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Alienkind cafe chain raises $3.2M to expand across India

By Startup Enthusiast · 26 June 2026

What they do

Alienkind is a cafe chain with a sci-fi theme and wellness-focused menu, targeting Gen Z and young consumers

The company raised $3.2 million in a pre-Series A round from existing investors to expand its footprint and support growth

Alienkind aims to achieve $10 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of FY27 and scale to 100 stores by FY28

Alienkind, a cafe chain with a sci-fi theme and wellness-focused menu, raised $3.2 million in a pre-Series A round from existing investors.
The funding will be used to expand the company's footprint across India and support its next phase of growth.
The round was led by existing investors including Prakash Sikaria, Ravi Iyer, and Arpan Sheth.
Alienkind was founded in 2024 by Vikram Kakkireni and Abhishek Kumar.
The company is positioning itself as a lifestyle brand that combines food, design, and culture to appeal to Gen Z and young consumers.
Alienkind's menu includes preservative-free functional beverages, plant-forward food, and signature items like Starship burgers.
The company currently operates eight outlets across India, with plans to open four more in the coming month.
Alienkind aims to achieve an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $10 million by the end of FY27.
The company plans to scale its offline footprint to 100 stores across India's key cities by FY28.

Alienkind is part of a growing trend in India's organized food and beverage sector, particularly niche and premium QSR brands.
The company's unique value proposition, competitive pricing, and strategic brand positioning have helped it carve out a distinctive identity in the market.
Alienkind is one of the fastest-growing F&B brands in India, having scaled across cities within 16 months of its founding.
The company's focus on immersive retail spaces and community-driven experiences sets it apart from traditional food and beverage chains.

Alienkind is a cafe chain with a sci-fi theme and wellness-focused menu, targeting Gen Z and young consumers.
The company's menu includes preservative-free functional beverages, plant-forward food, and signature items like Starship burgers.
Alienkind operates immersive retail spaces that combine food, design, and culture to create a unique customer experience.
The company's business model focuses on community-driven experiences and products designed for younger consumers who view brands as an extension of their identity.
Alienkind aims to achieve $10 million in annual recurring revenue by the end of FY27 and scale to 100 stores by FY28.

Alienkind plans to open four more outlets in the coming month as part of its expansion plans.
The company aims to scale its offline footprint to 100 stores across India's key cities by FY28.
Alienkind is targeting an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $10 million by the end of FY27.

Product: gen juice brand
Customers: Gen Z and young consumers buying food and beverages
How it makes money: Company-owned cafe and juice outlets selling beverages and quick-service food directly to consumers
What sets it apart: Design and culture-led, sci-fi-inspired cafe experience with community-led retail spaces