๐Ÿš€ Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Login

News on Medial

Chelvies Coffee raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr ยท 8m ago
Chelvies Coffee raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round
Medial

Chelvies Coffee raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round Coffee and dining experience brand Chelvies Coffee has secured $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Endurance Capital, with an additional $500,000 in debt financing currently in process. The proceeds will be used to establish more than 30 high-street locations across major Indian metros by 2026, enhance existing supply chain infrastructure, develop proprietary food production systems, and strengthen operational teams, Chelvies Coffee said in a press release. Launched in 2023 by Dhruv Singh, Chelvies Coffee is a specialty coffee restaurant brand that combines premium coffee offerings with fresh, high-quality dining options. With six locations across Delhi NCR and Ahmedabad, the company aims to empower the Indian coffee shop experience through its commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional customer service. The Delhi-based brand offers an extensive menu of over 70 specialty coffee brews, complemented by a curated dining menu that includes burgers, artisanal sandwiches, and pastaโ€”all produced through in-house facilities. The companyโ€™s proprietary supply chain system, supported by centralized dispatch units and base kitchens, enables it to deliver a refined experience efficiently and at scale. According to market research, India's cafe industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 15-20%, reaching $2.6-3.2 billion by 2028. Chelvies claims it has achieved a monthly run rate of INR 1.30 crore, with demonstrated profitability at each store level. The company aims to transform Indiaโ€™s coffee culture with a European-inspired concept that blends premium specialty coffee with an elevated dining experience.

5

Related News

abCoffee raises $3.4 Mn in Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr ยท 1y ago
abCoffee raises $3.4 Mn in Series A round
Medial

Specialty coffee QSR chain abCoffee has raised $3.4 million in its Series A round led by Nexus Venture Partners, with participation from existing investor Tanglin Venture Partners. Earlier to this round, the startup had raised $2 million in its seed round led by Tanglin Venture in September last year. The proceeds will be used to enable abCoffee to ramp up its supply chain and technology stack to bring on-demand coffee beverages at lower prices in quicker time, abCoffee said in a press release. Founded in 2022 by Abhijeet Anand, abCoffee offers a wide variety of freshly brewed coffees at affordable prices and provides all the traditional blends including Americano, Latte, Flat White, Iced Latte, and Irish Cold Coffee. The company boasts a customer loyalty rate of 61%, nearly double the industry average, reflecting its commitment to exceptional service with a turn around time (TAT) of 1.5 minutes. Recently, the brand opened 25 outlets across Mumbai and Delhi within a span of 20 months. The brand is targeting 150 stores by end of 2024. Its competitors include Third Wave Coffee, Blue Tokai, Rage Coffee, Slay Coffee, Sleepy Owl, and Seven Beans Co., among others.

AutoDukan raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round

EntrackrEntrackr ยท 14d ago
AutoDukan raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round
Medial

Snippets AutoDukan raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round AutoDukan, an AI-driven automobile aftermarket platform, has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A round led by Choice Group and select HNIs. Existing investors MetroMax Group (India) and Ankit Sajnani also participated. The startup earlier raised a seed round from Rohit Goyal, Windrose Capital, and Raghu Venkatraman, followed by an angel round from MetroMax Group (USA) and Ankit Sajnani, which helped launch and expand its core platform. AutoDukan works in the auto aftermarket by digitising spare part procurement, insurance claim workflows, and multi-brand workshop enablement. Its AI-powered platform maps spare parts to vehicle models, predicts demand, and automates procurement, delivering speed and transparency to insurers, fleet operators, and workshops. The new funds will be used to scale operations across key automotive regions, enhance AI capabilities in demand prediction and claims automation, and deepen partnerships with insurers, fleet operators, and OEM suppliers. The company also plans to strengthen its team across AI, operations, and market development. AutoDukan reported 10ร— growth in the past two years, serving over 2,000 clients nationwide, mapping 2 million spare parts, and maintaining a live inventory of 200,000 parts updated daily. The firm competes with players like GoMechanic, Automovill, and OEM-backed service platforms.

Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn

EntrackrEntrackr ยท 1y ago
Ice cream brand Go Zero raises $1.5 Mn
Medial

Ice cream brand Go Zero has raised $1.5 million in its follow-on pre-Series A funding round from DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures, among others. The round also saw participation from notable angel investors such as Arjun Purkayastha. Earlier in August last year, the startup had raised $1 million in its pre-Series A funding round led by DSG Consumer Partners, Saama, and V3 Ventures. Founded by Kiran Shah, Go Zero has a diversified product portfolio featuring low-calorie, high-protein, and vegan ice creams. The startup claims that all its products are sweetened with plant-based sweeteners, which are low in calories. Currently present in 16 cities and over 125 dark stores, Go Zero ice cream brand is available on both quick commerce and e-commerce platforms in less than two years of launch. In FY24, Go Zero claims to have grown 4X compared to FY23 and while it saw 7X growth on quick commerce in just 5 months this summer. Go Zero competes with Hocco and NIC. Last year, NIC had raised $11 million in a growth funding round led by Jungle Ventures whereas Hocco recently raised $12 million from Chona family and others.

