FES Cafe, the dessert-led Cafe chain, has raised ₹3 crore in a seed funding round led by Aakash Anand and his venture studio, Wolfpack Labs.
The funds raised will be used for its aggressive expansion, including its much-awaited entry into Delhi this July.
Founded in 2019 by Vidur Mayor, FES Cafe is a 100% eggless dessert cafe chain. The brand offers freshly baked cookies, whipped puddings, alternative-ingredient cakes, innovative seasonal desserts, and scrumptious savoury options, all served in a vibrant third space designed for Gen Zs and Millennials to vibe, work, hang, and connect. Signature experiences like Coffee Raves, Dessert of the Month drops, and limited-edition menus keep the community engaged.
The brand plans to scale to 100+ locations by FY 2027, with the first Delhi outlet in July, followed by a second Gurugram store in a corporate park in September 2025.
The brand also plans to roll out a hybrid COCO + FICO model and is also developing delivery-first hubs and packaged dessert formats to extend reach beyond physical Cafes.
Vidur Mayor, Founder & CEO, FES Cafe, said, “FES was born out of one belief: desserts deserve better. For decades, desserts have been an afterthought in India’s Cafes. We wanted to flip the script, to put gooey cookies, innovative sweets, and indulgence right at the center of culture. With Wolfpack’s backing, we’re building not just a Cafe chain, but a national network of dessert-first third spaces, powered by community, creativity, and a whole lot of freshly baked joy.”
Aakash Anand, Lead investor, Wolfpack Labs, said, “FES is building what India’s been waiting for: a true community Cafe brand with the buzz of a Central Perk (F.R.I.E.N.D.S show) and the business rigor to back it up. From coffee raves to cult desserts, FES has all the right ingredients: a relatable brand, a loyal following, solid unit economics, and a founder with the hustle to scale nationwide.”
Prerna Gupta, Founding Partner, Wolfpack Labs, said, “We’re backing FES because it understands what the next generation wants: a space that’s inclusive, indulgent, and social. This is a brand that can grow fast and still feel personal, a rare and powerful combination.”
