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NOTO
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Kavv Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Websiteurl
eatnoto.com
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Private
Founded yearint
2018
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NOTO (Kavv Foods Pvt. Ltd.) is a Mumbai-based D2C food brand founded in 2018 that manufactures and sells low-calorie, zero-added-sugar, and vegan ice cream and frozen desserts through its website, quick commerce platforms, and Amazon, targeting health-conscious urban consumers across India.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
101–250
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMumbai, India
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Mumbai
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India
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Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
low calorie ice cream, frozen desserts, vegan ice cream, direct to consumer, no added sugar
Industry1 code
1Reduced-Fat/Low-Fat/No-Sugar-Added Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing
CodeAFAHAEAJPrimaryYes
NAICS code1 code
  • Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing311520
SIC code1 code
  • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts2024
Product category
Frozen Desserts
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Direct Product Sales
TypeOne Time License
Description

NOTO generates revenue through direct sales of ice cream products via its e-commerce website and through quick commerce platforms. Products are sold as one-time purchases with same-day delivery available in select cities.

eatnoto.com
Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details8 tiers
1Ice Cream Bars - ₹90-138 per unit
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Individual ice cream bars priced between ₹90 (Vanilla Chocobar) to ₹138 (Intense Mocha Fudgesicle/Fudgy Brownie Bar). Hazelnut Crunch Bar at ₹125.

eatnoto.com
2Low Calorie Tubs - ₹105-500
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

100ML tubs ranging from ₹105 (Malai Kulfi) to ₹115 (Dark Chocolate/French Vanilla), 500ML tubs from ₹400-500. Products include Mangoes & Cream, Dark Chocolate, Malai Kulfi, French Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Roasted Almond, Fresh Orange.

eatnoto.com
3Popsicles - ₹100 each
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Popsicle products including Strawberry Raspberry Pop (₹100), Orange Pop (₹100), Kala Jamun Pop (₹100). Mango Duet and Raspberry Duet also available.

eatnoto.com
4Choco Taco - ₹445 for 4 pieces
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Choco Taco varieties (Rich Chocolate, Sweet Berry, Cold Coffee, Crunchy Caramel) priced at approximately ₹445 for a 4-piece assortment box.

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5Mini Bites - ₹335
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Dark Chocolate Minis and Classic Vanilla Minis priced at ₹335 for the box.

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6Zero Sugar Pancake Syrup - ₹328
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Zero Sugar Pancake Syrup priced at ₹328 per bottle, containing only 20 calories per serving.

eatnoto.com
7Vegan Tubs - ₹405-675
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

500ML vegan frozen desserts priced from ₹405 (Vegan Vanilla) to ₹675 (Vegan Choco Hazelnut). Vegan Dark Chocolate at ₹575, Vegan Mocha Almond also available.

eatnoto.com
81-Litre Vanilla - ₹250
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Vanilla All Day - Zero Added Sugar 1-litre tub priced at ₹250, containing 77 calories per serving.

eatnoto.com
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Core offering1 text field

NOTO manufactures and sells a portfolio of low-calorie, no-added-sugar, and vegan ice cream and frozen desserts — including tubs, bars, popsicles, choco tacos, mini bites, ice cream cakes, and a zero-sugar syrup — targeted at health-conscious Indian consumers. Products are distributed through the company's own D2C website with same-day delivery, complemented by major quick commerce platforms and Amazon India.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 2 values shown
  • Multiple funding rounds totaling ₹40 crore indicate investor confidence in the business model and growth potential
+1 more record
Product overview1 text field

NOTO is a guilt-free ice cream and frozen dessert brand offering a diverse portfolio of low-calorie, no-added-sugar products. The core product line includes ice cream tubs in multiple flavors (Dark Chocolate, Mangoes & Cream, Malai Kulfi, French Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Roasted Almond, Fresh Orange), ice cream bars (Fudgy Brownie Bar, Hazelnut Crunch Bar, Intense Mocha Fudgesicle, Vanilla Chocobar), and popsicles (Strawberry Raspberry Pop, Kala Jamun Pop, Orange Pop, Duets). The brand also offers innovative formats like Choco Taco waffle ice cream sandwiches and Mini Bites for portion-controlled snacking. A 1L Vanilla All Day format serves home consumption. The product range includes vegan/dairy-free options and limited editions like Berry Shortcake. Additional products include Zero Sugar Pancake Syrup. All products emphasize low calorie counts (20-180 calories per serving) with minimal or no added sugar.

