Réia Diamonds Bags ₹2 Crore in Pre-Seed Round to Accelerate Retail & Innovation

• ByStartupStory     |    October 15, 2025

Lab-grown diamond brand plans to expand its omnichannel footprint, deepen product offerings, and scale via franchise-led retail growth

In a strong show of investor confidence in India’s sustainable jewellery space, Réia Diamonds has secured ₹2 crore in a pre‑seed funding round. The round was led by Dinesh Talera & family (of Mysore Saree Udyog), with participation from Venture Catalysts.

Founded in 2023 by Prapanjj S K Kota, Jacob Mathew, and Ashwanth Ramesh, Réia specializes in lab‑grown diamond jewellery that is chemically and optically indistinguishable from mined diamonds. The founders envision combining innovation and craftsmanship to make diamond jewellery more accessible, ethically sourced, and modern in design.

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