believes the opportunity lies in shifting habits. “Nail care remains underpenetrated in India, with consumers relying on time-intensive salon visits. As convenience and self-expression gain ground, press-on nails can unlock more frequent and experimental usage. Nailinit is well-placed to expand beyond press-ons into adjacent categories.”
The brand is currently the only nail care player in India blending product-led retail with a dedicated kiosk at Jio World Drive in Bandra, where customers can walk in for services while discovering the range. It has also built early traction across quick commerce platforms such as Zepto and Blinkit, with a launch on Instamart in the pipeline, and is available on Amazon, strengthening its omnichannel presence.
In a space long dominated by salon chairs and scattered labels, nailinit is attempting to file, shape and polish the category into something sharper. With fresh funding in hand, the startup is setting out to prove that in beauty, small details can make a bold statement.
