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Popo Global closes Rs 532 crore investment from Artal Asia at Rs 1,250 crore valuation. The QSR operator behind Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys expands its portfolio.

PRIVATESep 11, 2026

Amount Raised

₹5.32 Billion

Round Type

Venture

BengaluruFood and BeverageHospitality

Investors

Invus GroupArtal Asia

Description

Popo Global, a quick-service restaurant company operating Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys Burger Kitchen, has closed a Rs 532 crore investment from Artal Asia, an affiliate of US-based Invus Group. The round values the bootstrapped company at approximately Rs 1,250 crore. Founded in 2017 by brothers AB Gupta and Nikhil Gupta, Popo Global operates Bengaluru-based chains. The investment marks a significant milestone for the QSR operator.

Quick answer

Popo Global raised ₹5.32 Billion in a funding round, dated September 11, 2026. Investors: Invus Group and Artal Asia. Popo Global is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

How much did Popo Global raise?
Popo Global raised ₹5.32 Billion in a funding round on September 11, 2026.
Who invested in Popo Global?
Invus Group and Artal Asia are named as investors in this round.
What does Popo Global do?
Popo Global is a quick-service restaurant (QSR) company founded in 2017 by brothers AB Gupta and Nikhil Gupta.
Where is Popo Global based and how big is it?
Popo Global is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. Fundz records about 1 employees.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

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  • Harajuku Tokyo Cafe raised $3M (Pre-Series A) on October 22, 2026.
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  • Smoking Tiger raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on October 14, 2026.
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Company Information

Company

Popo Global

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

About

Popo Global is a quick-service restaurant (QSR) company founded in 2017 by brothers AB Gupta and Nikhil Gupta. The company operates three Bengaluru-based food chains: Pizza Bakery, Paris Panini, and Smash Guys Burger Kitchen. It was bootstrapped before closing a Rs 532 crore investment from Artal Asia.

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