The round also saw participation from a group of angels including Arjun Purkayastha (Managing Director, Reckitt), Manish Taneja (Founder and CEO, Purplle), Kunal Bahl (Founder, Snapdeal), and Dr. Aneesh Sheth (Founder, Dr. Sheth’s Skincare), among others.
Laani was founded by Nirja Bhatt, a Harvard Business School MBA graduate and Columbia University alumna, who previously co-founded Recove.
Laani is entering the market with a focus on what it describes as “high-performance” body and personal care products. Its first launch is a clear deodorant stick, positioned as an alternative to traditional roll-ons and aerosol sprays.
