Sneaker brand Zaydn has raised $681K in a seed funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from BeyondSeed and other angel investors.
The fresh funds will be used to scale inventory and production capacity, strengthen working capital, accelerate growth across D2C and key marketplaces, and invest in product development, brand building, technology, and team expansion, Zaydn said in a press release.
Founded in 2022 by Ankit Dass, Zaydn was later joined by co-founder Vidushi Chaudhary. The homegrown sneaker brand focuses on creating design-led, comfortable, and accessible sneakers for Gen-Z consumers. With in-house manufacturing capabilities and a digital-first presence, the brand aims to make premium-looking sneakers accessible to Indian consumers.
The Delhi-based brand addresses the gap between aspirational sneaker designs and accessible pricing for Gen-Z consumers. It offers trend-led, expressive sneakers with premium-looking construction at mass-premium price points.
Zaydn offers sneakers with a wide toe box, lightweight TPR soles, dual cushioning, memory foam insoles, and breathable uppers designed for everyday wear.
According to market research, India’s sneaker market was valued at roughly $3.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $4.49 billion by 2030, growing at nearly 6% annually.
Brands such as Comet, Gully Labs, Neeman’s, Thaely, Banjaaran, and Bacca Bucci are building differentiated products while expanding across online and offline channels.
Gully Labs raised Rs 8.7 crore in seed funding in 2025 and followed it with a Rs 30 crore Series A round in January this year, led by Saama Capital. Comet previously raised a $5.08 million Series A round led by Elevation Capital and Nexus Venture Partners. Neeman’s and Thaely have also attracted venture backing.
-Entrackr