Kult’s $20 Mn funding announcement may have made headlines, but behind the scenes, things look far messier👇

Inc42’s investigation reveals that Rahul Yadav’s RY Advisory LLP received over ₹15 Cr as an interest-free loan from Kult — despite having no direct role in the company’s operations. The startup has reportedly burnt ₹130 Cr in just three years while making only ₹10 Cr in revenue.

Employees allege unpaid salaries of ₹15 Cr+, beauty brands are still waiting on dues worth ₹10 Cr+, and major players like Estee Lauder haven’t been paid either.

With a growing list of liabilities and a founder whose past still haunts the ecosystem, Kult’s story may be more cautionary tale than comeback.

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