Fireside Ventures

Founded in Bengaluru, India in 2017, Fireside Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage digital startups operating within the consumer products and services sectors across India.

Sonia Abraham

Associate

Ankita Balotia

Vice President

Dipanjan Basu

Partner

Shreyans Gangwal

Vice President

Siddharth Gupta

Vice President

Past deals in Food

Sweet Karam Coffee

Series A in 2025
Specializing in traditional Indian vegan delights, Sweet Karam Coffee offers a range of products like Avakkai, Elai Vadam, Badusha, Kai Murukku, and Paruppu Podi. These are prepared with natural ingredients by a network of home chefs, aiming to evoke nostalgic memories of grandmother's kitchen.

Sweet Karam Coffee

Seed Round in 2024
Specializing in traditional Indian vegan delights, Sweet Karam Coffee offers a range of products like Avakkai, Elai Vadam, Badusha, Kai Murukku, and Paruppu Podi. These are prepared with natural ingredients by a network of home chefs, aiming to evoke nostalgic memories of grandmother's kitchen.

FruBon

Series A in 2024
FruBon is a manufacturer of dairy products including milk, ice cream, kulfi, cookies, and other desserts. It caters to both retail consumers and food service businesses, offering consistently fresh products that cater to varying taste preferences.

Mimansa

Seed Round in 2024
Mimansa Industries Pvt Ltd is a startup company that specializes in the Food & Beverages sector. The company was founded by three young entrepreneurs and has since grown its presence. Mimansa Industries Pvt Ltd operates in the area of food and beverages, providing a range of products and services to its customers. The company's name, 'Mimansa', is a Sanskrit word that signifies 'investigation' and 'profound thought', reflecting the company's approach to its operations and product development.

The baker’s dozen

Seed Round in 2024
The baker's dozen is a bakery brand sold directly to consumers (D2C).

Slurrp Farm

Series C in 2024
Slurrp Farm is a food brand founded in 2016 by Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik, aimed at providing healthy and tasty food options for children. Recognizing a gap in high-quality, nutritious foods for young children, the founders conducted extensive research and launched a range of millet-based packaged products. Slurrp Farm's offerings include snacks, lunchboxes, breakfast items, cereals, and natural sweeteners, all crafted from ingredients rich in essential micronutrients such as ragi, jowar, bajra, foxtail millet, and amaranth. The company focuses on encouraging healthier eating habits among children without compromising on taste or quality, catering to the growing demand from parents seeking better food choices for their families.

Sweet Karam Coffee

Seed Round in 2023
Specializing in traditional Indian vegan delights, Sweet Karam Coffee offers a range of products like Avakkai, Elai Vadam, Badusha, Kai Murukku, and Paruppu Podi. These are prepared with natural ingredients by a network of home chefs, aiming to evoke nostalgic memories of grandmother's kitchen.

The baker’s dozen

Seed Round in 2022
The baker's dozen is a bakery brand sold directly to consumers (D2C).

Smytten

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2015 by Swagata Sarangi and Siddhartha Nangia, Smytten is an online platform that facilitates discovery of premium products and services. It offers assisted shopping, customised offers, and wishlist creation for regular purchases.

Slurrp Farm

Venture Round in 2022
Slurrp Farm is a food brand founded in 2016 by Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik, aimed at providing healthy and tasty food options for children. Recognizing a gap in high-quality, nutritious foods for young children, the founders conducted extensive research and launched a range of millet-based packaged products. Slurrp Farm's offerings include snacks, lunchboxes, breakfast items, cereals, and natural sweeteners, all crafted from ingredients rich in essential micronutrients such as ragi, jowar, bajra, foxtail millet, and amaranth. The company focuses on encouraging healthier eating habits among children without compromising on taste or quality, catering to the growing demand from parents seeking better food choices for their families.

Smytten

Series A in 2021
Founded in 2015 by Swagata Sarangi and Siddhartha Nangia, Smytten is an online platform that facilitates discovery of premium products and services. It offers assisted shopping, customised offers, and wishlist creation for regular purchases.

Pilgrim

Series A in 2021
Pilgrim's purpose is to provide reliable and efficient supplying solutions. Pilgrim enables consumers and industries around the world to access the Argentinean market and acquire high quality goods at competitive prices. They aspire to overcome the barriers between consumer and producer countries by providing an efficient and professional service. Their local knowledge allows us to find the best provider for your needs.

Slurrp Farm

Series A in 2020
Slurrp Farm is a food brand founded in 2016 by Meghana Narayan and Shauravi Malik, aimed at providing healthy and tasty food options for children. Recognizing a gap in high-quality, nutritious foods for young children, the founders conducted extensive research and launched a range of millet-based packaged products. Slurrp Farm's offerings include snacks, lunchboxes, breakfast items, cereals, and natural sweeteners, all crafted from ingredients rich in essential micronutrients such as ragi, jowar, bajra, foxtail millet, and amaranth. The company focuses on encouraging healthier eating habits among children without compromising on taste or quality, catering to the growing demand from parents seeking better food choices for their families.

