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Solitario Secures $3.6 Million in Pre-IPO Funding to Accelerate Growth
The lab-grown diamond brand plans to expand its retail presence, enhance branding, and diversify its product offerings with the new capital
Solitario, a lab-grown diamond jewelry brand co-founded by Ricky Vasandani and actor Vivek Oberoi, has raised $3.6 million in pre-IPO funding, valuing the company at approximately $18.3 million. The investment round saw participation from high-profile investors, including Neeraj Gupta, Seema Manish Nuwal, and several ultra-high-net-worth individuals.
The funds will be used to expand Solitario’s retail network, both in India and internationally, as well as to strengthen its branding, marketing initiatives, and product portfolio. The company also plans to enhance its manufacturing capabilities to keep up with growing demand.
Founded in 2023, Solitario specializes in sustainable and eco-conscious diamond jewelry, offering a range of products including necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. The company has quickly established a presence in the market, reporting revenue growth from Rs 24.3 crore in FY 2023 to Rs 52 crore in FY 2024.
Solitario currently operates 18 stores across 10 major cities in India, along with 38 outlets in international locations such as Dubai, Malaysia, and Spain. The company runs a 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Surat, which employs over 300 people.
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Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond Secures Over Rs 800 Crore Funding
Funding Earmarked For High-Impact Vertical Scaling and Infrastructural Fortification
Dholakia Lab Grown Diamond (DLGD) has successfully executed a definitive investment agreement, securing over Rs 800 crore in a premier growth-stage funding round. This transaction represents one of the most significant capital injections within India’s Lab-Grown Diamond (LGD) ecosystem. The consortium was led by Abakkus PE, with strategic participation from ICICI Ventures IAF5, Amal Parikh, and a syndicate of high-profile institutional investors.
The newly mobilized liquidity is earmarked for high-impact vertical scaling and infrastructural fortification, specifically:
- Production Augmentation: Substantial investment in high-throughput growing technology to meet burgeoning global demand.
- Liquidity Management: Strengthening the working capital framework to support expansive operational cycles.
- Retail Proliferation: Accelerating the strategic rollout of a comprehensive pan-India retail footprint to capture domestic market share.

In a pivot toward high-margin industrial applications, DLGD is leveraging its proprietary synthesis capabilities to produce high-precision single-crystal diamonds. This initiative positions the firm as a critical component supplier for cutting-edge sectors, including:
- Quantum Computing & Semiconductors: Utilizing diamond’s superior thermal conductivity and electronic properties.
- Defense & Optics: Engineering specialized materials for high-stress aerospace and optical environments.
- Thermal Management: Providing heat-dissipation solutions for next-generation hardware.
Leveraging the multi-decade heritage of the Hari Krishna Group, DLGD maintains a robust, fully integrated value chain. This end-to-end oversight—encompassing synthesis, precision polishing, jewelry artisanal manufacturing, and international distribution—solidifies its competitive advantage in the sustainable luxury corridor.

As a pioneer in the sector, DLGD’s early-mover advantage—evidenced by its successful penetration of the US retail market as early as 2018—provides a seasoned foundation for its current expansion. By bridging the gap between luxury aesthetics and deep-tech utility, DLGD is poised to redefine the economic landscape of synthetic carbon structures on a global scale.
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