Indian coffee brand Trelish receives Rs3.5cr in funding from Chennai Angels

Trelish, an Indian coffee brand, has raised INR 3.5 crores in a recently concluded financing round led by The Chennai Angels.

The coffee brand is expected to use the proceeds to increase its geographic footprint, further improve the brand and hire top talent.

Specializing in instant liquid coffee blends, Trelish’s products are preservative-free and are manufactured in-house.

Speaking on the fundraising, Kavita Narayanan — Trelish co-founder said: “We have always believed in challenging the assumption that ‘great coffee takes time.’

“We look at making freshly brewed coffee easily available and accessible to everyone so that liquid coffee becomes the norm.

“We are excited to partner with The Chennai Angels through this round.”

Trelish’s products developed by the founders themselves are available at more than 5,000 retail touch points and on e-commerce platforms.

Kayar Raghavan — The Chennai Angels lead investor said: “Trelish is occupying a niche gap in the ready-to-drink large coffee market, by serving premium liquid coffee.

“While instant coffee and brewed coffee address two ends of this market, Trelish series of liquid coffee, in ready-to-use form with no brewing required and long shelf-life, should enjoy a premium in the market, given the hurried pace of life of most people these days.”

Since its inception in 2007, The Chennai Angels has invested in more than 75 start-ups.