Born from care.
Built for mothers.
Walnut was founded with a vision to create thoughtfully designed breastfeeding solutions that combine clinical expertise with compassionate innovation. Our mission is to support mothers and healthcare professionals with products that make breastfeeding more comfortable, accessible, and confident.
Creating a world where every mother feels supported.
We are creating a world where every mother feels supported, every healthcare professional feels equipped, and every baby gets the best possible start.
From clinical innovation to everyday essentials, Walnut combines expertise, purpose and empathy to make breastfeeding support more comfortable, accessible and confident. Every product we create is born from a simple belief: mothers deserve solutions that are as thoughtful as the care they give.
Our values
Compassionate Innovation
Every product is designed with empathy for the mother and baby it serves.
Clinical Excellence
Healthcare expertise informs every decision we make.
Proudly Made in India
World-class design and manufacturing, close to home.
Safety First
Baby-safe materials and rigorous quality standards, always.
Every Drop Matters
We treat every drop of breast milk as the precious resource it is.
For Every Baby
Supporting the best possible start for newborns across India and beyond.
Meet our founders
Sriram Venkatesan
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
With over two decades of experience in maternal and infant healthcare, Sriram Venkatesan is one of India's pioneering leaders in breastfeeding support. He played a pivotal role in introducing modern hospital-grade breast pumping solutions to the Indian healthcare ecosystem, helping transform breastfeeding support across hospitals and maternity centres. Recognised for his deep understanding of lactation care, Sriram has worked closely with healthcare professionals, hospitals, and policymakers to strengthen breastfeeding education and infrastructure across the country. His vision for Walnut is to build world-class breastfeeding solutions that combine clinical excellence, thoughtful design, and proudly Made-in-India innovation.
Dr. Veena S. Nair
Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Dr. Veena S. Nair is an Endodontist (MDS) and entrepreneur with a passion for advancing maternal and infant care through purposeful innovation. Combining clinical expertise with a strong background in brand building and digital strategy, she brings a unique perspective to Walnut's mission. Inspired by the opportunity to transform breastfeeding care in India, Dr. Veena leads Walnut's brand vision, customer experience, and innovation initiatives. Her commitment is to create thoughtfully designed products that make breastfeeding more accessible, comfortable, and empowering for mothers and healthcare professionals alike.
Support that starts
with a conversation.
Whether you are a mother looking for the right support or a hospital shaping better care, we're here to help.