Yummy Bee: The Guilt-Free Indulgence Café Expands with 18 Crore Funding

Yummy Bee, a café chain dedicated to guilt-free indulgence, has secured Rs 18 crore (over $2 million) in total investment, which includes Rs 11 crore from its latest funding round. This round was led by Mile Deep Capital, with contributions from various investors, including Mohan Krishna, Ajitha Challa, and Praveen Jaipuriar.

Utilising Funding for Expansion

The newly acquired funds will facilitate Yummy Bee’s expansion into Mumbai and Bengaluru and help establish a foundation for its Consumer Packed Goods (CPG) segment within the FMCG market, according to a statement from the company.

Growth and Product Range Expansion

Founded in 2022 by Sandeep Jangala, Yummy Bee currently operates in Hyderabad. The café chain plans to broaden its consumer packed goods (CPG) offerings for the FMCG sector, introducing products like millet puffs and almond rocks. Additionally, Yummy Bee is focusing on expanding its channels into quick commerce and modern trade.

Revenue Goals and Outlet Expansion

With ambitious targets, Yummy Bee aims for an annual recurring revenue of Rs 50 crore by March 2026. The brand also seeks to increase its presence by opening 20 outlets across India by the year’s end. Yummy Bee has reportedly gained popularity rapidly thanks to its menu featuring sugar-free, gluten-free, and preservative-free options, including tacos, millet pizzas, pastas, alongside their signature desserts such as Double Chocolate Brownies, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Chocolate Truffle Pastry.

Aiming for Health-Conscious Consumers

Yummy Bee intends to cater to a broader audience of health-conscious individuals throughout the nation, striving to make guilt-free indulgence available in every major city.