Popo Global Raises Rs 532 Crore from Artal Asia to Expand Food Brands
Bengaluru-based Popo Global, founded in 2017 by brothers Nikhil and Abhijit Gupta, operates gourmet food brands including The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys. The company has raised Rs 532 crore from Singapore-based Artal Asia, an affiliate of the US-based Invus Group, which acquired a significant minority stake. Valuation estimates range from Rs 1,100 crore to Rs 1,350 crore. Popo Global, previously bootstrapped, plans to use the funding to expand beyond Bengaluru and scale its multi-brand portfolio across India.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 11 Sept, 12:45 am. Other outlets followed.