Slikk Secures $10 Million to Power the Next Frontier of Fashion Quick Commerce

Slikk Secures $10 Million to Power the Next Frontier of Fashion Quick Commerce
In a bold move that underscores the evolution of consumer behavior and the rising momentum of vertical quick commerce in India, Bengaluru-based startup Slikk has raised $10 million in fresh funding. The round was led by Nexus Venture Partners, with continued participation from existing investor Lightspeed. This latest investment comes just two months after Slikk’s $3.2 million seed round in March 2025, a sign of both the startup’s rapid growth and investor confidence in its business model.
Founded in early 2024 by Akshay Gulati, Om Prakash Swami, and Bipin Singh, Slikk offers ultra-fast, 60-minute deliveries of fashion and lifestyle products in Bengaluru. In a world where speed and convenience are paramount, Slikk is bridging the gap between fashion discovery and instant gratification, delivering trending looks from brands like Snitch, The Souled Store, Freakins, Off Duty, Uptownie, Bonkers, and Bewakoof to consumers’ doorsteps in under an hour.
But Slikk’s story is just beginning—and this funding round marks the beginning of its next big chapter.
A New Chapter of Expansion: Beyond Apparel and Across Cities
The newly secured funds will be deployed across multiple strategic fronts, with a core focus on:
Category expansion: Moving beyond western and ethnic wear into beauty, personal care, footwear, accessories, and wearables.
Geographic expansion: Launching operations in new metro cities including Mumbai and Delhi-NCR.
Operational scale: Increasing dark stores from 2 (as of March) to 6–8 by September, improving supply chain responsiveness.
Customer experience upgrades: Launching instant returns to enhance post-purchase convenience.
Leadership hiring: Bringing in seasoned professionals to guide Slikk through its high-growth and maturity stages.
“We started with western wear, then expanded into ethnic wear, and began piloting accessories, wearables and footwear,” said Akshay Gulati, co-founder and CEO. “Existing apparel customers are buying across categories, and new ones are coming in for these too. Since it’s working well, we plan to double down on these categories.”
Slikk already hosts over 150 brands on its platform and aims to onboard 500 brands by December. This rapid scale-up underscores the massive supply-side interest in the quick commerce model for fashion—a sector traditionally anchored in slower, logistics-heavy models.
Why Fashion Quick Commerce is the Next Big Thing
Quick commerce, once synonymous with grocery delivery, is now evolving. As consumers grow increasingly accustomed to getting essentials within minutes, their appetite for convenience is extending to lifestyle and fashion purchases.
Slikk sits at the intersection of this behavioral shift and market opportunity. Traditional fashion e-commerce platforms often deliver in 2–5 days. Fast fashion giants can be trend-responsive, but they still rely on standard delivery infrastructure. Slikk is solving for both—trend-driven supply and near-instant delivery, a game-changer for impulse purchases, last-minute outfit planning, and special occasion wear.
According to Gulati, the company’s vertically integrated model—where it controls inventory through dark stores—enables Slikk to offer predictable delivery timelines, high fulfillment accuracy, and hyperlocal logistics optimization.
This strategic edge positions the startup not just as a fashion platform, but as a logistics and technology company innovating at the very edge of consumer expectations.
The Investor Perspective: Betting on Fashion as a Service
The backers of Slikk believe that fashion is the next natural frontier for digital disruption in India’s booming commerce ecosystem.
“Having watched quick commerce reshape India’s consumer behaviour, we firmly believe fashion is the definitive next frontier for digital disruption,” said Pratik Poddar, Partner at Nexus Venture Partners. “Slikk’s vision of instant fashion delivery is both timely and transformative.”
Lightspeed’s Rahul Taneja echoed the sentiment:
“We backed Slikk at the seed stage because their take on fashion commerce was refreshingly ahead of its time. We are happy to double down on our investment and support Akshay and the team’s focus on newer categories and reaching a wider audience across India.”
This is more than just a capital infusion. It’s a strategic endorsement of Slikk’s model, which aligns strong consumer demand with operational scalability—a combination that’s rare in the hyper-competitive commerce landscape.
A Glimpse into the Future: What’s Next for Slikk
With aggressive growth plans, an expanding category playbook, and a laser focus on customer experience, Slikk is positioning itself as a category-defining player. While current operations are based in Bengaluru, the platform is preparing for a multi-city rollout, with Mumbai and Delhi-NCR likely at the forefront.
The introduction of instant returns—a pain point for many e-commerce shoppers—could further elevate Slikk’s differentiation, making it not just fast, but frictionless.
Internally, the company is focusing on building a strong leadership team, with strategic hires across operations, logistics, marketing, and tech. This will be key as Slikk transitions from a high-velocity startup to a scalable, sustainable business.
(FAQs)
1.What is Slikk?
Slikk is a Bengaluru-based fashion and lifestyle quick commerce startup that offers 60-minute delivery of fashion, beauty, and accessory products. It was founded in 2024 by Akshay Gulati, Om Prakash Swami, and Bipin Singh.
2. How much funding has Slikk raised recently?
Slikk has raised $10 million (approx. ₹85 crore) in its latest funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from Lightspeed, its existing investor.
3.What will Slikk use the new funds for?
The funds will be used to:
Expand to new categories like beauty, personal care, footwear, accessories, and wearables
Launch instant returns for better customer experience
Scale up to 500+ brands and open 6–8 dark stores
Expand to new cities
Invest in leadership hiring and infrastructure
4.Which cities does Slikk currently serve?
As of now, Slikk operates in Bengaluru. However, the company plans to expand to Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, and other metro cities soon.
5.What is a dark store, and how does Slikk use it?
A dark store is a warehouse or fulfillment center that serves only online orders and is not open to the public. Slikk uses dark stores to manage inventory close to customers, ensuring ultra-fast, 60-minute deliveries.
6.Which brands are available on Slikk?
Slikk currently offers products from over 150 brands, including:
Snitch
The Souled Store
Freakins
Off Duty
Uptownie
Bonkers
Bewakoof
It aims to scale to 500+ brands by December 2025.
7.What categories does Slikk offer?
Slikk started with western and ethnic apparel and is now expanding into:
Beauty and personal care
Footwear
Accessories
Wearables
8.What makes Slikk different from other fashion platforms?
Slikk combines curated fashion with instant gratification, delivering products in under 60 minutes. It also plans to introduce instant returns, offering a seamless and customer-centric experience.
9.Who are the investors backing Slikk?
Slikk is backed by top-tier VCs:
Nexus Venture Partners (lead investor in the latest round)
Lightspeed (also led Slikk’s seed round)
10.When was Slikk founded?
Slikk was founded in 2024 and has rapidly grown to become a pioneer in fashion-focused quick commerce in India.
Final Thoughts: A New Era of Shopping is Here
What Slikk is building goes beyond speed. It’s about redefining the relationship between fashion discovery and fulfillment. In a world where trends move in real time—on Instagram, TikTok, and beyond—Slikk is making it possible to go from scroll to doorstep in under an hour.
Backed by some of the most respected names in venture capital, led by a visionary founding team, and powered by deep consumer insight, Slikk is setting the pace for what fashion commerce can look like in a real-time world.
As India’s fashion landscape enters this new phase of instant, immersive, and intelligent commerce, Slikk is undoubtedly one of the key players to watch.