India, April 3 -- Chennai-based D2C snacking brand Sweet Karam Coffee has raised $8 Mn in its Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The round also saw participation from existing investor Fireside Ventures.

The startup will utilise the capital to expand its product portfolio and geographical presence.

Founded in 2015 by Anand Bharadwaj, Nalini Parthiban, Srivatsan Sundararaman, and Veera Raghavan, Sweet Karam Coffee sells a range of south Indian sweets and snacks, which it claims are free of palm oil and preservatives, and filter coffee. It also sells condiments and ghee.

The startup sells its products via its website, ecommerce marketplaces and quick commerce platforms. It claims to serve customers across 32 countries.

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