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Health QSR startup Açaí Theory raises Rs 4 crore in in funding from TDV Partners, angels

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Well being-focused fast service restaurant startup Açaí Principle has raised Rs 4 crore in a pre-seed funding spherical led by All In Capital, with participation from TDV Companions

Health QSR startup Açaí Theory raises Rs 4 crore in in funding from TDV Partners, angels


Well being-focused fast service restaurant startup Açaí Principle has raised Rs 4 crore in a pre-seed funding spherical led by All In Capital, with participation from TDV Companions and a number of other angel buyers, together with Rinshul Chandra, Harpreet Grover, Anurag Prasad and Harish Varadarajan.

The Bengaluru-based startup mentioned the funds could be used to develop operations, strengthen its provide chain and analysis capabilities, and construct model visibility.

Based in 2025 by Rishav Ranjan and Akash Kyal, Açaí Principle is positioning itself as a health-first QSR model centred on açaí-based merchandise. Its menu contains nutrient-dense bowls, smoothies and superfood snacks, constructed round açaí, a fruit sourced from the Amazon area of Brazil.

The startup operates an assembly-only mannequin with out stay cooking, which it says allows sooner service and consistency throughout shops. It at present runs a flagship retailer in Bengaluru and experiences having served greater than 10,000 bowls inside six months of launching in October 2025.

“We’re constructing a format the place well being and indulgence coexist with out compromise. With this capital, our focus is on strengthening the muse in Bengaluru and making ready for scale throughout markets,” the founders mentioned.

As a part of its growth plans, the startup goals to open between eight and ten shops in Bengaluru, set up a central kitchen, and introduce AI-driven instruments alongside digitised working procedures to enhance effectivity.

“Açaí Principle stands out with its clear positioning and scalable mannequin tailor-made for India’s evolving consumption patterns,” mentioned Ujwal Sutaria of TDV Companions.

The startup enters a rising section of health-oriented meals manufacturers in India, alongside different gamers centered on wellness-led meals and beverage choices.