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| 30.08.2026 | Bira 91 beer maker in more trouble? HNGIL slaps B9 Beverages with ₹11.77 crore default notice, plans to move NCLT | Hindusthan National Glass and Industries (HNGIL) has issued a default notice to B9 Beverages under Section 8 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for alleged unpaid dues of ₹11.77 crore, PTI reported today. HNGIL is an operational creditor... |
| 30.08.2026 | HNGIL seeks insolvency proceedings against Bira 91 maker over payment default | - |
| 28.07.2026 | Anicut Capital Takes Control Of Bira 91 Founder Ankur Jain’s Stake | SUMMARY
Anicut Capital has taken control of Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain and his family’s over 17% stake in parent B9 Beverages
The development comes days after Jain stepped down from B9 Beverages’ board and gave up executive control and owne... |
| 22.07.2026 | Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain exit board after settlement with lenders; says ‘I am sorry to every employee’ | Bira 91 founder Ankur Jain and his family have stepped down from the board and executive positions at the beer brand’s parent company, B9 Beverages, after reaching a settlement with lenders and institutional shareholders.
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| 22.07.2026 | Bira 91 founder's exit leaves former employees asking: What about our unpaid dues? | - |
| 05.06.2026 | Bira 91 Faces Fresh ₹11 Cr Legal Threat From Glass Supplier HNGIL | SUMMARY
Bira 91’s parent company B9 Beverages has received a fresh legal notice from glass manufacturer Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Ltd (HNGIL)
HNGIL claims that Bira 91 is yet to pay outstanding dues of ₹11.19 Cr. In the not... |
| 01.03.2026 | Former Bira 91 employees protest outside founder Ankur Jain’s home over unpaid salaries, statutory dues | - |
| 29.10.2025 | Legal battle brews: Bira 91's Ankur Jain moves Delhi HC against Kirin Holdings and Anicut Capital's Beer Cafe takeover | - |
| 11.10.2025 | Bira 91 in trouble? 250 employees seek removal of founder Ankur Jain, allege salaries due for 6 months: Key points | - |
| 08.10.2025 | Bira plans $132 mn fundraising; GEM among suitors | An employee carries Bira beer cans to deliver them to a customer at a liquor store in Mumbai, India March 23, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas
Craft beer maker Bira is in talks to raise $132 million in its biggest ever fundraising, with Ne... |
| 08.10.2025 | Indian brewer Bira plans $132 million fundraising; GEM among suitors | - |
| 24.07.2025 | Bira 91 scales operations in Bengaluru with new supply partnership and award winning beers | Bira 91's award-winning portfolio of beers available in Bengaluru
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NEW DELHI, INDIA, July 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Bira 91, India’s fastest-growing premium beer brand, proudly announces its re-entry into Bengaluru, India’s... |
| 10.07.2025 | Bira 91’s brewery output allegedly nosedives after Andhra exit; company claims pivot to asset-light model | - |
| 18.06.2025 | Sixth Sense Ventures taps returning LP for fourth fund | Premium
Nikhil Vora, founder, Sixth Sense Ventures | Credit: Sixth Sense Ventures
Consumer-focused venture capital firm Sixth Sense Ventures has secured a commitment from a returning domestic limited partner (LP) for its latest flagship fun... |
| 13.05.2025 | India’s Gen Z is drinking less, but drinking better | - |
| 18.02.2025 | Craft beer maker Bira in tax soup amid vendor payment and salary delays | - |
| 30.01.2025 | ₹200 crore revenue by FY26">Bira subsidiary to add pubs, brewery outlets in new markets as it aims for ₹200 crore revenue by FY26 | - |
| 19.12.2024 | CCI raids Budweiser maker AB InBev’s Hyderabad office for alleged collusion with retailers | India's antitrust regulator is raiding the Hyderabad office of the Indian unit of Anheuser-Busch InBev for alleged anti-competitive practices in the sale of beer, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.
Officials of the Competition... |
| 14.10.2024 | Anicut Capital Secures USD 11 Mn for Private Credit Fund III via GIFT City Structure These funds will support acquisitions, promoter buybacks, bridge financing, and other growth capital needs. | Anicut Capital, a multi-asset investment firm, has secured USD 11 million in dollar-denominated investments for its Private Credit Fund III through its GIFT City structure.
