Pizza Wings Raises $2.8M in Follow-up Round, Boosting Total Funding to $6.8M for National Expansion

Pizza Wings, a Haryana-based quick-service restaurant (QSR) brand/homegrown brand  has successfully secured fresh funding of $ 2.8 Mn  in a follow-up round from marquee investors, including Gruhas— the investment arm of Nikhil Kamath and Abhijeet Pai, Udaan co-founder Sujeet Kumar, and other strategic investors. The current funding follows their previous investment in the company’s $4 million seed round in 2024, further reinforcing the investors’ sustained confidence in the brand’s vision and growth trajectory. The additional funds will fuel the brand's expansion plans across Northern and North-Eastern India and lay the foundation for long-term growth. 

Founded in 2014 by Aditya Dhanda and co-founded by Rajpal Sangwan, Vikas Nain, Pizza Wings has transformed the Indian pizza market with its “Fresh dough, Fresh Ingredient” philosophy, with a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients. With the latest infusion of capital, Pizza Wings is set to accelerate its expansion, with 70-80% of its growth focused on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities while maintaining a 20-30% presence in metro markets. Unlike global players in the same domain that primarily target Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, Pizza Wings has strategically chosen to penetrate uncharted markets. This expansion aligns with the brand’s vision of catering to aspirational India, where consumers are increasingly seeking premium food offerings—a trend driven by economic growth and evolving consumer preferences. With expansion in full swing, Pizza Wings aims to add 50 new stores, scaling its footprint to 100 outlets by the end of 2025, further strengthening its presence in emerging urban centers. To support its rapid growth, Pizza Wings is also reinforcing its corporate structure with strategic hires across finance, logistics and marketing. 

“Pizza Wings has demonstrated robust growth since its inception and is the ideal balance of global quality and Indian flavors while leveraging a technology-driven delivery infrastructure to enhance customer experience. As a QSR brand, we are committed to using fresh ingredients including daily-prepared dough and zero preservatives that have resonated with our customers”, said Aditya Dhanda, CEO of Pizza Wings. “This funding will accelerate our vision of becoming India’s premier food-tech brand while staying true to our core values of quality and customization.”

Pizza Wings also continues to drive innovation with its proprietary rider and store management applications, enabling greater operational efficiency and reducing reliance on third-party aggregators. By fostering direct customer relationships, the brand is strengthening its market presence, amassing more than 5,00,000 app downloads and leading in sales in multiple cities.  

Investor confidence in Pizza Wings stems from its strong unit economics and operational efficiency in the competitive QSR sector. “Pizza Wings has built an impressive business model with a technology-first approach, evidenced by 80% of its deliveries being managed through its proprietary platform,” said Sujeet Kumar, Co-founder of Udaan. “This approach positions them as more than just a food brand—it 

establishes them as a fast emerging food-tech leader.”

Abhijeet Pai, Partner, Gruhas said,“We're embarking on an elevating chapter for Pizza Wings with this follow-up funding round, which marks a significant milestone in our journey. The brand’s rapid growth and commitment to quality have set the stage for an ambitious expansion across India. With plans to scale to 100 outlets by the end of 2025 and create new opportunities by expanding its team, Pizza Wings is not just growing—it’s building a strong foundation for long-term success. We believe in their vision and are committed to supporting them as they expand their footprint and bring great-quality fast food to more consumers nationwide.”

With a strong technology backbone and commitment to deliver fresh and high-quality ingredients and a great expansion strategy, Pizza Wings is poised to become a dominant player in India’s rapidly evolving food-tech ecosystem. With further plans to expand to 400 outlets nationwide by 2027 and the potential for an IPO in the future, the brand is not just growing in numbers but also laying the framework for a robust industry leadership.