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Harajuku Tokyo Café Raises $3 Million to Open More Outlets

The pre-Series A round was led by Zero W, with Indian Angel Network and Samved VC investing again.

Jhanvi Shah Oct 24, 2026, 2:23 PM IST 3 min read

Key Takeaways

Harajuku Tokyo Café raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Zero W.
Indian Angel Network and Samved VC invested again, and Blume Founders Fund joined as a new backer.
The chain plans 10 new outlets over the next two quarters and entry into Bengaluru and Chandigarh.
Central kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru are planned by December 2026.
The company is targeting Rs 100 crore in revenue this financial year.

Harajuku Tokyo Café, an Indian chain of Japanese-themed cafés and bakeries, has raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Zero W. The company runs outlets in Delhi NCR and Mumbai.

Existing investors Indian Angel Network and Samved VC made follow-on investments. New backers include Blume Founders Fund, Brijesh Parekh Family Office and Rahul Jain, co-founder of Epigamia, among others.

Harajuku Tokyo Café funding at a glance

Detail	Harajuku Tokyo Café
Amount	$3 million
Round	Pre-Series A
Lead investor	Zero W
Other investors	Indian Angel Network, Samved VC, Blume Founders Fund, Brijesh Parekh Family Office, Rahul Jain, among others
Sector	Japanese food and beverage
Where it operates	Delhi NCR and Mumbai
Use of funds	New outlets, central kitchens, and stronger teams and operations

What Harajuku Tokyo Café and Harajuku Bakehouse do

Harajuku Tokyo Café is a dine-in chain with a Japanese theme. The company says it handles more than 1,000 orders a day across dine-in and delivery.

It also runs Harajuku Bakehouse, a quick-service bakery format. The bakehouse now brings in more than 30% of the company's total revenue, and its bread sells more than 1,000 loaves a week on Blinkit in Delhi NCR.

Harajuku Tokyo Café founder Gaurav Kanwar and the journey so far

When	Milestone
2021	Gaurav Kanwar founds the business
July 2025	Opens in Mumbai
August 2025	Raises a $2 million seed round, about Rs 19 crore, co-led by Indian Angel Network and Samved VC
October 2026	Raises $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Zero W

Gaurav Kanwar on the Rs 100 crore revenue target

"We aim to achieve INR 100 crore in revenue this financial year"
Gaurav Kanwar, founder and CEO, Harajuku Tokyo Café

Harajuku Tokyo Café expansion plans

The company says it plans to open 10 outlets over the next two quarters. It also plans to enter Bengaluru and Chandigarh for the first time. The company says it has doubled both its outlet count and its revenue since the seed round, and Mumbai now accounts for 25% of revenue.

It plans to start central kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru by December 2026.

Where Harajuku Tokyo Café stands after its pre-Series A

Harajuku Tokyo Café's two reported rounds, the $2 million seed in August 2025 and this $3 million pre-Series A, add up to $5 million. The chain, founded by Gaurav Kanwar in 2021, runs outlets in Delhi NCR and Mumbai, and the company says it handles more than 1,000 orders a day. The company said it plans to open 10 outlets over the next two quarters and start central kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru by December 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harajuku Tokyo Café's latest funding?

Harajuku Tokyo Café raised $3 million in a pre-Series A round led by Zero W in October 2026.

Who led Harajuku Tokyo Café's round?

Zero W led Harajuku Tokyo Café's pre-Series A round.

What does Harajuku Tokyo Café do?

Harajuku Tokyo Café runs Japanese-themed cafés and a bakery format called Harajuku Bakehouse.

Who is the founder of Harajuku Tokyo Café?

Gaurav Kanwar founded Harajuku Tokyo Café in 2021 and is its founder and CEO.

How will Harajuku Tokyo Café use the funding?

The company said it will use the money to open new outlets, set up central kitchens and strengthen its teams and operations.

Which investors joined Harajuku Tokyo Café's pre-Series A round?

Indian Angel Network and Samved VC made follow-on investments, and Blume Founders Fund, Brijesh Parekh Family Office and Epigamia co-founder Rahul Jain are among the new backers.

Does Harajuku Tokyo Café have outlets in Mumbai?

Yes. Harajuku Tokyo Café opened in Mumbai in July 2025, and Mumbai now accounts for 25% of its revenue. It also has outlets in Delhi NCR.

How does Harajuku Tokyo Café plan to expand?

Harajuku Tokyo Café plans to open 10 outlets over the next two quarters and enter Bengaluru and Chandigarh for the first time.

How do the central kitchens fit into Harajuku Tokyo Café's plans?

Harajuku Tokyo Café plans to start central kitchens in Mumbai and Bengaluru by December 2026.

What revenue is Harajuku Tokyo Café targeting?

Harajuku Tokyo Café is targeting Rs 100 crore in revenue in the current financial year.

When did Harajuku Tokyo Café raise its seed round?

Harajuku Tokyo Café raised a $2 million seed round in August 2025, co-led by Indian Angel Network and Samved VC.

What is Harajuku Tokyo Café's Bakehouse?

Harajuku Bakehouse is the quick-service bakery format of Harajuku Tokyo Café and now brings in more than 30% of its revenue. Its bread sells more than 1,000 loaves a week on Blinkit in Delhi NCR.