Delhi, 16th April 2026: Cohoma Coffee, a speciality coffee roaster and machine manufacturer raises ₹5 Crore in seed round from Inflection Point Ventures and Swishin VC. The fund will be deployed to accelerate international expansion and scale up the manufacturing capabilities.
Cohoma Coffee offers one of India’s widest ranges of home-brewing specialty coffee products, all designed to be prepared in under a minute without the need for specialized equipment. Built on a fully integrated model, the company manages the entire coffee experience in-house from sourcing beans directly from across India, Africa, and South America, enabling access to a diverse and differentiated range of coffees, including rare naturally infused varieties and roasting beans and manufacturing its own brewing machines.
Commenting on the Investment, Vinay Bansal, Founder & CEO IPV says, Cohoma Coffee has built a differentiated brand in India’s fast‑growing specialty coffee market by managing the entire experience end‑to‑end sourcing, roasting to machine manufacturing. Their equipment‑free brewing range and naturally flavored coffees address a clear consumer need for convenience without compromising quality. With a strong repeat customer base and expanding footprint, we are excited to back Cohoma as they scale internationally and continue to redefine coffee experiences for Indian consumers.”
The brand has introduced naturally flavoured coffees made without added sugar or preservatives, grind-on-demand café kiosks in premium modern trade stores, where customers can explore over 15 coffee options with live assistance to find their ideal brew. Cohoma is a category leader across key retail chains such as Nature’s Basket and Le Marche.
Cohoma has built a strong omnichannel presence across retail, e-commerce, and partnerships with hotels, corporate offices, cafes, multiplexes and provides turnkey coffee solutions for the hospitality sector ensuring quality coffee is always within reach. Its strong focus on quality and consistency has resulted in a customer repeat rate of over 90%.
The B2B coffee segment in India has traditionally been dominated by established players such as Nescafé and Café Coffee Day in the mass market, and Nespresso in the premium category.
Cohoma is reimagining this landscape through a differentiated three-tier strategy, spanning B2B (offices and hospitality), retail (airports and malls), and D2C (at-home consumption), enabling a seamless and consistent coffee experience across multiple consumer touchpoints.
Paritosh and Kanika Birla, the founders of Cohoma coffee, bring complementary strengths to the business. Paritosh draws on his experience in retail and brand management, having held leadership roles at Unilever and Lenskart, and holds degrees from IIM Bangalore and the Tuck School of Business. Kanika brings deep expertise in consumer behaviour, finance and consulting, having worked with global organizations across finance, public health, strategy, and consumer insights. She holds degrees from the London School of Economics and SRCC.
Kanika Birla, founder, Cohoma Coffee says “At Cohoma, our mission has always been to make high-quality specialty coffee accessible without the complexity usually associated with it. By managing everything from roasting to machine manufacturing in-house, we ensure that a fresh, naturally flavored cup is possible in under a minute, whether you are at home, in the office, or on the go. This investment will allow us to further enhance our manufacturing capabilities and expand our international presence, while continuing to focus on delivering the perfect end-cup experience for our customers across India and beyond”.
The Indian coffee market is valued at over $2 billion and growing at 12-14% a year, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing. A big part of this is being driven by changing tastes among 18 to 35-year-olds, who are increasingly reaching for coffee over tea as their everyday drink. Interestingly, a similar shift is also taking shape among the 45-plus crowd, signaling that this isn’t just a trend limited to younger consumers.
Most people start their coffee journey with instant, but there’s a clear and steady move toward better-quality roasted coffee. The roasted coffee market is expected to become the market’s largest segment by 2030, which puts Cohoma Coffee in a strong position as consumer preferences continue to evolve.
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