Ajinkya Rahane Picks Up Stake In D2C Cookware Brand Ember

Former Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane has invested an undisclosed amount in the Bengaluru-based D2C cookware brand Ember, as the company prepares to expand into new product categories, strengthen its distribution network, and increase its market presence. Ember, founded in 2024 by co-founders Siddharth Gadodia, Himanshi Tandon, and Bret Recor, sells a range of products including ceramic cookware, stainless steel pans, cast iron pots, Dutch ovens, kitchen tools, and other appliances.

The startup claims to manufacture its products in Italy and has developed its own proprietary ceramic coating called 'Arcilla'. The investment from Rahane comes just over a year after the brand raised $3.2 million in its seed round.

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