D2C / Consumer · Mumbai, Maharashtra
Akind
Founded by Mira Rajput Kapoor
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- Founded
- 2023
- Headquarters
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Industry
- D2C / Consumer
- Business model
- D2C
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 25 June 2026
About Akind
She spent years on Instagram talking openly about ingredients, scalp health and what doesn’t work — then turned that audience and that point of view into a co-founded, venture-backed hair-care company.
Founder
Mira Rajput Kapoor
Woman FounderIdeal customers
Consumers (D2C)
Typical customer segments for a d2c / consumer company.
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How Mira Rajput Kapoor built Akind
She spent years on Instagram talking openly about ingredients, scalp health and what doesn’t work — then turned that audience and that point of view into a co-founded, venture-backed hair-care company.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Akind do?
- She spent years on Instagram talking openly about ingredients, scalp health and what doesn’t work — then turned that audience and that point of view into a co-founded, venture-backed hair-care company.
- Who founded Akind?
- Akind was founded by Mira Rajput Kapoor.
- Where is Akind headquartered?
- Akind is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
- Is Akind funded?
- Akind's funding details haven't been publicly disclosed.
- When was Akind founded?
- Akind was founded in 2023.