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Food & Beverages · Mumbai, Maharashtra

La Folie

Bean-to-bar craft chocolate maker and haute patisserie.

Founded by Sanjana Patel

Snapshot

Founded
2014
Business model
D2C / Retail
Funding stage
Bootstrapped
Markets
India
Last updated
28 June 2026

About La Folie

Founded in 2014, La Folie is a women-led food and beverages brand headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. La Folie was founded by Sanjana Patel. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.

Founder

Sanjana Patel

Woman Founder

Co-founder & Head Chocolatier

Co-founders: Parthesh Patel — Co-founder.

Industry classification

Food & Beverages Chocolate & Patisserie

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a food & beverages company.

Website, social

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Frequently asked questions

What does La Folie do?
Founded in 2014, La Folie is a women-led food and beverages brand headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. La Folie was founded by Sanjana Patel. It operates on a D2C model, serving consumers. The company is bootstrapped, self-funded rather than venture-backed.
Who founded La Folie?
La Folie was founded by Sanjana Patel.
Where is La Folie headquartered?
La Folie is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is La Folie funded?
La Folie is bootstrapped — self-funded rather than venture-backed.
When was La Folie founded?
La Folie was founded in 2014.