India, May 7 -- Eternz, a Bengaluru-based jewellery marketplace, has secured $1.15 Mn (around INR 9.6 Cr) in a pre-seed funding round led by Kae Capital.

The round also saw participation from Gemba Capital and IIMA Ventures, TDV Partners and Venture Lab.

The company said it will use the fresh capital to expand its presence across urban India. It will also use it to partner with international brands to establish their presence in India. Besides this, it also aims to open a retail experience centre to offer shoppers a touch-and-feel experience around jewellery.

Arthi Ramalingam, a former Udaan marketing lead, founded Eternz in 2023 as an online marketplace for international and Indian jewellery brands. The platform also allows customers ...