Funding · Commerce & Consumer Brands
Legend of Toys raises ₹21 crore in pre-Series A funding to expand global play brand
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- Date
- Company
- Legend of Toys
- What it does
- premium remote-controlled toys for global collectors
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- ₹21 Cr
- Stage
- Pre-Series A
- Founded
- 2024
What they do
Legend of Toys makes high-quality remote-controlled toys with character-driven stories for children and collectors
What happened
The company raised ₹21 crore in a pre-Series A round to expand into new product categories and global markets
Why it matters
It has achieved ₹30 crore annualised revenue in 18 months of operations with 20% monthly growth and unit-economics-positive sales
The details
- Legend of Toys raised ₹21 crore in a pre-Series A funding round to expand its global premium toy brand.
- The funding was led by Singularity Early Opportunities Fund and included participation from Veltis Capital, Enzia Ventures, DeVC, Atrium Angels, and Stride.
- The company plans to use the funds to expand into new product categories, strengthen manufacturing, scale consumer marketing, and build a global presence.
- Legend of Toys is focused on creating a character-driven play universe with storytelling, collectibility, and immersive consumer experiences.
- Its current product lineup includes remote-controlled drift cars, off-road trucks, and high-speed RC vehicles priced between ₹1,599 and ₹8,799.
- The startup claims to have achieved ₹30 crore annualised revenue in 18 months of operations with 20% month-on-month growth.
- It has a unique 'repair-not-replace' model offering free lifetime service to build long-term consumer relationships.
The bigger picture
- India's toy industry is shifting from low-cost imports to premium, story-driven products with higher quality and global appeal.
- Government initiatives like the Toys Quality Control Order and the National Action Plan for Toys are promoting domestic manufacturing and innovation.
- The rise of D2C commerce and digital communities is enabling brands to build deeper relationships with niche consumer audiences.
- India's toy exports increased by 239% between FY2014-15 and FY2022-23, creating opportunities for domestic brands.
About the business
- Legend of Toys is a direct-to-consumer brand focused on creating a character-driven play universe with storytelling, collectibility, and immersive experiences.
- The company's product lineup includes remote-controlled drift cars, off-road trucks, and high-speed RC vehicles.
- Its products are priced between ₹1,599 and ₹8,799, targeting both children and the growing 'kidult' collector community.
- Each toy is designed with character backstories, adventure-driven narratives, and collectible elements to encourage repeat engagement.
- The startup offers a free Lifetime Service program to repair products rather than replace them, building long-term consumer relationships.
What happens next
- Expand into new play categories, including DIY and adjacent categories.
- Scale manufacturing and sourcing operations.
- Strengthen consumer marketing and build digital presence across India and global markets.
- Grow its kidult collector community.
- Position itself as a globally recognized Indian toy brand capable of competing in international markets.
The deal
- Type
- funding
Investors
- Singularity Early Opportunities Fund (lead) — A venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in technology and consumer startups.
- Veltis Capital (participated) — A venture capital firm investing in high-growth startups with strong founder-market fit.
- Enzia Ventures (participated) — A venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in consumer and technology startups.
- DeVC (participated) — A venture capital firm investing in deep-tech and consumer startups.
- Atrium Angels (participated) — A network of angel investors and early-stage venture capital firms.
- Stride (participated) — A venture capital firm investing in early-stage startups with scalable business models.
Founders
- Afshaan Siddiqui, co-founder
- Vinay Jaisingh, co-founder
About Legend of Toys
- Product
- Remote-controlled cars, trucks, and narrative play lines with character-led universe and accompanying stories
- Customers
- Children, enthusiasts, and collectors seeking premium, story-driven toy experiences
- How it makes money
- D2C direct sales with premium pricing and repair-not-replace lifetime service model
- What sets it apart
- Character-driven play universe with storytelling, community engagement, and product support differentiating from traditional toys
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