This milestone signals growing global investor confidence and incre... |
| 21.08.2024 | Snapdeal founders' VC firm Titan Capital raises $24 mn for Winners Fund | (L) Kunal Bahl and (R) Rohit Bansal, Titan Capital
Snapdeal founders Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal’s venture capital firm Titan Capital, has raised Rs 200 crore (around $23.8 million) for its Winners Fund floated earlier this year.
Registered... |
| 27.07.2024 | Anicut Capital: Navigating the Investment Landscape with Precision | In the bustling world of finance, Anicut Capital emerges as a beacon of innovation. This asset management company has carved a niche in the alternative investment landscape. With a diverse portfolio spanning direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands,... |
| 25.07.2024 | Anicut Capital's Diverse Investment Strategy Anicut Capital invests in D2C, space-tech, clean-tech, and tech services, leveraging its network with INR 3–4 crore in seed funding and INR 50–60 crore in ... | An asset management company Anicut Capital stands out in the alternative investment landscape due to its flexibility in offering both debt and equity investments across various stages of a company's growth.
Ashvin Chadha, Managing Partner a... |
| 18.07.2024 | Bira 91 Maker Plans To Go Public In 2026 | SUMMARY
B9 Beverages Ltd, which owns Bira 91, is reportedly planning for an initial public offering in 2026 and has tapped Morgan Stanley for its pre-IPO process
Last month, the beer brand raised $25 Mn (about INR 208 Cr) via external comme... |
| 24.06.2024 | Beer producer Bira 91 raised $50 M from Kirin Holdings and Tiger Pacific | With the help of its current investor Kirin Holdings, craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $25 million through ECB (External Commercial Borrowing). In the last three months, the company has raised $50 million due to this infusion. In March, ... |
| 22.06.2024 | From Zepto to Bira 91 – Indian Startups Raised $800 Mn This Week | SUMMARY
Indian startups raised $800.5 Mn in 29 deals this week, an increase of 296% from last week's $201.8 Mn raised across 21 deals
Buoyed by Zepto' mega $665 Mn funding round, consumer services dominated sectoral funding charts this week... |
| 19.06.2024 | Bira 91 Secures USD 25 Mn in Series D From Kirin Holdings The New Delhi-based company has now amassed a total of USD 50 million in capital over the past three months. | The flavoured beer maker, Bira 91, has announced the raising of USD 25 million in Series D funding from the company's existing investor, Kirin Holdings, from Japan, as per the document filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The compa... |
| 18.06.2024 | Bira 91 Raises $25 Mn Debt From Japan’s Kirin Holdings | SUMMARY
Bira 91 raised more than $252 Mn in total funding till February 2024 from investors such as Peak XV Partners, Sofina Ventures, among others
The Delhi NCR-based startup is eyeing a public listing after having converted into a public ... |
| 18.06.2024 | Bira 91 raises $25M in Series D funding round | Craft beer manufacturer Bira 91 raised $25 million in Series D financing from existing investor Kirin Holdings Singapore, according to the document filed by the company with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
The company has agreed to avail... |
| 18.06.2024 | Bira 91 closes $50 Mn round from Kirin Holdings and Tiger Pacific | Craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $25 million via ECB (External Commercial Borrowing) from its existing investor Kirin Holdings. With this infusion, the firm has mopped up $50 million in the past three months. It raised $25 million from T... |
| 05.04.2024 | How These Powercouples are Transforming the Startup Landscape From tech startups to traditional businesses, couples are redefining the entrepreneurial landscape in India, embodying resilience, innovat... | - |
| 06.03.2024 | Bira 91 secures $25-mn funding from Tiger Pacific Capital | B9 Beverages Ltd, which owns Indian craft beer brand Bira 91, has raised $25 million (Rs 207 crore) in funding from Tiger Pacific Capital, an Asia-focussed investment firm headquartered in New York and Hong Kong.
