India, Nov. 12 -- D2C grooming and personal care brand Bombay Shaving Company has raised INR 136 Cr (around $16.3 Mn) in a round, led by existing investor Sixth Sense Ventures, which was a mix of primary and secondary infusion.

The funding round also saw participation from founder and CEO Shantanu Deshpande, former cricketer Rahul Dravid and a host of undisclosed family offices and HNIs.

The startup plans to use the funding to expand its omnichannel presence and brand building as it gears up for a potential IPO.

Founded by Deshpande in 2016, Bombay Shaving Company began as a D2C men's grooming brand. Since then, it has expanded into newer categories like perfumes and face washes and turned into an omnichannel brand. Besides men's produ...