Ex-H&M India execs launch Confluxe, raise $1.6M to bring premium global brands to India

Confluxe, an asset-light platform founded by former H&M India executives, has raised $1.6M pre-seed to introduce premium international apparel to India. It debuted Brazilian label Urban Performance and plans a US denim brand in September, targeting ₹500-1,000 crore in 3-5 years with products priced ₹3,999-20,000.

— Filed Sun, 12 Jul, 2026, 17:10 IST · Source Mint · Companies · Updated

Confluxe, founded by former H&M India execs, raised $1.6M pre-seed to bring premium international apparel brands to India via an asset-light model. It launched Brazilian label Urban Performance and plans a US denim brand in September.

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Confluxe marks its market entry with a $1.6M pre-seed round, using an asset-light model to import premium global brands into India, starting with Brazil's Urban Performance and a US denim label.

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