Brandworks Technologies, a Mumbai-based manufacturing startup, has raised $4 million from the Roha Family Office in the second tranche of its ongoing funding round.
Earlier in August, the company had secured $7 million in the first tranche, which was led by Cactus Partners with participation from GVFL and several family offices. With this fresh capital, Brandworks aims to accelerate research and development (R&D) in AI hardware, IoT platforms, and connected device ecosystems, while also expanding its global footprint.
“We are expanding our R&D to create more intellectual property (IP) products. That’s how we can evade the competition,” said Nikita Kumawat, cofounder and director of Brandworks Technologies. She added that the company is currently filing IPs for its home audio products, strengthening its innovation-led approach.
The Mumbai-headquartered company oversees the entire process—from product design to manufacturing—across a wide range of categories, including home audio systems, fintech soundboxes, surveillance devices, power electronics, and personal audio equipment for both domestic and international clients.
At present, Brandworks’ manufacturing facility in Mumbai employs around 250 people. To further advance innovation, the company recently opened an R&D office in Bengaluru. “We are in conversation with partners in Taiwan to begin our operations there. We are also exploring options in Hong Kong,” Kumawat told, emphasizing the company’s intent to strengthen its global partnerships.
Highlighting the strategic alignment, Mahesh Tibrewala, managing director of Roha Family Office, said, “Their focus (Brandworks) on quality, innovation, and operational excellence, along with a deep understanding of global supply chains, aligns seamlessly with the Make in India initiative.”
India’s manufacturing landscape is rapidly evolving. According to a report by early-stage venture firm 3one4 Capital released in April, the sector is shifting from traditional, scale-driven models to those anchored in IP creation, research, and automation.
Brandworks already counts Unbox Robotics, a warehouse automation startup, and agri-tech firm Fasal, which uses precision farming technology, among its key clients.
Meanwhile, venture capital interest in manufacturing startups has seen a strong surge this year. For instance, in June, Fabheads, a composite manufacturing technology company, raised $10 million through a mix of debt and equity from Accel and others. Similarly, in October, mobility startup Tsuyo Manufacturing raised $4.5 million in a round led by Avaana Capital, signaling growing investor confidence in India’s next-generation manufacturing ecosystem.
