IJ advised lead investor on its investment in Cellarim Labs’

09 January 2026

Cellarim Labs, a biotechnology, has raised ₹6 crore in a seed funding round led by Venture Catalysts, with participation from Momentum Capital, Jashan Bhumkar, Gayathri Kuppendra Reddy, and other strategic investors.

The proceeds will be used to set up a pilot-scale biomanufacturing facility, accelerate the commercial production of its flagship NeuHyal™ portfolio, expand its B2B ingredient supply to beauty and cosmetic brands, and support growth of its AI-driven biofoundry.

India Juris acted as legal counsel to Venture Catalysts in this investment, advising on the term sheet, legal due diligence report and definitive agreements for the transaction.

The Deal was handled and led by the India Juris, Gurugram and Mumbai team. For more details Read more.

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