Inspired Spirits Raises ₹1.8 Crore Seed Round Led by The Chennai Angels

The fresh capital will be used to expand the team, enter new domestic and international markets and accelerate product innovation, as the company continues building a new generation of spirits rooted in Indian ingredients.

Founded in 2023 by Anmoll Alok Bansal, Inspired Spirits spent 16 months in research and development before launching Quro. During this period, the team experimented with over 200 indigenous Indian ingredients to create a modern aperitif that draws from traditional botanicals while aligning with contemporary wellness thinking.

“Quro has been a breakthrough product in our pursuit of using Indian ingredients to create a more functional drinking experience,” said Anmoll Alok Bansal, Founder of Inspired Spirits. “We’ve seen strong interest from chefs, bartenders, expats and India’s growing art and wellness communities. At Inspired Spirits, we intentionally operate outside the traditional alcohol playbook. With TCA backing us, we’re doubling down on exploring the depth of Indian ingredients unlocking flavours, benefits and experiences that have barely been explored.”

Inspired Spirits differentiates itself through flavour innovation rooted in indigenous Indian ingredients, research focused on blending functionality with alcohol and a lean partnership-driven operating model.

Commenting on the investment, Pankaj Daga, Investment Director at The Chennai Angels said, “Quro has successfully navigated the early challenges that most start-ups face and has carved out a distinct niche with a product that resonates with its audience. We’re impressed by Anmoll’s clarity of vision and are excited to support the company as it scales and builds something truly distinctive.”

With this investment, the company plans to strengthen its presence in key metro markets, expand internationally, deepen its research capabilities and continue building category-defining brands that combine tradition, functionality and modern consumption patterns.