D2C Insider readies Rs 150 cr ConsumerX AIF; Rapido bags $240M, Legend of Toys nets Rs 21 cr

D2C Insider is launching ConsumerX Ventures, a Rs 150-crore AIF to write Rs 3-5 crore cheques into 25 early-stage D2C brands. Mobility player Rapido closed $240M led by Prosus at a $3B valuation, while toy D2C brand Legend of Toys raised Rs 21 crore pre-Series A to expand categories and manufacturing.

— Source publishedFri, 15 May, 2026, 18:36 IST·First seen Fri, 15 May, 2026, 18:45 IST·Source YourStory

What happened

D2C Insider plans Rs 150-crore ConsumerX Ventures AIF backing 25 early-stage D2C brands. Rapido raised $240M led by Prosus at $3B valuation. Toy D2C brand

Key facts

  • Rs 150 crore AIF
  • 25 D2C brands
  • Rs 3-5 crore cheques
  • $240 million
  • $3 billion valuation
  • $730 million total round
  • Rs 21 crore

Why this matters

A new D2C-focused AIF backing 25 brands creates a fresh pipeline of acquisition targets in consumer categories, while Rapido's $240M war chest could accelerate adjacent M&A in mobility.