GIVA ropes in Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and strategic investor

Bengaluru-based jewellery brand GIVA has signed actor Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and strategic investor, deepening a creative partnership. The move follows a ₹530 crore Series C led by Creaegis, with capital earmarked for retail expansion, tech, supply chain, and lab-grown diamonds across 300+ stores.

— Filed Tue, 26 May, 2026, 16:58 IST · Source ET Small Business · Updated

GIVA names actor Kriti Sanon as brand ambassador and strategic investor, deepening creative partnership. Follows ₹530cr Series C led by Creaegis; capital aimed at retail expansion, tech, supply chain, and lab-grown diamonds across 300+ stores.

Why this matters

Builds on GIVA's aggressive expansion playbook: a ₹270 crore BlackSoil-led debt round and Series C funding are fueling its push to 300+ stores by FY26, now amplified by celebrity equity.

Retail-brand activity holding steady with 624 signals over the past 90 days.