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Burma Burma raises Rs 38 crore to expand across India

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Company
Burma Burma
What it does
Burmese cuisine restaurant chain
Kind
Funding
Amount
Rs 38 crore ($4 million)
Stage
Series A
Based in
Delhi NCR
Founded
2012
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Burma Burma is a premium casual dining chain specializing in Burmese cuisine and tea

What happened

The startup raised Rs 38 crore from existing investor Negen Capital and new investors Endurance Capital and Coheron Wealth

Why it matters

It plans to use the funds to expand into new cities and deepen presence in existing markets while maintaining food quality consistency

The details

  • Burma Burma has raised over Rs 38 crore ($4 million) in private funding.
  • The round was led by existing investor Negen Capital with participation from new backers.
  • Endurance Capital and Coheron Wealth joined the company as new investors in this round.
  • The startup values its business at approximately Rs 500 crore ($53 million).
  • This follows previous funding rounds that raised a total of $7 million for the brand.
  • The co-founders retain an 88% ownership stake in the company after this transaction.
  • The capital will support expansion into new cities and deepen presence in existing markets.
  • The company aims to scale operations in a calibrated manner to ensure consistent customer experience.

The bigger picture

  • The brand positions itself as India's only speciality Burmese Restaurant & Tea Room.
  • It operates in the premium casual dining segment with a distinct vegetarian menu offering.
  • The company has achieved significant revenue growth of about 50% CAGR over three years.
  • Its recent financials show strong operational profitability with an EBITDA margin around 8%.
  • The expansion strategy focuses on maintaining food quality consistency across new locations.

About the business

  • Burma Burma is a division of Hunger Pangs Private Limited founded in 2012.
  • It specializes in serving authentic Burmese cuisine to customers across major Indian cities.
  • The chain currently operates 21 outlets in seven key metropolitan areas.
  • Cities include Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and Chandigarh.
  • The brand targets the premium casual dining segment with a focus on quality service.
  • It offers a unique vegetarian menu option within its broader Burmese culinary offerings.
  • The company reported operating revenue of Rs 106 crore in FY25.
  • Previous fiscal year operating revenue stood at Rs 72 crore, showing steady growth.
  • Annual recurring revenue for the business exceeds Rs 200 crore currently.

What happens next

  • The company plans to expand its footprint into new cities across India.
  • It intends to deepen its market presence in existing operational hubs.
  • Management aims to scale operations while strictly maintaining food quality standards.
  • The brand seeks to ensure consistent customer experience across all new outlets.

The deal

Type
private funding

Investors

  • Negen Capital (lead) — Existing investor who participated in previous rounds and led this investment.
  • Endurance Capital (participated) — New investor joining the company in this latest funding round.
  • Coheron Wealth (participated) — New investor backing the restaurant chain's expansion plans.

Founders

  • Chirag Chhajer, co-founder
  • Ankit Gupta, co-founder

About Burma Burma

Product
A premium casual dining restaurant chain focused on Burmese food.
Customers
Urban diners and families eating out at the chain’s restaurants.
How it makes money
It earns revenue from food and beverage sales across its restaurants.
What sets it apart
A focused Burmese menu with a vegetarian offering.
Operations
Operates 21 outlets across major Indian cities.

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