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Kaapi Machines raises ₹50 crore from Sedna HoReCa

By Startup Enthusiast · 3 August 2026

What they do

Kaapi Machines sells coffee machines, grinders, and roasters to cafes, hotels, and offices across India

It raised ₹50 crore in equity from Sedna HoReCa, a PE-backed B2B hospitality solutions provider, and entered a strategic partnership

The funds will be used to broaden product range, strengthen manufacturing, and expand warehousing and after-sales service infrastructure

Kaapi Machines raised ₹50 crore in equity from Sedna HoReCa, a PE-backed B2B hospitality solutions provider.
Along with the investment, the two companies entered a strategic partnership.
The funds will be used to broaden the product portfolio, strengthen manufacturing, and upgrade the tech stack.
Kaapi Machines also plans to expand its warehousing and after-sales service infrastructure.
It intends to enter adjacent product categories using Sedna's capabilities.
The company expects to cross ₹150 crore in revenue in the current financial year (2026-27).

India's coffee culture is growing, driving demand for premium café experiences and reliable equipment infrastructure.
The deal reflects investor interest in practical back-end businesses with operational value and long-term relevance.

Kaapi Machines sells coffee equipment and services to café chains, QSRs, specialty coffee roasters, hotels, retailers, corporates, and coffee vending businesses across India.
Its equipment includes automatic and semi-automatic espresso machines, coffee grinders, roasters, commercial blenders, and brewing systems.
It is the official distributor in India for brands like La Marzocco, Mahlkönig, Rancilio, and Probat.
The company offers barista training, latte art workshops, café consulting, technical maintenance, and repair support.
It operates Something's Brewing, an e-commerce platform for home brewers.
Its website claims 5,000+ cafes, 200+ hotels, and 2,000+ offices as customers.

Sedna HoReCa (lead) — PE-backed B2B hospitality solutions provider and strategic investor.

Product: Coffee equipment distribution including espresso machines, grinders, and related supplies for professional coffee businesses
Customers: Cafe chains, QSRs, specialty coffee roasters, hotels, retailers, and coffee vending businesses
How it makes money: B2B equipment distributor and service provider offering machinery sales, training, and after-sales support to hospitality sector
What sets it apart: Established player in India's coffee ecosystem with experience across farm-to-cup coffee supply chain