India, Feb. 5 -- The startup plans to expand operations into Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi, while continuing to grow in its current markets of Bengaluru, Pune, and NCR

Alternative dairy startup 1.5 Degree has raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by 35North Ventures' India Discovery Fund II. The fresh capital will help the company scale manufacturing, strengthen institutional partnerships, and expand into new metro markets.

Operated by Natturz Bio Kontrol, 1.5 Degree focuses on the institutional food service segment, supplying plant-based dairy and frozen dessert products to corporate cafeterias, hotels, educational institutions, and large dining operations. It partners with major food service providers s...