Kaapi Machines
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About
Kaapi Machines is a Bengaluru-based commercial coffee equipment and services company serving India’s cafés, hotels, restaurants, and quick-service chains 12. Founded in 2007 by Abhinav Mathur, the company is the exclusive India distributor for premium coffee equipment brands including La Marzocco, Rancilio, WMF, Mahlkönig, Probat, Carimali, and Modbar, and provides espresso machines, grinders, roasters, barista training, and after-sales service 13. Named customers include Starbucks, Blue Tokai, McDonald’s, Araku, Subko, Burger King, and Boojee 23.
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Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Strategic Equity | ₹50 Cr | Sedna HoReCa | — 123 |
The August 2026 round is Kaapi Machines’ first external fundraise and is described as a strategic partnership with Sedna HoReCa, a PE-backed B2B hospitality platform 12. Sedna HoReCa was the sole investor. Advay Capital advised Kaapi on the transaction, with ALMT Legal and K Law serving as counsel 13. Proceeds are earmarked for product portfolio expansion, manufacturing capabilities, technology, warehousing, and service infrastructure 12.
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Sources
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YourStory, “Kaapi Machines raises Rs 50 Cr from Sedna HoReCa,” August 3, 2026. Accessed August 2026. https://yourstory.com/2026/08/kaapi-machines-raises-rs-50-cr-from-sedna-horeca↩↩↩↩↩↩
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Business Standard, “Coffee equipment company Kaapi Machines raises Rs 50 cr from Sedna HoReCa,” August 2, 2026. Accessed August 2026. https://www.business-standard.com/companies/start-ups/companies-start-ups-kaapi-machines-raises-rs-50-crore-from-sedna-horeca-126080200322_1.html↩↩↩↩↩
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Indian Startup Times, “Kaapi Machines Secures Rs 50 Crore Equity Infusion from Sedna HoReCa,” August 3, 2026. Accessed August 2026. https://www.indianstartuptimes.com/investment/kaapi-machines-secures-%E2%82%B950-crore-equity-infusion-from-sedna-horeca-enters-strategic-partnership/↩↩↩↩