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Food & Beverages · Mumbai, Maharashtra

The Baker’s Dozen

Artisanal sourdough bakery and packaged-bread brand.

Founded by Aditi Handa

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Snapshot

Founded
2013
Business model
D2C / Retail
Markets
India
Last updated
14 August 2026

About The Baker’s Dozen

A trained baker and an operator betting that India would pay a premium for bread without the additives — if it could be made to scale.

Founder

Aditi Handa

Woman Founder

Co-founder & Head Baker

Co-founders: Sneh Jain — Co-founder & CEO

Industry classification

Food & Beverages Packaged Foods

Products & services

Sourdough & artisanal breads

Healthy loaves

Multigrain, millet and seed breads.

Cookies & crackers

Bakery retail outlets

Funding

Total raised₹33 Cr (Series A, 2024)

Investors: Wipro Consumer Care – Ventures, She Capital, Mirabilis Investment Trust, Fireside Ventures

Ideal customers

Consumers (D2C)

Typical customer segments for a food & beverages company.

Founder story

In-depth profile

How Aditi Handa built The Baker’s Dozen

A trained baker and an operator betting that India would pay a premium for bread without the additives — if it could be made to scale.

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Frequently asked questions

What does The Baker’s Dozen do?
A trained baker and an operator betting that India would pay a premium for bread without the additives — if it could be made to scale.
Who founded The Baker’s Dozen?
The Baker’s Dozen was founded by Aditi Handa.
Where is The Baker’s Dozen headquartered?
The Baker’s Dozen is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Is The Baker’s Dozen funded?
The Baker’s Dozen's funding details haven't been publicly disclosed.
When was The Baker’s Dozen founded?
The Baker’s Dozen was founded in 2013.