Riyaaz Amlani

Active Investor

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Riyaaz Amlani, Co-Founder & Managing Director is an active investor based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This profile covers what Riyaaz Amlani backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Riyaaz Amlani is a Co-Founder & serves as Managing Director at Impresario. Mr. Amlani is also an Angel Investor. He is amongst one of the most recognized restaurateurs in the country today. Starting out as a young and passionate entrepreneur, he is now the driving force behind the success and evolution of Impresario. The journey which started with a single restaurant has now transformed into a multi-brand empire. Over the last decade, he has created many new concepts across the nation and earned the admiration and respect of the Indian hospitality industry. A pioneer in his field, he is famous for his uncanny ability to provide one-of-its-kind experiences to customers, through innovation. In 2011, he was deemed the 'Best Restaurateur' in India at the Time Out Food Awards. He is the youngest Indian to have won the title. Very recently, he has been appointed as the President of the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) - a coveted post for which he was unanimously selected by his peers. He has a Degree from St. Mary's.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage Venture
Invests in: FoodTech & AgricultureFood & Beverage
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Typical check: $500K
Past investments: 1

Notable investments

The Bohri Kitchen

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