From Shark Tank to $1.4 Million: How This Ice Popsicle Brand is Melting the Competition and Eyeing Global Expansion

What do you get when a Shark Tank India favorite teams up with Dubai’s top investors? A cool $1.4 million funding boost that’s set to skyrocket this natural ice popsicle brand onto the international stage.

Meet Skippi — the ice popsicle startup that’s shaking up India’s frozen snack market and is now ready to take the world by storm.

How Did Skippi Raise $1.4 Million So Fast?

Founded just four years ago by siblings Ravi and Anuja Kabra, Skippi caught the nation’s attention on Shark Tank India Season 1, raising around Rs 1 crore from all six judges in exchange for 15% equity. Since then, their fan base has exploded.

Now, the startup has closed a Rs 12 crore pre-Series A funding round led by the Dubai-based strategic family offices of Surya, who pumped in Rs 10 crore, with angel investors filling in the rest.

What Makes Skippi So Irresistible?

• Natural and preservative-free: At a time when consumers crave healthier snack options, Skippi’s preservative-free ice pops have carved a loyal following.
• Massive reach: Available in over 20,000 outlets across India and on popular delivery platforms like Swiggy Instamart, Zepto, Amazon, and BigBasket.
• Snack expansion: From ice pops to crunchy snacks like Crazy Corn and Cream Rolls, Skippi isn’t just an ice lolly brand anymore — it’s a snack revolution.

Where Will The Money Go?

The $1.4 million capital infusion will turbocharge Skippi’s growth by:

• Amplifying brand visibility to win over new fans nationwide
• Accelerating product innovation to expand their tasty portfolio
• Boosting working capital and strengthening their leadership to scale rapidly
• And here’s the kicker — eyeing international expansion, starting with the Middle East!

Why The Middle East?

With a booming young population and a growing appetite for healthier snack options, the Middle East is the perfect next frontier for Skippi to cool down new markets — and with Dubai-based investors on board, the path is already paved.

What’s Next For Skippi?

Skippi is not just stopping at India’s door. With the fresh funding and expanded product line-up, the brand is ready to become a global snack sensation.

From their Shark Tank moment to now raising millions for international growth, Skippi’s journey is proof that even the simplest idea — an ice popsicle — can become a billion-dollar opportunity.

The Takeaway

If you thought ice popsicles were just a summer treat, think again. Skippi’s story shows how innovation, healthy choices, and smart funding can turn a humble snack into a global powerhouse.