Blue Tokai raises $25 Mn in a bridge funding round from existing investors

EntrackrEntrackr ยท 16d ago
Blue Tokai raises $25 Mn in a bridge funding round from existing investors
Medial

Blue Tokai raises $25 Mn in a bridge funding round from existing investors Speciality coffee chain Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters has raised $25 million (around Rs 220 crore) in a bridge funding round from existing investors A91 Partners, Anicut, Verlinvest, and 12 Flags. The proceeds will be used to scale retail operations, strengthen back-end infrastructure, and expand into international markets such as Dubai and Japan. In India, the funds will also support new store launches and the expansion of its roasteries and bakery facilities in Bengaluru and Gurugram. Blue Tokai currently operates cafes across multiple Indian cities and has positioned itself as a premium coffee brand. The founders said they are revising their growth targets upwards. Earlier, the plan was to achieve Rs 1,000 crore in revenue and Rs 100 crore EBITDA by 2027. Now, the company aims for over 800 stores and Rs 2,000 crore revenue within the next four years. Blue Tokai has raised over $105 million to date, including its $30 million Series C round led by Verlinvest in August last year. According to the startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, A91 Partners was the largest external stakeholder with 22.77% followed by Verlinvest. As per TheKredible, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters achieved over five-fold growth in the past four fiscal years. The brand's revenue grew from Rs 41 crore in FY21 to Rs 75 crore in FY22, Rs 127 crore in FY23, and Rs 216 crore in FY24. It competes with Rage Coffee, Third Wave Coffee Roasters, Slay Coffee, Sleepy Owl, and Seven Beans Co., among others.

Blue Tokai raises $35 Mn in Series C led by Verlinvest

EntrackrEntrackr ยท 1y ago
Blue Tokai raises $35 Mn in Series C led by Verlinvest
Medial

Global investment platform Verlinvest has led a $35 million round in specialty coffee and bakery brand Blue Tokai. Existing investors Anicut Capital and A91 Partners also joined the Series C funding. This strategic partnership will enable Blue Tokai to deepen its presence in existing metro markets and expand into new tier I and tier II cities in India over the next three years, the company said in a press release. In January 2023, Blue Tokai raised $30 million in its Series B funding round led by A91 Partners. Led by co-founders Matt Chitharanjan, Namrata Asthana, and Shivam Shahi, Blue Tokai has partnered with several retail outlets, luxury hotels, restaurants, top corporates, and co-working spaces, among others. In the past 12 months, the company claims to have more than doubled its store count to 130 outlets. The funds will also be used to expand to over 350 locations in the next 30-36 months. Blue Tokaiโ€™s revenue from operations surged 72% to Rs 127.45 crore in FY23 from Rs 74 crore in FY22. According to startup data intelligence platform TheKredible, its losses also increased nearly 3.5-fold to Rs 43 crore in FY23, compared to Rs 12.3 crore in FY22. The company is yet to file its annual report for FY24. It competes with Rage Coffee, Third Wave Coffee Roasters, Slay Coffee, Sleepy Owl, and Seven Beans Co., among others. Among venture-funded startups, Third Wave Coffee was the largest brand in terms of revenue in FY23. However, the firm also experienced layoffs of more than 100 employees shortly after a $35 million fundraise in September last year. In March this year, Third Wave Coffeeโ€™s CEO Sushant Goel was replaced by Rajat Luthra from KFC. Earlier this week, GRM Overseas acquired a 44% equity stake in Rage Coffee through a combination of primary infusion and secondary buyouts.

MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV

EntrackrEntrackr ยท 1m ago
MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV
Medial

MangoPoint raises $1 Mn in pre-Series A round led by IPV Chennai-based agritech exporter MangoPoint has secured $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from The Chennai Angels, Native Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum India, Fondation Botnar, IIM-CAN, Metis Family Office, and JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation. The fresh funds will be used to scale infrastructure, expand into new markets, strengthen backend operations, and diversify product offerings. Founded in 2018 by Manjula Gandhi Rooban and Prasanna Venkatarathnam, MangoPoint is a premium exporter of chemical-free, single-origin Indian mangoes and processed mango products, primarily serving North America and Europe. The startup handles over 2,000 metric tonnes of mangoes annually and plans to scale this tenfold to 20,000 MT in the coming years. It has APEDA and NPPO-recognized packhouses, and FDA clearance for exports to key international markets. As per the market research, the global mango industry is valued at $60 billion, with India contributing $20 billion, growing at 4.9%โ€“8% CAGR.

Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.