Japanese cuisine QSR chain Harajuku Tokyo Cafe raises $2 million in seed funding

Japanese casual dining and QSR chain Harajuku Tokyo Cafe has raised $2 million (Rs 19 crore) in seed funding. The round was led by Indian Angel Network, with Samved VC, LetsVenture and Capitar Ventures participating, company executives told ET.

The funding will pave the way for the chain’s expansion across India, executives said, and comes amid increasing investor interest in the consumer space.

Gaurav Kanwar, founder and chief executive officer of Harajuku Tokyo Cafe, said the funding and expansion would help spread Japanese cuisine across India….