Harajuku Tokyo Café raises $3 million in pre-Series A led by Zero W
The Delhi-based Japanese food chain plans 10 new outlets in two quarters and entry into Bengaluru and Chandigarh.
The 30-second read
- Zero W headed a pre-Series A raise of $3 million (about ₹28 Cr) for Harajuku Tokyo Café.
- The money will go into new outlets, central kitchens, teams and operations.
- The chain targets ₹100 Cr revenue this financial year and 10 new outlets over two quarters.
According to Entrackr, Inc42 and Indian Startup News, Harajuku Tokyo Café has raised $3 million, about ₹28 Cr, in a pre-Series A round with Zero W as lead. Indian Angel Network (IAN) and Samved VC, who were already backers, also joined. New investors include Blume Founders Fund, Brijesh Parekh Family Office and Rahul Jain, co-founder of Epigamia. The company was founded in 2021 by Gaurav Kanwar, its founder and CEO.
Indian Startup News was first to report that the funds will go into new outlets, central kitchens, teams and operations. The plan is to open 10 outlets over the next two quarters in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai, and to enter Bengaluru and Chandigarh. Central kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru are due by December 2026. The company aims for ₹100 Cr in revenue this financial year.
Inc42 first reported this comment from Kanwar: "Our focus has been to build the operational infrastructure required to support consistent quality as we expand." Pruthvi, a director at Zero W, said, as first reported by Indian Startup News: "Japanese food in India is increasingly becoming part of everyday dining, creating an opportunity for brands that can deliver a consistent customer experience across locations."
The company raised a $2 million (₹19 Cr) seed round in August 2025. Since then, its outlet count and revenue have doubled, and Mumbai makes up 25% of revenue, first reported by Entrackr.
Why it matters
Diners in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chandigarh can expect more Japanese-themed cafés and bakeries. The round also shows Indian investors backing multi-city food chains that focus on consistent quality.
The data
| Round | Timing | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | August 2025 | $2 million (₹19 Cr) |
| Pre-Series A | Not stated | $3 million (about ₹28 Cr) |