Uni Seoul Secures Rs 5 Cr Seed Funding Led by Sauce VC, Advised by capitalCORN
Korean-inspired lifestyle brand Uni Seoul gears up for nationwide expansion after successful seed funding round.
capitalCORN, a boutique fundraising advisory firm, proudly announces its successful advisory role in the ₹5 crore seed funding round for Uni Seoul, a rising Korean-inspired lifestyle brand. The round was led by early-stage venture capital firm Sauce VC, known for backing high-potential consumer brands in India.
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New Delhi [India], June 2: The bespoke fundraising advisory company capitalCORN boldly claims to have been instrumental in obtaining ₹5 crore in seed money for Uni Seoul, a newly launched lifestyle brand inspired by Korea. Sauce VC, a reputable early-stage venture capital firm known for supporting highly potential consumer brands in India, led the round.
Originally founded in 2023 by lifelong friends Mohit Khurana and Gaurav Karmani, Uni Seoul has quickly made a name for itself in the vibrant consumer goods market in India. Combining home basics, beauty products, plush toys, fashion accessories, and stationery, the brand creates an eclectic portfolio of lifestyle choices all imbued with the globally celebrated nuances of Korean design. Anchored in a philosophy of modern minimalism mixed with utilitarian elegance, Uni Seoul is dedicated to democratising access to aesthetically pleasing and useful products for aspirational young Indian consumers.
From first launch, the brand has attracted strong early momentum on both physical retail and digital channels. Uni Seoul, with a growing cult-like following, now wants to deliberately scale its retail presence, strengthen its supply chain infrastructure, and use cutting-edge technologies to improve consumer engagement and whole brand experience.
Reflecting on the successful collaboration, Mohit Khurana, Co-founder and CEO of Uni Seoul, said:
“The capitalCORN team played a pivotal role in helping us close our seed round with Sauce VC. Their strategic inputs, market insight, and fundraising expertise helped us attract serious investor interest. We truly value their partnership and would highly recommend them to any founder seeking a reliable and founder-friendly fundraising advisor.”
The ₹5 crore raised will be utilized to accelerate growth across strategic focus areas—expanding into key urban markets, building operational efficiencies, and enhancing product innovation to align with evolving consumer preferences.
Commenting on the transaction, Vineet Neeraj, Founder and CEO of capitalCORN, stated:
“Today’s Indian consumers are deeply influenced by global lifestyle trends, and Uni Seoul is uniquely positioned to meet this demand. Their Korean-inspired design and value-driven approach make them an exciting entrant in the lifestyle space. We’re proud to have been part of their journey and are confident that, with backing from Sauce VC, Uni Seoul is poised to become a household name in the years ahead.”
capitalCORN continues to partner with visionary founders and high-growth consumer brands, helping them raise strategic capital from leading VCs and family offices.
For more information, visit: www.capitalcorn.com
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