Good Farmer Food Concepts, the Bengaluru-based company behind specialty coffee label Maverick & Farmer Coffee and quick service brand Square Burgers & Co., has raised $1.5 million in an ongoing pre-Series A funding round as it prepares to scale its café and retail operations across India.
The round is being led by investment firm CreedCap, with participation from Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna, former India cricket captain Rahul Dravid and Meraki Sport & Entertainment. The fresh capital will be used to expand the company’s national café footprint, strengthen research and production capabilities and accelerate growth in its retail business.
Good Farmer Food Concepts currently operates seven outlets across Bengaluru and Goa and plans to increase this to 10 locations by the end of the year. New cafés are planned in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Goa and Bengaluru as the company looks to build a wider presence in major urban markets. The café network is anchored by Maverick & Farmer, which positions itself as a farm-to-cup coffee brand focused on traceability, quality and experimentation.
Alongside cafés, the company is placing a growing emphasis on its retail vertical. This includes the development of multiple SKUs of specialty coffee roasts aimed at home brewers, as well as curated brewing equipment designed to deepen consumer engagement beyond the café format. The brand also has a steadily expanding B2B presence, supplying coffee to hospitality partners and offices.
Founded by Ashish D’abreo, Sreeram Gangadharan and Tej Thammaiah, Good Farmer Food Concepts operates across specialty coffee, cafés and health-forward food concepts. Its portfolio includes Square Burgers & Co., a modern fast food brand built around a health-first menu, reflecting a broader shift in consumer preferences toward cleaner and more balanced eating options.
Company executives said the focus ahead will be on disciplined expansion backed by strong operations. Early investor Rohan Bopanna said the brand’s emphasis on quality, authenticity and innovation has been consistent since its early days, adding that he looks forward to supporting its next phase of growth.
The funding comes as India’s premium café and specialty coffee segment continues to attract consumer interest and investor attention, driven by urban demand for differentiated food and beverage experiences.
