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D2C / Consumer · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Nua

Women's menstrual and intimate-wellness brand with customisable sanitary-pad packs.

Founded by Swathi Kulkarni

Snapshot

Founded
2017
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Series B
Employees
51-200
Markets
India
Last updated
24 June 2026

About Nua

Founded in 2017, Nua is a women-led direct-to-consumer consumer brand headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its founder is Swathi Kulkarni. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company has reached the Series B stage. It has a team of 51-200.

Founder

Swathi Kulkarni

Woman Founder

Co-founder

Co-founders: Ravi Ramachandran (CEO), Projjol Banerjea, Abhishek Ramanathan — co-founders.

Industry classification

D2C / Consumer FemCare

Funding

Investors: Lightbox Ventures

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a d2c / consumer company.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Nua do?
Founded in 2017, Nua is a women-led direct-to-consumer consumer brand headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Its founder is Swathi Kulkarni. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company has reached the Series B stage. It has a team of 51-200.
Who founded Nua?
Nua was founded by Swathi Kulkarni.
Where is Nua headquartered?
Nua is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is Nua funded?
Yes — Nua is venture-funded and has reached the Series B stage.
When was Nua founded?
Nua was founded in 2017.