About Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India
The Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India comprises 502 companies, including 106 funded companies having collectively raised $600M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 30 are Series A+ funded.
Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India has seen 9 acquisitions and 5 IPOs.
This sector includes products derived from natural sources with extra health benefits in addition to the basic nutritional value found in food.
Nutraceuticals Tech sector is also known as Nutraceutical Products, Health Supplements, Dietary Supplements or Nutritional Supplements.
The feed covers companies manufacturing and marketing nutraceutical ingredients/raw materials, functional foods, functional beverages, and dietary supplements with detailed product sub-classification. The feed does not cover marketing companies, distributors, retail chains, animal nutrition products, and online platforms selling nutraceuticals.
Top Nutraceuticals Tech Companies in India
There are 502 Nutraceuticals Tech startups in India which include Kapiva, OZiva, Plix, OmniActive, The Good Bug. Out of these, 106 startups are funded, with 30 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 33 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of INSEAD, Harvard University and IIM Ahmedabad.
Here is the list of top Nutraceuticals Tech startups in India
1. Kapiva
Provider of ayurvedic healthcare and nutritional products to improve health. It offers a diverse portfolio of ayurvedic products, including ayurvedic juices, herbal capsules, gummies, powdered drinks, plant based proteins, cooking oils, hair, skin, and body oils. The products helps improve heart health, blood sugar and chronic care, weight management, skin care, and daily wellness products.
Key facts about Kapiva
2. OZiva
Provider of nutritional food and health supplements. It offer portfolio of products which includes meal replacement shakes, herbal whey protein powders, herbal mass gainers, and fat burners for immunity, hair care, weight loss, weight gain, and others. It also offers beauty products which include serum, face wash, cream, shampoo, and others.
Key facts about OZiva
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $17.3M
- Investors: Stride Ventures, Eight Roads Ventures and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jan 10, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 73 Competitors
3. Plix
Online brand offering nutritional supplements. The company uses clinically backed wholefood ingredients to create plant-based supplements that empower the body, skincare, haircare, and more. It offers apple cider vinegar, fit and slim shake, and more.
Key facts about Plix
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Thane (India)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $11.1M
- Investors: Marico, RPSG Capital Ventures and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 26, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 3 of 139 Competitors
4. OmniActive
Provider of botanical active ingredients for health and wellness. The products include capsimax (capsicum extract), curcuwin (curcumin absorption), gingever (ginger extract), lutemax 2020, lutemax and lutein, omnixan (zeaxanthin), and omnilean to improve eve health, cognitive health, bone health, and weight management.
Key facts about OmniActive
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Bridgewater (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $36.6M
- Investors: 360 One, Everstone Capital and 35 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 13, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 70/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 139 Competitors
5. The Good Bug
Provider of synbiotic supplements and fermented products for gut health. It offers a range of products addressing various health concerns, including weight management, bloating, constipation, and immune support. These products utilize clinically validated probiotic strains formulated for optimal gut survival. The company also provides educational resources on gut health and offers expert consultations. Product lines include daily probiotics, prebiotic fibers, super bundles, detox shots, and fermented foods like kombucha and kefir.
Key facts about The Good Bug
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $20.6M
- Investors: Fireside Ventures, Sai Global India Fund and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 30, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 68/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 186 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India
56 Nutraceuticals Tech startups in India were founded in 2021 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 3 |
2024 | 35 |
2023 | 42 |
2022 | 45 |
2021 | 56 |
2020 | 49 |
2019 | 33 |
2018 | 24 |
2017 | 24 |
2016 | 20 |
Stage-wise distribution of Nutraceuticals Tech sector companies in India
Out of the total 502 Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India, 106 have secured funding. Among them, 30 have reached Series A or higher, and 21 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 502
Funded - 106
Series A+ - 30
Series B+ - 21
Series C+ - 18
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 502 |
Funded | 106 |
Series A+ | 30 |
Series B+ | 21 |
Series C+ | 18 |
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Funding Trends in the Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India
The Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India saw a total funding of more than $590M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $197M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $52.2M |
2024 | $58.2M |
2023 | $44.7M |
2022 | $197M |
2021 | $63.5M |
2020 | $39.1M |
2019 | $39.7M |
2018 | $38.9M |
2017 | $6.25M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Nutraceuticals Tech in India
In the year 2025, till December 2025, Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India have raised $56.9M in equity funding across 17 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India had raised $54.6M across 24 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 4.26% rise in funding in Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 6603 | Dec 26, 2025 | and 1 more | |
Angel | 4176 | Dec 22, 2025 | ||
Seed | 4390 | Dec 17, 2025 | ||
Seed | 3100 | Nov 04, 2025 | ||
Series D | 6132 | Sep 29, 2025 |
Top Investors in Nutraceuticals Tech in India
Unilever Ventures is the top investor in Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
London (United Kingdom) | ||
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Delhi (India) | ||
Mumbai (India) | ||
Bengaluru (India) |
M&A activity in Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 2 acquisitions happened in Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Nov 03, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 18, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 26, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 08, 2022 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 26, 2022 |
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Acquisition trends in Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
2016 | - |
IPOs in Nutraceuticals Tech in India
In the year 2018, till December 2018, 1 IPO happened in Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Nutraceuticals Tech sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 31, 2018 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Aug 01, 2016 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Jul 19, 2007 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Nutraceuticals Tech in India
Most number of Nutraceuticals Tech startups in India have been founded by alumni from INSEAD, Harvard University and IIM Ahmedabad.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
INSEAD | 7 |
Harvard University | 6 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 6 |
University of Delhi | 6 |
Indian School of Business | 5 |
Harvard Business School | 4 |
IIT Delhi | 4 |
IIM Calcutta | 3 |
IIT Bombay | 3 |
IIT Madras | 3 |
Total funding in Nutraceuticals Tech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' Nutraceuticals Tech companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard Business School and IIT Delhi alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $236M |
Harvard Business School | $233M |
IIT Delhi | $233M |
Stanford Business School | $231M |
Stanford University | $231M |
INSEAD | $97.5M |
IIT Madras | $83.3M |
IIM Calcutta | $83.2M |
Indian School of Business | $82.1M |
University of Cambridge | $78.5M |
Top News in Nutraceuticals Tech in India
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OmniActive's facilities achieve prestigious NSF-GMP certificationNutraceutical Business Review•Aug 01, 2025•OmniActive
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OmniActive Expands Reach with Sleeproot and Zenroot Debut in Key EU MarketsOmniActive•May 14, 2025•OmniActive
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Botanic Healthcare Boosts Ethical Berberine Production to Meet Growing DemandBusiness News This Week•Mar 18, 2025•Botanic Healthcare
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Hiral Kamra appointed brand manager at Wellbeing NutritionIndiantelevision.com•Oct 08, 2024•Wellbeing Nutrition
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