Cremeitalia Raises Rs 18 Crore to Elevate India’s Cheese Game
- ByStartupStory | February 10, 2025
India’s appetite for gourmet cheese is growing, and Cremeitalia is making sure it delivers the best. The premium dairy startup has secured Rs 18 crore ($2.1 million) in its Series A funding round, with Amit Jatia Family Office leading the investment, alongside BL Taparia Family Office (B2V Ventures), Sixth Sense Ventures’ Nikhil Vora, and several high-net-worth individuals (HNIs).
This funding comes as Cremeitalia looks to scale operations, enhance R&D, and expand its retail and distribution networks. Having thrived solely on operational profits until now, this cash infusion will enable the company to build a state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facility while pushing its brand deeper into Indian households.
Co-founders Prateek Mittal (CEO) and Rajas Dhote (COO) are clear about their ambitions: achieve a 5X scale-up in the next 18-24 months. They plan to expand Cremeitalia’s B2B outreach, grow its Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) sales, and increase its physical retail footprint across new cities.
“With this funding, we’re not just scaling our brand; we’re setting new benchmarks in the Indian premium dairy industry,” said Mittal. Meanwhile, Dhote emphasised the efficiency push: “By leveraging our investors’ deep experience in manufacturing, we aim to streamline operations and boost gross margins through improved economies of scale.”
Founded in 2018, Cremeitalia specialises in traditional Italian cheese and cheese spreads, bringing a taste of Europe to India. The company faces competition from Eleftheria Cheese in the gourmet category and dairy giants like Country Delight and Stellapps in the broader dairy market.
The funding reflects the growing investor interest in India’s dairy sector, which has seen major investments recently. With India producing 24% of the world’s milk and dairy, which is projected to become a Rs 49.95 lakh crore industry by 2032, Cremeitalia is betting big on India’s evolving cheese palate.
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