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VRO Hospitality
A leading food and beverage chain with outlets in Chennai, Cochin, Mumbai, and Hyderabad
About VRO Hospitality
VRO Hospitality Private Limited, established in 2018, operates as a dynamic food and beverage company based in Bengaluru, India. The venture was brought to life by co-founders Dawn Thomas, Safdhar Adoor, and Sharath Rice, who leveraged their collective experience to build a significant presence in the hospitality sector. The company's portfolio is a diverse collection of food and beverage brands, each catering to a specific segment of the market. VRO Hospitality manages a variety of establishments including fine-dining restaurants, lounges, and cafes. A core component of their strategy involves the acquisition of other brands, which has fueled their rapid expansion across multiple cities. This approach allows them to integrate established local favorites and expand their market footprint. The company's revenue is primarily generated from the direct sales of food and beverages across its physical restaurant locations. They serve a broad clientele, ranging from casual diners to patrons seeking premium nightlife experiences. The firm operates several distinct brands, including the popular lounge Toca, the French-themed Cafe Noir, and the gastropub One Brew. Through a strategic acquisition, VRO Hospitality also brought Fava, a Mediterranean restaurant, and Caperberry, a fine-dining establishment, under its umbrella. Another notable addition to their portfolio was the acquisition of the Kerala-themed restaurant, The Coastal Macha. Beyond traditional restaurants, the company has ventured into the cloud kitchen space with brands like Burgers and Beyond, Holy Doh, and Smashed. This multi-brand and multi-format model enables VRO Hospitality to capture a wide spectrum of the dining market, from quick-service meals to elaborate dining experiences. Keywords: hospitality, restaurant group, food and beverage, fine dining, cloud kitchens, brand acquisition, Bengaluru, nightlife, casual dining, multi-brand
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Funding history
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| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2024 | $10M | $40M | Kunal Shah · UC Inclusive Credit · NB Ventures · Axis Bank | ↗ |
| DEBT✓Debt | Sep 2021 | $1.5M | — | CreedCap Asia Advisors | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for VRO Hospitality is 6.9K monthly website visits, up 245% over the last three months. VRO Hospitality's team grew 104.7% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Kunal Shah
UC Inclusive Credit
NB Ventures
Axis Bank
Gruhas
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
CreedCap Asia Advisors
Other known investors1 additional known investor
Aditya Srinivas Prasad
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