Gourmet retail startup Foodstories raises Rs 50 crore led by Nikhil Kamath

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Gourmet retail startup Foodstories has raised Rs 50 crore in a round led by Zerodha cofounder Nikhil Kamath, with participation from the Narotam Sekhsaria Family Office, an existing investor.

Founded by Ashni and Avni Biyani, daughters of Future Group founder Kishore Biyani, Foodstories sells food products sourced directly from farmers, producers, bakers, and chefs through a combination of physical stores and digital channels.

The Mumbai-based company will use the fresh capital to expand its digital business, strengthen its delivery network, and support the growth of its retail footprint.

“We are building a Rs 1,000 crore business,” said Ashni Biyani. “Curation, experiential retail, and a strong digital layer — that combination is what gives us conviction in the scale of what’s possible here.”

Unlike traditional brick and mortar superstores, Foodstories combines experiential retail, hospitality, and digital commerce under one roof. Consumers get access to curated products as well as producers.

Currently, it operates stores in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad and has recently entered Mumbai with a flagship outlet in Bandra, with plans to launch another one in Lokhandwala.