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4amFresh raises INR 6 crore pre-seed funding

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Date
Company
4amFresh
What it does
Fresh grocery delivery startup
Kind
Funding
Amount
INR 6 crore
Stage
pre-seed
Based in
Bengaluru
Founded
2025
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

4amFresh delivers fresh groceries within 24 hours of production to households in Bengaluru

What happened

The company raised INR 6 crore from OTP Ventures and Gemba Capital in November 2025

Why it matters

It achieved operational profitability nine months post-funding with over 1,100 daily orders

The details

  • 4amFresh has achieved operational profitability just nine months after its pre-seed funding round.
  • The startup raised INR 6 crore in a pre-seed round led by OTP Ventures and co-led by Gemba Capital.
  • This funding was secured in November 2025 to accelerate technology and operations.
  • The company is now preparing for a seed funding round to expand geographically.
  • 4amFresh serves over 30,000 households across more than 100 residential communities.
  • It processes over 1,100 orders daily with a growth rate of 50x in the past six months.
  • The business targets an Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) target of surpassing INR 100 crore.
  • Over 75% of revenue comes from repeat customers who spend more than INR 5,000 per month.

The bigger picture

  • The Indian fresh grocery market is estimated to be worth over USD 300 billion.
  • Achieving profitability so quickly signals strong product-market fit in a competitive sector.
  • The high retention rate indicates significant customer loyalty and trust in freshness guarantees.

About the business

  • 4amFresh operates on a 'Made Today' model ensuring products are delivered within 24 hours.
  • It offers over 300 items including dairy, bakery, flours, and organic staples.
  • Products are preservative-free and made with 100% natural ingredients.
  • The company uses small-batch manufacturing and bottled-on-order beverages.
  • Delivery slots are available in the morning (4AM–7AM) and evening (5PM–7:30PM).
  • Operations are currently focused on the Sarjapur and Bellandur regions of Bengaluru.
  • Payment methods include Wallets, Razorpay UPI, Cards, and Net Banking.
  • The legal entity operating the business is Think FreshFirst Technologies Pvt Ltd.
  • It holds an FSSAI License number 11225302002617 for food safety compliance.

What happens next

  • Accelerate technology development and operations.
  • Expand customer acquisition efforts.
  • Enter new geographical markets beyond Bengaluru.

The deal

Type
pre-seed

Investors

Founders

  • Sharath Parameswaran, Co-Founder
  • Padmanabhan Balakrishnan, Co-Founder

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