Delhi based Gabru Di Chaap specializes in soy chaap dishes, is founded by brothers-in-law Tarun and Ranjit. Their goal was to make Gabru Di Chaap a nationwide attraction

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This startup began operations in 2019 with an 80-square-foot store, and as of right now, it operates over 25 locations across four cities nationwide

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Within the next five years, the company hopes to expand internationally

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They are known for their vision to elevate the traditional street food "Soya Chaap" into a premium culinary experience through their restaurant chain

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Their product is claimed to be healthier because it contained 23% soy, as opposed to refined flour like street vendors do

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Gabru Di Chaap not only survived the epidemic but also saw an increase in income from ₹1 crore to ₹7 crore, whilst many other restaurants suffered

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They valued their company at ₹70 crore and offered ₹70 lakh for 1% stock in order to attract investment. Not every shark was persuaded, though

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Peyush, Anupam, and Vineeta made the founders an offer of Rs 1.4 crore in exchange for 6% equity and 1% royalty till their initial investment was recouped

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The founders saw the benefits of having three sharks on board, and the offer was alluring. After agreeing, the founders left with a sizable sum

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