Experience-Led Cafe Raising Seed Funding In Delhi

About Business

This venture is a thoughtfully designed café concept built around calm, consistency, and human connection. Unlike high-noise, high-turnover cafés, the focus here is on creating a grounded, welcoming space where guests feel comfortable slowing down — to work, read, converse, or simply sit without pressure.

The concept is intentionally designed for tier-2 and emerging cities in North India, where people value familiarity, nature, and routine over constant stimulation. Several suitable locations have already been identified.

The founder brings over a decade of hands-on hospitality experience, including professional kitchen experience at an internationally renowned fine-dining restaurant. This background translates into strong fundamentals around food quality, cost control, team training, and operational discipline.

The business plan is supported by detailed financial projections with conservative assumptions and buffers. Growth is planned only after the first outlet achieves operational stability and profitability, ensuring sustainability over rapid expansion.

Clientele type

Working professionals
Creatives and freelancers
Travellers and long-stay visitors
Local residents seeking a regular, calm café experience

The café is designed for regular patrons, not one-time footfall — customers who make the space part of their routine rather than a trend-based visit.

Premises

LEASED

Lease per month (in INR): 1.00 L

Security Deposit (in INR): 3.00 L

Carpet Area: 900 sq ft

Proposed leased café space suitable for dine-in operations, kitchen setup, and calm seating layout. Location selection prioritizes accessibility, neighborhood familiarity, and long-term viability over high-footfall zones.

Asking Price Includes

Stake in the business will be negotiated with potential investors.

Asking Price

INR 30.00 L

Minimum ticket size

INR 30.00 L

Reason

Capital is being raised to:
Execute the first café outlet with high quality
Fund interiors, kitchen setup, and pre-opening costs
Support working capital during stabilization
Build a strong foundation before scaling

More Details

The venture is founder-led with deep hospitality and kitchen-level experience. The founder is directly involved in concept design, menu development, vendor sourcing, and operational planning. Initial hiring will be lean, with expansion aligned to outlet performance.