Eco-friendly baby products start-up, SuperBottoms, known for its reusable cloth diapers for babies today announced it has raised US$2 million in series A funding from Saama Capital and DSG Consumer Partners. Run by a core team of mothers, it sells reusable cloth diapers that are gentle on the baby’s skin and the environment. With its products tested & certified under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, 2008 (CPSIA) of US, SuperBottoms sells 30,000+ diapers each month primary through its own website and other leading e-commerce platforms. SuperBottoms raised its first external capital of Rs. 1.6 crore in November 2018, in a round led by Titan Capital, investment office of Snapdeal founders, Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal with Venture Catalysts also participating in that round. DSG Consumer Partners backed SuperBottoms in the Pre-Series A round raised in Jan 2020.

Commenting on the fund raise, Pallavi Utagi, Founder, SuperBottoms, said, "It’s the unstinted support of the parent community that underlies our organic growth into a trustworthy, safe, better-for-you brand for children. The funds raised will be invested in initiatives that will help spread awareness around the concept of cloth diapering to a larger audience base. The team at SuperBottoms is truly excited in partnering Saama Capital and DSG Consumer Partners in our journey to expand and build a strong child-oriented brand."

In his comments, Ash Lilani, Managing Partner, Saama Capital said, "There is a clear consumer shift towards better-for-you, high quality products across verticals. This marks our second investment in the sector after The Moms Co., a leading player in the mom & baby personal care space. At Saama Capital, we believe there is unmet demand in the baby care segment. SuperBottoms' user-first approach and strong brand recall excites us. We are very excited to partner Pallavi in SuperBottoms' journey to be the brand of choice for baby products.”

"Cloth diaper penetration in India is expected to reach global levels due to the preference of Indians for cloth nappies. SuperBottoms being the market leader is well poised to lead the same. Pallavi and her team have created a brand with a very loyal following and exceptional user engagement metrics. We are bullish on the underserved baby care segment in the country. We are excited to continue backing Pallavi and Salil in building India's leading brand for baby products,” added Deepak I. Shahdadpuri, Managing Director of DSG Consumer Partners.

Providing his perspective, Bipin Shah, Partner, Titan Capital, said," SuperBottoms has carved a unique forte in the baby care space in India. We identified this early on, in 2018, as seed investors. Pallavi and Salil are fantastic founders who have demonstrated sustainable growth at SuperBottoms. We are confident that the company will continue to reach newer heights and own the fast-growing sustainable baby care space in India. We are excited to partner consumer focused investors like Saama Capital and DSG Consumer Partners in this journey."

About DSG Consumer Partners (http://www.dsgcp.com/): DSG Consumer Partners (DSGCP) is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing exclusively in consumer brands and businesses in India and South East Asia. Since its inception in 2013, DSGCP has backed over 50 start-ups and helped build some of the leading insurgent brands including OYO Rooms (sold to Softbank), Zipdial (sold to Twitter), Redmart (sold to Lazada), Veeba, Epigamia, Raw Pressery, Chai Point, Eazydiner, SaladStop!, Chope, GOQii, Mswipe, Arata, The Moms Co, Sleepy Owl Coffee, Simplee Aloe, Piccolo, Pip & Nut, YouVit, Brewlander, The Golden Duck, Sleepycat, Power Gummies and Vista Rooms. DSGCP currently manages US$200 million of committed capital and has investment professionals and advisors in Mauritius, Singapore and Mumbai.

About Saama Capital (https://www.saamacapital.vc/): Saama Capital is an early stage, sector agnostic, India-focused venture capital firm investing since 2006. The Saama team is currently investing out of its fourth fund and has built significant knowledge in several sectors including consumer focused companies, financial services/fintech, and SaaS. Previously, Saama has backed a number of India’s leading companies including PayTM, Snapdeal, Sula Wines, Veeba Foods, Lendingkart, Chaipoint, Raw Pressery, Vistaar Financial Services, EazyDiner, Moms Co. and Fisdom.

