Beyond Appliances raises Rs 110 crore led by Fireside to build kitchen appliance plant
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Bengaluru smart kitchen brand Beyond Appliances raised Rs 110 crore in an October 2026 Series B led by Fireside Ventures for R&D and a new factory.
What Happened
Beyond Appliances, a Bengaluru-based maker of smart kitchen appliances, has raised Rs 110 crore in a Series B funding round led by Fireside Ventures, with Dharana Capital and other investors taking part. The round was announced in the first week of October 2026. The company said it will use the money to strengthen research and development, build a new manufacturing plant and move into more kitchen appliance categories. Its current range includes Android-based chimneys, plug-and-play chimneys, smart hobs and cooktops, and it plans to enter the oven category within the next nine to 12 months.
Key Facts
- Round size: Rs 110 crore (reported as roughly $10 million to $11 million), a Series B.
- Lead investor: Fireside Ventures; Dharana Capital and others also invested.
- Use of funds: research and development, a new manufacturing plant and new kitchen product categories.
- The new plant is planned for South or West India, according to one report.
- The company reported net revenue of about Rs 40 crore in FY26 and has not disclosed its profit or loss.
- About 15% of its revenue comes from customer referrals, the company said.
- Earlier rounds: a $2 million seed round in November 2024 and a $4 million Series A in August 2025, both led by Fireside Ventures.
Why It Matters
The deal is a signal about where investors see room in Indian consumer markets. Kitchen appliances such as chimneys and hobs have long been sold by large established brands through dealers and electronics chains. A newer group of brands is trying to win buyers with features such as app or touch controls, simpler installation and direct online selling. A Series B round of this size, coming a year after a much smaller Series A, shows the lead investor is willing to back that bet with more money.
The plan to build its own factory is also worth noting. Many young consumer brands start by outsourcing production to contract manufacturers and focus on design and marketing. Moving into in-house manufacturing ties up more capital but gives more control over quality, cost and new product launches.
There are also limits to keep in mind. With revenue of about Rs 40 crore in FY26 and no published profit figure, the company is still small, and the funding values a growth story more than proven earnings. The kitchen appliances market is crowded and price-sensitive, and success will depend on whether the brand can keep after-sales service strong as it grows outside its early markets.
| Round | When | Size | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | November 2024 | $2 million | Fireside Ventures |
| Series A | August 2025 | $4 million | Fireside Ventures |
| Series B | October 2026 | Rs 110 crore | Fireside Ventures |
Impact
Short-term: The company gets money to expand its product range and set up a factory, and buyers can expect new appliance launches, including an oven range within about a year.
Long-term: If the factory is built and the brand scales, it adds to domestic appliance manufacturing and to competition for established kitchen brands on features and price.
Who is affected: Households buying kitchen appliances, the company's suppliers and future factory workers, competing appliance brands, and investors looking at Indian consumer durables.
Key Takeaway
Fireside Ventures has led a Rs 110 crore round in Beyond Appliances, betting that a young smart-kitchen brand can grow by making its own products in India.
Questions and Answers
How much did Beyond Appliances raise and from whom?
It raised Rs 110 crore in a Series B round led by Fireside Ventures, with participation from Dharana Capital and other investors, in early October 2026.
What will the money be used for?
Research and development, a new manufacturing plant and expansion into more kitchen appliance categories, including ovens.
How big is the company?
It reported net revenue of about Rs 40 crore in FY26; it has not disclosed whether it made a profit.
What does this mean for people looking at consumer start-up opportunities?
It shows investors are still putting growth money into hardware-led consumer brands that own their manufacturing, not only into software or online services.
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