Harajuku Tokyo Café Raises $3 Million to Open 10 More Outlets
Zero W leads the pre-Series A round in the Japanese café chain, which is aiming for Rs 100 crore in revenue this financial year
Key Takeaways
- Harajuku Tokyo Café raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Zero W.
- Blume Founders Fund, Indian Angel Network and Samved VC also invested.
- It will open 10 outlets in four cities and set up central kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru.
- The chain targets Rs 100 crore in revenue this financial year; its Harajuku Bakehouse brings in about a third of sales.
Harajuku Tokyo Café, a chain of Japanese-themed cafés and bakeries, has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Zero W. Blume Founders Fund, Indian Angel Network and Samved VC also put in money.
The round comes about a year after its seed round, and the company is now aiming for Rs 100 crore in revenue this financial year.
Harajuku Tokyo Café funding at a glance
| Detail | Harajuku Tokyo Café |
|---|---|
| Amount | $3 million |
| Round | Pre-Series A |
| Lead investor | Zero W |
| Other investors | Blume Founders Fund, Indian Angel Network, Samved VC |
| Revenue target | Rs 100 crore this financial year |
What Harajuku Tokyo Café does
The chain serves Japanese food in a casual, fun setting, in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. It runs two formats: Harajuku Tokyo Café, a sit-down café, and Harajuku Bakehouse, a quick-service bakery. The bakery side is a big part of the business and brings in about a third of sales.
Harajuku Tokyo Café's journey so far
| When | Milestone |
|---|---|
| 2021 | Founded in Delhi by Gaurav Kanwar |
| July 2025 | Opened in Mumbai at Jio World Drive, with a 72-seat café and a 12-seat bakehouse |
| August 2025 | Raised $2 million (Rs 19 crore) in a seed round led by Indian Angel Network and Samved VC |
| October 2026 | Raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Zero W |
What the founder and investors said
"Harajuku is targeting Rs 100 crore in revenue in the current financial year."
"Our focus has been to build the operational infrastructure required to support consistent quality as we expand."
"Japanese food in India is increasingly becoming part of everyday dining, creating an opportunity for brands that can deliver a consistent customer experience across locations."
"The response in Mumbai has been particularly encouraging and demonstrates the brand's potential beyond its initial market."
Where the money will go
The company plans to open 10 outlets across four cities and set up central kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru, so its bakeries can be supplied with consistent quality as it grows.
Why this deal matters
Japanese food has moved from a niche, fine-dining choice to something many young Indians eat regularly. Harajuku is betting that a fun, affordable format, plus a strong bakery business, can scale across cities the way coffee chains did.
What to watch next
Watch whether the new central kitchens keep food quality steady as the chain enters new cities, and whether it reaches its Rs 100 crore revenue goal this year.
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