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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•about 3 hours ago

Amount Raised

₹5.32 Billion

Round Type

Venture - Series Unknown

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.

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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