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Sanjeev Kapoor’s appliance brand Wonderchef raises Rs. 700 Cr Funding
FUNDING

Sanjeev Kapoor’s appliance brand Wonderchef raises Rs. 700 Cr Funding

Wonderchef, Renowned Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's promoted appliance brand has raised Rs. 70 crore from a mid-market private equity firm, Amicus Capital Partners which valued the firm at Rs. 700 crores. The appliance brand came to inception in 2009 through founders Sanjeev Kapoor and former Sodexo Pass India MD Ravi Saxena. It primarily deals with selling premium quality kitchenware appliances, cookware and bakeware under the Wonderchef brand. Mahesh Parasuraman, co-founder of Amicus Capital said, Wonderchef has been able to build a strong brand in the cookware and kitchen appliance category within a short period of time. We are committed to helping the company emerge into a clear market leader in the next few years. Notably, the recent funding marks third investment round raised by the co...
Discovery Acquired Majority Stake in Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Company
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Discovery Acquired Majority Stake in Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s Company

Broadcasting firm Discovery Communications today acquired a majority stake in celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor-promoted Turmeric Vision, which owns and operates pay-TV network, FoodFood and its digital products for an undisclosed sum. "Discoverys investment in FoodFood underscores its strategy to deepen and expand presence in India to grow audience share across all screens, and to complement and strengthen its existing portfolio of female and lifestyle brands, including TLC and ID," the company said in a statement. Commenting on the acquisition, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific President and MD Arthur Bastings said it boosts the companys presence in an important market like India and broadens portfolio by adding a category of content that people love. "We look forward ...