Biryani Blues
Hyderabad, IN · 6 known investors
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Trevor Kienzleunlockedknows Aparna Andrews · together at GE Money (overlapped)
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Biryani Blues (Thea Kitchen Private Limited) is a quick-service restaurant chain in India serving Hyderabadi dum-style biryani, packaged in earthen handis. Founded in 2013 and operating 75+ outlets across the Delhi-NCR region and pan-India, it focuses on authentic Hyderabadi biryani for everyday diners.
Founders & leadership
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Raymond AndrewsinCo-founderRaymond Andrews is co-founder and CEO of Biryani Blues (Thea Kitchen Private Limited), a quick-service restaurant chain serving Hyderabadi biryani across India since 2013. He previously held senior roles in insurance and telecommunications, including Vice President at Max New York Life and positions at Airtel and Onida in sales and distribution.
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Aparna AndrewsinCo-founderShe holds degrees from NMIMS Mumbai and Nizam College Hyderabad, and previously worked in finance roles at Citi Financial and GE Money for approximately ten years before co-founding the venture with her husband Raymond.
Investors · 6
Also in the syndicate · 4
Carpediem CapitalleadCarpediem Capital Partners Fund IRebel FoodsYugadi Capitallead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$10M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2025
- $5Mpre-Series CMay 2025 · 3 sources
Carpediem Capital (lead), Yugadi Capital (lead), Carpediem Capital Partners Fund I, Rebel Foods
Source ↗ - $5MraisedMay 2025 · 3 sources
Carpediem Capital (lead), Yugadi Capital (lead), Rebel Foods
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 6
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Uber Eats22 shared keywordsEasiest way for consumers and businesses to order food from favorite local eateries
Zomato21 shared keywordsZomato operates a restaurant discovery and food delivery platform across India, alongside the quick-commerce grocery service Blinkit.
DoorDash19 shared keywordsDoorDash operates a restaurant delivery platform that connects customers with dining establishments across hundreds of cities in North America through a logistics network.
Biryani By Kilo18 shared keywordsBiryani By Kilo is an online food ordering and delivery service offering dum-cooked handi biryani, kebabs, curries, rolls, breads, beverages, and desserts to consumers across many Indian cities. Each biryani is individually cooked and delivered in clay handi earthenware.
Grubhub16 shared keywordsChicago-based online food ordering and delivery platform, formerly NYSE-listed, now owned by Marc Lore's Wonder Group.
Postmates13 shared keywords<UNKNOWN>
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Biryani Blues do?
- Biryani Blues (Thea Kitchen Private Limited) is a quick-service restaurant chain in India serving Hyderabadi dum-style biryani, packaged in earthen handis. Founded in 2013 and operating 75+ outlets across the Delhi-NCR region and pan-India, it focuses on authentic Hyderabadi biryani for everyday diners.
- Who founded Biryani Blues?
- Biryani Blues was founded by Raymond Andrews, Aparna Andrews.
- Who are Biryani Blues's investors?
- Biryani Blues's investors include Alteria Capital, Anicut Capital.
- How much funding has Biryani Blues raised?
- Biryani Blues has disclosed $10M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Biryani Blues headquartered?
- Biryani Blues is headquartered in Hyderabad, IN.