India, Feb. 24 -- D2C lunchbox brand Basil has bagged $2 Mn (Rs.18.2 Cr) in a Pre-Series A funding round led by Prime Venture Partners, with participation from existing investors Appreciate Capital and IIMA Ventures.

The fresh capital will be used in expanding into new product categories such as bags and water bottles, while some funds will go into strengthening its supply chain, hiring and brand building initiatives, the startup said in a statement.

Founded in 2023 by husband-and-wife duo Mahesh Muraleedharan and Harini Rajagopalan, Basil makes aesthetically pleasing, innovative, high-quality kitchen and houseware products, with a special focus on bento boxes and water bottles.

Basil sells its products via its D2C website and online p...