Funding · Healthcare & Life Sciences

The Func. Lab raises $1.5M seed round

By Startup Enthusiast · 29 June 2026

What they do

The company makes hydration drinks and protein supplements for health-conscious consumers

It raised $1.5 million in a seed round from a group of strategic investors including Nisaba Godrej

The startup aims to capture half of India's hydration market using the new funds

The Func. Lab raised $1.5 million in a seed round of funding.
The investment was backed by notable angels like Nisaba Godrej and Anand Piramal.
Former cricketer Abhishek Nayar and PharmEasy co-founder Harsh Parekh also invested.
The startup plans to use the capital to expand its distribution network across India.
Funds will support product innovation and strengthening the supply chain operations.
The company targets capturing 50% of the hydration market share in India.
Investors include founders from Tira and Sila Group alongside strategic backers.
The company launched its products in July 2025 after being founded in 2025.

India's nutrition market is growing due to increased preventive healthcare awareness.
Consumers are increasingly demanding clean-label products without artificial additives.
The startup focuses on functional wellness which is a high-growth segment.
Angel investors bring significant industry experience and networks to the venture.
The focus on hydration addresses a specific gap in the wellness category.

The company specializes in hydration, protein, and functional wellness products.
Its portfolio includes Salty Electrolytes and various types of whey proteins.
Products are formulated free from gums, emulsifiers, and artificial sweeteners.
All items undergo independent testing for nutritional accuracy and contaminants.
Sales channels include direct-to-consumer, e-commerce, quick-commerce, and offline retail.
The brand emphasizes transparency through third-party quality verification reports.
Headquarters are located in Mumbai with nationwide distribution ambitions.
The business model relies on digital-first sales and rapid delivery options.
Target customers are fitness enthusiasts seeking pure and effective supplements.

Nisaba Godrej (investor) — Executive Chairperson at Godrej Consumer Products.
Anand Piramal (investor) — Executive Director at Piramal Group.
Abhishek Nayar (investor) — Former Indian international cricketer and coach.
Bhakti Modi (investor) — Co-Founder of the beauty brand Tira.
Harsh Parekh (investor) — Co-Founder of the pharmacy platform PharmEasy.
Sahil Vora (investor) — Founder of the Sila Group.

Product: Clean-label nutrition products in hydration, protein and functional wellness categories
Customers: Health-conscious consumers seeking transparent, tested nutrition products
How it makes money: D2C, quick-commerce and offline retail channels for nutrition products
What sets it apart: Third-party lab testing for quality, free from artificial additives and proprietary blends