Kitchenware brand Ember Cookware gets investment from cricketer Ajinkya Rahane
Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has invested in kitchenware brand Ember Cookware, which plans new product categories and a wider distribution network in India.
Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has invested in kitchenware brand Ember Cookware.
Rahane joins existing investors including Licious co-founders Vivek Gupta and Abhay Hanjura, Yoga Bar co-founder Suhasini Sampath and Nicobar co-founder Raul Rai.
Ember makes cookware for home kitchens. Its range covers ceramic cookware, cast iron and stainless steel products, along with kitchen tools and appliances.
The brand positions itself as non-toxic and non-stick, with products focused on cleaner cooking solutions. It was founded in 2024 by Siddharth Gadodia and Himanshi Tandon, in collaboration with product design firm Box Clever and its venture arm, Box Garden Ventures.
The team also includes Bret Recor, founder of Box Garden Ventures and creative partner at Ember, who brings experience in industrial design and product development. Chef Saransh Goila is a partner at Ember and heads the Ember Innovation Lab.
Ember is preparing to accelerate its growth through new product categories, expansion of its distribution network and continued focus on product innovation. The company has spent more than two years on research, material development and product innovation.
Gadodia, CEO and co-founder of Ember Cookware, said: “The next phase of Ember’s journey will be centred on accelerating growth, expanding our presence in the market and building a stronger position in India’s kitchenware category.”
Rahane said: “What stands out about Ember is its focus on product innovation and its ambition to reimagine everyday kitchenware for Indian homes.”