About SuperBottoms (https://www.superbottoms.com/): Founded in 2016 by Pallavi Utagi, SuperBottoms is an online-first sustainable brand of reusable cloth diapers and baby products. Its vision is to spread awareness and increase adoption of reusable cloth diapers in India and cater to the daily needs of babies and toddlers. SuperBottoms is run by a core team of parents with over 90% of them being mothers. As a direct-to-consumer brand, it’s trusted by 2 lakh+ parents. SuperBottoms UNO, its flagship product is an organic reusable diaper with the capability to stay dry all night. Made with organic cotton, it is very gentle and safe on baby’s delicate skin. With a one-size-fit-all functionality, SuperBottoms UNO is also significantly more economical versus single-use disposable diapers. SuperBottoms recently launched a unique cloth diaper with a patent pending one-of-a-kind buttoning system that enables the same diaper to be used for babies up to the age of 3 years. The brand is a leader in the cloth diaper category in India and a bestseller on marketplaces like Amazon India.

On March 15, 2021, France’s Council of State suspended the enforcement date for the removal of the ‘Point Vert’, or ‘Green Dot’, from packaging and recyclable products. The original enforcement date was April 1, 2021.  

The decision to remove the Point Vert was originally taken in November 2020, when a ministerial rule was published to implement a penalty for logos that “could induce a confusion regarding the sorting rule.” Point Vert, a graphic containing two or more coiled arrows in a circle, was included because it was found that 60% of consumers wrongly assumed it denoted the recyclability of the packaging. In reality, the logo shows that the manufacturer has paid its eco-contribution to an eco-organization.

The decision to suspend the removal of the Point Vert was taken following representations from food, hygiene and cosmetics associations. They contended that, inter alia, the change would present an unjustifiable obstacle to the free movement of goods within the European Union (EU).

This is one of the latest developments associated with the introduction of France’s anti-wastage and circular economy law (AGEC Law). Stakeholders should also be aware that harmonization and clarification of signage guidelines will also be released in due course. This will standardize the display of the ‘Sorting Info’ (‘Info-tri’), which will have to be associated with the Triman signage. According to Article 17 of the AGEC Law, this will impact all packaging and documents provided with the product.

Currently there is a delay relating to the Info-Tri’s display modalities (graphic chart, implementation file) due to a detailed notice from the European Commission. It is expected the new sorting information and related deliverables will be available to manufacturers from the second half of 2021. They will then have until January 1, 2022 to affix the Sorting-Info and Triman to packaging.

Stakeholders should be aware there will be a six-month time limit for run-out stock that is placed onto the market prior to January 1, 2022. There is also a draft provision to allow manufacturers to substitute French signage with regulatorily compliant signage from another EU Member State.

SGS’s Commitment to the Circular Economy

SGS experts are closely monitoring the evolution of France’s AGEC Law. Utilizing their global network of laboratories, SGS is able to assist manufacturers through physical/mechanical testing, analytical testing and consultancy work for technical and non-technical parameters applicable to a comprehensive range of consumer products. After all, it’s only trusted because it’s tested. Learn more about SGS’s Commitment to the Circular Economy. 

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Bloomfield, NJ, USA, April 7, 2021 -- Nye & Company Auctioneers’ two-day, online Chic and Antique Estate Treasures auction, April 21st and 22nd, caters to its international audience, be they interested in contemporary design or more traditional collecting categories. Included is a large selection of modern furniture, rugs and lighting from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Long Island, while simultaneously bringing a strong selection of noted, blue chip artists’ names to market.

Start times both days are 10 am Eastern time. Of the roughly 600 lots, included will be Part II of the refined collection of Cornelia and Simon Michael Bessie of Lyme, Conn. Both are well-known and respected in the literary publishing world. Mr. Bessie was one of the co-founders of Atheneum Books (N.Y.) in 1959. A year later, Cornelia joined the firm in an editorial capacity.

