Bengaluru-based smart kitchen appliance startup Beyond Appliances has raised ₹110 crore in a Series B funding round, marking a major step in its plans to expand India's connected kitchen appliance market. The round was led by Fireside Ventures and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), with participation from Dharana Capital and other investors.
The company plans to deploy the fresh capital across research and development, manufacturing expansion and new product categories. Beyond Appliances is also evaluating a new manufacturing facility in South or West India, while continuing to operate its existing facilities in Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. The company currently manufactures around 90% of its products in-house, according to Inc42.
Beyond Appliances has built its product portfolio around connected kitchen appliances, including Android-powered chimneys, Plug-N-Play chimneys, smart hobs and cooktops. Its Android chimney combines traditional kitchen functionality with a touchscreen interface that can provide access to OTT and music applications, cooking reminders, grocery-list integrations and recipe-related features.
The startup is now preparing to move beyond its existing portfolio. According to co-founder and CEO Eshwar K. Vikas, the company expects to enter the oven category within the next 9–12 months. It also wants to strengthen its product engineering and R&D capabilities over the next 18–24 months.
Beyond Appliances is also targeting a significant expansion in its offline presence. The company currently operates through online channels, offline retail and experience centres, and plans to expand its presence to 14 cities over the next three years. Its broader goal is to build a ₹500 crore business during that period.
The funding comes as Indian consumer-tech startups increasingly combine traditional household products with software, connectivity and digital services. Beyond Appliances is positioning itself around this shift by developing kitchen products designed specifically for connected and technology-enabled Indian homes.
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