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John Abraham-backed Noto Ice Cream raises Rs 15 crore in funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures
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Monday, 24 February, 2025, 12 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Noto Ice Cream, India’s leading guilt-free ice cream brand, has raised Rs 15 crore in its latest funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), with participation from JITO and Lets Venture. The funds will be utilised for expanding into Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, launching innovative flavours and formats for the summer, supporting marketing on food-tech aggregators and quick-commerce platforms, upgrading infrastructure, and boosting brand awareness through experiences.
Founded in 2019, it has disrupted the ice cream industry by offering indulgent, healthy ice cream options that don’t compromise on taste. With a mission to provide healthier alternatives without sacrificing flavour, it is rapidly becoming a market leader in the good-for-you ice cream category. The brand is also backed by well-known personalities such as John Abraham, Rannvijay Singha, and Kunal Bahl, who share its vision of making guilt-free indulgence accessible to all.
Vinay Bansal, co-founder, Inflection Point Ventures, said, “Health-conscious consumers often struggle between satisfying their sweet cravings and adhering to a healthier lifestyle. The existing options often compromise on taste or nutritional value, creating a gap in the market for truly guilt-free indulgence. Noto ice-cream is solving this problem with its unique flavours that don't compromise on either taste or nutritional values. At IPV, we are drawn to the startup’s commitment to address a real consumer need. Their vision to redefine desserts aligns with lots of Indians, making it a scalable startup with meaningful impact.”
It is operational across multiple cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune, and is expanding aggressively into new markets such as Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow. The brand is listed on food delivery platforms like Swiggy and Zomato, as well as quick commerce platforms such as Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart and Flipkart.
Varun Sheth, co-founder & CEO, Noto, said, “At Noto, Eating, Not Cheating is at the heart of everything we do - we serve desserts that are guilt-free and full of flavour. This funding fuels our expansion into Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, paves the way for more Noto-riously good innovations. As we continue to redefine the ice cream experience, we’re excited to scale new heights. We appreciate IPV’s support in this journey.”
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