House of Biryan, one of India’s fastest-growing cloud kitchen brands, has successfully raised ₹32 crore in a growth funding round led by former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and Bestvantage Investments. Other important participants in this round include Mohit Goyal (ex-CVC Capital), Abhineet Singh (Al Siraj Holdings), and senior executives from global investment giants like SoftBank, Kedara, and APAX.
The Mumbai-based venture, founded in 2022 by chefs Mohammed Bhol and Mikhail Shahani, has quickly carved out a niche in the food-tech market. Today, House of Biryan operates 22 cloud kitchens across Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai, and its menu features their signature highly customizable “Meri Wali Biryani” bowls, alongside kebabs, curries, and a variety of regional rice-based specialties. With over 2.8 million consumers served through 4.9 million orders and an outstanding 47% repeat order rate, the company has a loyal customer base.
By 2028, the business hopes to grow to 120–150 locations with this new investment, with yearly sales of ₹450–550 crore as its goal. With a huge international impact in mind, the co-founders characterized their goal as developing the “Chipotle of Biryani” for a global audience.
Expansion Strategy and Product Vision
There are several facets to the expansion plan. Building on the operational model and success achieved in Delhi and Mumbai, House of Biryan will expand its reach throughout tier-1 Indian cities. The business is currently looking to expand internationally after making its debut in Dubai, with plans to do so in Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom, and North America.
The global ambition is driven by both robust demand for premium, chef-driven Indian cuisine and the cloud kitchen model’s unique scalability. The Dubai kitchen has quickly validated the brand’s international appeal, paving the way for targeted expansions into developed markets. The company’s platform uses technology to optimize delivery, personalizing orders and maintaining high standards of quality and consistency across geographies.
The creators used their 25 years of Michelin-starred culinary experience to innovate on flavors and presentation, creating products that are both authentic and convenient. As the company customizes menus to suit local tastes and dietary trends, flexibility is ensured by the multi-cuisine, digital-first strategy.
Performance Metrics, Competitive Landscape, and Investor Sentiment:
Currently, House of Biryan claims an annualized revenue run rate of around ₹50 crore and is already EBITDA-positive in its core Indian markets. Its Zomato data shows nearly half of users search for the brand directly, a sign of strong recall and customer loyalty. The company’s reputation for quality, consistency, and customizable dining experiences has become a point of differentiation in the highly-competitive food-tech sector.
The broader Indian biryani delivery market features established players such as Behrouz Biryani, Biryani By Kilo, and cloud kitchen aggregators like Rebel Foods. However, investors point to House of Biryan’s unique model, strong brand resonance, and technological innovation as compelling factors for its future success. According to Raman Sharma, CEO of Bestvantage Investments, the transaction was easy because of House of Biryan’s capacity to encourage customer loyalty, show profitability, and operate at scale. He believes the brand’s unique “consumer resonance” will drive international expansion.
Aiming for the Top:
With this fundraising round, House of Biryan is well-positioned for rapid expansion, including the opening of new kitchens as well as further product and technology improvements. The company’s executives think biryani can become as well-known throughout the world as pizza, sushi, or burgers.
The brand’s capacity to transform India’s favorite cuisine into a dinner that is enjoyed by people everywhere will be tested by its entry into other markets. The investment, according to MS Dhoni, shows an increasing trend of sports celebrities supporting food-tech businesses that blend tradition with tech-driven scalability. The next three years are crucial for the House of Biryan. Both hungry consumers and industry insiders will be closely monitoring its performance as it continues its persistently ambitious scale-up and transformation into a worldwide food-tech powerhouse.
