# The Beer Café

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/the-beer-cafe

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Gurugram, India
- Website: www.thebeercafe.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.8M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 23, 2014)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

The Beer Café is a dining establishment that focuses on delivering a unique experience centered around craft beer and gourmet food pairings, catering to beer enthusiasts and casual patrons alike.Founded in 2007 in Gurugram, India, The Beer Café operates as a standalone brand without any known parent or subsidiary affiliations. The company was established to create a casual dining environment that emphasizes craft beer. In October 2022, The Beer Café was acquired by B9 Beverages Pvt. Ltd. from various investors in an all-stock deal, allowing a strategic shift to enhance its direct-to-consumer approach with a focus on the beer segment. The brand has completed a total of 7 deals, with its most recent funding round of INR 100.000 mn raising the total amount to INR 100.000 mn, leading to a current company valuation of INR 2882.575 mn.The Beer Café specializes in offering a diverse selection of over 50 craft beer brands from more than 20 countries, combined with a curated menu of gourmet comfort food. This establishment aims to provide an enjoyable dining experience in metropolitan and tier-2 cities across India, including Gurugram, Delhi, and Mumbai, where customers can relax and enjoy a wide range of food and beverage options.In the most recent financial year of 2022, The Beer Café reported a revenue of INR 4,067,358.20 and an EBITDA of INR 2,006.50. Its revenue is generated primarily from direct transactions at the café locations, where patrons pay for food and beverages. The café may also capitalize on promotional events and partnerships with breweries to boost revenue through co-branded promotions and special offers.Following the acquisition in October 2022, The Beer Café plans to leverage the new ownership to enhance its offerings and expand its market presence. The focus will be on strengthening its direct-to-consumer platform within the beer sector while exploring new product launches and market expansion strategies. Specific plans for geographic expansion into additional regions of India are expected, although exact timelines have not been detailed. The recent funding will be utilized to support these initiatives, reinforcing its operational capabilities and market outreach.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 23, 2014, $4.8M — Mayfield Fund, Granite Hill Capital Partners, Sharrp Ventures

## Investors

- Mayfield Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mayfield-fund) — Series B
- Granite Hill Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/granite-hill-capital-partners) — Series B
- Sharrp Ventures — Series B