The Kaapi Machines–Sedna HoReCa deal has closed with Kaapi Machines (India) Private Limited securing a ₹50 crore equity infusion from Sedna Horeca Private Limited, alongside a concurrent strategic partnership. ALMT Legal, Bangalore advised Kaapi Machines and its shareholders on the transaction, while Krishnamurthy & Co advised Sedna HoReCa. The deal was reported on 11 August 2026.
Introduction
Kaapi Machines (India) Private Limited has secured an equity infusion of ₹50 crore from Sedna HoReCa (“Sedna”), a PE-backed comprehensive B2B HoReCa solutions provider, while also entering into a strategic partnership. Kaapi Machines is a leading coffee equipment provider, engaged in the sale, installation, maintenance, and servicing of coffee equipment and appliances, catering to hotels, cafés, offices, dealers, and other commercial establishments across India.
This was the company’s first external fundraise; until now, it had grown through promoter-led investments. The two companies have also entered into a strategic partnership aimed at expanding Kaapi Machines’ product portfolio and strengthening its manufacturing capabilities, technology systems, warehousing, and service infrastructure.
Deal Value
Kaapi Machines has secured an equity infusion of ₹50 crore from Sedna HoReCa, a private equity-backed B2B HoReCa solutions provider. Further financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Legal Teams Involved
Two law firms advised on the Kaapi Machines–Sedna HoReCa deal. Full team details, as provided, are set out below. For a broader view of advisory activity across the Indian market, see the Deal Meter.
ALMT Legal — Advised Kaapi Machines (India) Private Limited and its shareholders
ALMT Legal, Bangalore advised Kaapi Machines and its shareholders on the transaction. The transaction team consisted of:
- Rajat Bopaiah — Senior Partner
- Gunjan Jain — Associate
Krishnamurthy & Co — Advised Sedna Horeca Private Limited
Krishnamurthy & Co advised Sedna HoReCa on the transaction. The transaction was led by Shwetambari Rao (Co-Managing Partner) and Christopher Rao (Partner), along with Nidhi Acharya (Senior Associate) and Shreya R Acharya (Associate).
Significance and Impact
The Kaapi Machines–Sedna HoReCa deal carries notable significance on several fronts. Marking the company’s first-ever external fundraise, the transaction represents a structural shift for Kaapi Machines, which had previously relied entirely on promoter-led capital.
The partnership is designed to expand Kaapi Machines’ product portfolio, strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, and improve its technology stack, warehousing, and service infrastructure. Kaapi Machines will also explore selected opportunities in related product categories for its existing customers by drawing on Sedna’s capabilities.
Kaapi Machines aims to exceed ₹150 crore in revenue during financial year 2026–27. The combination of fresh equity, a PE-backed strategic partner, and a broadened operational mandate positions the company to scale across India’s fast-growing commercial coffee and hospitality segments.
The Kaapi Machines–Sedna HoReCa deal is a landmark transaction for the Indian coffee equipment sector, marking the company’s entry into institutionally backed growth capital for the first time. ALMT Legal acted for Kaapi Machines and its shareholders, while Krishnamurthy & Co represented Sedna HoReCa. The transaction underscores growing investor and strategic interest in India’s organised HoReCa and food-service infrastructure space.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on the details provided and publicly available sources.
