FES Cafe raises $1 million in pre-Series A round led by 12 Flags

Eggless dessert-led cafe chain FES Cafe has raised around $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by 12 Flags.

The round also saw participation from existing investor Wolfpack Labs, a venture studio founded by Aakash Anand and Prerna Gupta.

The startup will use the funds to expand across Delhi NCR, improve delivery and operations with its central kitchen, and hire top talent for its next growth phase.

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“FES Cafe started with a simple belief: desserts deserve to be celebrated,” said Vidur Mayor, Founder & CEO, FES Cafe.

“With 12 Flags’ and Wolfpack’s support, we’re ready to take that vision to more neighborhoods, creating dessert first cafes that double as community spaces. This next phase is about scaling with intention, expanding footprints while retaining the craft, culture and consistency that make FES special.”

“We’re excited to partner with FES, a distinctive neighborhood dessert cafe that brings together indulgent combinations like cookies and ice cream, a concept we believe will resonate deeply with people across all age groups eventually. With a sharp focus on consistency, quality, and execution, we’re confident this proposition will scale successfully across the country,” said Rajat Agarwal, Partner and MD at 12 Flags.

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“FES is building what India’s been waiting for: a true community cafe brand with the buzz of a Central Perk and the business rigour to back it up,” said Aakash Anand, co-founder & partner, Wolfpack Labs.

“We’re backing FES because it understands what the next generation wants: a space that’s inclusive, indulgent, and social,” added Prerna Gupta, Founder, Wolfpack Labs. “This is a brand that can grow fast and still feel personal, a rare and powerful combination."

About FES Cafe

Founded in 2019 by Vidur Mayor, FES Cafe is an eggless dessert chain offering baked cookies, puddings, alternative-ingredient cakes, seasonal desserts, savory dishes, arcade games, and community events like Coffee Raves. The brand aims to be a hangout spot for young India, attracting a loyal Gen Z and millennial customer base.

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