Ember Raises $3.2M to Scale Non-Toxic Cookware in India

Ember, an India-based premium cookware startup, has raised US$3.2 million in seed funding to expand R&D, manufacturing, and distribution.

The round was backed by high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and existing investors, including Suhasini Sampath and Apurva Salarpuria. The company also announced a strategic partnership with celebrity chef and entrepreneur Saransh Goila, who joins as a partner and investor. Goila will lead Ember’s newly launched Innovation Lab, which will focus on developing kitchen solutions tailored for Indian households. Founded in 2024, Ember designs and manufactures non-toxic, non-stick cookware featuring its proprietary Arcilla ceramic coating and Thermoclad technology.

Key Highlights

• Ember raises $3.2M to expand R&D and manufacturing in India
• Chef Saransh Goila joins as partner and leads Innovation Lab
• India’s kitchenware market set to double by 2033, driving demand

The products are designed in California in collaboration with Box Clever and manufactured in Italy.

The timing of this funding aligns with a growing consumer shift toward healthier cookware options, as concerns rise over Teflon and conventional non-stick coatings that release toxic fumes at high temperatures. The Indian kitchenware market is projected to grow from USD 2.45 billion in 2024 to USD 5.41 billion by 2033 at a 9.2 percent CAGR, driven by rising disposable incomes, premiumization, and demand from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

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Ember’s seed round represents the largest funding round in India’s kitchenware category, signaling strong investor confidence. The company is targeting Rs. 30 crore ARR within 12 months, capitalizing on the projected surge in online kitchenware sales, expected to reach USD 2.83 billion by 2032.