Sleepy Owl almost went under. It’s now brewing a comeback

The packaged coffee startup came close to running out of money in 2023. A timely course correction and its founders’ doggedness helped pull the company back from the brink.

2 April, 202512 min
1
Sleepy Owl almost went under. It’s now brewing a comeback

You may also like

Business
Story image

Indian consumer startups end 2025 on a high. Next year may not be so easy.

Stories of great outcomes and easy funding kept the sector on its toes. The momentum is expected to continue going into 2026, but startups may need to rethink their strategy.

Internet
Story image

FabHotels pivoted to corporate travel for survival. Can it grow?

The challenges of running a budget hotel chain in India forced the decade-old company to quietly shift its focus to a travel management platform for corporate travellers. Now it must face challenges of another kind.

Business
Story image

Duroflex wakes up as Wakefit closes in on an IPO

The six-decade old mattress maker files its draft IPO papers just as Wakefit wins approval for a public market debut—setting up a bruising battle for the No. 2 spot.