An evening of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration for India’s F&B changemakers
TiE Mumbai, in collaboration with Annapoorna Inter Food, is set to host a unique industry meet-up titled the TiE Food Network Mixer, a specially curated gathering designed exclusively for food and beverage (F&B) founders and entrepreneurs. Scheduled for July 24, 2025, in Mumbai, this mid-week networking evening aims to bring together the most dynamic minds shaping the future of India’s food ecosystem.
Positioned as more than just a social event, the TiE Food Network Mixer is envisioned as a high-impact forum where startup founders, restaurateurs, investors, and ecosystem enablers can engage in meaningful, candid conversations. Whether it’s kitchen innovators, kirana tech disruptors, or cloud kitchen pioneers, the event seeks to unite diverse players working across the F&B value chain under one roof.
A Community That Cooks Up Big Ideas
Speaking about the growing momentum of the TiE Food Network, Sanket S, Founder of Scandalous Foods and Lead of the TiE Food Network, shared,
“The TiE Food Network played a pivotal role in bringing together the entire food service ecosystem during the challenging COVID period. It was heartening to witness how generously senior ecosystem partners supported the next generation of food-preneurs—with empathy, collaboration, and guidance.”
He further emphasized that the network has only grown stronger since the pandemic. From finding co-founders and mentors to discovering investors and business enablers, members have leveraged both online and offline TiE platforms to form powerful industry connections.
“At both our online and offline events, we’ve seen members discover co-founders, mentors, business opportunities, ecosystem enablers, and even connect with VCs. This clearly underscores the importance of having sector-specific interest groups like ours that drive real, tangible value for their industries,” he added.
A Curated Platform for the F&B Future
Naveen Raju, Executive Director of TiE Mumbai, echoed similar enthusiasm for the upcoming event, saying,
“The TiE Food Network Mixer is more than just a networking event—it’s a curated space for India’s most driven food-preneurs to exchange ideas, explore synergies, and inspire each other.”
Raju noted that the last mixer saw an overwhelming response from across the F&B sector, reinforcing the demand for such focused networking spaces.
“Given the incredible response we received at our last event, we’re excited to welcome an even more diverse mix of founders, restaurateurs, investors, and ecosystem enablers this time around,” he said.
A Night of Insight, Inspiration, and Innovation
With an evening dedicated to peer-to-peer learning, collaborative exploration, and visionary exchange, the TiE Food Network Mixer promises to be an unmissable event for those stirring up India’s food future. For anyone building brands, innovating behind the scenes, or scaling disruptive ideas in the F&B space, this gathering offers a rare opportunity to plug into the heart of India’s culinary innovation community.