Vinyl-inspired microbrewery 33&Brew has raised Rs. 20 crore in its Series A funding round, with the investment led by Optimistic Capital, a venture fund focused exclusively on India’s microbrewery and craft beer sector. The capital infusion marks a significant institutional backing for the Bengaluru-based brand as it seeks to strengthen its brewing operations and physical infrastructure.
As part of its broader strategy, Optimistic Capital recently announced a Rs. 200 crore fund dedicated to the craft beer ecosystem, with 33&Brew representing its first major deployment. The investor’s thesis targets scalable businesses within the craft beverage space, including support for bottling, kegging, and related hospitality infrastructure.
Founded by Karthik Chandrasekaran, 33&Brew blends craft beer with a vinyl record-centric ambience, offering patrons the ability to select and play 33⅓ RPM records alongside curated beer, signature cocktails, and a globally influenced Indian menu. The newly raised funds will be deployed toward construction and expansion initiatives, reinforcing the brand’s differentiated positioning in Bengaluru’s competitive brewery landscape.
