The Habitat Studios

What The Habitat Studios does

The Habitat Studios, operated under the legal entity Samrat Restaurant and Ghai Hotels Investment Company Pvt Ltd (Maharashtra, India), is a multi-venue live entertainment and hospitality business headquartered at 9A, Rajkutir, 3rd Road, Khar West, Mumbai. Founded in 2016 and employing 11-50 staff, the company operates four co-located spaces within a single building: The Habitat (an intimate 55-70 seater for stand-up comedy, improv, poetry, open mics and small conferences), Above the Habitat (a 150-250 capacity venue for rap, metal and alternative music gigs, comedy specials and recordings), The Jam Room (a soundproofed, air-conditioned recording studio for podcasts and music tracking), and a Banquets & Conferences facility for corporate offsites, seminars and private social functions with in-house F&B covering Punjabi, Continental, Mughlai and Chinese cuisines. Technical infrastructure includes QSC K12.2 speakers, a 32-channel digital mixer, DMX 512 light controller, Canon 80D cameras, a Sony projector, and a Mapex Mars Series drum-kit, supporting both live performance and recorded content production.

Revenue is generated across four streams: per-show ticket sales (₹199 to ₹500 depending on format and day, ranging from weekday All Star Standup at ₹300 to weekend shows at ₹500, with Mass Bunk and Poetry Open Mic at ₹199 and ₹250 respectively), private venue rental of Above the Habitat and Jam Room for shoots and corporate functions, banquet and conference packages with customizable F&B add-ons, and on-site food and beverage sales. Ticket distribution is handled primarily through BookMyShow and Insider.in, while corporate and private event inquiries are captured via the venue website and phone, supported by an Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp community ("Friends of Habitat") loyalty channel. Go-to-market is event-driven, anchored on daily stand-up comedy programming, weekly poetry open mics, music gigs, and bespoke banquet work for enterprise and social clients, with a notable track record of hosting Amazon Prime Video stand-up specials, Son Of Abish and Aisi Taisi Democracy that reinforces brand positioning in Mumbai's comedy circuit.

Name

The Habitat Studios

Legal name

Samrat Restaurant and Ghai Hotels Investment Company Pvt Ltd

Website

https://indiehabitat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Habitat Studios is a Mumbai-based multi-venue live entertainment and hospitality operator that runs comedy, music, poetry, recording and banquet services from a single Khar West address, serving individual entertainment enthusiasts, content creators, corporate event planners and social function hosts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Sound Recording Studios (51224)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH)

Keywords

• Live comedy venue
• Live music venue
• Event recording studio
• Banquet and conference
• Open mic events

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to daily stand-up comedy shows, open mics, and special events. Ticket prices range from ₹199 to ₹500 depending on show type and day of week.
2. Banquet & Conference Services: Rental of venue spaces for corporate events, conferences, seminars, pre-wedding functions, team-building retreats, and social functions. Includes catering options with Punjabi, Continental, Mughlai, and Chinese cuisines.
3. Private Venue Bookings: Rental of Above the Habitat and Jam Room for private events, recordings, shoots, and corporate functions.
4. Food & Beverage Sales: On-site food and beverage service including restaurant specialties in Punjabi, Continental, Mughlai, and Chinese cuisines, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage packages for events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Habitat Studios operates a multi-venue live entertainment and hospitality complex in Khar West, Mumbai, comprising The Habitat (intimate 55-70 seater), Above the Habitat (150-250 capacity gig and recording space), and The Jam Room (soundproofed recording studio). It sells tickets to daily stand-up comedy shows, open mics, poetry events, and music gigs (₹199–₹500), rents its spaces for banquets, corporate conferences, and private functions with in-house catering, and provides professional audio/video recording services for comedy specials, podcasts, and music.

Product overview

The Habitat Studios operates a multi-venue entertainment and hospitality platform comprising The Habitat (intimate 55-70 seater comedy and performance venue), Above the Habitat (larger 160-250 capacity venue for gigs and recordings), The Jam Room (podcast and music recording studio), and Banquets & Conferences (event space for corporate and social gatherings). The company offers regular programming of comedy shows (All Star Stand-Up, Midnight, Mass Bunk, Roulette, Open Mics), poetry open mics, and music performances. Venues provide live recording services for comedy specials, music, and podcasts, with ticketing integrated through BookMyShow and Insider.in platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Above the Habitat: A 150-250 capacity venue for gigs, comedy specials, and recordings, equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound gear. Stage dimensions are 27ft by 12ft, 18 inches height. Known for hosting rap gigs, metal gigs, alternative music, poetry, improv, stand-up comedy, theatre, and film screenings.
• The Jam Room
• Banquets & Conferences

Quantifiable outcome

• Venues host multiple shows daily across different formats (comedy, music, poetry, open mics)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BookMyShowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing partner for The Habitat venues. Handles online ticket sales for all regular shows including All Star Standup Comedy, Midnight, Mass Bunk, Roulette, and Open Mics. Provides instant ticket access and confirmation.
• Insider.incoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary ticketing platform listing The Habitat Mumbai venue. Provides additional distribution channel for event tickets and bookings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hard Rock Cafe India: Global live entertainment and themed restaurant brand with a Mumbai presence. Overlaps on live music, F&B, and venue operations but at a much larger scale and as part of an international franchise.
• Mehboob Studios: Large-scale Mumbai recording and event space with soundstages and production facilities. Overlaps on recording services and event hosting but at a film-scale production capacity rather than intimate live comedy.

Direct peers

• Bonobo: Mumbai live music and performance venue hosting independent music, comedy, and cultural events. Comparable event-driven programming, target demographic, and integrated F&B model.
• AntiSocial: Mumbai live music and indie performance venue operating a comparable event-driven model with F&B and ticketing partnerships. Comparable on venue programming, target demographic, and revenue mix.
• Canvas Laugh Club: Mumbai-based comedy club and live entertainment venue that hosts stand-up shows, improv, and corporate events. Direct competitor for comedy audiences, comedians, and ticketing in the same geography.
• The Piano Man Jazz Club: Live music venue in Delhi with an event-driven, ticketed-show format and integrated F&B. Highly comparable business model — multi-night programming, mid-sized venue capacity, and recording/ticketing infrastructure.
• Blue Frog: Pioneering Mumbai live music venue known for hosting jazz, rock, and alternative gigs with integrated restaurant and bar. Closely comparable on venue size, programming mix, and target audience.
• The Comedy Store India: Multi-city comedy venue chain hosting regular stand-up programming across India. Competes directly with The Habitat for comedy talent, audiences, and corporate event bookings, but with broader geographic reach.

Regional players

• The Bombay Canteen: Mumbai upscale restaurant and event venue with private dining and corporate hosting capabilities. Overlaps on F&B-driven banquets, corporate events, and social functions but does not host live comedy programming.

Others

• BookMyShow: India's dominant event ticketing platform and a Core channel partner for The Habitat. Listed as a peer because it functions as a critical distribution intermediary whose economics and policies materially affect Habitat's ticket sales efficiency.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/17841405592859579
• Xx.com/IndieHabitat
• Facebookfacebook.com/indiehabitat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-habitat-studios

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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