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Almonds Ai opens new office in Dubai
Mumbai: Almonds Ai, a pioneering force in B2B loyalty and channel partner engagement solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its global presence with the opening of a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy.
The expansion to Dubai aligns perfectly with Almonds Ai’s vision to cater to the evolving needs of businesses across diverse sectors. By leveraging the opportunities presented in the vibrant Dubai market, Almonds Ai aims to foster stronger relationships with existing clients while forging new partnerships to drive mutual growth and success.
The opening of the Dubai office underscores Almonds Ai’s commitment to global expansion and its ability to attract top-tier industry partners. This strategic move will further strengthen the company’s position as a leading provider of transformative B2B loyalty and channel engagement solutions, empowering enterprises worldwide to drive sustainable growth and success.
The new Dubai office will allow the company to collaborate more closely with regional clients, providing localised expertise and seamless support to elevate their channel sales and marketing initiatives.
The company also secured funding from prominent Dubai-based anchor investors. The funding will be used primarily to fulfill regional resource requirements & technology enhancement. The anchor investment from prominent Dubai-based investors underscores Almonds Ai’s commitment to global expansion and its ability to attract top-tier industry partners.
“At Almonds Ai, we are tirelessly innovating to cater to our client’s evolving needs and to deliver on our brand promise of ‘Happier Channel Partners, Healthier Bottom Line. Our new Dubai office will enable us to better serve the unique needs of enterprises in this dynamic region, delivering transformative AI-powered loyalty and channel engagement solutions to help them thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape.” Almonds Ai co-founders Abhinav Jain & Apurv Modi jointly said.
Leveraging its innovative Channelverse platform and advanced AI capabilities, Almonds Ai empowers distribution-led companies of all sizes to drive accelerated revenue growth through optimized channel partner engagement. As Almonds Ai embarks on this new chapter, the company remains committed to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and delivering measurable value to its clients worldwide.
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Nester appoints Kunwarjeet Grover as cofounder & CBO
D2C home appliance startup strengthens leadership with 15 plus years consumer veteran.
MUMBAI: Nester just plugged in a powerhouse because when your air fryers need to fry the competition, you bring in the growth guru who’s already heated up the kitchen. Nester, the direct-to-consumer home appliance startup founded in 2025, has appointed Kunwarjeet Grover as cofounder and chief business officer. Grover brings over 15 years of experience scaling consumer brands across Himalaya Herbal Healthcare, Cavinkare, Philips Lighting, Havells India, and most recently Wellbeing Nutrition (where he was vice president of growth until June 2025). He also briefly headed growth at Pluck in 2023 and served as senior vice president at Honasa for over four years, overseeing its online marketplace.
Nester founder and CEO Abhinav Singh said, “Grover has a wealth of knowledge on how to build digital-first brands and his experience of disruptively scaling consumer brands truly aligns with Nester’s goal and vision.”
The Mumbai-based brand sells air fryers, toasters, juicers and other kitchen appliances, competing with players like Nuuk, Atomberg, Geek Technology and Wonderchef. It currently sells via e-commerce marketplaces and its own website, with plans to expand into quick commerce and offline retail. Manufacturing is handled through contract partners, though the company has indicated it intends to set up its own production facility soon.
The appointment follows Nester’s recent Rs 19 crore Pre-Series A funding round led by Fireside Ventures and OTP Ventures.
Grover joins at a pivotal time for the D2C home appliances and consumer electronics category, projected to cross $30 billion by 2030 (growing at 7.2 per cent CAGR from $23.7 billion in 2025), fuelled by quick commerce and rising demand for premium, convenient kitchen solutions.
In a market where every appliance needs to cook up growth, Nester isn’t just adding a cofounder, it’s turning up the heat on ambition, one strategic hire at a time.
