Consumer appliances brand EDT raises $1.4 M led by Sauce VC

Mumbai-based EDT , a consumer appliances brand, has raised USD 1.4 million in a pre-seed funding round, led by Sauce VC with participation from Consumer Collective and several angel investors.Founded in 2025 by Naiyya Saggi and Vyasateja Rao, EDT is building a curated portfolio across home, kitchen, and beauty categories.The funds will be used for product development, establishing an R&D-driven design and innovation process, and hiring talent in India and globally. The company plans to roll out select devices across home, kitchen, and personal care segments via pre-order and waitlist drops early next year, initially targeting the Indian market before global expansion.