Lahori Secures Rs 200 Crore Investment from Motilal Oswal
• Lahori raises Rs 200 crore in a funding round led by Motilal Oswal.
• New valuation stands at Rs 2,800 crore.
• Motilal Oswal acquires a 7.14% stake in Lahori.
Punjab-headquartered drinks startup Lahori has raised Rs 200 crore in a Motilal Oswal-led funding round, taking the valuation of the company to a whopping Rs 2,800 crore. The heavy dose of capital will be used to help Lahori make strategic forays to expand its portfolio of products even as it leverages the powerful legacy of its best-selling drinks.
Originating in Punjab, Lahori Zeera expanded rapidly over the last decade to become one of India's leading independent drink brands. Famous for its genuine and traditional Indian drink options, the company's best-selling range consists of Lahori Zeera, Lahori Nimboo, and Lahori Shikanji each providing consumers with nostalgic and refreshing drink options that have their roots in Indian culture.
Lahori has clocked an impressive 47% year-on-year revenue growth and a three times increase in profitability in FY24. These strong financials reflect the high market acceptance and operational efficiency of the brand. Riding this momentum, Lahori is now aggressively broadening its product portfolio beyond its flagship Zeera and Nimboo variants to tap a larger part of India's growing beverage market.
With this new round of funding, Motilal Oswal has acquired a 7.14% equity stake in the company, signaling strong investor confidence in Lahori’s long-term vision and growth trajectory. The startup is simultaneously preparing to launch a larger fundraising round targeting Rs 450 crore, which will further bolster its capacity for innovation, marketing, and distribution across India.
Lahori’s growth ambitions include a revenue target of Rs 500 crore by FY25, driven by the launch of new products, expanded distribution networks, and enhanced brand visibility. The investment will enable the company to accelerate these initiatives and strengthen its position among established competitors in the independent Indian beverage segment.
• New valuation stands at Rs 2,800 crore.
• Motilal Oswal acquires a 7.14% stake in Lahori.
Punjab-headquartered drinks startup Lahori has raised Rs 200 crore in a Motilal Oswal-led funding round, taking the valuation of the company to a whopping Rs 2,800 crore. The heavy dose of capital will be used to help Lahori make strategic forays to expand its portfolio of products even as it leverages the powerful legacy of its best-selling drinks.
Originating in Punjab, Lahori Zeera expanded rapidly over the last decade to become one of India's leading independent drink brands. Famous for its genuine and traditional Indian drink options, the company's best-selling range consists of Lahori Zeera, Lahori Nimboo, and Lahori Shikanji each providing consumers with nostalgic and refreshing drink options that have their roots in Indian culture.
Lahori has clocked an impressive 47% year-on-year revenue growth and a three times increase in profitability in FY24. These strong financials reflect the high market acceptance and operational efficiency of the brand. Riding this momentum, Lahori is now aggressively broadening its product portfolio beyond its flagship Zeera and Nimboo variants to tap a larger part of India's growing beverage market.
With this new round of funding, Motilal Oswal has acquired a 7.14% equity stake in the company, signaling strong investor confidence in Lahori’s long-term vision and growth trajectory. The startup is simultaneously preparing to launch a larger fundraising round targeting Rs 450 crore, which will further bolster its capacity for innovation, marketing, and distribution across India.
Lahori’s growth ambitions include a revenue target of Rs 500 crore by FY25, driven by the launch of new products, expanded distribution networks, and enhanced brand visibility. The investment will enable the company to accelerate these initiatives and strengthen its position among established competitors in the independent Indian beverage segment.
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