W - About the company
W is a public company based in Delhi (India), founded in 2003 by Arvinder Singh Pasricha and Onkar Singh Pasricha. It operates as a Designer and retailer of womens fusion wear. W has raised $11.8M in funding from Z47. The company has 1293 active competitors, including 33 funded and 16 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like KALKI, BIBA and House of Chikankari.
Company Details
Designer and retailer of womens fusion wear. It designs and sells clothing that blends Indian and Western styles, focusing on unique designs and styling. The company caters to the work and casual wear needs of modern women, offering a variety of tops, bottoms, dresses, suit sets, and accessories. A data-driven approach informs its design process, resulting in trendsetting collections. The company also offers occasion wear and a sustainable apparel line. Additionally, it features a collection highlighting traditional Indian crafts. A focus on fit is a key differentiator, with sizing developed through anthropometric studies. The company offers seasonal collections, incorporating international trends adapted for local preferences.
- Website
- www.wforwoman.com/
- Registered Address
- 3, COMMUNITY CENTRE SAKET, NEW DELHI, Delhi, India, 110017
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2003
Location
Delhi, India
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$11.8M in 1 round
Latest Funding Round
Ranked
5th among 1293 active competitors
Annual Revenue
₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2023
Employee Count
1,319 as on Mar 31, 2026
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with W
W is associated with 4 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
T C N S INTERNATIONAL PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U51311DL1996PTC080096 , India, Amalgamated | Jul 03, 1996 | - | 4396 (As on Jun 30, 2022) | |
Tcns Clothing Co. Limited CIN: L99999MH1997PLC417265 , India, Amalgamated | Dec 03, 1997 | ₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2023) | 2937 (As on Aug 31, 2025) | |
TCNS LIMITED CIN: U18101DL1998PLC096735 , India, Active | Oct 16, 1998 | 0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 12 (As on Mar 31, 2021) | |
TCNS AURE CLOTHING PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U74999DL2016PTC299823 , India, Active | May 16, 2016 | - | - |
W's IPO details
W got listed on Jul 30, 2018.
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W's funding and investors
W has raised a total funding of $11.8M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Series A round on Oct 24, 2011 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. W has 5 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of W:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oct 24, 2011 | 7263678 | Series A | 6286978 | 4461606 | 5936722 | 2343733 |
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W's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of W are Arvinder Singh Pasricha and Onkar Singh Pasricha.
Here are the details of W's key team members:
- Arvinder Singh Pasricha: Co-Founder of W and founder of 1 other company.
- Onkar Singh Pasricha: Co-Founder of W and founder of 1 other company.
W's Board of Directors
W's board has 4 active members. Naresh Bhuneshwar Patwari and Onkar Singh Pasricha are part of team and Neeru Abrol and Bhaskar Pramanik are independent board members.Here is the list of W's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Team | - | Current | 28y 9m | |
v{nuw{j | Team | - | Past | 7y 3m |
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yntqbca | Team | - | Past | 4y 2m |
ytorlhs | Investor | jjbdqek | Past | 5y 9m |
{pwdoje | Investor | lkxd{ur | Past | 8y 7m |
Independent board member | - | Current | 8y 8m | |
{cucfht | Independent board member | - | Current | 9y 9m |
eabyuhl | Independent board member | - | Past | 9y 9m |
ml{xafw | Independent board member | - | Past | 7y 6m |
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W's employee count trend
W has 1,319 employees as of Mar 26. Here is W's employee count trend over the years:
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W's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of W include KALKI, BIBA and House of Chikankari. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of W, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Retail chain of Indian ethnic wear for women, men, and children | $26.4M | 61/100 | ||
2nd | Chains providing ethnic apparel and accessories for women and girls | $57.5M | 60/100 | ||
3rd | House of Chikankari 2020, Delhi (India), Series A | Provider of hand-embroidered Chikankari apparel for men and women | $3.35M | 58/100 | |
4th | Vedant Fashions 2002, Kolkata (India), Public | Retail chains providing traditional wedding and celebration wear for families | $42M | 57/100 | |
5th | Designer and retailer of womens fusion wear | $11.8M | 56/100 | ||
6th | Internet-first brand offering ethnic wear for women | $6.23M | 56/100 | ||
7th | Brand of casual wear for men and women | $18.2M | 55/100 | ||
8th | Designer blouses and sarees online retailer | - | - | 55/100 | |
9th | Retailer of premium cotton kurtas and ethnic wear for women | - | 55/100 | ||
10th | Online retailer of women’s ethnic clothing, dresses, and suit sets | $11.5M | 55/100 |
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W's Investments and acquisitions
W has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
Reports related to W
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News related to W
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Aditya Birla's Aurelia and W join forces with Swopstore to boost retail presenceFashion Network•Nov 12, 2024•W, Aurelia
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Jake Paul’s W Brand Raises $11 Million to Compete With Axe, Old SpiceThe Wall Street Journal•Jul 23, 2024•WWD, Shrug Capital, Range Group, 305 Ventures and 7 others
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Premium occasion wear brand Wishful by W collaborates with Celebrity Designer Sahil KochharBusinessnewsthisweek•Oct 06, 2023•W
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Abfrl to Acquire Controlling Stake in Ethnic Wear Owner TcnsMint•May 06, 2023•ABFRL, W, TCNS Clothing Company
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Leading fashion brand W unveiled its Move360 Summer Collection with Fashionista Mira KapoorAsian News International•Mar 23, 2023•W
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Leading women's fashion brand 'W' unveils its new avatar; launches its largest experiential store in BengaluruAsian News International•May 18, 2022•W, TCNS Clothing Company
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Woman's ethnic fashion retailer W forays into beauty segment with ‘W Beauty’Moneycontrol•Nov 17, 2021•W
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