Every year, 14th of February is celebrated as Valentine's Day. It's a day when many of us celebrate love and companionship by buying beautiful flowers, chocolates or some other memorable gift for our loved one, or just simply do a sweet gesture to make them feel loved, right? But some couples have proven to go an extra mile by showing that love and money can go hand in hand. By building and running their own startups together, these couples have turned into 'couple-preneurs'.
So, this Valentine's Day, let us bring to you the list of seven couple-preneurs in India who are rocking the startup world together.
Established in 2016, Mamaearth is a business venture under Honasa Consumer Pvt Limited (HCPL) that was started by Ghazal and Varun Alagh. The company attained Unicorn status in 2022.Designed to meet the demands of upwardly mobile, socially conscious Indian consumers, Mamaearth offers a remarkable range of over 120 personal care products. Their products have been used by over 2.5 million people in 500 Indian cities in just four years. Mamaearth has become a listed company after it went for an IPO last year.
Businesswoman Bhavna saw an opportunity to treat common illnesses holistically. Bhavna aimed to establish a brand that emphasizes the use of regulated herbs that have clinical validation in order to produce a product that serves organic goods.Cureveda is a company founded by Bhavna and Siddhesh Sharma that offers treatments for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and thyroid problems.
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There are still many myths and taboos surrounding menstruation. To debunk these misconceptions and educate girls about menstruation, Aditi Gupta and Tuhin Paul created Menstrupedia. It is a useful tactic for entertaining and instructing girls. It's a friendly guide to menstruation. In 2014, Menstrupedia was established after a prosperous crowdsourcing campaign. Additionally, they asked for funding for the Shark Tank program, for which Emcure Pharmaceuticals' Namita Thapar volunteered her support.
Another couple-preneur we are talking about this Valentine's day, is the on that partnered to create the well-known brand Madame after meeting through the traditional system of an arranged marriage. Because it has a unique clothing selection, it is a popular brand among Generation Z and millennials.
One of India's top cashback and coupon app, CashKaro, was founded in 2013 by power couple Swati and Rohan Bhargava. The platform has proven its unwavering dedication to fostering growth for its partners.Given that it provides price comparison, coupons, and cashback all on one platform, CashKaro is regarded among India's preferred savings destination for consumers.CashKaro receives a commission from partner sites for directing users to shop on sites like Amazon, Myntra, Nykaa, and so on.
Some years ago, Anand Shahani and Mehak Sagar made the decision to get married. The difficult experience of planning their wedding led them to start WedMeGood.The young couple launched WedMeGood, an online marketplace for all wedding-related goods and services, after realizing the idea of a sizable Indian wedding market was here to stay.WedMeGood links consumers in need of wedding services with suppliers of such services. To assist couples in finding the best professionals, the portal assembles a list of vendors including photographers, makeup artists, jewelry brands, and decorators.
SUGAR Cosmetics, a premium cosmetic company that has gained popularity among millennials, is one of India's fastest-growing brands. It was founded in 2012 by the enterprising couple Kaushik Mukherjee and Shark Tank India's judge Vineeta Singh.Thanks to its disruptive attitude, distinctive low-poly packaging, and chart-topping products, this brand is the go-to choice for many independent women who want to challenge stereotypes.?
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