Company

Benne

Bengaluru-style dosa quick-service restaurant chainbenne.in ↗Instagram ↗

Benne key numbers

₹364 CrValuation · 2026Source: Benne raises ₹35 crore in pre-Series A funding round ₹35 CrTotal raised · 2026Source: Benne raises ₹35 crore in pre-Series A funding round

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Stories cover its funding news. Sectors: Commerce & Consumer Brands. Stages: Pre-Series A. Based in Bengaluru.

The founders

Akhil Iyer

Co-founder

Co-founded Benne alongside his wife Shriya Narayan.
Leads the strategic direction of the Bengaluru-style dosa chain.

Shriya Narayan

Co-founder

Co-founded Benne alongside her husband Akhil Iyer.
Shares leadership responsibilities for the growing QSR network.

Who put in money

AL TrustsClaypond CapitalCortado Advisory ServicesMadhukeshwar DesaiMukul Agrawal

Up against

The Rameshwaram CafeCafe AmudhamOther premium South Indian QSR brands

Every story on Benne

BEBenne · Funding · 7 August 2026 · ₹35 CrBenne raises ₹35 crore in pre-Series A funding roundBenne operates a compact QSR chain serving limited menu items via dine-in, takeaway and delivery channels

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●The founders