D2C / Consumer · Chennai, Tamil Nadu
The Indus Valley
D2C brand for toxin-free, naturally-coated healthy cookware and kitchenware.
Founded by Madhumitha Uday Kumar
Snapshot
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Industry
- D2C / Consumer
- Business model
- D2C
- Funding stage
- Pre-Series A
- Markets
- India
- Last updated
- 26 June 2026
About The Indus Valley
The Indus Valley is a Chennai-based women-led direct-to-consumer consumer brand, started in 2016. Its founder is Madhumitha Uday Kumar. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company has reached the Pre-Series A stage.
Founder
Madhumitha Uday Kumar
Woman FounderCo-founder & COO
Co-founders: Jagadeesh Kumar — Co-founder & CEO.
Industry classification
D2C / Consumer Cookware & Kitchenware
Funding
Total raised~$8.2M (incl. pre-Series A)Latest roundPre-Series A
Investors: DSG Consumer Partners, Rukam Capital, CavinKare
Ideal customers
Consumers (D2C)
Typical customer segments for a d2c / consumer company.
Website, social
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Frequently asked questions
- What does The Indus Valley do?
- The Indus Valley is a Chennai-based women-led direct-to-consumer consumer brand, started in 2016. Its founder is Madhumitha Uday Kumar. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company has reached the Pre-Series A stage.
- Who founded The Indus Valley?
- The Indus Valley was founded by Madhumitha Uday Kumar.
- Where is The Indus Valley headquartered?
- The Indus Valley is headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Is The Indus Valley funded?
- Yes — The Indus Valley is venture-funded and has reached the Pre-Series A stage.
- When was The Indus Valley founded?
- The Indus Valley was founded in 2016.