Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Apax Funds Acquires Minority Stake in iD Fresh Food
Apax Funds, a big investment company, has bought a small part of iD Fresh Food, which makes ready-to-cook Indian food like idli and dosa batter.
They bought this part from other investors who are still staying with the company.
iD Fresh started in Bengaluru in 2005 and now sells its food in more than 50 cities.
The money from Apax will help iD Fresh grow bigger, make more kinds of food, and sell in more places.
The company is already the biggest in its type of food in India.
Everyone is hoping this will help iD Fresh become even more successful.
Apax Funds acquires a minority stake in iD Fresh Food from Premji Invest and TPG NewQuest.
The investment aims to support iD Fresh's growth in India and internationally.
iD Fresh was founded in 2005 and is India's largest ready-to-cook fresh foods brand.
The company's portfolio includes idli/dosa batter, Indian flatbreads, chutneys, sambar, and dairy products.
iD Fresh operates in over 50 cities across India and the Gulf and employs nearly 2,400 people.
- Who
- Apax Funds, iD Fresh Food, Premji Invest, TPG NewQuest
- What
- Apax Funds acquires a minority stake in iD Fresh Food
- When
- January 5, 2026
- Where
- India and the Gulf
- Why
- To support iD Fresh's growth in India and internationally
- Company
- iD Fresh Food
- Investor
- Apax Funds
- Founded
- 2005
- Founder
- P.C. Musthafa
- Core Products
- Idli/Dosa Batter, Indian Flatbreads, Chutneys, Sambar, Dairy Products
- Market Share
- 50-60% in core categories
- Presence
- 50+ cities in India and the Gulf
- Employees
- 2,400