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This Home Appliance Brand Just Raised $2 Million—And It’s Set to Revolutionize Indian Kitchens

Nuuk Raises $2 Million More—Total Funding Crosses $10 Million! Nuuk, the design-driven D2C home appliance startup, has just secured over $2 million in fresh funding, pushing its total war chest beyond $10 million. The round was led by Vertex Ventures SEA and Good Capital, the same investors who back

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Nuuk Raises $2 Million More—Total Funding Crosses $10 Million!

Nuuk, the design-driven D2C home appliance startup, has just secured over $2 million in fresh funding, pushing its total war chest beyond $10 million.

The round was led by Vertex Ventures SEA and Good Capital, the same investors who backed Nuuk in their Series A earlier this year.

This isn’t just another round of funding—it’s a massive vote of confidence in Nuuk’s vision to reinvent Indian kitchens with smart, stylish appliances made right here at home.


Who’s Behind the Big Bucks?

  • Vertex Ventures SEA: Leading the charge
  • Good Capital: Returning investor, doubling down

Together, these investors are fueling Nuuk’s ambition to scale rapidly by expanding its Made-in-India supply chain, boosting its brand presence, and innovating new products that truly solve everyday problems.


Meet Nuuk: India’s Homegrown Design-First Appliance Brand

Founded by serial entrepreneurs Gazal Kalra and Shalabh Gupta, Nuuk is shaking up the home appliance space with a unique focus on:

  • Human-centric engineering
  • Sleek, modern designs
  • Appliances that solve real urban household challenges

From kitchen gadgets to home essentials, every product is designed in-house and built with controlled supply chains—all sold directly online to Indian consumers who want style and performance.


Why This Matters: The Full-Stack Edge

Nuuk isn’t just another brand selling appliances. It controls everything—from design to manufacturing to distribution—allowing it to keep quality high and prices competitive.

This full-stack model helps Nuuk build a loyal customer base in a market hungry for fresh, homegrown alternatives to big, traditional appliance players.


What’s Next? Bigger, Better, Made in India

With this $2 million boost, Nuuk plans to:

  • Scale its manufacturing capabilities
  • Invest in product innovation
  • Strengthen its brand presence in urban India

All while staying true to its mission: make Indian homes smarter, easier, and more beautiful.


Funding So Far: Quick Recap

  • $5 million Series A in March 2025
  • $2 million follow-on round now
  • Total raised: $10+ million

With this firepower, Nuuk is gearing up to become the go-to brand for design-savvy, performance-focused home appliances in India.



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