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Burma Burma raises another $2 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr · 1y ago
Burma Burma raises another $2 Mn
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Burmese vegan restaurant chain Burma Burma has raised another round of $2 million in equity investment from several family offices including Negen Capital. Earlier in November 2022, the startup had raised $2 million in its seed round led by Negen Capital and others. Founded by Ankit Gupta and Chirag Chhajer, Burma Burma Restaurant and Tea Room makes Burmese cuisine accessible to all and the brand is now fulfilling its vision of going beyond just a restaurant and providing its patrons with a new, wholesome and dining experience that interacts on various levels. The Mumbai-based company claims to spread quickly to the other five metros, Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Kolkata and is looking at expanding its presence in the country. Burma Burma operates 13 restaurants and delivery kitchens across India, including key locations in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad. Over the past year, the firm claims to have experienced significant growth, doubling its footprint and annual recurring revenue (ARR) from Rs 46 crores in FY23 to over Rs 100 crores in FY24. As per the company, it has clocked an EBITDA of over 13% in July and aims to hit a monthly EBITDA of over 15% for FY25.

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Burma Burma crosses Rs 100 Cr revenue in FY25; almost breaks even

EntrackrEntrackr · 9d ago
Burma Burma crosses Rs 100 Cr revenue in FY25; almost breaks even
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Burma Burma crosses Rs 100 Cr revenue in FY25; almost breaks even Burma Burma, a vegetarian pan-Asian restaurant chain, narrowed its losses significantly by 78% in the fiscal year ending March 2025, on the back of strong revenue growth and improved operating margins. The company nearly achieved break-even as it recorded 47% year-on-year growth in operating revenue, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark during FY25. Burma Burma’s revenue from operations rose to Rs 106 crore in FY25 from Rs 72 crore in FY24, according to its financial statements filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). The company operates a restaurant chain serving Burmese cuisine influenced by Indian, Chinese, and Thai flavors across more than a dozen locations in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad. Its entire revenue in FY25 came from these restaurants. Employee benefits and cost of material formed 53% of the company’s total cost. Employee benefit expenses rose 29% to Rs 29 crore, while the cost of material increased by 33% to Rs 28 crore in FY25. Rent expenses for the restaurants' outlets jumped 64% to Rs 18 crore, while depreciation increased 43% to Rs 10 crore during the year. Other overheads, including utilities and miscellaneous costs, collectively stood at Rs 23 crore. Total expenses grew 37% to Rs 108 crore in FY25 compared to Rs 79 crore in FY24. The strong growth helped Burma Burma to cut its loss by 78% to Rs 1.3 crore in FY25 from Rs 6 crore in FY24. The company reported a positive EBITDA of Rs 6.6 crore in FY25 with an EBITDA margin of 6.23%. Its return on capital employed (ROCE) improved from -48.6% in FY24 to -6.9% in FY25. The restaurant chain closed the year with Rs 9 crore in cash and bank balances and current assets worth Rs 19 crore. Burma Burma has raised a total of $7 million of funding to date, with Negen Capital and Bbigplas Poly Pvt Ltd as its lead investors. The company’s co-founders Chirag Chhajer and Ankit Gupta together own 88% of the company. The high promoter holding is well reflected in careful spending, with no rush to expand rapidly while keeping losses under control. This cautious approach is linked to cash on hand, and the niche positioning may require more advertising or promotional efforts to support growth.

ParkMate raises $1.2 Mn led by Cactus Partners

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ParkMate raises $1.2 Mn led by Cactus Partners
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Car parking solutions provider ParkMate has raised $1.2 million in a new round led by early growth-stage venture fund Cactus Partners. Existing backers such as Venture Catalysts and the Marwah Group Family Office have also participated in the round. According to ParkMate, the funds will be used to ramp up its growth trajectory, invest in its team to win business, streamline its operations, and continue to innovate new solutions. Founded by Dhananjaya Bharadwaj, ParkMate offers smart parking solutions to shopping malls, office complexes, and Hotels in the corporate segment and to parking contractors for government parking spaces. The firm’s exclusive DaSH (Drop & Shop) service claims parking within 2 minutes for car owners at shopping malls, arcades, and business complexes. It counts as DLF, Phoenix Mills, Fun Republic, the UP, and Telangana Governments. Smart cities are another sizeable market for ParkMate. It directly competes with Park+, Get My Parking, Park Smart, and Parky, among others. Park+ is the largest player in this segment. In June, the company ventured into the on-demand driver services segment with Drive+, positioning it as a potential competitor to DriveU, Drivers4Me, Driverzz, PickMyCar, Namma Driver, and Cars24. This marks the eighth investment by Cactus Partners since January 2021. The firm has invested in companies such as Lohum Cleantech, Kapture CX, Vitraya Technologies, AMPM Fashions, Auric, Indigrid Technology, and Rubix Data Sciences (exited).

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