Neyba to raise £15m amid plans to open 14 new sites

Neyba, the multi-cuisine kitchen, and grocery concept, has launched a £15m Series A funding round amid plans to further expand its presence in the UK.

The unique food concept, owned by Burger and Lobster founder, Misha Zelman and ex Harrods and Heston Blumenthal sales and marketing head, Ben Hedley opened its doors in Notting Hill in January of this year.

Since launching, Neyba said it has seen “huge success” with strong financial growth and a growing team of people. The concept sees a number of chefs creating a collaborative menu, all under one roof. Chefs include the likes of TV chef Tony Singh MBE (south and north Indian Curry’s), Miguel Barclay (Miguel’s Pizza), Yoko Nakada (Makes Miso Hungry) and sushi master Endo Kazotushi (Endo at the Rotunda).

Following a successful investment round the brand plans to get to 14 London sites across the capital including Chelsea, Clapham, Hampstead, Islington, Wimbledon Village and Dulwich.

An integral proportion of the investment will see Neyba launch a tech ecosystem, which will include a customer facing app which it said is designed to give the brand lower costs, efficiencies, and greater flexibility on its offering.

Zelman said: “What a journey this has already been for Neyba and the family we have built. This investment round will ensure the Neyba brand is at the forefront of food and the future of food consumption. We’ve partnered with some of the country’s most forward-thinking chefs and producers to create an offering unlike anything else you can find.”

Hedley added: “Seeing Neyba grow in West London is really thrilling and we are now ready to bring the concept to every corner of London. We’ve built a solid team that has developed and delivered an offering that we’re very proud of and think Londoners are now ready for this.

“We can’t wait to see Neyba grow over the next 12 months and bring delicious tasting food and our unique offering to millions of people across London.”