FundTQ Acts as Exclusive Advisor to Secret Alchemist in Unilever Ventures-Led Funding Round
FundTQ, a leading investment banking firm, successfully advised Secret Alchemist on its latest startup funding round led by Unilever Ventures. Co-founded by actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu along with Ankita Thadani and Akash Valia, the premium personal care brand secured strategic capital to accelerate growth and expansion.
- (1888PressRelease) January 16, 2026 - Secret Alchemist is co-founded by acclaimed actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, along with entrepreneurs Ankita Thadani and Akash Valia. The brand has gained strong traction for its science-led formulations and modern approach to personal care. The participation of Unilever Ventures underscores investor confidence in the company’s differentiated product portfolio, scalable business model, and long-term growth potential.
FundTQ's Role as Investment Banking Advisor
FundTQ acted as the exclusive investment banking advisor to Secret Alchemist for this transaction. The firm provided comprehensive support across the entire business fundraising lifecycle, including:
1. Fundraising strategy and investor positioning
2 Financial modeling and valuation using advanced business valuation software
3. Development of investor-ready narratives and pitch deck templates
4. Strategic engagement with institutional and strategic investors
5. End-to-end deal structuring and execution
Through a structured and data-driven advisory approach, FundTQ enabled the founders to communicate a compelling growth story aligned with the expectations of global strategic investors.
Strengthening the StartupFunding Ecosystem:
This transaction further strengthens FundTQ’s reputation as a trusted partner for startup funding and growth capital advisory in India’s evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem. The firm continues to support founder-led companies across consumer, D2C, and emerging brand sectors with customized investment banking services.
“Successful fundraising today requires more than introductions—it demands clarity, credibility, and conviction,” said a spokesperson from FundTQ. “By combining strong fundamentals with robust financial analysis, professional pitch deck templates, and reliable business valuation software, we help founders raise strategic capital that supports long-term value creation.”
Use of Funds:
The capital raised will be deployed to accelerate product innovation, expand distribution channels, strengthen brand presence, and support the next phase of growth for Secret Alchemist in both domestic and international markets.
Transaction Highlights:
Company: Secret Alchemist
Founders: Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Ankita Thadani, Akash Valia
Lead Investor: Unilever Ventures
Advisor: FundTQ - Investment Banking & Business Fundraising Advisory
About FundTQ
FundTQ is a India-based investment banking firm offering specialized services in business fundraising, startup funding, M&A advisory, and valuation consulting. With a founder-first mindset and technology-enabled processes, FundTQ supports startups and growth-stage companies through structured capital raising, strategic advisory, and long-term partnership.
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