BlackCarrot, a health-conscious dinnerware brand, has raised an undisclosed amount in its pre-seed funding round from Venture Catalysts, We Founder Circle, EvolveX Accelerator and GX Ventures.
The round also saw participation from Suraj Nalin (Co-founder, PlaySimple Games), and celebrity investors Neha Dhupia and Agnello Dias.
The fresh funds will be used to expand its footprint across key markets and enhance its product offerings. The company plans to focus on scaling its distribution, deepening its retail partnerships, and investing in new product development while maintaining its commitment to quality and consumer well-being.
Founded in 2024 by Yadupati Gupta and Vishal Gupta, BlackCarrot is a dinnerware brand that offers a comprehensive range of products, including bone china (animal bone ash)-free ceramics, lead-free glassware, and 304 food-grade stainless steel cutlery.
BlackCarrot has an omnichannel presence across leading e-commerce platforms such as Tata Cliq Luxury, Myntra, Amazon, Flipkart, and Nykaa Fashion, as well as offline retail chains like Nature’s Basket and Food Square. The company has also partnered with Zepto for fast delivery through quick commerce.
Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Co-founder and Managing Director from Venture Catalysts++, said, “BlackCarrot represents a new wave of consumer brands in India that combine health consciousness, design innovation, and scalable business models. The company’s impressive progress in building a strong omnichannel presence and its commitment to eliminating harmful materials from everyday dining products position it well for rapid growth. With the Indian dinnerware market undergoing a shift toward wellness and sustainability, we see immense potential in BlackCarrot’s vision to become the go-to brand for modern households. This investment aligns with our strategy of backing companies that are transforming traditional sectors through innovation and consumer focus.”
Yadupati Gupta and Vishal Gupta, Co-founders of BlackCarrot, said, “At BlackCarrot, our mission is to make every dining experience safer and more enjoyable for Indian families. With the support of our investors, we are poised to accelerate our expansion, invest further in product innovation, and reach new markets nationwide. We are grateful to Venture Catalysts and our investor partners for believing in our vision and joining us on this journey to redefine how India dines. This funding will be used to accelerate growth across D2C, marketplaces, offline retail, and quick commerce. We have already initiated conversations for a larger fundraise in our next round to support the fast-scaling momentum.”
