The Select Aisle, a premium baking ingredients brand under Symbiate
Ventures Pvt. Ltd., has raised funds led by The Chennai Angels and Longview
Ventures to expand its product range and meet growing demand. Known for
offering high-quality, curated baking ingredients delivered in convenient pack
sizes, the company plans to use the new funds to introduce innovative offerings
that elevate the baking experience for both hobbyists and professionals. The
brand is poised to tap into the vast potential of the largely unexplored
gourmet food ingredients market.
Commenting on the fundraise, investor from The Chennai Angels, Lakshmi
Narayanan, said, “More people are turning to their own culinary skills and
quality ingredients to create delicious homemade food. The Select Aisle's
business model and brand promise align perfectly with this trend, offering
everything needed for an exceptional baking experience at home. I’m confident
that the experienced and dedicated team will use my investment to bring joy and
convenience to home bakers everywhere.”
Founded by four professionals with over 35 years of combined experience
across finance, supply chain management, product development, and FMCG
marketing, The Select Aisle brings a diverse and well-rounded expertise to
capitalize on this rapidly growing market.
Co-Founder Sandeep K. Gupta said, “Baking is about creating joy, sharing
memories, and bonding with loved ones. This funding helps us make premium
baking products more accessible across India.”
Deepika Mallya, Co-Founder and Head of Product Development, added, “Our
goal is to make baking easy and rewarding for everyone. We want to bring the
joy of creating and sharing to more homes.”
With a mission to "Get India Baking," The Select Aisle is
committed to making baking more accessible and enjoyable for foodies, home
bakers, and baking enthusiasts. Offering high-quality products that blend
convenience, creativity, and fun, the brand is bringing the joy of baking to
kitchens across India. Their comprehensive range of baking ingredients includes
essential staples, premixes, chocolates, vibrant colors, flavors, and
decorative sprinkles, helping bakers explore their culinary passions.
“We are impressed by their modern product range, innovative packaging,
and ability to capture market share from legacy players. With a strong founding
team experienced in the food industry, with strong execution, we believe the
company is well-positioned for growth in the premium food ingredient market
driven by urbanization and premiumization trends," commented Ashish Mehta,
Lead Investor from The Chennai Angels.
About The Chennai Angels: The Chennai Angels (TCA) is one of India’s
most active Angel Investing groups. Founded in the year 2007, it is comprised
of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders with a track record of
starting and scaling large enterprises. Over the years, TCA has invested over
INR 135 Cr across 80+ start-ups in India.
About Long View Ventures: Long View Ventures (LVV) is an Indian VC Fund
investing in angel, pre-seed and seed rounds of Indian startups. Set up by
ex-entrepreneurs with strong investing track records, LVV is focused on
investing in strong founding teams building to solve real problems with large
market opportunities.