This transaction is said to... |
| 10.03.2023 | Bira parent raises $10 mn from MUFG Bank
Suneera Tandon | Bira parent raises $10 mn from MUFG Bank 3 min read . Updated: 10 Mar 2023, 12:10 AM IST Suneera Tandon
Premium Bira 91 holds a market share of 5% across key markets in India.
Established in 2015, Bira 91 is backed by Sequoia Capital India,... |
| 10.03.2023 | Craft beer brand Bira 91 raises $10 million from Japan’s MUFG Bank | Bira 91 will continue to ramp up its production, bolster supply chain and enhance innovation capabilities.
The company raised $70 million in Series-D funding round, led by Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings Co.
As the fourth-largest beer ... |
| 10.03.2023 | Bira 91 Raises $10 Mn Funding From Japan’s MUFG Bank | B9 Beverages, which owns the Indian craft beer brand Bira 91, has raised $10 million from Japan’s largest bank MUFG Bank. The development comes months after the craft beer brand secured $70 million in a Series-D funding round, which was led... |
| 09.03.2023 | Indian brewer Bira 91 raises $10 million from Japan's MUFG Bank | BENGALURU : Indian craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $10 million from Japan's MUFG Bank, the companies said in a statement on Thursday, as the New Delhi-based brewer looks to ramp up production and tap rising demand.
The investment comes ... |
| 09.03.2023 | Beer Brand Bira 91 Bags $10 Mn Funding From Japan’s MUFG Bank | Bira 91 would deploy the fresh funds to ramp up its production, bolster its supply chain, and improve innovation capabilities
It has raised $290 Mn to date, including the latest funding, from investors such as Sixth Sense Ventures, Sofina a... |
| 09.03.2023 | Beer brand Bira 91 raises $10 million in funding | Indian craft beer brand Bira 91 has raised $10 million from Japan-based MUFG Bank Ltd.
The investment comes after the company recently raised $70 million in Series-D funding round, led by Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings Co.
With this i... |
| 24.11.2022 | The Week in Agrifoodtech: a $60m raise for Modern Milkman, ‘ultrasonic’ snack bars & food delivery layoffs | This week, craft beer company Bira landed new funding to expand its geographic reach while Torr FoodTech grabbed $12 million for its unusual and tech-centric approach to snack bars. In agtech, Clarifruit also raised $12 million while more l... |
| 23.11.2022 | Bira 91 Secures $70 Mn Funding From Japanese Beer Firm Kirin Holdings | |
| 22.11.2022 | Bira 91 raises $70 million in Series D funding round | Bira 91, a premium beer company, has raised $70 million in Series D funding, in a round led by Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings.
The funds will be deployed to expand production capacity by commissioning new breweries and expanding its e... |
| 22.11.2022 | Japan's Kirin leads $70m funding round of Indian craft beer maker Bira | Indian craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $70 million in a funding round led by Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings Co Ltd as it looks to ramp up production amid strong demand for the alcoholic beverage, the two companies said on Tuesday.... |
| 22.11.2022 | Bira 91 raises $70 mln in Kirin-led funding round | Bira 91 raises $70 mln in Kirin-led funding round 1 min read . Updated: 22 Nov 2022, 04:43 PM IST Reuters
Premium Bira did not say what its valuation or Kirin's stake would be after the funding round.
Bira competes with brands such as Carls... |
| 22.11.2022 | Bira 91 Raises $70M In Series D Round From Kirin Holdings | Bira 91, a premium beer brand, has raised $70 million in a Series D funding round from Japan’s Kirin Holdings. With this funding, Kirin’s shareholding in the company has increased to nearly 20% from its earlier 10%.
The startup plans to use... |
| 22.11.2022 | Bira 91 raises $70 mn from Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings | Premium beer company Bira 91 on Tuesday announced it has raised $70 million in Series D funding, led by leading Japanese beer firm Kirin Holdings.
The funds will be deployed to expand Bira 91's production capacity by commissioning new brewe... |
| 22.11.2022 | Bira 91 raises $70 mn from Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings | The funds will be deployed to expand Bira 91's production capacity by commissioning new breweries.
The capital will also be utilised to increase the company's distribution footprint across the country.
