The Chennai-based startup plans to deploy the fresh capital for product innovation, strengthening its omnichannel distribution, and deepening brand presence
Founded in 2016, The Indus Valley claims to offer toxin-free, non-coated cookware solutions across cast iron, iron, stainless steel, triply cookware, and pressure cookers
Including the latest fundraise, The Indus Valley has raised a total funding of about $21.8 Mn to date
D2C kitchenware startup The Indus Valley
has raised $17 Mn (around ₹161 Cr) in its Series B funding round led by Gaja Capital, with participation from existing investors DSG Consumer Partners, Rukam Capital and The Chennai Angels.
The Chennai-based startup plans to deploy the fresh capital for product innovation, strengthening its omnichannel distribution, and deepening brand presence.
Founded in 2016 by Jagadeesh Kumar and Madhumitha Uday Kumar, The Indus Valley claims to offer toxin-free, non-coated cookware solutions across cast iron, iron, stainless steel, triply cookware, and pressure cookers.
The startup claims to use pure, natural materials such as cast iron, sheet iron, tri-ply stainless steel, wood, clay, copper, brass, and bronze. The Indus Valley sells its products via its own website, ecommerce and quick commerce channels, and has recently expanded into offline retail stores.
The Indus Valley also featured in Inc42’s flagship ‘FAST 42’ edition of 2025 — a ranking of India’s fastest-growing D2C brands.
On the financial front, the startup claims to have achieved an annual revenue run rate (ARR) of ₹200 Cr in the past few years. It is aiming to cross the ₹1,000 Cr ARR mark by 2030.
Including the latest fundraise, The Indus Valley has raised a total funding of about $21.8 Mn to date.
The development comes as Indian consumers increasingly opt for healthier and more sustainable kitchenware, driven by rising awareness of product quality and safety. This trend is helping startups attract greater attention from both consumers and investors.
For instance, D2C kitchenware brand Cumin Co recently bagged $5 Mn in its pre-Series A funding round to expand its R&D capacity, distribution channels as well as fuel talent acquisition. It leverages tech for coating its produce to ensure toxin-free utensil manufacturing.
Ember, which claims to have developed its own proprietary coating called ‘Arcilla’ ceramic coating, recently secured $3.2 Mn in its seed funding round.
Meanwhile, brands like Beyond Appliances, Wonderchef, upliance.ai, among others, are betting on AI-powered cooking assistants and IoT-enabled appliances as they seek to reshape India’s kitchenware market, which is projected to cross the $11 Bn mark by 2033.
Source: Inc42 - Startups
