Why This Matters
Founded in 2025 by Md. Sakib, Indian Walker is building a mid-premium backpack and carry-products brand designed around daily commuting. Its Level Up collection, led by the Stride backpack, has already sold more than 10,000 units, giving the brand an early base to build on.
What’s the Bigger Picture?
India’s contemporary fashion market is seeing more homegrown brands build distinct identities around streetwear, youth culture and specialised product categories. Indian Walker is taking a carry-first approach while expanding from D2C into larger marketplaces and eventually quick commerce.
Key Takeaways
The undisclosed pre-seed round marks Indian Walker’s first institutional funding and will support inventory, new SKUs and core-category expansion. The brand plans to launch on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra, expand its team across marketing, social media and operations, and targets ₹100 crore ARR and 1 lakh+ customers over the next 24 months.
