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From a 30-Sq-Ft Stall to a Rs 180 Crore Empire: The Success Story of Hatti Kaapi
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News18•18-10-2026, 11:17
From a 30-Sq-Ft Stall to a Rs 180 Crore Empire: The Success Story of Hatti Kaapi
- •US Mahendra started Hatti Kaapi in 2009 in a tiny 30-square-foot space under a staircase in Bengaluru, selling filter coffee for just Rs 5.
- •The brand focused on authentic traditional South Indian filter coffee taste rather than expensive interiors or fancy names.
- •Hatti Kaapi expanded into Infosys campuses, major tech parks, airports, and luxury hotels like Marriott International.
- •The homegrown brand has gone global with a presence in London and upcoming expansions in Amsterdam, the US, and Dubai.
- •Backed by multiple institutional funding rounds, the company's valuation has now reached approximately Rs 180 crore.
Key Questions Answered
Hatti Kaapi began in November 2009 when US Mahendra opened a small 30-square-foot coffee counter under a staircase in Gandhi Bazaar, Bengaluru, selling traditional South Indian filter coffee for just ₹5.
Following multiple funding rounds that raised about ₹66.83 crore, including investments from groups like NABVENTURES and Anya Ventures, the coffee chain's current valuation stands at approximately ₹180 crore.
The brand expanded its footprint by opening outlets inside major corporate campuses like Infosys, Deloitte, and SAP, establishing presence at airports, partnering with Marriott International, and expanding internationally to London.
