Blue Tokai Brews Up $25M to Fuel Global Expansion

Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters raised $25M in bridge funding from A91 Partners, Verlinvest, and others to expand retail and enter Dubai and Japan. Cofounder Shivam Shahi targets INR 2,000 Cr revenue and 800+ stores in four years. Founded in 2013, it operates 100+ outlets and earlier secured $35M in Series C. FY24 revenue rose to INR 215.8 Cr, as India’s coffee shop market heads toward $1B by 2033.