Bengaluru-based beverage-focused QSR brand Drickle (formerly BONOMI) has raised nearly ₹6 crore in seed funding through an equity round. The round witnessed participation from several well-known angel investors and operators, including Param Kandhari, Naresh Krishnaswamy, Abhinav Mathur, Hemanshu Jain, Vinay Bhopatkar, Vaibhav Sisinty, Dalvir Suri, and Rishit Jhunjhunwala. Shaili Chopra also invested through Ideabaaz.

This funding follows Drickle’s earlier raise of ₹5.3 crore in April 2025, with an additional ₹50 lakh added as an extension from Ideabaaz.

Expansion, Manufacturing Strength & Brand Building

The newly infused capital will be used to:

• Expand Drickle’s outlet footprint across Bengaluru

• Strengthen backend manufacturing infrastructure

• Build leadership and operations teams

• Invest in marketing and brand visibility

A Scalable, Coffee-First QSR Format

Founded by Rahul Nijhawan and Vardhman Jain, Drickle operates seven compact-format outlets across Bengaluru, each spanning 150–200 sq ft. These outlets are strategically clustered within micromarkets to drive high-frequency consumption at a price range of ₹100–₹150.

Drickle’s core offering is its coffee-first menu, featuring fresh-brewed flavoured coffees, along with matcha, boba, and Thai tea beverages.

The company also operates an owned backend manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, producing coffee brewing solutions and key ingredients in-house. This allows Drickle to maintain tight control over margins, operate asset-light stores without espresso machines, and streamline supply chain efficiency.

With growing demand for premium yet affordable coffee beverages in urban markets, Drickle aims to scale rapidly while strengthening its operational backbone.

By: Shivani Solanki