Agilitas Sports Raises ₹225 Cr From Nexus Venture Partners and Rainmatter
More recently, actor Anushka Sharma joined Agilitas Sports as an investor and strategic partner.
Bengaluru-based sportswear startup Agilitas Sports has raised ₹225 crore in fresh funding from Nexus Venture Partners and Rainmatter, the investment arm of Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath.
The fresh capital will be used to expand manufacturing capacity, accelerate product development, strengthen technology and leadership teams, and scale the company’s retail presence across India.
Founded in 2023 by former Puma India and Southeast Asia Managing Director Abhishek Ganguly along with ex-Puma executives Atul Bajaj and Amit Prabhu, Agilitas Sports is building a vertically integrated sportswear platform spanning product design, manufacturing, branding, and retail distribution.
The startup has attracted strong backing from prominent personalities in the sports and entertainment industry. Cricketer Virat Kohli had earlier invested ₹40 crore in the company and transferred his lifestyle brand One8 to Agilitas as part of a long-term partnership. The development came shortly after Kohli concluded his eight-year association with German sportswear giant Puma in 2025, a deal reportedly valued at ₹110 crore when signed in 2017.
More recently, actor Anushka Sharma joined Agilitas Sports as an investor and strategic partner as the company sharpens its focus on India’s rapidly growing athleisure and wellness market. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
To strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, Agilitas acquired sports footwear manufacturer Mochiko Shoes, a supplier for global brands including Adidas and Puma. The company is also expanding Sportsyard, its large-format multi-brand sports retail chain, as part of its broader omnichannel retail strategy.
Since its inception, Agilitas has focused on building a homegrown sportswear powerhouse with end-to-end capabilities across the value chain, ranging from product development and manufacturing to branding and retail distribution.
The funding comes at a time when India’s sportswear and athleisure market continues to witness strong growth, driven by rising health consciousness, fitness adoption, and increasing demand for performance and lifestyle apparel.