Good Farmer Food Concepts Raises $1.5 Million Pre-Series A to Expand Maverick & Farmer Coffee and Square Burgers & Co.

Bengaluru-based Good Farmer Food Concepts has raised $1.5 million in an ongoing pre-Series A funding round to accelerate its national expansion. The round is led by CreedCap, with participation from Indian sports icons Rohan Bopanna and Rahul Dravid, along with Meraki Sport & Entertainment.

Funding to Drive Café Expansion and Retail Growth

According to the company, the newly raised capital will be used to strengthen its presence across India by opening new cafés, investing in research and development, upgrading production infrastructure, and scaling its retail vertical. The move aligns with the company’s long-term strategy of building premium, scalable food and beverage brands rooted in quality and transparency.

Portfolio Brands: Maverick & Farmer Coffee and Square Burgers & Co.

Good Farmer Food Concepts currently operates two distinct brands:

Maverick & Farmer Coffee

A farm-to-cup specialty coffee brand, Maverick & Farmer Coffee manages its own 140-acre estate in Pollibetta, Coorg, where it experiments with innovative brews and unique flavour profiles. The brand operates cafés, runs a growing B2B coffee supply business, and sells directly to consumers via its website.

The coffee brand supplies to leading names such as Second Cup Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Courtyard Marriott, Coworks India, Lavonne, and Boston Consulting Group.

Square Burgers & Co.

Square Burgers & Co. positions itself as a modern, health-forward fast food brand, aiming to redefine indulgence with better ingredients and mindful preparation.

Current Presence and Expansion Plans

At present, the company operates seven outlets across Bengaluru and Goa. With new funding in place, it plans to open additional outlets in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Goa, and Bengaluru, targeting 10 outlets by the end of the year.

The retail arm of Maverick & Farmer Coffee is also expanding its range of specialty coffee SKUs while focusing on enhancing the home-brewing experience through curated brewing equipment.

Founders and Vision

Founded in 2024 by Ashish D’abreo, Sreeram Gangadharan, and Tej Thammaiah, Good Farmer Food Concepts follows an integrated business model spanning farming, product innovation, retail, and hospitality. The founders aim to build Indian consumer brands that combine experimentation, craftsmanship, and long-term value creation.

A Strong Growth Phase Ahead

With fresh capital, celebrity investor backing, and a vertically integrated approach, Good Farmer Food Concepts is well-positioned to scale its café footprint and strengthen its retail and B2B presence. The coming months are expected to be crucial as the company expands into key metro markets and deepens its role in India’s growing specialty coffee and premium fast-food segments.

FAQs

Q1. How much funding has Good Farmer Food Concepts raised?
The company has raised $1.5 million in an ongoing pre-Series A funding round.

Q2. Who led the funding round?
The round was led by CreedCap, with participation from Rohan Bopanna, Rahul Dravid, and Meraki Sport & Entertainment.

Q3. Which brands are owned by Good Farmer Food Concepts?
Its portfolio includes Maverick & Farmer Coffee and Square Burgers & Co.

Q4. Where does Maverick & Farmer Coffee source its coffee from?
The brand operates a 140-acre coffee estate in Pollibetta, Coorg, following a farm-to-cup model.

Q5. What are the company’s expansion plans?
Good Farmer Food Concepts plans to open new outlets in Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Goa, and Bengaluru, aiming for 10 outlets by year-end.