Yogabars

Series C in 2020
Yogabars is a food company that sells and manufactures protein and fiber-rich bars. Its products contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oil. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Yogabars

Series A in 2020
Yogabars is a food company that sells and manufactures protein and fiber-rich bars. Its products contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oil. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Samosa Singh

Series A in 2020
Founded in Bengaluru, India in 2016, Samosa Singh specializes in the production and sale of samosas and other Indian street snacks. The company caters to diverse regional preferences, offering a variety of samosas and other hygienic, fresh snack options.

Vahdam India

Series C in 2019
Vahdam India, established in 2014 and headquartered in New Delhi, is a specialty tea company that produces and sells a diverse range of premium teas globally. It offers black, white, green, oolong, chai, signature blend, and organic teas, along with curated gifts and assortments. Vahdam's unique business model involves sourcing teas directly from Indian plantations and delivering them fresh to customers worldwide, bypassing traditional middlemen. This approach ensures superior quality and provides better returns to farmers. The company also operates an online platform for direct sales to consumers.

Samosa Singh

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in Bengaluru, India in 2016, Samosa Singh specializes in the production and sale of samosas and other Indian street snacks. The company caters to diverse regional preferences, offering a variety of samosas and other hygienic, fresh snack options.

Aibono

Seed Round in 2019
Aibono employs predictive analytics and precision farming techniques to enhance agricultural productivity. Using patent-pending drones equipped with multispectral cameras, they monitor crop growth, health, and soil conditions in real-time. This data enables farmers to make informed decisions, improving yields and ensuring timely harvests. Aibono's services extend from sowing to harvesting, providing comprehensive support for small farmers.

Tasty Tales

Seed Round in 2019
Tasty Tales is a food brand that combines the convenience of packaged meals with the authenticity of traditional home-cooked dishes. The company specializes in ready-to-cook pastes and condiments designed for everyday use, allowing consumers to prepare and enjoy authentic recipes passed down through generations. Tasty Tales offers homemade pastes and curries that contain no added preservatives, artificial flavors, or colors, ensuring a natural and flavorful dining experience. By focusing on quick meal solutions, Tasty Tales enables consumers to savor the taste of traditional cooking without the time commitment usually associated with it.

AnKa SumMor Foods

Seed Round in 2019
Anka SumMor Foods is a technology-enabled income and distribution organization that presents plug-and-play service to emerging brands.

Kapiva

Seed Round in 2019
Kapiva is a producer of ayurvedic nutrition products aimed at enhancing the health and lifestyle of consumers. The company offers a diverse range of over 200 GMP certified products, including ghee, honey, juices, teas, oils, and plant protein powders. Each product is formulated with the right herbs and dosages to address various health concerns effectively. Kapiva emphasizes the use of high-quality herbal extracts, sourced meticulously to ensure optimal results for consumers. The development and testing of these products are conducted by a dedicated team of over 70 doctors and scientists, ensuring their safety and efficacy. Through its commitment to providing natural and authentic nutritional solutions, Kapiva seeks to improve the well-being of its customers and their families.

Yogabars

Series A in 2018
Yogabars is a food company that sells and manufactures protein and fiber-rich bars. Its products contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oil. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Vahdam India

Series B in 2018
Vahdam India, established in 2014 and headquartered in New Delhi, is a specialty tea company that produces and sells a diverse range of premium teas globally. It offers black, white, green, oolong, chai, signature blend, and organic teas, along with curated gifts and assortments. Vahdam's unique business model involves sourcing teas directly from Indian plantations and delivering them fresh to customers worldwide, bypassing traditional middlemen. This approach ensures superior quality and provides better returns to farmers. The company also operates an online platform for direct sales to consumers.

KWIK24

Seed Round in 2018
KWIK24 is a company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, specializing in the design and manufacture of IoT-enabled snack vending machines. Founded in 2016, KWIK24 develops smart connected stores that offer a checkout-free experience. The company provides a mobile app that allows users to browse available products, which include high-quality hot and cold food items and groceries. By focusing on automation, KWIK24 aims to enhance access to fresh and tasty food in various settings, such as corporate offices, colleges, and residential apartments.

Vahdam India

Series A in 2017
Vahdam India, established in 2014 and headquartered in New Delhi, is a specialty tea company that produces and sells a diverse range of premium teas globally. It offers black, white, green, oolong, chai, signature blend, and organic teas, along with curated gifts and assortments. Vahdam's unique business model involves sourcing teas directly from Indian plantations and delivering them fresh to customers worldwide, bypassing traditional middlemen. This approach ensures superior quality and provides better returns to farmers. The company also operates an online platform for direct sales to consumers.

