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Beyond Appliances, a smart kitchen appliance brand has raised USD 2 million in a seed funding round led by Fireside Venture Investment Fund III. The round also saw participation from Dharana Capital and notable angel investors including Shezan Bhojani (Founder, Design Cafe), Saurabh Jain and Ramakant Sharma (Co-founders, Livspace), and Chandru Kalro (Former Chief Executive Officer, TTK Prestige). The fresh capital will accelerate Beyond Appliances' technology development and manufacturing capabilities, furthering its mission to transform Indian kitchens into smart, vibrant spaces.
Founded in 2024 by Eshwar K Vikas and Rakesh Patil, Beyond Appliances emerged from the realisation that while people spend significant time in their kitchens, the space lacks technological innovation. The company has pioneered products including the world's first Android-powered chimney featuring a 7-inch display that doubles as a kitchen management system. This innovative product allows users to access OTT apps, and music, set reminders, and create grocery lists through integrated apps like Zepto and Blinkit. The company's product portfolio also includes smart hobs with digital timers, whistle counters and advanced safety features like Flame Failure Detection (FFD).
Commenting on the company's vision and fundraising, Eshwar K Vikas, Co-founder and CEO of Beyond Appliances, said, “With our technology-first approach and deep understanding of kitchen dynamics, we aim to reimagine how people interact with their kitchens. Having revolutionised commercial kitchens through Mukunda Foods, we understand the profound impact of thoughtful innovation on everyday cooking. With this funding, we're positioned to accelerate our research and development efforts and expand our manufacturing capabilities, bringing more groundbreaking products to Indian households.”
Further adding, Rakesh Patil, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, of Beyond Appliances said, “This funding marks a pivotal moment in our journey of technology innovation in the kitchen appliance space. Through extensive research and development, we've identified that Indian kitchens face unique challenges that off-the-shelf solutions can't address. With these funds, we're set to expand our R&D capabilities and develop more India-specific smart solutions. We have filed multiple patents and have a robust product pipeline that will introduce features like AI-powered cooking assistance and IoT integration, fundamentally changing how Indian families interact with their kitchen appliances."
Speaking on their investment in Beyond Appliances, Shuchi Pandya, Principal, Fireside Ventures said, “The Indian kitchen appliance market is witnessing a significant shift towards smart, connected solutions. Beyond Appliances' unique approach to combining practical functionality with advanced technology positions them perfectly to capture this evolving consumer demand. Their strong founding team and their experience in kitchen automation through Mukunda Foods positions them uniquely to capture this growing market opportunity.”
Beyond Appliances' products are currently available through major e-commerce platforms including Amazon and Flipkart and select retail stores across Bangalore. The company holds multiple patents and plans to expand its product portfolio with eight innovations within existing categories before venturing into new segments.
