- The seed round saw participation from Nikhil Kamath, Vivek Anand Oberoi, Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, Tanmay Bhat, and more than 30 leading entrepreneurs.
- The funds will be used to scale manufacturing and assembly, enhance engineering capabilities, strengthen the supply chain, launch inventory, and build the flagship Rotoris Experience Store.
- Rotoris will also invest in top‑tier talent across product, design, and brand to support its global expansion plans.
New Delhi, December 2025: Rotoris, an engineering‑driven analogue watch company, has raised $3 million in seed funding to accelerate its mission of building India’s first global watch brand. The round was led by Nikhil Kamath (Zerodha), Vivek Anand Oberoi, Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, Tanmay Bhat, and more than 30 leading Indian entrepreneurs.
Prominent participants include Varun Alagh (Mamaearth), Gaurav Khatri (Noise), Siddharth Dungarwal (Snitch), Nitin Jain (OfBusiness), Vishesh Khurana (Shiprocket), Chirag Taneja (GoKwik), Akash Gupta (Zypp), and Arjun Vaidya (Dr. Vaidya’s).
Funding to Power Engineering, Manufacturing & Global Expansion
The newly raised capital will be deployed to:
- Deepen manufacturing and assembly capabilities
- Upgrade engineering and movement development processes
- Strengthen supply chain and inventory readiness
- Build the flagship Rotoris Experience Store in New Delhi
- Hire top‑tier talent across product, design, engineering, and brand
This investment marks a significant step toward Rotoris’ ambition to create a world‑class watchmaking ecosystem rooted in India.
Rotoris to Launch Five Collections in January 2026
Rotoris will debut in January 2026 with five meticulously engineered collections:
- Auriqua
- Monarch
- Astonia
- Arvion
- Manifesta
Each collection features Swiss‑level specifications, including:
- Sapphire crystal
- Automatic and proprietary Q‑matic™ movements
- 316L surgical‑grade stainless steel
- Limited and individually numbered timepieces
Every watch is accompanied by a collector’s model, symbolising progress, ambition, and modern mechanical artistry.
Founding Team with Proven Consumer‑Brand Expertise
Rotoris is co‑founded by:
- Aakash Anand, who scaled Bella Vita Organic into India’s largest fragrance company
- Prerna Gupta, serial entrepreneur
- Anant Narula, founding partner
- Kunal Kapania, founding partner
Together, they aim to build a global watch legacy from India — a category historically dominated by international brands.
Investor Endorsements
Vivek Anand Oberoi, Actor & Investor: “I’ve collected watches for years, but Rotoris surprised me. It carries the soul of Indian ambition with the finesse of global engineering. That combination is rare. Rotoris is proof that India can build luxury, not just import it.”
Tanmay Bhat, Investor & Creator: “I invest in stories that make people feel something. Rotoris has that energy — a brand built on ambition, engineering, and a little bit of madness. I love that.”
Aakash Anand, Co‑founder, Rotoris: “For years, Indian consumers have paid global prices for global craftsmanship. I kept wondering why an Indian company couldn’t build a watch that stands shoulder‑to‑shoulder with the world’s best. Rotoris is our determination to answer that question with real engineering, strong unit economics, and the ambition to build a category India has never led before. This is India’s moment.”
Dr. Apoorv Sharma, Co‑founder, 100 Unicorns: “India has long needed a serious contender in premium watchmaking. Rotoris isn’t just launching a brand — it’s challenging an industry that has gone unchanged for decades. We’re thrilled to support Aakash and Prerna, who have the clarity, courage, and capability to build a global category from India.”
Rotoris Experience Store to Open in New Delhi
Rotoris will soon unveil its first Rotoris Experience Store — a hybrid engineering gallery and brand space designed to showcase:
- Mechanical craftsmanship
- Movement engineering
- Design philosophy
- Community‑driven storytelling
The store will serve as the physical home of the brand’s engineering‑first identity.
About Rotoris
Rotoris is an analogue watch brand committed to building a global watch legacy from India. Every Rotoris timepiece is limited, numbered, and engineered with precision, reflecting character, ambition, and progress. Launching in January 2026, Rotoris introduces five collections featuring Swiss‑level specifications and in‑house automatic and Q‑matic™ movements. The brand blends mechanical artistry, engineering excellence, and storytelling into watches that represent more than time — they represent becoming.
Website: rotoris.com
Instagram: @rotoris.world
