KNOT, a quick commerce fashion platform, has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Kae Capital with participation from Sparrow Capital, Boundless Ventures LLP, Kumar Saurabh (Aukera Jewellery) and existing investors WEH Ventures and All In Capital.
The round also saw participation from the founders of SNITCH, Souled Store & Bonkers Corner.
The fresh funds raised will be used to accelerate product development, expand operations beyond Mumbai, and deepen brand partnerships.
Founded in 2025 by Archit Nanda and Rachit Bansal, KNOT is pioneering a 60-minute fashion delivery model in Mumbai, combined with a Try ‘n Buy experience.
The idea was born after the duo pivoted from their earlier venture Slick, spotting a major gap in how Gen Z and millennials discover and shop for fashion.
Since its launch, KNOT has partnered with over 70+ leading brands, including SNITCH, Bonkers Corner, The Souled Store, The Bear House, and Off Duty. It claims to have processed thousands of orders every month, catering to a growing user base that values speed, flexibility, and curated fashion discovery.
The company’s standout features include 60-Minute Delivery, fashion orders in under an hour; Try ‘n Buy, doorstep trials with instant returns; and AI Try-On, a virtual try-on feature that helps users preview styles digitally before ordering.
KNOT is also pushing cultural relevance by integrating community-led content and influencer-driven discovery.
Archit Nanda, Founder of KNOT, said, “We didn’t just want to sell clothes. We wanted to reimagine how people experience fashion that is accessible, fast, and seamless. Quick commerce changed food, groceries, and essentials. We believe fashion is the next frontier.”
Sunitha Viswanathan, Partner, Kae Capital, said, “Online fashion shopping hasn’t kept up with the changing consumers’ needs. GenZ consumers are becoming a big driver for online sales, and they prefer speed, curation and trust. Fashion commerce needs to be reimagined for this consumer, and this is what KNOT is solving. We are thrilled to partner with the team as they build what can become the definitive fashion marketplace for India’s next generation of shoppers.”
Siddharth Dungarwal, Founder of SNITCH, said, “In a world where speed defines relevance, KNOT is stitching the future of fashion delivery fast, fresh, and fearless. Thrilled to back a team that’s redefining how style reaches doorsteps.”
