How to Start a Gelato Business in Malaysia: A Step-by-Step Guide
Gelato counters in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang raised RM35,000 each in pre-seed funding last month to train founders on machines and recipes.
Source: Amrichi · August 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM · AI-assisted report
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KUALA LUMPUR, 13 AUGUST 2026 —
Gelato counters in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Penang raised RM35,000 each in pre-seed funding last month to train founders on machines and recipes.
Market Impact
Amrichi’s Gelato Academy said the money will pay for four-day courses for four participants, one batch freezer and one week of rental space in a shared lab. The funding closed in the first week of August, according to the academy’s schedule.
The courses cover pasteurisation, stabiliser balancing and display-case settings, founders who attended say. Amrichi said the training helps first-time operators avoid costly mistakes that close 80% of new dessert counters within a year.
Malaysia’s hot, humid climate and a RM2.1 billion artisanal ice-cream market make gelato attractive, but consistent texture is the main hurdle, the academy’s data show. The RM35,000 price tag covers machines and lab rental for one week, Amrichi said.
Founders must also register with the Companies Commission of Malaysia, obtain a local council licence and complete a food-handling course before opening. Halal certification through JAKIM is optional but increases premium sales, Amrichi added.
The academy’s Advanced Gelato Making Course, which costs RM8,500 per person, sold out in two days when it launched in April. Amrichi plans two more RM35,000 pre-seed rounds this quarter for cohorts in Selangor and Penang, according to its latest schedule.
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