BUILT funding, investors and company details

BUILT is an emerging Footwear startup from Mumbai, working in the space of Performance footwear and apparel brand. Founded by Vijayant Dhaka, Vedant Lamba.

Company: Built Footwear India Private Limited `
Sector: Footwear
Location: Mumbai
Founders: Vijayant Dhaka, Vedant Lamba
Total funding raised: ₹19.15 Cr

Company overview

Built Athletics is an Indian performance footwear and apparel brand built around the philosophy of natural movement. The company designs minimalist shoes that encourage the body to move as it was anatomically intended — with zero drop, no excessive cushioning, and wide toe boxes that allow natural foot splay. Its product lineup includes the Natural Movement Shoe and the Court Shoe, both engineered to provide only the essentials — protection, traction, and lockdown — without interfering with the body's innate biomechanics. The brand also offers athletic apparel. Products are positioned at accessible price points and sold directly through its own e-commerce platform.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Pre-Seed): $ 2.00 Mn (₹19.15 Cr.), 2026-07-16. Investors: Tanglin Venture Partners, Bharat Kalia (Co-founder & CEO, Lifelong)