Bira 91 recently announced its goal to... |
| 22.11.2022 | India-based beer company bags $70m in series D fundraise | InvestmentsNewsStartups
Shadine Taufik · 5h ago · 1 min readIndia-based beer company bags $70m in series D fundraise
Bira 91 is a premium beer company that brews its product across four locations across India. Its beverages have been sold a... |
| 22.11.2022 | India's Bira 91 raises $70 million in Kirin-led funding round | BENGALURU : Indian craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $70 million in a funding round led by Japanese beer company Kirin Holdings Co Ltd as it looks to ramp up production amid strong demand for the alcoholic beverage, the two companies said... |
| 17.11.2022 | Bira 91 Raises $70 Mn In Series D Round From Japanese Beer Firm Kirin Holdings | - |
| 22.04.2022 | Bira 91 Targets to be India's First Net Zero Beer Company by 2025 | New Delhi, Delhi, India
Bira 91, India’s fastest-growing beer brand, on the occasion of Earth Day 2022, announced ‘Mission To Zero’, its ambition to become India’s first Net Zero beer company by 2025. More than seven pints of Bira 91 are en... |
| 23.02.2022 | Data Snapshot: Investment in premium food brands slowed in India last year, but grew in China | Data Snapshot is a regular AFN feature in which we analyze agrifoodtech market investment data provided by our parent company, AgFunder. Click here for more research from AgFunder and sign up to our newsletters to receive alerts about new r... |
| 05.01.2021 | Bira 91 Raises $30 Mn From Japan’s Kirin Holdings For Under 10% Stake | New Delhi-headquartered craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $30 Mn from Japanese integrated beverages company Kirin Holdings. This is Kirin’s first investment in India. With the investment, the Japanese company has also acquired a stake of ... |
| 05.01.2021 | Bira 91 raises $30 million from Japan's Kirin Holdings | (Photo: Reuters)
Mumbai: Sequoia-backed craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $30 million from Japanese integrated beverages company Kirin Holdings, its first investment in India. Kirin will hold less than 10% stake in Bira 91 following the t... |
| 27.04.2020 | Bira’s $30m Sequoia-led round shows India is ready for premium, tech-led F&B brands | Indian craft beer brewer Bira 91 has raised $30 million in a funding round led by existing investors Sequoia Capital and Sofina, underscoring the growth potential for premium, tech-driven food and beverage brands in the rapidly developing c... |
| 25.04.2020 | Bira 91 Owner B9 Beverages Raises $20 Million From Two OF Its Existing Investors | B9 Beverages has raised $20 Million (approx Rs 153 crore) in bridge financing from two of its existing investors, Belgium’s Sofina and Sequoia Capital India.
This funding round is part of B9 Beverages’ larger $30 Million pre-Series C equity... |
| 25.04.2020 | [Funding alert] Bira 91 raises $30M led by Sequoia India and Sofina to fuel its growth | Delhi-based craft beer brand Bira 91 on Saturday announced that it has raised $30 million in funding led by its existing investors - Sequoia India and Belgium-based investment firm Sofina.
The new round also saw participation from Sixth Sen... |
| 25.04.2020 | Bira 91 raises $20 Mn bridge round from Sequoia and Sofina | Craft beer maker B9 Beverages, which owns Bira 91, has raised $20 million in a bridge round from existing backers Sequoia Capital and Sofina.
Last May, Bira 91 had picked up $4.3 million in its pre-Series C round led by Sixth Sense Ventures... |
| 19.06.2019 | Bira 91 parent eyeing $100 mn in Series C fundraise | Image: Pexels
B9 Beverages Pvt. Ltd, the maker of Bira 91 brand of craft beer, has launched its biggest-ever fund raise of as much as $100 million, said two people, requesting anonymity.
The Sequoia Capital-backed company intends to utilize... |
| 11.05.2018 | Bira 91 Raises $50M in Third Funding | Bira 91, a craft beer brands out of India, has received its third round of funding of $50M.
