Mealawe’s Growth Story: Bringing Homemade Food to More Cities
Foodtech startup Mealawe has secured $1 million in funding through a mix of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), a network of Shark Tank founders, and angel investors associated with global giants such as Goldman Sachs and Oracle. This fresh injection of capital marks a significant milestone for the company as it gears up for rapid expansion.
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With this funding, Mealawe is set to scale its operations to 14 cities over the next 10-12 months, with an ambitious goal of delivering 1 million meals per month. Currently, the startup operates in Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kota, offering home-style meals prepared by a network of skilled home chefs.
What Does Mealawe Do?
Founded in October 2022 by Rupesh Kumar, alongside co-founders Pratap Haldar and Nikhil Jain, Mealawe started with a mission to connect home chefs with customers, providing nutritious, homemade-style meals while fostering entrepreneurship among women.
As the company scales, it is integrating home chefs and women from the workforce into a structured kitchen model, ensuring that while operations grow, the essence of homemade food remains intact. The approach not only enhances meal quality but also creates economic opportunities for individuals looking to monetize their culinary skills.
The startup has seen rapid adoption, delivering over 30,000 meals per month, showcasing a growing demand for its platform.
Sourcing Kitchen Essentials Directly from Farmers
Beyond just meal delivery, Mealawe is deeply committed to quality. The company directly sources organic kitchen essentials, such as Bilona Ghee, Wood-Pressed Oils, and Organic Masalas, by partnering with farmers. This farm-to-kitchen approach ensures fresher, healthier meals while also promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Expanding into Corporate Cafeteria Solutions
Recognizing a growing need in the corporate sector, Mealawe has developed a corporate cafeteria management platform that allows businesses to provide high-quality meals to employees without operational complexities.
For smaller businesses that lack physical cafeteria spaces, the company has also introduced a virtual cafeteria solution, making meal access seamless for employees. With work-life balance becoming increasingly important, Mealawe is tapping into a segment that demands nutritious, convenient, and cost-effective food solutions.
Strengthening Women-Led Kitchens & Scaling Operations
With the new capital, Mealawe plans to scale its operations by expanding women-led kitchens, reinforcing corporate cafeteria services, and strengthening its partnerships for high-quality organic ingredient sourcing.
“Our mission is to bridge the gap in aily food access for corporate employees, students, senior citizens, and more. By focusing on organic ingredients, women-led kitchen setups, and innovative corporate solutions, we are building a sustainable ecosystem that benefits both customers and home chefs,” said Rupesh Kumar, Founder of Mealawe.
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A Promising Future for Mealawe
With strong financial backing, a scalable business model, and a growing customer base, Mealawe is poised to disrupt the food-tech space. By blending homemade quality with tech-driven efficiency, the company is not just delivering meals—it is redefining how people access daily nutrition. If this growth trajectory continues, Mealawe could soon become a household name in the homemade food delivery industry.
