Rakesh Kapoor, Former CEO of Reckitt Benckiser, Makes His Fund Debut With Blue Tokai

Rakesh Kapoor’s consumer business-focused fund 12 Flags Group has made its first investment in India by financing specialty coffee firm Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters.

While the particular details of the investments have not been released, both parties have posted on LinkedIn to confirm the development.

The former worldwide CEO of Reckitt Benckiser, Kapoor, founded 12 Flags Group in 2022, and in 2023 he introduced the 12 Flags India Consumer Fund.

Blue Tokai is a pioneer in India’s specialty coffee market, transforming the coffee experience for our country.

Kapoor founded 12 Flags Group in October 2022, following a 32-year stint at Reckitt Benckiser.

Kapoor founded 12 Flags Group in October 2022, following a 32-year stint at Reckitt Benckiser.