Samosa Singh

Seed Round in 2017
Founded in Bengaluru, India in 2016, Samosa Singh specializes in the production and sale of samosas and other Indian street snacks. The company caters to diverse regional preferences, offering a variety of samosas and other hygienic, fresh snack options.

Yogabars

Seed Round in 2017
Yogabars is a food company that sells and manufactures protein and fiber-rich bars. Its products contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oil. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

DropKaffe

Seed Round in 2017
DropKaffe Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd. operates as India's first and only online coffee shop, providing freshly brewed coffee and snacks through its online portal. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company focuses on delivering an affordable luxury experience combined with convenience. DropKaffe serves a diverse menu of coffee and beverages, with its services currently available in several neighborhoods, including Koramangala, HSR Layout, Indiranagar, Domlur, Bellandur, Marathahalli, CV Raman Nagar, and BTM Layout.

Vahdam India

Angel Round in 2017
Vahdam India, established in 2014 and headquartered in New Delhi, is a specialty tea company that produces and sells a diverse range of premium teas globally. It offers black, white, green, oolong, chai, signature blend, and organic teas, along with curated gifts and assortments. Vahdam's unique business model involves sourcing teas directly from Indian plantations and delivering them fresh to customers worldwide, bypassing traditional middlemen. This approach ensures superior quality and provides better returns to farmers. The company also operates an online platform for direct sales to consumers.

KWIK24

Seed Round in 2017
KWIK24 is a company based in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, specializing in the design and manufacture of IoT-enabled snack vending machines. Founded in 2016, KWIK24 develops smart connected stores that offer a checkout-free experience. The company provides a mobile app that allows users to browse available products, which include high-quality hot and cold food items and groceries. By focusing on automation, KWIK24 aims to enhance access to fresh and tasty food in various settings, such as corporate offices, colleges, and residential apartments.

Bonhomia

Venture Round in 2016
Bonhomia serves gourmet tea or coffee that is made from the finest beans and leaves; customized for connoisseurs of both taste and technology to homes, offices, or studios in India. Bonhomia comes in by providing artisan coffees in capsule format. Its capsules are well-preserved and brewed to ensure the rich aroma and flavors of coffee and fine teas.

Delight Foods

Seed Round in 2016
Delight Foods operates an online platform that offers authentic Indian cuisine and more than 600 branded food products. Its online retail service spans sweets, savories, masalas and mixes, papads and pickles, and biscuits, enabling customers to order Indian food online.

DropKaffe

Series A in 2016
DropKaffe Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd. operates as India's first and only online coffee shop, providing freshly brewed coffee and snacks through its online portal. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company focuses on delivering an affordable luxury experience combined with convenience. DropKaffe serves a diverse menu of coffee and beverages, with its services currently available in several neighborhoods, including Koramangala, HSR Layout, Indiranagar, Domlur, Bellandur, Marathahalli, CV Raman Nagar, and BTM Layout.

Aibono

Seed Round in 2016
Aibono employs predictive analytics and precision farming techniques to enhance agricultural productivity. Using patent-pending drones equipped with multispectral cameras, they monitor crop growth, health, and soil conditions in real-time. This data enables farmers to make informed decisions, improving yields and ensuring timely harvests. Aibono's services extend from sowing to harvesting, providing comprehensive support for small farmers.

Yogabars

Seed Round in 2015
Yogabars is a food company that sells and manufactures protein and fiber-rich bars. Its products contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oil. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Delight Foods

Seed Round in 2015
Delight Foods operates an online platform that offers authentic Indian cuisine and more than 600 branded food products. Its online retail service spans sweets, savories, masalas and mixes, papads and pickles, and biscuits, enabling customers to order Indian food online.

DropKaffe

Angel Round in 2015
DropKaffe Food & Beverages Pvt. Ltd. operates as India's first and only online coffee shop, providing freshly brewed coffee and snacks through its online portal. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bengaluru, the company focuses on delivering an affordable luxury experience combined with convenience. DropKaffe serves a diverse menu of coffee and beverages, with its services currently available in several neighborhoods, including Koramangala, HSR Layout, Indiranagar, Domlur, Bellandur, Marathahalli, CV Raman Nagar, and BTM Layout.

Delight Foods

Seed Round in 2015
Delight Foods operates an online platform that offers authentic Indian cuisine and more than 600 branded food products. Its online retail service spans sweets, savories, masalas and mixes, papads and pickles, and biscuits, enabling customers to order Indian food online.

Yogabars

Seed Round in 2015
Yogabars is a food company that sells and manufactures protein and fiber-rich bars. Its products contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, high fructose corn syrup, or hydrogenated oil. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Troovy

Troovy is a food company specializing in the production and distribution of healthy, all-natural sauces for children. Their products are fortified with essential vitamins, minerals, and vegetables, making them a nutritious and appealing meal option for youngsters.
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