Darjeeling-based direct-to-consumer (D2C) startup Dorje Teas has successfully raised ₹1.8 crore in a Seed funding round, with Coast Fund VC (the venture arm of Blink Digital) taking the lead. The round also saw participation from prominent investors including Untitled Ventures, Ice VC, SSK Exports, and the Chandigarh Angels Network (CAN), alongside a group of Ashoka University alumni.
The funding round attracted not only institutional investors but also notable creators and entrepreneurs like Arjun Vaidya and Varun Mayya. Additionally, India’s television star Nakuul Mehta has joined the startup as both an investor and its brand ambassador.
The three-year-old company garnered widespread attention after its appearance on Shark Tank India Season 2, where it received investments from top D2C investors Anupam Mittal and Vineeta Singh. Since then, the startup claims to have witnessed a 300% increase in both operations and revenue. With these recent developments, Dorje Teas is planning to expand its product range and set up an in-house content studio to promote its focus on health and quality. The brand also aims to grow its B2B vertical and begin exporting Darjeeling’s renowned teas to international markets.
Founded by Sparsh Agarwal and Ishaan Kanoria, the startup is also launching a content creators staycation at the historic Selim Hill tea garden. The initiative invites influencers to immerse themselves in the brand’s distinctive tea offerings and share their experiences.
In the growing D2C tea space, Dorje Teas joins the ranks of other venture-backed companies like Vahdam Teas, Tea Box, and Team Monk, making a name for itself through innovation and strategic partnerships.