Paradise Group Holdings Pte
Restaurant groups in southeast asia.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| N/A | N/A | Growth Equity VC | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
Paradise Group Holdings Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based food and beverage operator that has evolved from a single stall into a global restaurant enterprise. The company's origins trace back to 2002 when founder Eldwin Chua started Seafood Paradise, a small 25-seater "zi char" stall in Defu Lane, an industrial estate in Singapore. Eldwin's interest in the culinary world, particularly seafood, was sparked during his late teens while working part-time in restaurants. He leveraged this early experience, focusing on offering home-style cuisine with quality ingredients at accessible prices.
The business began its significant expansion after Eldwin’s younger brother, Edlan Chua, a former Commando in the Singapore Armed Forces, joined the company in 2006 as Chief Operating Officer. While Eldwin drives the culinary vision, Edlan manages the operational and marketing aspects, translating the concepts into reality. This partnership proved effective, leading to accelerated growth. The holding company, Paradise Group Holdings, was officially incorporated in 2008 to provide a corporate structure for the expanding operations. A key milestone occurred in 2016 when the private equity firm PAG invested in the group to help fuel its regional expansion, though the Chua brothers remain significant shareholders.
Paradise Group's business model centers on operating a diverse portfolio of Chinese culinary concepts that cater to various market segments and price points. Revenue is generated directly from sales across its extensive network of restaurants. The group operates over 150 restaurants globally, with a strong presence in Singapore and international markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, China, the USA, and Japan. The company has developed numerous brands, each with a distinct focus. These include the flagship fine-dining 'Taste Paradise', the health-conscious hotpot 'Beauty in The Pot', the casual 'Paradise Dynasty' known for its multi-flavored xiao long bao, and Cantonese-focused 'Canton Paradise'. The group also runs a catering arm, One Paradise, launched in 2010.
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