BlackCarrot, a rising brand that’s setting out to redefine what Indian homes put on their dining tables, has just closed its pre-seed funding round — pulling in capital from some well-known names in venture capital and entertainment.
The round was spearheaded by Venture Catalysts, with additional support from We Founder Circle, EvolveX Accelerator, GX Ventures, and Suraj Nalin, the co-founder of PlaySimple Games. Bollywood actor Neha Dhupia and advertising veteran Agnello Dias — former Chief Creative Officer at JWT — have also come on board as investors. Notably, Neha Dhupia made her first investment in BlackCarrot back in April 2024.
Continue Exploring: Lahori Beverages Nears ₹450 Crore Fundraise as Valuation Soars to ₹2,500 Crore – A New Challenger in India’s Booming Drinks Market
The brand was co-founded by Yadupati Gupta, who previously worked in investment banking with J.P. Morgan and Avendus Capital, and Vishal Gupta, who brings years of experience from Wipro Consumer Care and VIP Luggage. The duo says BlackCarrot was born out of a simple question: why can’t dinnerware be stylish, safe, and rooted in conscious living?
BlackCarrot’s product line includes ceramicware free from Bone China (no animal bone ash), lead-free glassware, and food-grade stainless steel cutlery — aiming to serve modern Indian households that care as much about what’s on the table as what’s in it.
“BlackCarrot isn’t just another lifestyle brand — it’s a movement toward more mindful living,” said Dhupia. “It brings together design, health, and heritage in a way that’s rare in this category.”
The startup isn’t wasting any time in getting in front of customers either. Its products are now available on platforms like Myntra, Amazon, Flipkart, Nykaa Fashion, and Tata Cliq Luxury. It’s also made inroads into physical retail through Nature’s Basket and Food Square, and has partnered with Zepto — led by Aadit Palicha — to offer rapid delivery in select cities.
Continue Exploring: “Kuch Nahi Hoga”—Anupam Mittal Challenges This Dangerous Mindset in Policy Bazaar’s New Ad
With its funding round closed and momentum building, BlackCarrot looks ready to take a bigger bite of India’s booming home and lifestyle market.
