India, April 26 -- Ice cream brand Hocco cofounder Ankit Chona's D2C healthy snacking brand phab has raised $2 Mn (around INR 17 Cr) in its seed funding round led by OTP Ventures.

The round also saw participation from Capri Global, Sim&San law firm, and other angel investors.

phab plans to deploy the capital to further expand its team and double down on its efforts to boost its presence across both online and offline channels.

Founded in 2018 by husband-wife duo Ankit and Gayatri Chona, phab sells protein bars and healthy milkshakes. The D2C brand leverages Ankit's decade long experience in the restaurant and food industry and Gayatri's expertise as a certified nutritionist.

The startup claims to have sold over 2 Mn units so far. It s...