The round, which brings total funding to over $100M to date, was led by Belgian investment firm Sofina with follow on participation from Sequoia Cap... |
| 08.05.2018 | Craft beer brand Bira 91 secures $50 Mn from Sofina | Craft beer brand B9 Beverages, the maker of Bira 91 has raised $50 million from Brussels-based investment firm Sofina. With fresh capital infusion, the Sequoia Capital-backed company’s valuation expected to be about Rs 1,300- Rs 1,400 crore... |
| 08.05.2018 | India: Beer maker Bira 91 scores $50m fresh funding from Belgium’s Sofina, Sequoia | Premium
As it sets its eyes on expansion into overseas markets, B9 Beverages Pvt. Ltd, the maker of the Bira 91 beer, has raised $50 million in a round led by Belgian family-owned fund Sofina, according to a Times of India report.
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| 08.05.2018 | Sequoia-backed craft beer label Bira 91 raises $50 mn in fresh capital | B9 Beverages Pvt. Ltd, which makes craft beer under the brand Bira 91, has raised Rs 335 crore (around $50 million) in a round of funding led by Belgium-based investment firm Sofina.
The Times of India quoted B9's founder Ankur Jain as sayi... |
| 25.12.2017 | India: Bira eyes $30m funding from private equity firms | Premium
B9 Beverages Pvt. Ltd, the maker of popular beer Bira91, is close to raising $30 million (Rs200 crore) from private equity funds, two people familiar with the development said.
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| 15.12.2017 | Bira beer maker raises Rs25 crore from Anicut Cap | - |
| 15.12.2017 | Craft Beer brand Bira 91 raises Rs 25 Cr from Anicut Capital | New Delhi-based craft beer brand B9 Beverages, the maker of Bira 91 beer, has raised Rs 25 crore by issuing debentures to Anicut Capital.
According to the filing with the Registrar of Companies, Bira has issued 250 non-convertible debenture... |
| 24.08.2017 | India: Bira 91 raises $8m from Sequoia, plans to enter new markets | Premium
B9 Beverages Pvt Ltd has raised around $8 million from private equity investor Sequoia Capital India Advisors, said Ankur Jain, founder of the company that sells the popular Bira 91 craft beer. With the latest round of funding from ... |
| 04.07.2016 | India: Craft beer brand Bira91 in final talks to raise $10m from Sequoia, others | Premium
B9 Beverages, the maker of craft beer brand Bira 91, is raising $10 million in venture funding from existing investor Sequoia Capital and two others to expand its operations in India and New York.
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| 04.01.2016 | Sequoia invests $6m in Indian craft beer brand Bira 91: Report | Premium
Venture capital firm Sequoia Capital has invested $6 million in B9 Beverages Pvt Ltd which markets craft beer under the brand Bira 91, according to The Times of India article.
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| - | Craft beer maker Bira 91 raises $10 million from MUFG Bank | Bira 91, a premium beer company, has raised $10 million from Japan's largest bank MUFG Bank.
The company plans to use the capital to ramp up production, supply chain, and enhance innovation capabilities, the company said in a statement.
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| - | Exclusive: Craft Beer Brand Bira 91 Raises $20 Mn | Craft beer company Bira 91 has raised close to $20 Mn in its Pre-Series D round, founder, Ankur Jain confirmed to Inc42.
The company has already received $4.8 Mn from more than two dozen investors as part of this round, regulatory filings s... |
| - | Bira 91 Raises $30 Mn From Japan’s Kirin Holdings For Under 10% Stake | New Delhi-headquartered craft beer maker Bira 91 has raised $30 Mn from Japanese integrated beverages company Kirin Holdings. This is Kirin’s first investment in India. With the investment, the Japanese company has also acquired a stake of ... |
| - | Movers And Shakers Of The Week [September 7 – 11] | We bring to you the latest edition of movers and shakers of the week in the Indian startup ecosystem.
This week, Bengaluru police arrested 30 people alleged for drug trafficking in the city, which included delivery boys from hyperlocal deli... |
| - | Craft Beer Brand Bira91 Gets Funding From Sequoia, Snapdeal Founders, Deepinder Goyal & Mayank Singhal | B9 Beverages, a Delhi-based craft beer company, today raised a $6 Mn round led by Sequoia with participation from a select set of super angels including Kunal Bahl and Rohit Bansal from Snapdeal, Deepinder Goyal from Zomato, Ashish Dhawan o... |
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