GIVA ropes in Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and strategic investor

Bengaluru-based jewellery brand GIVA has signed actor Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and strategic investor, deepening a creative partnership. The move follows a ₹530 crore Series C led by Creaegis, with capital earmarked for retail expansion, tech, supply chain, and lab-grown diamonds across 300+ stores.

— Source publishedTue, 26 May, 2026, 16:41 IST·First seen Tue, 26 May, 2026, 16:57 IST·Source ET Small Business

What happened

GIVA names actor Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and strategic investor, deepening creative partnership. Follows ₹530cr Series C led by Creaegis; capital aimed

Key facts

  • 300+ stores
  • ₹530 crore Series C
  • founded 2019

Why this matters

Celebrity-as-investor structure is becoming table stakes in Indian D2C jewellery, raising the bar for competing brands negotiating ambassador deals or M&A narratives.