# The Indus Valley

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-indus-valley

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Chennai, India
- Website: www.theindusvalley.in
- Total disclosed funding: $18M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 28, 2026)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

Based in India, The Indus Valley specializes in the manufacturing of premium, toxin-free cookware to promote healthier cooking. The company focuses on providing safe and chemical-free cooking solutions to health-conscious consumers. The Indus Valley, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Chennai, India, manufactures cookware designed for health-focused consumers. Founders Jagadeesh Kumar and Madhumitha U have established a firm with a commitment to producing quality kitchenware. The company has successfully completed 4 deals, with its most recent funding round occurring on December 4, 2024, raising INR 231 million in PRE-SERIES A funding led by DSG Consumer Partners, along with participation from Candle Partners, White Whale Partners, and Zend advisor LLP, totaling INR 231 million raised to date with a current valuation of INR 3030 million. The Indus Valley specializes in manufacturing and distributing premium, toxin-free cookware designed to enhance healthier cooking. Their core offerings include cookware made from durable materials such as cast iron and tri-ply stainless steel, meeting the demand for safe and chemical-free cooking solutions. The Indus Valley caters to home cooks, health-conscious individuals, and culinary professionals, primarily serving the Indian market while expanding into the U.S. and Europe. The cookware is tailored for everyday use, promoting the benefits of natural cooking materials. In the most recent fiscal year of 2023, The Indus Valley generated revenue of INR 4,778,664, with an EBITDA loss of INR 1,146,728.4. The revenue is driven through direct-to-consumer sales via their e-commerce platform, which includes single-item and bundled cookware offerings with promotional discounts to encourage consumer purchases. In June 2026, The Indus Valley raised USD 17 million in series B funding. New product designs are in the pipeline to meet evolving consumer needs, with strategic objectives aimed at entering additional markets in the U.S. and Europe by 2025.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 28, 2026, $17M — Gaja Capital Partners, The Chennai Angels, DSG Consumer Partners, Rukam Capital
- Seed, Jun 11, 2021, $1.2M — The Chennai Angels, Candle Partners, DSG Consumer Partners, Lead Invest, Calega, Rukam Capital, Indiaxis Investments Pte Limited, Zend advisor LLP, Anjana Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd
- Seed, Jul 3, 2019, $0.1M — The Chennai Angels

## Investors

- The Chennai Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/the-chennai-angels) — Seed, Series B
- Candle Partners — Seed
- DSG Consumer Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dsg-consumer-partners) — Seed, Series B
- Lead Invest (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lead-invest) — Seed
- Calega — Seed
- Rukam Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rukam-capital) — Seed, Series B
- Indiaxis Investments Pte Limited — Seed
- Zend advisor LLP — Seed
- Anjana Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd — Seed
- Gaja Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaja-capital-partners) — Series B