CaratLane

CaratLane

Internet-first brand offering precious jewelry products for men and women

Founded

2008

Headquarters

Chennai

Status

Acquired

Company Details

Website

Socials

Email

Phone

+914442935000

CaratLane is a leading Indian omni-channel jewelry retailer, renowned for revolutionizing the way people buy fine jewellery. CaratLane operates both online and through an extensive network of over 175 physical stores across 67 cities in India, making it one of the largest jewellery retailers in the country.

Core Products and Services

  • Gold and diamond jewellery: Rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more.
  • Customization: Made-to-order pieces, including solitaires and bands.
  • Branded collaborations: Partnerships with iconic brands like Peppa Pig and Harry Potter for themed collections.
  • Omnichannel retail: Seamless online and in-store experience.
  • Customer service: Lifetime exchange, 100% refund guarantee and authenticity certification.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • Revenue model: Primarily retail sales (B2C), with a focus on high-margin gold and diamond jewellery.

  • Online sales: Account for a significant share of revenue, supported by digital marketing and customer engagement.

  • Offline stores: Over 300 stores across India; contribute to brand visibility and repeat purchases.

  • Customization and branded collections: Drive premium pricing and customer loyalty.

  • Customer segmentation: Primarily individual consumers (B2C); no significant B2B or enterprise segment.

  • Concrete data point: Total funding raised: ₹371.2 crore (about $65.2 million).

Top Clients & Partnerships

  • Top clients: Not applicable as a B2C retailer; serves millions of individual customers.

  • Long-term agreements: Titan’s ownership ensures stable supply chain and retail expansion.

  • Client concentration risk: Low—broad customer base across India.

  • Diversification initiatives: Expansion into new geographies and product segments, leveraging TATA’s brand strength.

Future Outlook & Strategic Priorities

  • Expand Retail Presence: Targeting over 40 new stores in smaller Indian cities and opening second U.S. store (Dallas) and two Dubai outlets.

  • Product Innovation: Focus on lightweight, lower-carat jewellery to attract younger buyers and adapt to rising gold prices.

  • Omnichannel Growth: Strengthening both online and offline channels for seamless customer experience.

  • Market Expansion: Exploring international markets while deepening penetration in tier 2/3 Indian cities.

  • Strategic Priorities: Maintain or exceed last year’s revenue growth; enhance brand visibility through marketing initiatives (e.g., IPL 2025 association).

  • Concrete Data Point: 322 stores across India as of March 2025.

Key People

Gurukeerthi Gurunathan

Mithun Sacheti

Manoj Bhanawat

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$65.2 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

4

Latest Funding Round

$31 Million, Series D

as of December 9, 2014

Post Money Valuation

$2 Billion

as of August 20, 2023

Funding Multiple

5.9x

as of December 9, 2014

Investors

Tiger Global Management

and 4 more

Employee Count

2401

Similar Companies

Littlebox India

Exit Details

Acquired

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
December 9, 2014Series D$31 Million$115 Million$19.7 Million4.4xTiger Global Management
May 13, 2013 Series C$15.0Million$55.6Million-- Tiger Global Management
March 9, 2012Series B$5.9 Million$40.9 Million--Tiger Global Management
February 3, 2011Series A$5.9 Million$19.9 Million--Tiger Global Management

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