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33&Brew raises INR 20 Cr Series A from Optimistic Capital

By Startup Enthusiast · 19 January 2026

What they do

33&Brew operates India's first vinyl-themed microbrewery in Bengaluru with curated music and food

The company raised INR 20 Cr ($2.2M) in a Series A round led by Optimistic Capital

Funds will support construction and expansion as the investor targets two more microbreweries in Karnataka

33&Brew has raised INR 20 Cr ($2.2M) in a Series A funding round.
The investment was led by Optimistic Capital, which focuses on the craft beer sector.
This is part of Optimistic Capital's plan to deploy INR 170 Cr over the next three years.
The fund has already deployed INR 30 Cr across initial investments in the brewing space.
33&Brew plans to use the proceeds for construction and expansion of its operations.
The investor aims to establish two more microbreweries in central Bengaluru or Karnataka.
Optimistic Capital takes an active role in daily operations, sales, marketing, and product management.
The fund structure is a CAT-1 Angel fund with periodic payouts to investors.

Optimistic Capital targets high-margin growth specifically within the craft beer industry.
The investor base includes participants from India, the Middle East, and Africa.
The firm previously launched Record Room, another vinyl-music themed nano brewery.
Future partnerships may involve MasterChef winners and internationally recognized brewers.

33&Brew runs a microbrewery in Bengaluru that uses vinyl records as its theme.
Customers can pick and play records in the 33⅓ RPM format to shape their music experience.
The menu offers progressive Indian dishes with global touches and signature cocktails.
The Koramangala location features collaborations with well-known chefs and brewers.
The business combines dining, drinking, and music into a single experience.
Operations cover brewing, bottling, kegging, and other craft beer activities.

Optimistic Capital (lead) — A CAT-1 Angel fund focused on high-margin growth in the craft beer sector.

Product: Craft beer, progressive Indian dining menu, and interactive vinyl record listening experience
Customers: Craft beer consumers, dining patrons, and music enthusiasts
How it makes money: Generates revenue through on-premise sales of craft beer, food, and hospitality services
What sets it apart: Integrates craft brewing with a curated 33⅓ RPM vinyl collection that guests can select and play
Operations: Operates microbreweries with in-house brewing, dining spaces, and music listening setups