# Thea Kitchen Private

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/thea-kitchen-private

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: Gurgaon, India
- Website: http://www.biryaniblues.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5.3M
- Latest round: Series B (Aug 23, 2021)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Thea Kitchen Private Limited, based in India, operates Biryani Blues, a restaurant chain specializing in authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, particularly renowned for its Hyderabadi Dum Biryani and traditional Nizami dishes.Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Gurgaon, India, Thea Kitchen Private Limited operates Biryani Blues, serving authentic Hyderabadi cuisine. The founder, Aparna Andrews, has a background in the culinary space. The company has completed 8 deals to date, with the most recent funding round occurring on May 13, 2025, raising USD 5 million in pre-Series C funding led by Carpediem Capital, marking the total amount raised at USD 5 million.Biryani Blues specializes in authentic Hyderabadi cuisine, offering a core menu featuring the famed Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, complemented by traditional Nizami recipes including kebabs, starters, and desserts. It caters to a diverse clientele, providing dining, delivery, and outdoor catering services for both corporate and personal events, ensuring a high-quality culinary experience.In the most recent year, 2022, Biryani Blues reported revenues of USD 5,987,644.70, with an EBITDA of USD 144,563.60, generated through direct-to-consumer sales, delivery services, and catering contracts tailored to customer needs.In May 2025, Thea Kitchen Private Limited raised USD 5 million in funding to support its strategy for expanding market reach. The company plans to introduce new offerings and expand into new geographic regions, although specific markets have not been disclosed. The recent funding will be instrumental in facilitating these expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Aug 23, 2021, $4.8M — Rebel Foods Private Limited, Alteria Capital
- Series A, Aug 13, 2015, $0.5M — Carpediem Capital

## Investors

- Carpediem Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/carpediem-capital) — Series A
- Rebel Foods Private Limited — Series B
- Alteria Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alteria-capital) — Series B