Deepika Padukone, the renowned actress, has made an undisclosed investment in Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, an Indian coffee brand. This investment is part of Blue Tokai's ongoing Series B funding round, which had previously secured $30 million in January. Deepika Padukone's investment was facilitated through her investment entity, Ka Enterprises.
Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, founded in 2013 by Matt Chitharanjan and Namrata Asthana, has been gaining recognition for its commitment to quality and innovation in the speciality coffee market. The company has garnered a strong following and has expanded its presence with over 80 physical outlets across major Indian cities and regions, including Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Mohali, and Pune. Additionally, it has established international operations in Japan.
The funds from this investment will enable Blue Tokai to further scale its business, enhance its global footprint in the speciality coffee sector, and introduce new fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) products. Deepika Padukone expressed her excitement about partnering with Blue Tokai and supporting their vision of making Indian speciality coffee accessible on a global scale.
By investing in Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, Deepika Padukone is demonstrating her confidence in the potential of Indian startups. Padukone's involvement adds a unique and stimulating flavour to Blue Tokai's journey towards global recognition and excellence.
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