India, April 14 -- UPDATE | April 14, 5:40 PM

D2C ice cream brand NOTO has marked the final close of its Pre-Series A funding round at INR 21 Cr (around $2.4 Mn) after raising an additional INR 6 Cr as a part of the fundraise.

The round was led by Equentis Angel Fund, along with participation from a host of investors, including Inflection Point Ventures (IPV), JITO and Signal Ventures, among others.

The startup plans to use the fresh capital to enhance its product line and bolster its omnichannel distribution strategy by launching its own ice cream parlours.

"The current closure of our INR 21 Cr Pre- Series A round marks a significant milestone in our journey to redefine the healthy indulgence category in India," said NOTO cofounder a...