Benne is a Mumbai-based quick-service restaurant chain founded in 2024 by Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan, serving Bengaluru-style benne dosa through compact, limited-menu outlets via dine-in, takeaway and delivery.
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Shriya Narayan is Co-founder of Benne, a qsr company based in Mumbai, founded in 2024. Benne's most recent disclosed round was a Pre-Series A (Aug 2026) of $3.7M in Aug 2026.
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Journey with Benne
- 2024Founded
Benne founded in Mumbai by Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan, opening its first Bengaluru-style benne dosa outlet in Bandra.
- Aug 2026Milestone
Raised ₹35 crore (~$3.7M) pre-Series A led by Ranjan Pai's Claypond Capital, at an estimated ₹364 crore post-money valuation.
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Who is Shriya Narayan?
Shriya Narayan is a Co-founder of Benne, a qsr company based in Mumbai, founded in 2024.
Who founded Benne?
Benne's founders and leadership on record at StartupFox are Akhil Iyer and Shriya Narayan.
How much funding has Benne raised?
Benne has raised $3.7M across 1 disclosed round on record. The latest was a Pre-Series A (Aug 2026) of $3.7M in Aug 2026, with Claypond Capital, AL Trusts, Mukul Agrawal.
Where is Benne based?
Benne is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
What has StartupFox reported about Shriya Narayan?
StartupFox has published 1 story naming Shriya Narayan; the most recent is “Benne Raises ₹35 Crore in Pre-Series A Round Led by Ranjan Pai's Claypond Capital”.
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