BlackCarrot, India’s first mass-premium dinnerware brand designed for health-conscious consumers, has successfully closed its pre-seed funding round. The final investment came from Venture Catalysts, India’s leading integrated incubator and accelerator platform.
This round also attracted backing from prominent investors including We Founder Circle, EvolveX Accelerator, GX Ventures, and Suraj Nalin, Co-Founder of PlaySimple Games. Additionally, celebrity investors Neha Dhupia and Agnello Dias (former Chief Creative Officer of JWT) joined the cap table, bringing a unique blend of credibility, visibility, and brand-building expertise.
BlackCarrot was founded by Yadupati Gupta (former investment banker at J.P. Morgan and Avendus Capital) and Vishal Gupta (former Head of Marketing and Sales at Wipro Consumer Care and VIP Luggage Group Company). Together, they are on a mission to redefine how India dines — through thoughtfully designed, health-first dinnerware that prioritizes modern aesthetics and material safety.
“We’re excited to close this round with such a strategic and diverse group of investors,” said Co-Founders Yadupati and Vishal Gupta. “This capital will accelerate our expansion across D2C, marketplaces, offline retail, and quick commerce. We’ve already initiated discussions for a larger upcoming round to match our scale-up trajectory.”
Neha Dhupia, who has actively endorsed the brand, said: “BlackCarrot stands for conscious living — merging design, health, and Indian tradition. I’m proud to support a brand that redefines what truly matters around the dining table.”
Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Co-Founder, and Managing Director of Venture Catalysts++, added: “BlackCarrot represents a new wave of consumer brands in India that combine health consciousness, design innovation, and scalable business models. The company’s impressive progress in building a strong omnichannel presence and its commitment to eliminating harmful materials from everyday dining products position it well for rapid growth. With the Indian dinnerware market undergoing a shift toward wellness and sustainability, we see immense potential in BlackCarrot’s vision to become the go-to brand for modern households. This investment aligns with our strategy of backing companies that are transforming traditional sectors through innovation and consumer focus.”
BlackCarrot products are made using Bone China (animal bone ash)-free ceramic, lead-free glassware, and 304 food-grade stainless steel cutlery and bar accessories — offering a safer and more elegant alternative for modern Indian homes.
The brand has rapidly grown its presence, launching across Tata Cliq Luxury, Myntra, Amazon, Flipkart, and Nykaa Fashion, while establishing an offline footprint in Nature’s Basket and Food Square. In addition, it has partnered with Zepto to power rapid doorstep delivery through quick commerce.
Recognized as a Government of India–certified startup, BlackCarrot is now actively engaging with institutional investors for its next fundraising round, aiming to meet increasing consumer demand and expand its national footprint.