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Aukera is a Bengaluru, India-based fine jewelry brand that designs and retails lab-grown diamond pieces, including bridal collections, mangalsutras, earrings, and everyday wear. The company operates an omnichannel direct-to-consumer business model, selling its fully IGI-certified diamond products through its online platform and a growing network of physical retail boutiques. Additionally, the brand implements standardized buy-back policies and allocates a portion of its revenue to support girl child education initiatives. The enterprise has scaled its physical footprint to 22 stores across India, featuring recent retail showroom expansions into major metropolitan markets such as Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai. To finance this nationwide growth, Aukera has secured over $15 million in total venture capital funding from prominent institutional backers, including Peak XV Partners, Fireside Ventures, and DSG Consumer Partners. The organization was founded in 2023 by Lisa Mukhedkar.
Aukera has raised $17.3M across 2 funding rounds.
Aukera has raised $17.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Aukera has raised $17.3M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Aukera's investors include Peak XV Partners (Sequoia Capital India), Alteria Capital, Fireside Ventures, Prath Ventures, Sparrow Capital, Eternal Emerging Enterprises.
Aukera has raised $17.3M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $14.1M Series B in August 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | $14.1M Series B | Peak XV Partners (Sequoia Capital India) | Alteria Capital, Fireside Ventures, Prath Ventures, Sparrow Capital | Announced |
| Aug 10, 2024 | $3.2M Series A | Fireside Ventures | Eternal Emerging Enterprises, Sparrow Capital | Announced |
