Vegan lifestyle brand Zouk raises $1.5mn in pre-series A led by Stellaris

Having gained 50,000-plus customers with a 4x growth in the past seven months, Zouk aims to double its consumer base every six months for the next 5 years

Zouk, a homegrown vegan lifestyle brand, today announced that it has raised Rs 11.75 crore ($1.5 million) in a pre-series A round led by Stellaris Venture Partners, along with participation by the founders of Wow Skin Science. Existing investors Titan Capital also participated in the round.

The fund infusion will help Zouk expand its presence in India and new global markets, strengthen its supply chain and distribution channels, and extend its product line. Zouk raised seed capital earlier this year from Titan Capital, founders of Beardo and Mamaearth.

The Zouk portfolio includes laptop bags, tote handbags, slings and chain wallets to name