Babai Tiffins (Ristara Foods Pvt. Ltd.) has raised ₹15.5 crore to scale a regional cuisine category built for everyday consumption.
Landmark all-tycoon deal on Bharat Ke Super Founders
The fundraise followed Babai Tiffins’ appearance on Bharat Ke Super Founders, where the brand received unanimous backing from the investor panel. ₹10.5 crore of the total was committed on the show, including equity and venture debt from Recur Club, marking one of the largest investments on the platform.
Strong investor participation
The equity round was led by Warmup Ventures, co-founded by Sharad Bansal, with participation from CDM Capital and nX Capital Partners. Additional investments were made on the show by Dr A. Velumani (Founder, Thyrocare), Ankur Mittal (Partner, Physis Capital), Ahana Gautam (Founder and CEO, Open Secret), and Shivam Mishra (Co-founder, String Ventures).
Built for everyday Andhra meals
Founded by Allu Siva Rama Krishna Reddy and Ravi Morampudi, Babai Tiffins was built with a clear focus on serving pure-vegetarian, everyday Andhra meals designed for repeat consumption. What began as a breakfast-focused outlet has evolved into a structured QSR brand offering meals, snacks, and traditional favourites, rooted in authenticity and operational discipline.
Rapid growth with limited outlets
Despite operating just three outlets in Bengaluru, the brand currently serves close to 2 lakh monthly orders and is operating at an annual revenue run rate of close to ₹50 crore.
Investor perspective on the opportunity
Commenting on the investment, Sharad Bansal, Co-founder, Warmup Ventures, said, “Babai Tiffins is building a scalable QSR brand rooted in a strong cultural food identity. Andhra cuisine represents a large, under-penetrated opportunity within India’s ₹4+ lakh crore food services market, with growing demand across metros and global Indian communities. Backed by a focused, experienced and execution-driven team, Babai Tiffins combines strong unit economics with a clear path to scale.”
Founders’ vision for national scale
Ravi Morampudi, Co-founder and Spokesperson, Babai Tiffins, said, “Andhra food is deeply loved, but it has rarely been built for organised scale. Our focus is not on reinventing it or making it premium, but on making it dependable for everyday eating. If we can earn a place in a customer’s daily routine, Andhra cuisine can grow into a national category, not just a regional favourite.”
