Alienkind cafe in a major Indian city with customers
Cafe chain Alienkind has successfully raised $3.2 million (approximately ₹30 Cr) in a pre-Series A funding round, backed by a cohort of existing investors. This capital infusion is earmarked for accelerating the brand’s expansion across India.
The funding round saw participation from notable investors including Prakash Sikaria, founder of Super.Money; Ravi Iyer, senior vice president at Flipkart; and Arpan Sheth, global head of innovation at Bain & Company, among others.
Alienkind plans to utilize the new capital to enter new markets and support its growth trajectory. Founded in 2024 by Vikram Kakkireni and Abhishek Kumar, the brand positions itself as a design and culture-led cafe experience for Gen Z and young consumers. It focuses on creating immersive retail spaces and community-driven experiences, moving beyond a traditional food and beverage model.
The cafe’s menu features a sci-fi-inspired theme with superfood beverages, layered fruit drinks, burgers, and sandwiches, all presented within a futuristic retail environment.
Currently, Alienkind operates eight outlets, with five in Bengaluru and three in Delhi. The company intends to open four additional outlets in the coming month as part of its expansion strategy.
Alienkind projects achieving an annual recurring revenue (ARR) of $10 million by the end of FY27 and aims to scale its physical presence to 100 stores across major Indian cities by FY28.
This funding comes at a time of increased investor interest in India’s organized food and beverage sector, particularly in niche and premium quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands, including coffee chains and cloud kitchen operators, driven by growth in Tier II and III cities.
Recent deals in the sector include Foodstories raising ₹50 Cr in its Series B round and Burger Singh securing ₹82 Cr in its Series B round. Boba Bhai, a boba tea chain, also raised ₹40 Cr.
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