Product and service11 records
1NOTO Low Calorie Ice Cream Tubs
CategoryIce Cream Tubs
Description

Guilt-free ice cream tubs in flavors including Dark Chocolate, Mangoes & Cream, Malai Kulfi, French Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Roasted Almond, and Fresh Orange, with 75–163 calories per serving and only 2–3g added sugar. For health-conscious, calorie-conscious, and Indian-flavor-seeking consumers.

2NOTO Ice Cream Bars
CategoryIce Cream Bars
Description

Handheld ice cream bars including Fudgy Brownie Bar, Hazelnut Crunch Bar, Intense Mocha Fudgesicle, and Vanilla Chocobar, priced ₹90–138 each. Single-serve, 138–180 calories per bar with no added sugar, targeting portion-controlled snacking.

3NOTO Popsicles
CategoryPopsicles
Description

Fruit-based frozen pops including Strawberry Raspberry Pop (30 calories), Kala Jamun Pop (35 calories), Orange Pop (38 calories), Mango Duet, and Raspberry Duet. Targeted at low-calorie, refreshing consumption.

4Mango Duet
CategoryPopsicles
Description

Dual-texture popsicle with a mango outer shell and creamy vanilla interior, with no added sugar, launched as a seasonal addition to the Duets range.

5NOTO Choco Taco
CategoryIce Cream Sandwiches
Description

Waffle taco sandwiches filled with ice cream in Rich Chocolate (105 cal), Sweet Berry (85 cal), Crunchy Caramel (115 cal), and Cold Coffee (100 cal) varieties, sold as 4-piece boxes at approximately ₹445.

6NOTO Mini Bites
CategoryIce Cream Snacks
Description

Bite-sized ice cream pieces including Dark Chocolate Minis and Classic Vanilla Minis at 30 calories per piece with no added sugar, sold as boxes at ₹335. For portion-controlled snacking.

7NOTO Vanilla All Day 1-Litre Tub
CategoryIce Cream Tubs
Description

Large-format 1-litre sugar-free vanilla ice cream tub made with full fat milk, high in fiber, no vegetable oil, with 77 calories per serving. Priced at ₹250 for home/family consumption.

8NOTO Berry Shortcake
CategoryLimited Edition Frozen Desserts
Description

Limited edition dessert featuring vanilla ice cream layered with buttery crumb and berry ripple, no added sugar, 114 calories per serving (2 servings per tub).

9NOTO Ice Cream Cake
CategoryIce Cream Cakes
Description

Ice cream cake products for celebrations, featuring guilt-free formulations.

10NOTO Vegan Frozen Desserts
CategoryVegan Frozen Desserts
Description

Dairy-free and lactose-free frozen desserts in Vegan Dark Chocolate (120 cal), Vegan Choco Hazelnut (110 cal), Vegan Mocha Almond (100 cal), and Vegan Vanilla (90 cal) flavors, made with almond protein, priced ₹405–675 per 500ML. Targets vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers.

11NOTO Zero Sugar Pancake Syrup
CategorySyrups and Toppings
Description

Zero-sugar pancake and waffle syrup topping with only 20 calories per serving, 100% vegetarian, priced at ₹328 per bottle.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight8 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian low-calorie, no-added-sugar ice cream D2C brand built around similar guilt-free indulgence positioning. Direct head-to-head competitor in calorie-controlled frozen desserts via own website and quick commerce.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian premium D2C ice cream brand frequently mentioned alongside NOTO among top healthy / premium D2C ice cream brands in India. Targets similar urban, health-conscious and gifting consumers with artisanal-style flavors.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian protein- and health-forward ice cream brand. Comparable positioning around functional nutrition (high protein, low sugar) for fitness and wellness consumers in India.

