Nailinit funding, investors and company details

Nailinit is an emerging Cosmetic startup from Mumbai, working in the space of D2C nail care brand. Founded by Tanishq Ambegaokar, Shubham Singhal.

Company: Dot&Shadow-brands Private Limited
Sector: Cosmetic
Location: Mumbai
Founders: Tanishq Ambegaokar, Shubham Singhal

Company overview

Nailinit operates as a Mumbai-based D2C nail care brand offering peel-and-press press-on nails in 40+ styles for effortless, salon-quality application in seconds. Core activities include designing lightweight, reusable kits with adhesives priced INR 499-999, distributed via website, Instagram, quick commerce like Zepto/Blinkit, Amazon, and upcoming offline stores/physical retail. It targets Gen Z/millennials through creator collaborations, mood-driven designs, and omnichannel expansion emphasizing self-expression and convenience.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Pre-Seed): ₹3.00 Cr. ($ 0.33 Mn), 2026-02-26. Investors: Gruhas Collective Consumer Fund (GCCF), Marsshot VC, Shashank Kumar (Razorpay), Arjit Johri, Yash Jain, Karan Jindal, Jivraj Singh Sachar, Nishank Jain, Yashvardhan Kanoi, Ashwarya Garg, Venus Dhuria (Phot.AI), Amishi Parasrampuria