Premium analog watch startup Rotoris has raised $3 million in seed funding from a diverse group of investors including Nikhil Kamath, Vivek Anand Oberoi, Venture Catalysts, 100 Unicorns, and Tanmay Bhat. The capital will be used to strengthen manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain capabilities ahead of its January 2026 launch.
Rotoris aims to challenge established players in the premium watch segment by focusing on in-house engineering and global distribution. The funding round also saw participation from prominent entrepreneurs such as 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). With this backing, Rotoris plans to roll out its first five collections, supported by investments in product design, branding, and workforce expansion.
Notable updates
• Rotoris secures $3 million seed funding led by marquee investors
• Launch planned for January 2026 with five premium watch collections
• Capital to be deployed in manufacturing, assembly, and engineering upgrades
• Supply chain strengthening and workforce expansion to support global roadmap
• Positioned to disrupt the premium watchmaking industry with in-house innovation
Major takeaway
Rotoris’s successful seed round signals strong investor confidence in its vision to redefine premium watchmaking through innovation, craftsmanship, and global reach.
Sources: The Hindu BusinessLine, VCCircle, Economic Times B2B, CEOs of Bharat