TypeDirect peer
Description

India-based low-calorie ice cream brand with overlapping D2C and quick-commerce channels. Competes for the same health-conscious urban consumer looking for calorie-counted, sugar-controlled desserts.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Indian premium D2C ice cream brand focused on indulgent, chef-crafted flavors. Overlaps with NOTO on the premium urban ice cream segment and online + quick-commerce distribution.

6Hämä Ice Cream
TypeDirect peer
Description

India-based ice cream brand with focus on cleaner, low-calorie, no-added-sugar formulations. Directly comparable niche positioning and D2C GTM.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

India's largest dairy and frozen-desserts manufacturer. Not a D2C focus, but its scale, distribution depth, and low-price positioning define the mass-market competitive backdrop for any Indian ice cream brand including NOTO.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major Indian dairy cooperative with national ice cream portfolio. Comparable on the manufacturing and cold-chain side; broader and incumbent versus NOTO's focused D2C niche.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

One of India's largest legacy ice cream brands with deep retail and HoReCa distribution. Represents the established competition for branded frozen desserts across price tiers.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Hindustan Unilever's mass-market ice cream brand. Adjacent incumbent with national scale, advertising muscle, and growing sub-lines of premium and healthier options targeting NOTO's consumer.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Weaknesses5 records

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

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Named customers1 record

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Segment5 records

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Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

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Has app

Feature3 records

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Profiles2 records

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds7 records

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors13 records

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

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NOTO

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NOTO (Kavv Foods Pvt. Ltd.) is a Mumbai-based D2C food brand founded in 2018 that manufactures and sells low-calorie, zero-added-sugar, and vegan ice cream and frozen desserts through its website, quick commerce platforms, and Amazon, targeting health-conscious urban consumers across India.

NOTO firmographics

Firmographics
Name
NOTO
Legal name
Kavv Foods Pvt. Ltd.
Website
https://eatnoto.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2018
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
101–250 employees
Short description
NOTO (Kavv Foods Pvt. Ltd.) is a Mumbai-based D2C food brand founded in 2018 that manufactures and sells low-calorie, zero-added-sugar, and vegan ice cream and frozen desserts through its website, quick commerce platforms, and Amazon, targeting health-conscious urban consumers across India.
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akta.pro rank

NOTO industry classification

Industry
Product category
Frozen Desserts
NAICS
Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (311520)
SIC
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024)
akta.pro primary industry
Reduced-Fat/Low-Fat/No-Sugar-Added Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing (AFAHAEAJ)

Keywords

  • Low calorie ice cream
  • Frozen desserts
  • Vegan ice cream
  • Direct to consumer
  • No added sugar

Where NOTO is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Mumbai
HQ country
India
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

NOTO business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Direct Product Sales: NOTO generates revenue through direct sales of ice cream products via its e-commerce website and through quick commerce platforms. Products are sold as one-time purchases with same-day delivery available in select cities.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goIce Cream Bars - ₹90-138 per unit
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goLow Calorie Tubs - ₹105-500
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goPopsicles - ₹100 each
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goChoco Taco - ₹445 for 4 pieces
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goMini Bites - ₹335
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goZero Sugar Pancake Syrup - ₹328
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goVegan Tubs - ₹405-675
Unit PricingPay-as-you-go1-Litre Vanilla - ₹250

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

NOTO product offering

Product offering

Core offering

NOTO manufactures and sells a portfolio of low-calorie, no-added-sugar, and vegan ice cream and frozen desserts — including tubs, bars, popsicles, choco tacos, mini bites, ice cream cakes, and a zero-sugar syrup — targeted at health-conscious Indian consumers. Products are distributed through the company's own D2C website with same-day delivery, complemented by major quick commerce platforms and Amazon India.

