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Beauty & Personal Care · Thane, Maharashtra

Plum

Vegan, cruelty-free skincare, haircare and bodycare brand.

Founded by Prasanya Chennapatnam

Snapshot

Founded
2013
Headquarters
Thane, Maharashtra
Business model
D2C
Funding stage
Series C
Employees
201-500
Revenue
₹100-500 Cr
Markets
India
Last updated
24 June 2026

About Plum

Plum is a women-led beauty and personal-care brand based in Thane, Maharashtra, founded in 2013. It was founded by Prasanya Chennapatnam. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company has reached the Series C stage. It has a team of 201-500 and reported revenue in the ₹100-500 Cr range.

Founder

Prasanya Chennapatnam

Woman Founder

Co-founder

Co-founders: Shankar Prasad — Co-founder & CEO.

Industry classification

Beauty & Personal Care Vegan Skincare

Products & services

Skincare

Vegan, toxin-free face care.

Haircare

Makeup

Body care

Funding

Total raised~$52M (incl. $35M Series C, 2024)Latest roundSeries C

Investors: A91 Partners, Unilever Ventures, Faering Capital

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a beauty & personal care company.

Website, social & contact

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Frequently asked questions

What does Plum do?
Plum is a women-led beauty and personal-care brand based in Thane, Maharashtra, founded in 2013. It was founded by Prasanya Chennapatnam. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company has reached the Series C stage. It has a team of 201-500 and reported revenue in the ₹100-500 Cr range.
Who founded Plum?
Plum was founded by Prasanya Chennapatnam.
Where is Plum headquartered?
Plum is headquartered in Thane, Maharashtra, India.
Is Plum funded?
Yes — Plum is venture-funded and has reached the Series C stage.
When was Plum founded?
Plum was founded in 2013.