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Phab raises $4M in pre-Series A round

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Date
Company
Phab
What it does
High-protein snack brand
Kind
Funding
Amount
$4M
Stage
pre-series-a
Based in
Mumbai
Founded
2022
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

Phab makes protein bars, milkshakes and high-protein snacks

What happened

It raised $4M in a pre-Series A round co-led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office

Why it matters

The company gets about half its business from offline channels and is expanding in quick commerce

The details

  • Phab raised $4M in a pre-Series A round.
  • The round was co-led by OTP Ventures and Chona Family Office.
  • The company will use the funds for brand building, geographic expansion, distribution and strengthening its leadership team.
  • Phab had previously raised a $2M seed round in April 2025, also led by OTP Ventures.
  • Participants in the seed round included Capri Global, Sim & San Law Firm and angel investors.

The bigger picture

  • The Indian healthy snacks market is projected to become an $8.1B opportunity by 2033.
  • Consumer consciousness about protein intake, fitness and preventive healthcare is rising.
  • Other healthy snack brands like Good Monk and Salad Days also raised funds earlier in 2026.

About the business

  • Phab makes protein bars, milkshakes, energy bars and other high-protein snacks.
  • It sells through ecommerce (Amazon, Flipkart), quick commerce (Blinkit, Zepto), modern trade and general trade.
  • About 50% of its business comes from offline channels.
  • The company has a presence in Tier II and Tier III cities through quick commerce dark stores.
  • Its market share is increasing across quick commerce platforms.

What happens next

  • Phab plans to use the funds for brand building, geographic expansion, distribution and strengthening its leadership team.

The deal

Type
pre-series-a

Investors

Founders

  • Gayatri Chona, Founder
  • Ankit Chona, Co-founder

About Phab

Product
High-protein snacks including protein bars, milkshakes, powders, and energy bars
Customers
Consumers looking for convenient, protein-rich snacks and supplements
How it makes money
Sells packaged snacks through online, quick-commerce, and offline retail channels
What sets it apart
Combines food science, nutritionist input, and strong flavor to make calorie-efficient snacks
Operations
Uses ecommerce, quick-commerce, modern trade, and general trade to distribute products

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