Product overview

NOTO is a guilt-free ice cream and frozen dessert brand offering a diverse portfolio of low-calorie, no-added-sugar products. The core product line includes ice cream tubs in multiple flavors (Dark Chocolate, Mangoes & Cream, Malai Kulfi, French Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Roasted Almond, Fresh Orange), ice cream bars (Fudgy Brownie Bar, Hazelnut Crunch Bar, Intense Mocha Fudgesicle, Vanilla Chocobar), and popsicles (Strawberry Raspberry Pop, Kala Jamun Pop, Orange Pop, Duets). The brand also offers innovative formats like Choco Taco waffle ice cream sandwiches and Mini Bites for portion-controlled snacking. A 1L Vanilla All Day format serves home consumption. The product range includes vegan/dairy-free options and limited editions like Berry Shortcake. Additional products include Zero Sugar Pancake Syrup. All products emphasize low calorie counts (20-180 calories per serving) with minimal or no added sugar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • NOTO Low Calorie Ice Cream Tubs Guilt-free ice cream tubs in flavors including Dark Chocolate, Mangoes & Cream, Malai Kulfi, French Vanilla, Belgian Chocolate, Roasted Almond, and Fresh Orange, with 75–163 calories per serving and only 2–3g added sugar. For health-conscious, calorie-conscious, and Indian-flavor-seeking consumers.
  • NOTO Ice Cream Bars Handheld ice cream bars including Fudgy Brownie Bar, Hazelnut Crunch Bar, Intense Mocha Fudgesicle, and Vanilla Chocobar, priced ₹90–138 each. Single-serve, 138–180 calories per bar with no added sugar, targeting portion-controlled snacking.
  • NOTO Popsicles Fruit-based frozen pops including Strawberry Raspberry Pop (30 calories), Kala Jamun Pop (35 calories), Orange Pop (38 calories), Mango Duet, and Raspberry Duet. Targeted at low-calorie, refreshing consumption.
  • Mango Duet Dual-texture popsicle with a mango outer shell and creamy vanilla interior, with no added sugar, launched as a seasonal addition to the Duets range.
  • NOTO Choco Taco Waffle taco sandwiches filled with ice cream in Rich Chocolate (105 cal), Sweet Berry (85 cal), Crunchy Caramel (115 cal), and Cold Coffee (100 cal) varieties, sold as 4-piece boxes at approximately ₹445.
  • NOTO Mini Bites Bite-sized ice cream pieces including Dark Chocolate Minis and Classic Vanilla Minis at 30 calories per piece with no added sugar, sold as boxes at ₹335. For portion-controlled snacking.
  • NOTO Vanilla All Day 1-Litre Tub Large-format 1-litre sugar-free vanilla ice cream tub made with full fat milk, high in fiber, no vegetable oil, with 77 calories per serving. Priced at ₹250 for home/family consumption.
  • NOTO Berry Shortcake Limited edition dessert featuring vanilla ice cream layered with buttery crumb and berry ripple, no added sugar, 114 calories per serving (2 servings per tub).
  • NOTO Ice Cream Cake Ice cream cake products for celebrations, featuring guilt-free formulations.
  • NOTO Vegan Frozen Desserts Dairy-free and lactose-free frozen desserts in Vegan Dark Chocolate (120 cal), Vegan Choco Hazelnut (110 cal), Vegan Mocha Almond (100 cal), and Vegan Vanilla (90 cal) flavors, made with almond protein, priced ₹405–675 per 500ML. Targets vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers.
  • NOTO Zero Sugar Pancake Syrup Zero-sugar pancake and waffle syrup topping with only 20 calories per serving, 100% vegetarian, priced at ₹328 per bottle.

Quantifiable outcome

  • Multiple funding rounds totaling ₹40 crore indicate investor confidence in the business model and growth potential
  • +1 more outcomes

Companies that use NOTO

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

NOTO technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

NOTO partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

NOTO competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Go Zero: Indian low-calorie, no-added-sugar ice cream D2C brand built around similar guilt-free indulgence positioning. Direct head-to-head competitor in calorie-controlled frozen desserts via own website and quick commerce.
  • NIC Ice Creams: Indian premium D2C ice cream brand frequently mentioned alongside NOTO among top healthy / premium D2C ice cream brands in India. Targets similar urban, health-conscious and gifting consumers with artisanal-style flavors.
  • Get-A-Whey: Indian protein- and health-forward ice cream brand. Comparable positioning around functional nutrition (high protein, low sugar) for fitness and wellness consumers in India.
  • Minus Thirty: India-based low-calorie ice cream brand with overlapping D2C and quick-commerce channels. Competes for the same health-conscious urban consumer looking for calorie-counted, sugar-controlled desserts.
  • Hocco: Indian premium D2C ice cream brand focused on indulgent, chef-crafted flavors. Overlaps with NOTO on the premium urban ice cream segment and online + quick-commerce distribution.
  • Hämä Ice Cream: India-based ice cream brand with focus on cleaner, low-calorie, no-added-sugar formulations. Directly comparable niche positioning and D2C GTM.

