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Chai Point
eCommerce & Marketplaces · Bengaluru, India · Founded 2010
An omni-channel beverage brand that is powered by its native cloud based technology platform called FOUNTAIN MoreLess
Chai Point is an Indian beverage company that has established itself as a major player in the tea market. The company operates through an omni-channel model, ensuring a wide reach to its customer base. The primary business involves a network of retail cafes where customers can purchase a variety of tea-based beverages.
In addition to its retail presence, Chai Point caters to the corporate sector by providing IoT-enabled tea and coffee dispensers for offices. This B2B model serves working professionals and provides a convenient solution for businesses. The company also leverages e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon.in, to sell its range of tea products directly to consumers, further diversifying its revenue streams. The business model is a combination of direct-to-consumer sales through its cafes and online channels, and a business-to-business service for corporate clients.
Keywords: tea, beverage, retail cafes, corporate vending, omni-channel, B2B, D2C, food and beverage, e-commerce, India
Company overview
Chai Point company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2010
- Headquarters
- Bengaluru, India
- Employees
- 586
- Open positions
- 41
- Dealroom signal
- 82.3
Valuation & funding
Chai Point funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROWTH EQUITY VC✓Equity / VC | May 2022 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | ↗ |
| SERIES CEquity / VC | Jul 2019 | $8.1M | $33M | Undisclosed | — |
| EARLY VCEquity / VC | Jan 2019 | $0 | — | InnoVen Capital | — |
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Apr 2018 | $20M | $80M | Paragon Partners · Saama Capital · DSG Consumer Partners · Eight Roads Ventures | — |
| SERIES BEquity / VC | Sep 2017 | $2.7M | $11M | Eight Roads Ventures | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Sep 2015 | Eight Roads Ventures · Saama Capital · DSG Consumer Partners | — | ||
| SERIES AEquity / VC | Apr 2015 | Saama Capital | — | ||
| SERIES AEquity / VC | May 2014 | Saama Capital | — | ||
| ANGELEquity / VC | Mar 2012 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| ANGELEquity / VC | Dec 2010 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 579 |
| 2025 | 557 |
| 2024 | 470 |
| 2023 | 413 |
| 2022 | 405 |
| 2021 | 334 |
| 2020 | 337 |
Growth signals
Chai Point website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Chai Point is 26K monthly website visits, down 35% over the last three months. Chai Point's team grew 5.2% over the past year.
Hiring
Open positions at Chai Point
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Comparisons
Chai Point compared with similar companies
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Talent graph
Chai Point's talent
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
What the market is saying about Chai Point
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