Skippi Raises Rs 12 Cr In Extended Pre-series A Round

Ice popsicle brand Skippi has raised Rs 12 crore ($1.4 million) in an extended pre-Series A funding round led by the Dubai-based strategic family offices of Surya.

Dubai-based strategic family offices of Surya invested Rs 10 crore, while the remaining Rs 2 crore came from other angel investors.

The funds will be used to boost brand visibility, improve working capital, speed up product innovation and hire senior leadership. Part of the investment will also support Skippi’s expansion into the Middle East market.

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With this funding, Skippi plans to grow its presence both in India and abroad while staying focused on innovation and building stronger connections with consumers.

About Skippi 

Co-founded in 2021 by Ravi and Anuja Kabra, Skippi makes natural ice pops using all-natural ingredients and RO water, offering flavors like the popular Indian favorite Kala Khatta. The brand follows an omnichannel model, selling through its website, online platforms and a wide distribution network.

Its products are available in over 20,000 retail stores across India and on platforms like Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, Amazon, BigBasket and its own site. Skippi has also expanded its product range to include Crazy Corn, Cornsticks and Cream Rolls.

Skippi gained national attention on Shark Tank India Season 1, where it secured Rs 1.2 crore from all six sharks—Aman Gupta, Ashneer Grover, Anupam Mittal, Namita Thapar, Vineeta Singh, and Piyush Bansal—in exchange for an 18% equity stake. Since then, the Hyderabad-based startup says its monthly revenue has grown nearly 80 times, from Rs 5–7 lakh to several crores.

In April 2024, Skippi also raised $1.43 million in a seed round from Hyderabad Angels and other investors.

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