Ex-Dyson India MD’s Startup Foundry Raises ₹12 Crore Pre-Seed Round

17 Oct 2026, 1:56 pm · 3h ago · 1 min read · LivemintNew

Amount

₹12 Cr

Stage

Pre-Seed

Lead

BEENEXT, Kettleborough VC

Foundry, a premium home appliance startup founded by former Dyson India Managing Director Ankit Jain, has raised ₹12 crore in a pre-seed funding round co-led by BEENEXT and Kettleborough VC. The round also saw participation from angel investors including Rishubh Satiya of Plix, Anindita Sampath of Yoga Bar, and Anita Pramoda of Owlet. Foundry plans to utilize the fresh capital to drive technology development, product engineering, and prototype design. The company aims to introduce its first range of high-end kitchen appliances to the Indian market in the second half of 2027.