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Curefoods raises $46M in Series C round

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Company
Curefoods
What it does
Cloud-kitchen food brand operator
Kind
Funding
Amount
$46M (Rs 343 Cr)
Stage
Series C
Based in
Bengaluru
Founded
2020
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Curefoods runs cloud kitchens and owns 20+ food brands like EatFit and Yumlane

What happened

It raised $46M (Rs 343 Cr) in Series C led by Crimson Winter, with Iron Pillar and others

Why it matters

The company has raised $108M in 2022 alone, and its valuation is estimated at $390-395M

The details

  • Curefoods raised $46M (Rs 343 Cr) in a Series C funding round.
  • The round was led by Crimson Winter, a Cayman-based investor, which put in Rs 114 Cr.
  • Other participants included Iron Pillar (Rs 76 Cr), Accel, Chiratte, Three State Capital, Sixteen Street, and individuals.
  • The round may close at $50M per one report.
  • Curefoods has raised $108M in 2022 and $121M since August 2021.
  • The post-money valuation is estimated at $390-395M.
  • Proceeds will be used for expansion and financial needs.

The bigger picture

  • Curefoods merged with rival Maverix in January 2022.
  • It bought a majority stake in milkshake brand Frozen Bottle in March 2022.
  • The company aims to own 25 brands by June 2022 end.
  • Direct competitors include Rebel Foods and Box8.

About the business

  • Curefoods is a cloud-kitchen platform that operates food brands.
  • Its brands include EatFit, Yumlane, Aligarh House Biryani, Masalabox, CakeZone, and more.
  • It runs over 100 kitchens across 12 Indian cities.
  • The company owns 20+ brands and plans to reach 25 by June 2022.
  • Brands are available on Swiggy and Zomato; some have apps and dine-in stores.
  • FY21 revenue was Rs 1.96 Cr with a loss of Rs 1.33 Cr.

What happens next

  • Use proceeds for expansion and short-term and long-term financial needs.

The deal

Type
Series C

Investors

  • Crimson Winter (lead) — Cayman-based investment firm.
  • Iron Pillar (participated) — Venture capital firm.
  • Accel (participated) — Venture capital firm.
  • Chiratte (participated) — Venture capital firm.
  • Three State Capital (participated)
  • Sixteen Street (participated)

Founders

  • Ankit Nagori, Founder

About Curefoods

Product
cloud kitchen firm
Customers
Consumers ordering prepared food through delivery and dining channels.
How it makes money
Sells branded food through its kitchen and delivery network.
What sets it apart
Portfolio across multiple popular food brands and formats.

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