Nester Bags Rs 19 Cr in Pre-Series A from Fireside Ventures and OTP Ventures

Design-First Homeware Startup Nester has raised Rs 19 crore in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures and OTP Ventures.

Sadev Ventures and Titan Capital also took part in this round.

The new funds will be used to study consumer needs and create highly functional products that make daily routines, chores, and home life easier.

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Abhinav Singh, Founder and CEO, Nester said, “We launched Nester with the goal of making everyday life better, and early consumer feedback has been affirming our belief in this approach. This capital infusion will allow us to invest further in understanding consumer pain points and innovate products with high functionality that simplify routines, chores, and homes.”

Suhail Sameer, Founder and Managing Partner, OTP Ventures said, “When we met Abhinav, we were intuitively drawn to what he was building, as it felt like something missing in our own homes. Nester is uniquely positioned at the intersection of India’s premiumization trend and genuine product superiority, delivering better functionality, design and authentic provenance at accessible price points.We believe Nester has the potential to meaningfully reshape the category.”

Prayag Mohanty, Principal at Fireside Ventures shared, “We believe premiumization is a mega trend playing out across consumer segments, and there is a huge opportunity to build an iconic consumer appliances brand driven by deep consumer insights and strong product fundamentals. Nester stands out for its clear design philosophy and focus on multi-functionality products. We believe the founding team comes with deep domain expertise across supply chain, product development and sales & marketi,ng making them ideally placed to address this segment. As consumers increasingly seek quality and innovation across categories such as small home appliances, we believe Nester is well-positioned to build trust and long-term loyalty.”

Dhruv Dhanraj Bahl, Managing Partner, Sadev Ventures commented, “We look for founders who are passionate, purposeful, and deeply clear about the problems they are solving. When Abhinav shared his vision for Nester, we felt confident in partnering with him. Homeware is a category that has long needed disruption, and Nester is addressing this with a disciplined approach, strong functionality, and product superiority. We are excited to be part of this journey.”

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Spokesperson from Titan Capital added, “At Titan Capital, we evaluate companies on execution capabilities, governance, and the founding team’s commitment to vision. Nester stood out strongly across these parameters. The brand is addressing a clear market gap through a deep understanding of product functionality and design aesthetics.We invest with a longterm perspective and believe this partnership will be both enduring and impactful.”

About Nester 

Founded by Abhinav Singh, the Gurugram-based Nester is a premium, design-focused, tech-driven D2C homeware and kitchen appliance brand. It creates stylish, durable, and functional products, including steam-assisted kitchen appliances.

The brand emphasizes modern, ergonomic, and multifunctional designs. Its products feature minimalistic aesthetics, high quality construction and intuitive functionality, making daily routines easier. Nester focuses on tech-driven, multi-purpose products that simplify homes, reduce clutter and offer upgraded design and features.

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