Cornelia was introduced to fine art as a child by her parents, Hanns and Kate Schaeffer, owners of the Schaeffer Gallery in New York City. Her passion was Old Master works on paper. The auction features works by artists such as Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, Claude Joseph Vernet, Jacques Philippe De Loutherbourg, Jean-Louise-Andre-Theodore Gericault and Dominico Valeriani.

Further headlining the auction are works from the Steve and Stephanie Alpert collection. Steve Alpert has unbridled enthusiasm for all types of fine and decorative art. He and Stephanie are known in collecting circles, and their passion for collecting shines through in each object they collected. Also, their support and patronage of contemporary artists is nothing short of amazing.

From the Alpert holdings, one will find numerous examples of Leonard Baskin’s lithographic portraits of Native American Indian Chiefs. The Jack Beal pastel titled Chincoteague Refuge captures the ambiance of the beach, while Frank Stella’s abstract circular wool wall tapestry, titled Sinjerli Variations II, and a similarly abstract burst of color and geometry in Victor Vasarely’s aluminum Kroa sculpture, are just two examples of visual excitement up for bid.

International consignors contributed to the auction as well. A French collector consigned a fine ink drawing by Georges Braque of Diana the Huntress and Kees Van Dongen’s watercolor of a man, while a New York/Italian family is selling a wonderful collection of prints and multiples. Highlights include a Henry Moore lithograph from the Mother and Child series; a Jasper Johns lithograph of a face (Black State) from casts from untitled and a Mixografia on handmade paper by Helen Frankenthaler. These are just a few of the many fine artists represented in the group.

Also in the prints and multiples category is a superb pochoir in colors by Joan Miro titled Femme et Chien devant la Lune, 1936. It was a gift from Henri Matisse’s daughter-in-law to the United States Senator Claiborne Pell (Rhode Island), and his wife Nuala. The portrait depicts a woman and dog in front of the moon. The bold primary colors create a vivid, striking visual experience.

From local sources, several New Jersey private collectors are offering pieces that include a Louis Majorelle-attributed leaf-carved mahogany vitrine and drawings by Boris Lovet-Lorski, Raphael Soyer, Don Freeman and others. From another estate will be a maritime scene by Emile Gruppe, a winter view of Washington Square Park by Guy Wiggins and a village scene by David Burliuk.

Nye & Company continues to offer another round of fabulous objets d’art from a Short Hills, New Jersey and San Francisco, California collector. A Manhattan collector decided to part with a superb portrait of a gentleman by Jozef Israels. The darker, somber tones of this work and the piercing eyes of the sitter draw the viewer into his soul, creating a dynamic portrait experience.

A handful of pieces from the estate of William Hodgins will cross the block for the last time. The renowned and widely published Boston-based interior designer was an Architectural Digest, AD100 decorator. He was once described as “a beacon of American Classicism”.

A Philadelphia-area collector relocating to North Carolina will begin deaccessioning his vast holdings with Nye and Company. The first tranche includes a group of Black Forest-style carved violins of German origin. These exceptional fiddles have the tops of the necks carved with lions and a variety of other animals and faces, transforming them from merely an instrument to a fanciful work of folk art. Also represented in the collection is an Arts and Crafts smoking stand with an inset Isaac Broome ceramic tile and folio-desk.

Just as there is variety in the violin carvings, there is an exceptional group of 18th and 19th century lighting devices coming from a private New Jersey/New York collection. These pieces come in a variety of materials such as glass, tole, wood and iron examples. A particularly rare piece is the folding book-form traveling light, guaranteed to brighten any traditional Americana collection.

Both sessions will allow real time online and absentee bidding, which will be available on LiveAuctioneers.com, Invaluable.com, Bidsquare.com and the Nye & Company website: www.nyeandcompany.com. Telephone bidding is available on a limited basis.

