Kathmandu, Aug. 29
NIBL Equity Partners has acquired a 28.8 per cent stake in popular
coffee chain Himalayan Java. The two companies signed an investment agreement at
a programme held in Kathmandu on Thursday. NIBL Equity’s CEO, Shiwant Bahadur
Pande, and Himalayan Java’s founder, Gagan Pradhan, signed the agreement.
They said that the purpose of the partnership is to take and promote a
Nepali brand and its originality in the global market. Pande said, “We want to
establish Himalayan Java in the international marketplace, which is also our
long-term commitment.”
Similarly, Pradhan said that the investment by NIBL Equity Partners has
boosted their confidence in reaching the global market. He added, “This
partnership marks an important milestone in our journey. We are committed to
creating jobs within Nepal and driving sustainable growth through professional
training.”
The key objective of this collaboration and investment is to expand
Himalayan Java globally, beginning with Asia and Australia. It will also
support the opening of new outlets within Nepal. NIBL Equity Partners has said
that its investment is part of a strategy to take Nepali brands abroad.
Established in 1999, Himalayan Java currently operates more than 70
outlets in Nepal, along with 18 Himalayan Java Express outlets and two high-end
Gallery by Himalayan Java outlets.
The investment is expected to increase Himalayan Java’s sales, enhance
opportunities for international export, and create significant prospects for
farmers, roasters, baristas and franchise partners within the chain, according
to NIBL Equity Partners.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 30 August 2025.
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