Yummy Bee Secures ₹18 Crore in Funding to Expand Nationwide and Enter FMCG Market

Hyderabad, 18 March 2025: Yummy Bee, India’s leading café chain specializing in guilt-free indulgence, has successfully raised ₹18 crore in total funding, including ₹11 crore in its latest round. This investment will drive the brand’s expansion into Mumbai and Bengaluru while also establishing its Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) division for the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market—marking a major step toward making healthier food options more accessible across India.

The funding round was led by Hyderabad-based VC firm Mile Deep Capital, with participation from key investors, including Mohan Krishna (Executive Director, Continental Coffee), Ajitha Challa (Founder & MD, Karafa Coffee), and Praveen Jaipuriar (Group CEO, Continental Coffee, and former Head of Marketing at Dabur). These strategic investors bring deep industry expertise and will play a crucial role in supporting Yummy Bee’s aggressive growth trajectory.

With this capital, Yummy Bee will expand its presence in key metro cities, launching new outlets in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Additionally, the brand will introduce an innovative range of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), including millet puffs and almond rocks, catering to the rising demand for healthy snacks. Funds will also be allocated toward scaling operations through modern retail and quick commerce channels.

Sandeep Jangala, Founder & CEO of Yummy Bee, shared his vision for the brand’s future:
“This investment fuels our mission to make guilt-free indulgence a part of every Indian’s lifestyle. We are committed to expanding our reach and delivering delicious, nutritious food without compromise. Our goal is to bring healthier alternatives to every major city and make Yummy Bee a household name.”

With this latest funding, Yummy Bee is targeting an annualized recurring revenue (ARR) of ₹50 crore by March 2026 and aims to operate 20 outlets across India by the end of the year. Founded in 2022, Yummy Bee has rapidly gained popularity for its sugar-free, gluten-free, and preservative-free menu, featuring items such as millet pizzas, pastas, tacos, and signature desserts like Double Chocolate Brownies, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Chocolate Truffle Pastry. The brand currently operates outlets in Hyderabad’s Jubilee Hills, Kondapur, Kokapet, and Kukatpally, with ambitious expansion plans on the horizon.