House of Biryan (HoB), India’s fastest-growing food-tech platform, announced an INR 32 crore growth round backed by marquee investors, including cricket icon MS Dhoni, strategic investor Bestvantage Investments and other participation from Mohit Goyal (ex-CVC Capital), Abhineet Singh (Al Siraj Holdings), and seasoned industry veterans from SoftBank, Kedara, and APAX.
Founded by seasoned chefs Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani, who bring over 25 years of Michelin-starred culinary expertise, HoB is on a mission to make biryani the next global food phenomenon, alongside pizza, sushi, and burgers.
“House of Biryan is not just another cloud kitchen, it is a consumer brand with global resonance. Their ability to build loyalty, demonstrate profitability, and execute at scale made this an easy decision for us. We are excited to back them in their journey of taking biryani global,” said Raman Sharma, Founder & CEO, Bestvantage Investments.
Commenting on the fundraise, Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani, Co-founders of HoB, added: “With the support of our marquee investors we are building the Chipotle of Biryani, delivering personalised bowls of biryani across the world. This round fuels our ambition to scale from 22 kitchens today to 120–150 outlets over the next three years, targeting revenues of INR 450–550 crore.”
With key investments from Bestvange and other investors, this milestone signals strong conviction in HoB’s capital-efficient, tech-enabled cloud kitchen model, which has already delivered impressive results. The brand has served 2.8 million customers across 4.9 million orders,
boasting 47% repeat usage, an average rating above 4.3, and nearly half of Zomato traffic driven by direct searches for “House of Biryan”.
Currently operating 22 kitchens across Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai, HoB has achieved an ARR of ~INR 50 crore and is already EBITDA-positive in its core markets, a rare feat in the food-tech ecosystem. With the newly raised capital, HoB plans to accelerate expansion into Tier-1 cities in India, while also scaling globally. Its first international cloud kitchen recently opened in Dubai, with Australia, Japan, the UK, and North America next on the roadmap.
This funding round marks not just a financial milestone but the beginning of a bold new chapter, creating a global biryani powerhouse from India, one bowl at a time.
About Bestvantage Investments
Bestvantage Investments is a boutique investment advisory firm that connects high-potential startups with strategic investors across India and the Middle East. Founded by Raman Sharma, Bestvantage specialises in deal sourcing, investment structuring, and capital raising for early to growth-stage companies. With a strong network of family offices, venture funds, and institutional investors, the firm enables businesses to unlock growth opportunities through strategic capital partnerships.
About House of Biryan (HoB)
House of Biryan (HoB) is one of India’s fastest-scaling food-tech platforms, founded by seasoned chefs Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani, who bring over 25 years of Michelin-starred culinary expertise. Built on a tech-enabled, cloud-first kitchen model, HoB has served over 2.8 million customers and fulfilled 4.9 million orders to date, establishing itself as a customer-favourite brand with strong product-market fit. With operations in Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai.
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