Broad incumbents

  • Amul: India's largest dairy and frozen-desserts manufacturer. Not a D2C focus, but its scale, distribution depth, and low-price positioning define the mass-market competitive backdrop for any Indian ice cream brand including NOTO.
  • Mother Dairy: Major Indian dairy cooperative with national ice cream portfolio. Comparable on the manufacturing and cold-chain side; broader and incumbent versus NOTO's focused D2C niche.
  • Vadilal: One of India's largest legacy ice cream brands with deep retail and HoReCa distribution. Represents the established competition for branded frozen desserts across price tiers.
  • Kwality Wall's (HUL): Hindustan Unilever's mass-market ice cream brand. Adjacent incumbent with national scale, advertising muscle, and growing sub-lines of premium and healthier options targeting NOTO's consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

NOTO social profiles

Digital presence

NOTO compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

NOTO financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

NOTO leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

NOTO funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds7 records

Investors13 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

NOTO M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about NOTO

What does NOTO do?

NOTO manufactures and sells a portfolio of low-calorie, no-added-sugar, and vegan ice cream and frozen desserts — including tubs, bars, popsicles, choco tacos, mini bites, ice cream cakes, and a zero-sugar syrup — targeted at health-conscious Indian consumers. Products are distributed through the company's own D2C website with same-day delivery, complemented by major quick commerce platforms and Amazon India.

Is NOTO a public or private company?

NOTO is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.

When was NOTO founded?

NOTO was founded in 2018. It employs 101 to 250 people.

Where is NOTO based?

NOTO is headquartered in Mumbai, India, in the Asia region.

How does NOTO make money?

One revenue line is on record: direct Product Sales.

Who are NOTO's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Go Zero, NIC Ice Creams, Get-A-Whey, Minus Thirty, Hocco and Hämä Ice Cream. Broad incumbents are Amul, Mother Dairy, Vadilal and Kwality Wall's (HUL).

Does NOTO have an API?

No public API is recorded for NOTO.

What industry is NOTO in?

NOTO's product category is Frozen Desserts. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAHAEAJ, Reduced-Fat/Low-Fat/No-Sugar-Added Frozen Dairy Desserts Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 311520 and its SIC code is 2024.

