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Investor Deck · 2026

Himal Bakes

Where Nepali heritage meets artisan craft

The pitch: Kathmandu's café culture is exploding, international chains are moving in, and there's a clear gap for a local-yet-cosmopolitan bakery that Instagram-native millennials and expats both want to visit — and order from.

Location

Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur

Raise

NPR 2.2M

Break-even

Month 8–10

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Market Opportunity

A growing scene with an unclaimed niche

Three forces are converging in Kathmandu's food economy — and nobody owns the fusion story yet.

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Rising café culture — professionals 20–35 adopting coffee & pastry habits rapidly

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Tourism rebound — consistent international foot traffic craving familiar bakes

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Underserved fusion niche — no player combines Nepali flavors with artisan Western formats

Urban millennialsInstagrammable, quality ingredients

Expats & touristsCroissants, sourdough, comfort bakes

Celebration buyersCustom cakes, traditional sweets

Health-consciousWhole grain, low-sugar, vegan

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Products

A tight, tellable menu

Launch with 15–20 SKUs across four pillars. Read what sells. Expand with discipline.

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Fusion Signatures

Cardamom croissant
Masala chai cake
Sel roti French toast

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International

Classic croissant
Sourdough loaf
Cinnamon rolls
Celebration cakes

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Nepali Traditional

Lakhamari
Laddu
Barfi (festival focus)

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Health Line

Whole grain loaf
Vegan pastry
Low-sugar options

Rule of thumb: Launch lean, read what sells in months 1–3, then expand. Don't try to do 40 SKUs on day one.

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Operations

Lean setup. Disciplined launch.

📍 Location & Space

NeighborhoodJhamsikhel
Footprint300–500 sq ft
RentNPR 60–100K/mo
Build-out6–8 weeks

👥 Team (Year 1)

Head Baker1 · 25–35K
Assistant Baker1 · 15–20K
Counter / Delivery1–2 · 15–18K
Total Payroll~NPR 80K/mo

🛠️ Equipment Priority

Commercial deck oven⭐
Planetary mixer⭐
Proofing cabinet⭐
Display case & fridge⭐

📣 Sales Channels

Walk-in Foodmandu WhatsApp Instagram DMs

Source local (atta, rice flour, cardamom, ghee) to reinforce the brand story and control costs.

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Financials

The numbers tell a realistic story

Startup Capital

NPR 2.2M

Recommended · with buffer

Monthly OPEX

~NPR 310K

Rent · Payroll · Ingredients

Target Gross Margin

60–65%

Artisan bakery standard

📊 Monthly Revenue Projection (NPR)

175K

M1–2

260K

M3–4

350K

M5–6

440K

M7–10

500K

M10+

Break-even: Month 8–10 · at ~NPR 320K/mo covering full OPEX