BlissClub raises ₹160 crore with founder Minu Margeret and Meesho’s Vidit Aatrey investing

Indian activewear brand BlissClub has raised ₹160 crore in a funding round that included personal investments from founder Minu Margeret and Meesho co-founder Vidit Aatrey.

— FiledFri, 7 Aug, 2026, 10:48 IST·First seen Fri, 7 Aug, 2026, 10:46 IST·Source CNBC-TV18 · Retail

What happened

Blissclub · Indian activewear brand BlissClub raised ₹160 crore in a funding round that included personal investments from founder Minu Margeret and Meesho

Key facts

  • ₹160 crore
  • August 7, 2026

Why this matters

BlissClub’s strengthened capital base and high-profile shareholder roster make it a more credible potential partnership, distribution, or strategic acquisition target in activewear.

What to watch

  • New offline store openings, large-format retail tie-ups or shop-in-shop announcements.
  • Marketplace assortment expansion, especially on Meesho and other high-volume platforms.
  • Hiring in retail operations, supply chain, category management and performance marketing.
  • Launches in new product categories, price tiers or plus-size ranges.
  • Evidence of improved repeat purchase, reduced discount dependence or faster revenue growth.
  • Follow-on funding, strategic partnerships or a larger institutional round.
  • Expand into adjacent categories such as athleisure, travel wear, innerwear or extended-size activewear.
  • Increase offline presence through shop-in-shops, large-format retail partnerships and selective owned stores.
  • Build inventory and supply-chain capacity to reduce stockouts in high-repeat core products.
  • Use founder-led marketing and community initiatives to strengthen retention and lower reliance on paid acquisition.
  • Pursue deeper marketplace distribution while preserving premium positioning and direct-channel customer data.