SUMMARY
- Skippi raised ₹12 crore in an extended pre-Series A round led by Dubai-based family offices and angel investors.
- The funds will drive brand building, product innovation, senior hiring, and expansion into Middle Eastern markets.
- Available in 20,000+ outlets, Skippi also added Crazy Corn, Cornsticks, and Cream Rolls to its product portfolio.
Skippi, India’s leading ice pops brand and a breakout success from Shark Tank India Season 1, has raised ₹12 crore in an extended pre-Series A funding round.
The round was advised and facilitated by investment advisory firm Bestvantage Investments, and led by Dubai-based strategic family offices of Mr. Surya, who invested ₹10 crore. The remaining ₹2 crore was raised from other angel investors.
This strategic capital infusion will support Skippi’s aggressive growth plans, strengthening brand visibility, enhancing working capital, accelerating product innovation, and onboarding senior leadership. It will also help the company establish a footprint in the Middle East, with the support of its new investor.
Skippi, launched in 2021, has grown into India’s premier ice pops brand. Its products are now available in over 20,000 retail outlets nationwide and through top e-commerce platforms such as Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, Cred, Amazon, Big Basket, and its website. The company recently diversified its portfolio with new offerings like Crazy Corn, Cornsticks, and Cream Rolls.
