CHOSEN secures $5 Mn in Series A funding, led by Fireside Ventures, to enhance R&D and expand product lines.
Amount Raised
$5 Million
Round Type
Series A
ChennaiHealth CareE CommerceFashionBeautyCosmeticsInvestors
Description
CHOSEN has raised $5 Mn in a Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from BOLD, L’Oréal’s corporate venture, and other angel investors. The funds will strengthen R&D, expand their product pipeline, and invest in talent. Founded in 2020, CHOSEN focuses on skincare for melanin-rich Indian skin. The startup currently operates with around 58 SKUs and plans global expansion.
Quick answer
Chosen raised $5 Million in a Series A round, dated May 4, 2026. Investors: Nishita Ranka, Mikki Singh, Bold, L’oréal’s Corporate Venture Capital Fund, Alkemi Growth Capital, Avnish Anand, Chandan Asokan and Kc Nischal. Chosen is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- How much did Chosen raise?
- Chosen raised $5 Million in a Series A round on May 4, 2026.
- Who invested in Chosen?
- Nishita Ranka, Mikki Singh, Bold, L’oréal’s Corporate Venture Capital Fund, Alkemi Growth Capital, Avnish Anand, Chandan Asokan and Kc Nischal are named as investors in this round.
- What does Chosen do?
- CHOSEN is a wellness brand rooted in dermatological expertise, focussed on offering high-performance skincare, haircare and wellness products meticulously formulated with safe and sustainably sourced ingredients.
- Where is Chosen based and how big is it?
- Chosen is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Fundz records about 14 employees.
- Who are the decision-makers at Chosen?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Chosen, including the Founder. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in E Commerce and Fashion around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Chosen that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- REMEDY Science raised $20M (Series A) on June 12, 2026.
- California Naturals raised an undisclosed amount (Series B) on June 3, 2026.
- REMEDY Skincare raised $20M (Series A) on June 12, 2026.
- KorinMi raised $1M (Seed) on June 1, 2026.
- AromeManpo raised $16M (Series B) on June 1, 2026.
- Violette_FR raised $5M (Series B) on May 28, 2026.
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