STARTUP LEGAL11 Sept 2026
Bengaluru's Pizza Bakery owner Popo Global raises ₹532 cr from Artal Asia
Popo Global, the Bengaluru company behind The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini and Smash Guys, has raised ₹532 crore from Artal Asia, part of the US-based Invus Group. Artal Asia is now a significant minority investor. Popo plans to expand beyond Bengaluru, its home market. For food business owners, the deal shows how outside capital can fund growth into new cities.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Popo Global runs The Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini and Smash Guys, and is based in Bengaluru.
- Artal Asia, part of the US-based Invus Group, invested ₹532 crore for a significant minority stake in Popo Global.
- Popo Global was founded in 2017 by brothers Nikhil Gupta and Abhijit Gupta, and now plans to expand beyond Bengaluru.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a restaurant or food brand and are talking to an outside investor, get your shareholding, valuation and investment documents checked by a CA or lawyer before you sign anything.
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