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MintThe scoop on how Varun Sheth and Ashni Shah built NOTO ice creamVarun Sheth and Ashni Shah founded NOTO ice cream in 2019, offering low-sugar, low-calorie options across quick-commerce platforms. The brand has grown from ₹20 crore to ₹35 crore annual revenue, with a valuation of ₹85 crore, and plans to expand to tier-2 cities and new products.Inc42The Silver Snacking SurgeIndia's 45+ population (exceeding 350 Mn) is driving a new 'silver snacking' trend, shifting from traditional high-glycemic snacks to functional foods targeting age-related health concerns like muscle loss, diabetes, and hypertension. D2C startups (Drums Food/Epigamia, Urban Platter, Anveshan, The Health Factory, Yoga Bar, Slurrp Farm, Eat Better Co, NOTO, Sattviko) and legacy FMCG players (ITC Limited, Tata Consumer Products, Amul) are capitalising on this white space, with the Indian market projected to exceed $10,000 Cr within five years and the global elderly snacking market expected to reach $12.5 Bn by 2035. Founder-led innovation is moving toward targeted functional products addressing specific concerns like bone health, sleep, and metabolic syndrome, with quick commerce platforms (Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket) enabling discovery among digitally active older consumers.FfnewsHow NOTO and Opus Advisory Group Are Unifying Fraud Prevention | NOTO, Opus Advisory Group | The Fintech Show #163In a recent episode of The Fintech Show, Tristan Prince from NOTO and Robert Brooker from Opus Advisory Group discussed the converging pressures of AI-enabled financial crime and the UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, arguing that organizations' fragmented, siloed fraud prevention systems are creating operational inefficiencies and detection gaps. The speakers cited Gartner data showing 70% of UK businesses report rising fraud risk despite increased spending, with effectiveness declining once fraud budgets exceed 10% of IT spending. Both executives advocated for consolidating to enterprise fraud management platforms combined with cultural accountability shifts at the board level to address insider threats and restore customer trust.BusinessLineHealth-first indulgence fuels summer surge for ice cream start-upsIndia's ice cream market is experiencing a summer surge driven by consumer trading up to healthier, premium frozen desserts, with quick commerce platforms reporting 70–100 per cent year-on-year sales growth. The guilt-free segment now accounts for nearly 20 per cent of quick commerce ice cream sales, up from a fringe category two years ago. Key players including NOTO, Get-A-Whey, Dairy Day, and Naturals Ice Cream are reporting 25–70 per cent revenue or AOV growth, with industry executives projecting strong growth potential over the next three to four years.Financial ExpressIce cream gets cooler: Why Indians are paying more for less sugar and better ingredientsIndia's ice cream market is undergoing a structural transformation toward 'healthy indulgence', with the market projected to grow from Rs 30,000 crore ($3.50 billion) in 2023 to Rs 50,000 crore ($5.83 billion) by 2028, driven by premiumisation and better-for-you innovations including low-sugar, protein-enriched, vegan, and dairy-free formats. The Magnum Ice Cream Company recently acquired a 61.9% stake in Kwality Wall's India from Hindustan Unilever and launched an open offer for an additional 26%, positioning itself as the new parent entity, while multiple brands including Amul, Mother Dairy, Hocco Ice Cream, and startups like NOTO and Get-A-Way are expanding their health-focused portfolios. Deloitte estimates indicate value growth is outpacing volume growth at 10.5% CAGR, with the artisanal premium segment projected to reach Rs 1,200 crore and the healthy premium segment at Rs 1,400 crore by 2026.InventivaTop 10 D2C Icecream Brands In 2026This article profiles ten leading direct-to-consumer and premium ice cream brands operating in India, a market valued at approximately 228 billion rupees in 2023 and projected to reach 956 billion rupees by 2032 with 17% annual growth. The brands covered include Naturals Ice Cream, NIC Ice Creams, Papacream, Get-A-Whey, Keventers Ice Creamery, Minus 30, Havmor, Glen's Bakehouse, Noto, and Hangyo, each representing different market positions from mass-premium to ultra-luxury segments. The analysis notes that ice cream's cold chain requirements and impulse purchase behavior necessitate hybrid D2C models combining digital ordering, quick commerce partnerships, and strategic retail presence rather than pure direct-to-consumer approaches.The PaypersCreditinfo and NOTO partnerCreditinfo has announced a partnership with NOTO to provide fraud and AML controls for banks, fintechs, and lenders. The collaboration combines Creditinfo's data and bureau expertise with NOTO's real-time risk decisioning platform to help financial institutions strengthen KYC, screening, and monitoring while maintaining secure customer experiences. The partnership aims to reduce fraud losses and false positives while enabling faster rollout from pilot to production.The Times of IndiaJohn Abraham backed ice cream brand Noto raises Rs 21 crore from Equentis Angel Fund, others - The Economic TimesThe article reports that Noto, an ice cream brand backed by actor John Abraham, has raised Rs 21 crore from Equentis Angel Fund and other investors. The funding will be used for product expansion, offline store launches, and market penetration, with plans to introduce new products and expand its brand presence.N24NOTO Ice Cream Secures $40.8 Million to Expand Market Presence and …India-based NOTO Ice Cream has secured $40.8 million in a funding round led by Inflection Point Ventures, with participation from JITO and Lets Venture. The capital will be used to expand into new Indian cities, develop infrastructure, introduce new product varieties, and increase marketing efforts. This investment supports the company's strategy to capture demand for healthy dessert options through its existing presence on major food delivery and quick-commerce platforms.The Hard CopyA Guilt-Free Scoop From NOTONOTO, a healthy ice cream brand founded in 2019, offers low-calorie, sugar-free desserts with 75 calories per 125ml serving. The company reported ₹45 crore in annualized revenue and plans to expand offline, including in malls and cinema theatres.