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Chennai, 27th<\/sup> January, 2024:<\/strong> Polka Pop, India\u2019s first homegrown flavoured sparkling water brand, has announced a \u20b92.5 crore funding round led by The Chennai Angels. The round also saw participation from Bridge Young Things (BYT), new and existing investors, marking another significant milestone for the disruptive beverage brand.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Polka Pop is transforming the fizzy drink landscape with its unique offering: India\u2019s first sparkling water that\u2019s completely free of sugar, calories, and artificial sweeteners. The brand is pioneering the growth of the flavoured sparkling water category, an emerging segment poised to topple traditional sodas. With flavours like Lemon-Lime, Peach, Cranberry Orange, and Ginger already winning hearts, Polka Pop plans to introduce 5\u20136 exciting new flavours by this summer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This funding marks the second time Polka Pop has raised capital, with its debut round supported by angel investors. The fresh infusion of \u20b92.5 crore will fuel the brand\u2019s ambitions to scale operations, supercharge its Q-commerce-first strategy, and amplify brand awareness, paving the way for rapid growth.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cOur mission is to make fizz fun, guilt-free, and accessible for every health-conscious millennial and Gen Z consumer in India,\u201d said Gaurav Khemka, Founder and Managing Director of Polka Pop. \u201cThis funding is a testament to the category we\u2019re building and the incredible support from marquee investors. With it, we\u2019re set to expand our footprint, launch even more exciting flavours, and cement Polka Pop as the sparkling choice for modern India.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Investment Director from The Chennai Angels, Murugan S (CEO, Southern Health Foods) shared his enthusiasm, saying, \u201cPolka Pop is not just a product\u2014it\u2019s a movement. We\u2019re thrilled to back a brand that\u2019s transforming how India enjoys fizz. Every time we interact with consumers, we see the love Polka Pop commands. This is a category with limitless potential, and Polka Pop is leading the charge with bold innovation and an unrelenting focus on quality.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Since its launch in January 2021, Polka Pop has made significant waves in the beverage market. Leveraging the growing popularity of quick-commerce platforms, the brand currently sells over 150,000 bottles per month and has ambitious plans to scale this to 500,000 bottles per month by December 2025. Polka Pop\u2019s success underscores the rise of the clean fizz category, offering Indians a refreshing, healthier alternative without compromise.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Chennai Angels (TCA) is one of India’s most active Angel Investing groups. Founded in the year 2007, it is comprised of successful entrepreneurs and business leaders with a track record of starting and scaling large enterprises. Over the years, TCA has invested over INR 135 Cr across 80+ start-ups\u00a0in\u00a0India.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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