Zans

ZANS is a child-focused toy company dedicated to sparking imagination and development through play. Its signature product, the Storytelling Dice, is a soft, safe, and interactive cube designed to encourage creativity, speech, and cognitive growth making learning fun and screen-free for kids.

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Entertainment Providers

bootstrapped

4-10 employees

About Zans

ZANS is a thoughtful and innovative toy company born out of a desire to move beyond screens and bring back the magic of imagination, storytelling, and human connection in childhood. At its core is a mission to create toys that are not only fun but also foster creativity, bonding, and essential developmental skills in young children. The company’s flagship product, the Storytelling Dice, is a soft, colorful cube designed in collaboration with child development experts from RV University and IIT-M. Crafted for tiny hands and curious minds, each side of the dice features embroidered symbols—a dinosaur, airplane, castle, scorpion, footprint, and spiral—carefully selected to spark imagination and encourage children to create their own stories. This unique approach helps nurture speech, cognitive development, and emotional expression. ZANS believes that the most powerful toys are those that go beyond entertainment—they educate, inspire, and bring families together. With a deep commitment to quality, safety, and impact, ZANS is redefining playtime for a new generation, one magical story at a time.

Company Info

Founded

2021

Location

Bengaluru , India

Funding

bootstrapped

Team Size

4-10

Meet the Founders

Nishant Reddy

Founder

Nishant Reddy is the founder of ZANS, a company focused on creating meaningful and imaginative learning experiences for children. With a background in engineering, data analysis, and IoT, Nishant combines technical expertise with a deep passion for entrepreneurship to build innovative, purpose-driven solutions. His journey with ZANS began with a vision to offer screen-free toys that promote creativity, bonding, and cognitive development. Inspired by real-world challenges and a desire to create impact, he collaborated with child development experts from RV University and IIT-M to bring the idea of the Storytelling Dice to life—a soft, safe, and engaging toy designed to help children learn through storytelling. Nishant’s entrepreneurial mindset drives him to explore the intersection of technology and human-centered design. He believes in building products that not only solve problems but also add lasting value to people's lives. Through ZANS, he continues to transform simple ideas into powerful tools for learning and growth.