Skippi, an ice pops brand, has raised ₹12 crore in an extended pre-Series A funding round led by Dubai-based strategic family offices of Surya, who invested ₹10 crore. The remaining ₹2 crore was raised from other angel investors.
The fresh capital raised will be used for its aggressive growth plans, strengthening brand visibility, enhancing working capital, accelerating product innovation, onboarding senior leadership and expanding its footprint to the Middle East.
Founded in 2021 by Ravi Kabra and Anuja Kabra, Skippi is an ice popsicle 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 own website. The company recently diversified its portfolio with new offerings like Crazy Corn, Cornsticks, and Cream Rolls.
Earlier this year, Skippi had raised a bridge round from Hyderabad Angels Network (HAN) and Venture Catalysts (VCats), with participation from Soonicorn Ventures, HEM Securities, and prominent angel investors.
Skippi also raised ₹1.2 crore investment on Shark Tank India Season 1 from all six sharks: Aman Gupta, Ashneer Grover, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Piyush Bansal for an 18% equity stake. Since then, the company has grown its monthly revenues by 80x, from ₹5–7 lakhs to several crores.
Ravi Kabra, CEO and Co-Founder of Skippi, said, “This funding is a big step for Skippi as we work to become a top FMCG brand in India. We are very thankful for the support from our investors, including our valued sharks. With this money, we will focus on building our brand, creating new products, and bringing in great talent to our leadership team.”
