Teabox

The top venture capitalist also predicted that at least 25 Indian unicorns will go for IPO in the next 3-5 years

The challenge with tea is putting a premium on what is a staple item in Indian homes

Online tea retailer Vahdam Teas announced $1.4 mn Series A funding earlier in the week

Teabox sources tea directly from 200 growers and estates in Darjeeling, Assam, Nilgiri and Nepal

Singapore-based angel investor Cameron Jones picked up a stake, after coming across Teabox in December