House of Biryan (HoB), the chef-founded food-tech brand best known for its “Meri Wali Biryani” customizable biryani bowls, has successfully raised ₹32 crore (~USD 3.66 million) in a growth funding round led by Bestvantage Investments. Other investors joining the round include cricket legend MS Dhoni, Mohit Goyal (ex-CVC Capital), Abhineet Singh (Al Siraj Holdings), and senior professionals from SoftBank, Kedara, and APAX.
Scaling Kitchens and Global Footprint
The newly secured funds will power a ramp-up in operations—from the current 22 kitchens based in Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai to between 120 and 150 outlets over the next three years. The expansion strategy also includes entering global markets such as Australia, Japan, the UK, North America, and already-launched operations in Dubai.
Impressive Traction and Future Vision
Founded in 2022 by Michelin-experienced chefs Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani, House of Biryan has built significant momentum:
- 2.8 million customers served across 4.9 million orders
- 47% repeat usage rate, with an average rating above 4.3 on delivery platforms
- Aiming for future revenues in the range of ₹450–550 crore, up from current annual run rate and profitability indicatorsEntrackr
What Investors Are Saying
Bestvantage Investments’ CEO Raman Sharma praised the brand’s consumer loyalty, profitability, and execution capabilities, calling HoB a globally resonant consumer brand that was an easy bet for them.
Market Context and Competition
House of Biryan enters a crowded market with players like Rebel Foods (Faasos, Behrouz Biryani) and Biryani by Kilo, but it distinguishes itself through strong consumer affinity, culinary depth, and strategic capital backing.
Summary at a Glance
| Key Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Funding Raised | ₹32 crore (~USD 3.66 million) |
| Lead Investors | Bestvantage, MS Dhoni, Mohit Goyal, Abhineet Singh, others |
| Current Kitchens | 22 (Mumbai, Delhi, Dubai) |
| Expansion Goal | 120–150 outlets in 3 years |
| Customer Stats | 2.8M served, 4.9M orders, 47% repeat rate |
| Revenue Target | ₹450–550 crore in near term |
Final Takeaway
House of Biryan’s ₹32 crore capital raise sets a powerful foundation for its next phase of growth—moving beyond being a niche QSR brand to becoming a global name for bespoke biryani. With strong consumer signals, solid investor backing, and an aggressive expansion roadmap, it looks on track to turn biryani into the next big global culinary category.
