Funding · Commerce & Consumer Brands

Zaydn raises $681,000 seed funding led by IPV

By Startup Enthusiast · 20 August 2026

What they do

Zaydn is a New Delhi-based footwear startup that designs and manufactures comfortable, mass-premium sneakers for Gen-Z consumers

The company secured $681,000 in a seed round led by Inflection Point Ventures to scale production and expand its market presence

The brand currently generates over ₹10 crore in annual revenue and sells its products through its website and major online marketplaces

The sneaker brand Zaydn successfully raised $681,000 in a seed funding round.
Inflection Point Ventures led the investment round for the startup.
Additional participants in the round included BeyondSeed and various private angel investors.
The company plans to use the capital to scale inventory and increase its production capacity.
Funds will also support performance marketing and growth across D2C (direct-to-consumer) channels and marketplaces like Myntra, Amazon, and Nykaa.
The startup intends to invest in product development, technology, and team expansion.

The Indian sneaker market is projected to reach $4.49 billion by 2030.
The overall Indian footwear industry is valued at approximately $18 billion.
Zaydn currently reports monthly sales of roughly ₹1 crore.
The brand has built a community of over 170,000 followers on Instagram.

Zaydn operates as a design-led sneaker brand targeting the Gen-Z demographic.
The company focuses on providing comfortable footwear at mass-premium price points.
Key product features include memory foam insoles, dual cushioning, and lightweight TPR soles.
The brand maintains in-house manufacturing to ensure control over quality and speed to market.
Products are sold through its own website and major e-commerce platforms like Myntra and Nykaa.
The company positions itself with the tagline Find Your Fire and features a signature flame logo.

Product: Premium-looking everyday sneakers with wide toe box and lightweight construction
Customers: Gen-Z consumers seeking affordable premium sneaker designs
How it makes money: D2C and multi-channel retail through marketplaces
What sets it apart: In-house manufacturing capabilities and digital-first presence targeting Indian market