Ex-Dyson India MD Launches Foundry With ₹12 Crore Pre-Seed Round

14 Oct 2026, 5:47 pm · 3h ago · 1 min read · Entrackr

Amount

₹12 Cr

Stage

Pre-Seed

Lead

BEENEXT, Kettleborough VC

Ankit Jain, former managing director of Dyson India, has launched consumer technology startup Foundry and raised Rs 12 crore in a pre-seed funding round. The investment was co-led by BEENEXT and Kettleborough VC, with participation from Rishubh Satiya of Plix, Anindita Sampath of Yoga Bar, and Anita Pramoda of Owned Outcomes. Foundry develops premium home appliances featuring proprietary, patent-pending technology, starting with kitchen appliances set to launch in late 2027. The fresh capital will be directed towards research, technology development, and product engineering as the company prepares to expand beyond the kitchen.