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Beauty & Personal Care · Gangtok, SK

Agapi Sikkim

Vegan skincare from rare Himalayan plants.

Founded by Rinzing Choden Bhutia

Snapshot

Founded
2019
Headquarters
Gangtok, SK
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Seed
Markets
India
Last updated
7 July 2026

About Agapi Sikkim

Agapi Sikkim makes handcrafted, cruelty-free skincare from Himalayan plants, working with tribal women in Sikkim. Rinzing Choden Bhutia founded it in 2019; it became the first women-led Sikkim startup to attract foreign investment, at a reported $1 million valuation.

Founder

Rinzing Choden Bhutia

Woman Founder

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a beauty & personal care company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does Agapi Sikkim do?
Agapi Sikkim makes handcrafted, cruelty-free skincare from Himalayan plants, working with tribal women in Sikkim. Rinzing Choden Bhutia founded it in 2019; it became the first women-led Sikkim startup to attract foreign investment, at a reported $1 million valuation.
Who founded Agapi Sikkim?
Agapi Sikkim was founded by Rinzing Choden Bhutia.
Where is Agapi Sikkim headquartered?
Agapi Sikkim is headquartered in Gangtok, SK, India.
Is Agapi Sikkim funded?
Yes — Agapi Sikkim is venture-funded and has reached the Seed stage.
When was Agapi Sikkim founded?
Agapi Sikkim was founded in 2019.