People can bid in absentia and online. An online preview is being held April 7th through April 22nd, at www.nyeandcompany.com, www.liveauctioneers.com, www.bidsquare.com and www.invaluable.com. Anyone looking for additional images, condition reports or info about an object is invited to visit the Nye & Company website, or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information about Nye & Company Auctioneers and the Chic and Antique Estate Treasures online only auction on Wednesday and Thursday, April 21st and 22nd, please visit www.nyeandcompany.com. The full color catalog can be viewed in its entirety now, at www.nyeandcompany.com, www.liveauctioneers.com, www.bidsquare.com and www.invaluable.com.

About Nye & Company Auctioneers:
John Nye had a long and fruitful career at Sotheby’s before he and his wife, Kathleen, acquired Dawson’s in 2003 and started Dawson & Nye. With the move to Bloomfield seven years later, they renamed the business to Nye & Company (Auctioneers, Appraisers, Antiques). The firm is nationwide, but the vast bulk of the business comes from trusts and estates in the tri-state area. For more information about Nye & Company Auctioneers please visit www.nyeandcompany.com.

Kuwait, March 07, 2021 - Ubuy Kuwait, a popular global cross-border shopping platform in Kuwait is offering free shipping for customers who buy anything from their fashion store which is available on their app and website.

People around the world are using online shopping to get all their dream stuff. This trend has grown even more during the Covid19 pandemic time since people prefer to follow the social distancing norms to stay safe and secure. But, an online fashion store is a place for fashionistas to explore and get all their latest trendy stuff. Shopping online and saving money is the main aim of many customers. Everyone who shops online would love to get “FREE Shipping” whenever they buy anything online. The shipping charges can be quite expensive especially when people buy exclusive stuff from international stores.

Some stores offer free shipping only when customers hit a minimum spending limit. But, Ubuy is offering “FREE Shipping” to all its customers who shop in their fashion store. Customers can save money and also get up to a 15% discount when they purchase anything from this store. There are no conditions since this benefit is applicable for any item purchased at the Ubuy fashion store.

About Free Shipping

Whenever anything is sent from one place to another, it does incur a cost. This cost is higher especially when things are sent overseas. Most retailers cannot afford to bear this additional cost and hence charge their customers for the shipping. These charges will depend on how heavy the items are and also the distance it has to move till it reaches the customer.

Shipping charges for products can cost more if the customer requires it faster. But some retailers like Ubuy, do offer “FREE Shipping” to all their customers for a particular time period or during special promotions. This helps the company to attract more customers and help them buy more stuff, without worrying about the additional shipping charges.

The Ubuy Fashion Store

The Ubuy Kuwait fashion store has a vast collection of clothes and apparel from top global brands. It is the right place to explore the latest fashion trends in Women’s clothing, Men’s clothing and fashion items for girls. This store also provides clothes for plus size people and customers can use the filters, to get exactly what they require.

Customers can choose from a wide range of tops, dresses, denim & jeans, jackets & coats, graphic tees, lingerie, swimwear, activewear, sleepwear, rompers & jumpsuits, bodysuits, bottoms, matching accessories etc. This website gives you a plethora of options to get the best in the latest trending global fashion. All the products are available at great prices and come with special discounts too.

Discover a diverse range of fashionable clothing and accessories to mix and match each style, to create your own fashion statement. Online shopping is a smart option to get dresses for special occasions such as weddings, birthday parties, etc. This fashion store also has a wide range of fashion items for men; like formal shirts, T-shirts, trousers, jeans, etc.

So enjoy fast free shipping, 24/7 customer service and a wide range of fashion items while shopping for your dream fashion items.

About Ubuy

Ubuy is a global Ecommerce company operating in 90 countries and headquartered in Kuwait. It was launched in 2014 and provides services to most parts of North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. Customers can choose any product from over 50 million diverse globally branded products. They also provide customers with the option to choose products from their 7 international stores.

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