Ember Cookware Gets Ajinkya Rahane as an Investor
Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane invests an undisclosed amount in Bengaluru kitchenware brand Ember Cookware.
Key Takeaways
- Ajinkya Rahane has joined Ember Cookware as an investor; the amount was not disclosed.
- Existing investors include Yoga Bar co-founder Suhasini Sampath.
- Ember Cookware was founded in 2024 by Siddharth Gadodia and Himanshi Tandon.
- The brand raised $3.2 million in seed funding in September 2025.
- The company said it plans to strengthen distribution.
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Ember Cookware, a Bengaluru-based kitchenware brand, has brought Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane on board as an investor. The amount of the investment was not disclosed.
Rahane joins an investor group that already includes Yoga Bar co-founder Suhasini Sampath. The company announced the investment in November 2026, as it prepares for what it calls its next phase of growth.
Ember Cookware funding at a glance
| Detail | Ember Cookware |
|---|---|
| New investor | Ajinkya Rahane, Indian cricketer |
| Amount | Not disclosed |
| Existing investors | Suhasini Sampath (Yoga Bar) |
| Sector | Kitchenware |
| City | Bengaluru |
| Founders | Siddharth Gadodia and Himanshi Tandon |
What Ember Cookware does
Ember Cookware was founded in 2024 and calls itself a non-toxic, non-stick kitchenware brand focused on cleaner cooking. Its range covers ceramic cookware, cast iron and stainless steel products, along with kitchen tools and appliances.
Its team includes chef Saransh Goila, Partner at Ember and Head of the Ember Innovation Lab.
Ember Cookware's journey so far
| When | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Founded by Siddharth Gadodia and Himanshi Tandon |
| September 2025 | Raised $3.2 million in seed funding from HNIs and family offices; chef Saransh Goila came on board |
| November 2026 | Ajinkya Rahane joins as an investor, amount not disclosed |
What Ember Cookware says it will focus on next
Ember Cookware said it plans to strengthen its distribution and market presence.
Where Ember Cookware stands after Rahane's investment
Ember Cookware raised $3.2 million in seed funding in September 2025 and now counts Ajinkya Rahane among its backers, alongside Yoga Bar co-founder Suhasini Sampath. Its range covers ceramic cookware, cast iron, stainless steel, kitchen tools and appliances, and the company said its next step is to strengthen its distribution.
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