Funding round and key backers
Chef-led cloud-kitchen brand House of Biryan (HoB) has raised ₹32 crore (around $3.7 million) in a growth round led by Bestvantage Investments. The round also saw participation from MS Dhoni, Mohit Goyal (ex-CVC Capital), Abhineet Singh (Al Siraj Holdings), and senior professionals from SoftBank, Kedaara, and Apax. The announcement was made on August 19, 2025, marking one of the most prominent funding events in India’s food-tech space this year.
How the capital will be used
The company looks to utilize this capital for an aggressive growth plan. HoB intends to grow its footprint from 22 kitchens to between 120 – 150 outlets in the next three years. The management has set an aggressive revenue target of ₹450-550 crore, focus on building a bigger presence in the major cities of India, and grows internationally. Beyond expansion, a part of the funding is expected to go into technology upgrades, marketing, and enhancing supply-chain efficiency to ensure consistency across new outlets.
What the company does
Founded by chefs Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani, House of Biryan was launched with the goal of transforming biryani into a global comfort food, much like pizza, sushi, or burgers. Both founders bring over 25 years of Michelin-starred culinary experience, which they believe has been crucial in developing authentic recipes that resonate with a wide range of customers. Their signature concept, “Meri Wali Biryani,” emphasizes personalization and customization,giving customers the ability to build their own biryani bowls, a factor that helps HoB stand out in India’s crowded delivery ecosystem.
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Footprint and operating metrics
Currently, HoB operates 22 kitchens across Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai. It has already served 2.8 million customers through 4.9 million orders, achieving a 47% repeat order rate and an average customer rating above 4.3. Nearly half of its Zomato traffic comes through direct brand searches, highlighting the strength of its customer recall and brand loyalty.
From a financial perspective, the company is EBITDA-positive in its core markets and has an annualized revenue run-rate of around ₹50 crore. Investors are using these numbers to convey that HoB has found the right position of growth and operational sustainability which many food-tech startups have not been able to properly position, leading to operational turmoil.
International push
The company has already taken its first step towards global expansion by launching an international kitchen in Dubai. Building on that foothold, HoB is actively exploring new markets including Australia, Japan, the UK, and North America. The founders describe this strategy as creating the “Chipotle of Biryani”, a scalable and globally adaptable food brand that can cater to diverse palates while retaining its Indian authenticity.
Previous funding
HoB’s previous success in securing capital in this prior round. In July 2024, HoB raised $2 million from Al Siraj Holdings, a family office from the Middle East, and Angel Star Ventures. That round helped the company expand into Dubai and enhance its tech infrastructure and operations.
Sector context
India’s biryani market has become one of the fastest-growing segments of food delivery, with competitors like Rebel Foods, the parent company for Behrouz Biryani and Faasos and Biryani By Kilo. But HoB has unique culinary heritage, customizable options, and best in class repeat usage, which have helped with high customer retention and organic growth. Industry experts have stated that the biryani category has been the most ordered item for years on ordering platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy, focusing on the amount of opportunity size in this category.
Outlook
With an impressive mix of investors, solid operational metrics, and clear ambitions to operate internationally, House of Biryan is uniquely positioned to take a larger stake in the domestic and global marketplace. In addition to working capital to increase kitchens, the capital will provide HoB with the ability to promote its brand and continue to refine its delivery-led model.
MS Dhoni’s involvement will not only add financial credibility but further strengthen the brand’s cultural affinity to Indian consumers, which may provide HoB with a differentiated marketing edge. Finally, while the company will continue forward with its aggressive plan of 150 kitchens and half-a-thousand crore in revenues, it is readying up to make biryani the next globally recognized export from India.
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