What is Gully Labs?
Founded in 2023 by Arjun Singh and Animesh Mishra, Gully Labs is an emerging footwear brand dedicated to celebrating Indian culture through globally competitive products. The company designs and produces handcrafted, design-forward footwear that draws inspiration from regional Indian traditions, festivals, and artistic motifs, such as Phulkari embroidery. Gully Labs aims to merge modern aesthetics with a strong sense of cultural identity, catering to a market seeking authentic and meaningful fashion.
How much funding has Gully Labs raised?
Gully Labs has raised a total of $4.1M across 3 funding rounds:
Angel/Pre-Seed
$121K
Seed
$1M
Series A
$3M
Angel/Pre-Seed (2024): $121K, investors not publicly disclosed
Seed (2025): $1M led by the Untitled ventures, Stride Ventures, and Atrium Ventures
Series A (2026): $3M supported by Saama
Key Investors in Gully Labs
the Untitled ventures
The Untitled Ventures is an early growth stage fund focusing on deep tech investments from Eastern Europe, aiming to assist new technology companies with competitive products and ambitious teams in entering the international market.
Stride Ventures
Stride Ventures, founded in 2019 and based in New Delhi, India, is a venture capital firm that invests in innovative startups across the country.
Saama
Saama is a venture capital firm that empowers entrepreneurs by investing in a diverse portfolio of companies across various sectors, focusing on innovative ideas, large markets, and exceptional talent.
What's next for Gully Labs?
The recent major enterprise-level funding and strategic investment indicate a strong market validation for Gully Labs' unique cultural-centric approach to fashion. This capital is expected to fuel product development, enhance manufacturing capabilities, and expand market reach, both domestically and internationally. The company is poised to leverage this backing to solidify its position as a leader in culturally inspired global fashion.
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