Bocamexa
Chain of Mexican restaurant in Paris offers freshly picked ingridients picked in front of your eyes.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | N/A | Early VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| EUR | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | 60 % | 44 % | 35 % | (35 %) | 30 % | 22 % | 37 % |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | 4 % | 9 % | (1 %) | (7 %) | 4 % | 2 % | - |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | 1 % | 2 % | (5 %) | (17 %) | (9 %) | (8 %) | - |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article, Dealroom estimates
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Bocamexa operates as a premium Mexican fast-food chain, established in 2010 by the Franco-Mexican couple Julien Zattara and Alejandra. Their story began at the Paul Bocuse Institute in Lyon, a meeting that led them to bring authentic Mexican culinary traditions to Paris. The venture was born from a desire to share the recipes of Alejandra's grandfather from Monterrey. The company's name, meaning "from the mouth of the Mexican," reflects its core mission.
The business model centers on company-owned and operated restaurants, deliberately avoiding a franchise model to maintain authenticity and integration within local neighborhoods. Revenue is generated through the sale of food and beverages in its multiple Parisian locations, as well as an assortment of grocery items. Since its first location on rue Mouffetard, the chain has expanded to seven restaurants across Paris, supported by capital investments from Arts et Biens in 2015 and 2019. This growth has been primarily driven by word-of-mouth.
Bocamexa's menu features classic Mexican street food, including burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and its specialty, "al pastor," a traditional dish of marinated pork cooked on a spit. The company emphasizes preparing everything in-house daily, using fresh ingredients sourced from local producers who adhere to strict specifications. Beyond the restaurant experience, Bocamexa offers a line of branded products created in partnership with French artisans, such as craft beer and sauces, and sells Mexican grocery items in its eateries. The company is also involved in social responsibility initiatives, financing the creation of children's libraries in Oaxaca, Mexico.
Keywords: Mexican restaurant chain, fast-food, Parisian restaurants, authentic Mexican cuisine, street food, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, al pastor, fresh ingredients, local sourcing, family recipes, social responsibility, restaurant investment, food and beverage, grocery products, culinary arts, hospitality management, brand partnerships, sustainable practices