Shark Tank India-featured premium beverage brand Malaki raises Rs 5.7 crore in funding

Malaki, the Mumbai-based premium beverage brand, has raised Rs 5.7 crore in a seed funding round led by early-stage investment platform Venture Catalysts, with participation from Maarc Ventures and the Dadachanji Family Office. 

The brand, which gained national attention following its appearance on Shark Tank India, plans to use the fresh capital to accelerate expansion across major metros, including Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Jaipur. It also intends to bolster its presence on quick-commerce platforms and within premium hospitality chains.

Product portfolio

Founded in 2020 by brothers Mohit and Ashish Bhatia, Malaki has rapidly built a niche in India’s growing market for high-quality, design-driven beverages.

With a portfolio that includes tonic waters, alkaline waters, sparkling waters, and ginger ales—packaged in environmentally conscious glass bottles—Malaki has set itself apart through a commitment to sustainability and aesthetic excellence. Its patented Crystal Bottle design stands as a symbol of that ethos.

"Malaki was born from our belief that Indian consumers deserve world-class products crafted by homegrown brands innovating for a new generation," said Mohit Bhatia, Co-founder of Malaki. "This is about inventing, not imitating, and creating a proudly Indian brand stocked in every fridge." 

Market presence

Currently available in over 500 premium HORECA (hotels, restaurants, and cafés) outlets, Malaki has established partnerships with marquee names such as Singapore Airlines, Ritz Carlton, and Hyatt in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Goa.

The brand's expansion into new geographies marks a strategic move to tap into India’s rising cohort of health-conscious, design-savvy consumers.

Dr. Apoorva Ranjan Sharma, Co-founder of Venture Catalysts said, "Malaki exemplifies innovation and sustainability in the rapidly evolving premium beverage market. We believe strongly in the founders' capabilities and are excited to back their vision to build India's next iconic consumer brand."

Co-founder Ashish Bhatia added, "At Malaki, we’re committed to building a brand that embodies quality, innovation, and purpose. This fundraise validates our vision and equips us to accelerate expansion, bringing a fresh perspective to hydration and beverage culture in India."