Yu Foodlabs funding, investors and company details

Yu Foodlabs is an emerging FMCG - Snacks and Beverages startup from Gurugram, working in the space of Packaged food company focused on delivering instant, preservative-free meals made from 100% natural ingredients. Founded by Bharat Bhalla, Varun Kapur.

Company: Ikayu Foodlabs Private Limited
Sector: FMCG - Snacks and Beverages
Location: Gurugram
Founders: Bharat Bhalla, Varun Kapur
Total funding raised: ₹94.64 Cr

Company overview

Yu Foodlabs is a fast-growing Indian packaged food company, founded in 2020, focused on delivering instant, preservative-free meals made from 100% natural ingredients. The company is driven by a vision to offer convenient yet nutritious food options that match the taste and health benefits of freshly prepared meals. Its product portfolio spans instant meal bowls, noodles, oats, and beverages, all developed using advanced food science techniques that enable long shelf life at ambient temperatures—without the use of artificial preservatives or additives. Yu Foodlabs operates a 24,000 sq. ft. integrated manufacturing facility with an in-house R&D laboratory, enabling stringent quality control, continuous innovation, and rapid product development.

Funding rounds

Latest round (Series B): $ 6.50 Mn (₹54.64 Cr.), 2024-10-18. Investors: Asian Paints
Past round (Series A): ₹20.00 Cr. ($ 2.41 Mn), 2024-02-12. Investors: Varun Vakil, Manish Choksi (Asian Paints)
Past round (Series A): ₹20.00 Cr. ($ 2.46 Mn), 2022-11-16. Investors: Ashish Kacholia, Manish Choksi, Varun Vakil