India’s fast-growing restaurant technology space received a major push as Petpooja, a cloud-based SaaS platform for food businesses, raised Rs 137 crore in a fresh funding round. The investment was led by Dharana Capital, an India-focused growth-stage investment firm, with participation from some of the most respected names in the startup ecosystem.
The round included both primary and secondary capital and saw contributions from Ashish Gupta (Helion Ventures) and Urban Company’s founding team — Abhiraj Singh Bhal, Varun Khaitan, and Raghav Chandra. Mukund Kulashekaran, Chief Business Officer of Urban Company, also joined the round, further strengthening industry confidence in Petpooja’s vision.
Petpooja Growth
Founded in 2011 by Parthiv Patel and Apurv Patel, Petpooja began as a simple billing software provider but has now evolved into a full-stack restaurant management platform. Today, it powers over 100,000 restaurants across 140+ cities in India, the Middle East, the United States, and Africa.
From small food stalls to large franchises, the platform handles over 7 million orders every single day, helping businesses streamline billing, inventory, menu management, payments, analytics, and more — all through one integrated interface.
Petpooja Plan After Funding
With the new capital, Petpooja plans to expand its product portfolio, accelerate AI-driven automation, and upgrade customer support systems. The goal is to make restaurant management even more seamless, especially for businesses that operate across multiple outlets or delivery platforms.
Vamsi Duvvuri, Founder and Managing Partner at Dharana Capital, expressed strong conviction in the company’s mission. He said, “As India’s food service ecosystem undergoes rapid digitization, Petpooja has emerged as the core technology backbone for restaurants. Their resilience and customer-first approach has set them apart, and we look forward to supporting them in this next chapter of growth.”
Founders Eye Global Leadership
Reacting to the funding milestone, Parthiv Patel, Co-Founder and CEO of Petpooja, said, “Our partnership with Dharana marks an exciting new chapter for us. This round will help us accelerate product innovation and continue building solutions that help restaurants simplify their operations.”
The founders believe that the next stage of restaurant digitization will be led by automation, AI decision-making, and better data visibility, not just basic billing or POS services. And this is where the Petpooja Dashboard is expected to play a crucial role.
Petpooja Dashboard Powers Control
One of the platform’s most notable strengths is the Petpooja Dashboard, which allows restaurant owners to monitor sales, staff performance, menu profitability, delivery platform efficiency, and customer insights in real time. Instead of juggling multiple apps or spreadsheets, businesses can view daily operations at a glance, whether they own one outlet or fifty.
With AI capabilities being added, the dashboard is expected to soon recommend menu changes, predict demand, and optimize pricing, making it a smart partner rather than just a tracking tool.
Future of Food Tech
As India’s food industry undergoes rapid formalization and digital adoption, platforms like Petpooja are no longer optional — they are becoming essential infrastructure. With this funding push, the company is positioned to compete strongly against global POS systems and local SaaS rivals, offering deeper automation and wider scalability.
The restaurant business is famously tough, but with tools like Petpooja evolving into intelligent operating systems, the future looks more manageable — and a lot more profitable — for food entrepreneurs.
