Nester Raises Inr 19 Crore In Pre-series A Funding Round Led By Fireside Ventures & Otp Ventures

Nester, a premium design-first, tech-driven homeware brand, has raised INR 19 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures and OTP Ventures. The round saw participation from Sadev Ventures and Titan Capital as well. The cap table portfolio continues to include early stage angel investors Shezan Bhojani, Co-founder & CEO of Design Café, and Himanshu Chandra, Co-founder of Progcap.

Founded with a vision to create thoughtfully designed homeware that elevates everyday living, Nester focuses on building appliances that fit seamlessly into modern Indian homes. The brand is defined by minimalistic design, high-quality construction, and intuitive functionality, and tech-engineered products that simplify routines, work efficiently, and integrate naturally into daily life without demanding attention. The product innovation is driven by tech-engineered, multi-functional products in order to declutter homes and drive higher value with design and feature upgrades.

The home appliances and homeware market in India is at an inflection point, driven by rising disposable income and exposure to global quality and design standards. While the demand for premium products is high, the current market continues to be dominated by legacy players focused on price-led communication. Also, most products have minimal to none design changes with incremental feature upgrades. This has created a clear opportunity for new-age brands to disrupt the market with design-led, product innovation.  

Commenting on the fundraise, Abhinav Singh, Founder and CEO of Nester, said, “We launched Nester with the goal of making everyday life better, and early consumer feedback has been affirming our belief in this approach. This capital infusion will allow us to invest further in understanding consumer pain points and innovate products with high functionality that simplify routines, chores, and homes.”

Echoing the founder’s sentiment, Suhail Sameer, Founder and Managing Partner, OTP Ventures, said, “When we met Abhinav, we were intuitively drawn to what he was building, as it felt like something missing in our own homes. Nester is uniquely positioned at the intersection of India’s premiumization trend and genuine product superiority, delivering better functionality, design, and authentic provenance at accessible price points. We believe Nester has the potential to meaningfully reshape the category.”

Nester’s approach centers on durability, ease of use, and design restraint, addressing the growing need for homeware that feels both purposeful and enduring. By prioritizing practical innovation over excess features, the brand aims to create products that consumers rely on every day, not just occasionally. The brand is using nuanced functional and tech-engineering to solve consumer pain points. For example, a common complaint with most air fryers is that it dried out the food, but Nester All-stack 4-in-1 Air Fryer has introduced the trademarked SteamLock Technology that ensures food is succulent ensuring better experience.

Adding to this, Prayag Mohanty, Principal at Fireside Ventures, said, “We believe premiumization is a mega trend playing out across consumer segments and there is a huge opportunity to build an iconic consumer appliances brand driven by deep consumer insights and strong product fundamentals. Nester stands out for its clear design philosophy and focus on multi-functionality products. We believe the founding team comes with deep domain expertise across supply chain, product development and sales & marketing making them ideally placed to address this segment. As consumers increasingly seek quality and innovation across categories such as small home appliances, we believe Nester is well-positioned to build trust and long-term loyalty.”

Speaking on behalf of Sadev Ventures, Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, Managing Partner, said, “We look for founders who are passionate, purposeful, and deeply clear about the problems they are solving. When Abhinav shared his vision for Nester, we felt confident in partnering with him. Homeware is a category that has long needed disruption, and Nester is addressing this with a disciplined approach, strong functionality, and product superiority. We are excited to be part of this journey.”

Spokesperson from Titan Capital, added, “At Titan Capital, we evaluate companies on execution capabilities, governance, and the founding team’s commitment to vision. Nester stood out strongly across these parameters. The brand is addressing a clear market gap through a deep understanding of product functionality and design aesthetics. We invest with a long-term perspective and believe this partnership will be both enduring and impactful.”

With its philosophy of simplifying everyday homes and making routines more effortless, Nester aims to encourage more intentional living through products that quietly support daily life. The brand plans to continue expanding its portfolio while remaining focused on thoughtful design, consistency, and long-term usability.