Mensa Brands
Venture studioBengaluru · 1 people tracked
Investment thesis
BRND.ME (formerly Mensa Brands) operates a single, tech-enabled operating model to build and scale consumer brands in health, wellness, and lifestyle categories for the digital age. Its repeatable engine spans discovering high-demand categories through research and data, creating brands with intentional product and identity design, launching across marketplaces and channels quickly, driving always-on growth in marketing and customer experience, and running lean operations with real-time portfolio visibility. Founded on the belief that India can build the next generation of global consumer brands, it takes small brands with big potential and turns them into profitable household names across India and international markets.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 23, 2026.
Team · 1 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What sectors does Mensa Brands focus on?
- Mensa Brands focuses on Consumer, Direct to Consumer, E-commerce, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is Mensa Brands located?
- Mensa Brands is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamAnanth Narayanan, Founder, Mensa Brands & Trustee, LiveLoveLaugh, on mental health in business world - YouTube
ThePrint · Ananth Narayanan
5 Things You Must Do To Become a Unicorn | Ananth Narayanan, Mensa Brands - YouTube
Businessworld · Ananth Narayanan
Entrepreneurship masterclass by Ananth Narayanan, founder, Mensa Brands | Forbes India 30U30 Soiree - YouTube
Forbes India · Ananth Narayanan
He Made 8000 CRORES In JUST 6 Months - Unicorn Mensa Brands' Ananth Narayanan | FO 58 - Raj Shamani - YouTube
Raj Shamani · Ananth Narayanan
Mindset while scaling a billion dollar house of brands | Ananth Narayanan | Mensa Brands - YouTube
Saksham Mendiratta · Ananth Narayanan
Building Brands From India for the World with Ananth Narayanan Founder Mensa Brands - YouTube
Prime Venture Partners · Ananth Narayanan
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