GO DESi is a Bengaluru-headquartered packaged foods company founded in 2018 by siblings Vinay and Raksha Kothari. The brand reimagines traditional Indian sweets and snacks—such as tamarind, mango and amla delicacies—into modern, portable products made in high-hygiene facilities using jaggery and real dry fruits without artificial sweeteners or colours. Its flagship product, DESi POPz, has already reached more than one crore consumers across India, appealing to children while evoking nostalgia among adults. GO DESi operates an integrated model with in-house manufacturing and a robust sourcing network to ensure consistent quality and scalable supply. The company’s current focus is to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, expand distribution and introduce new DESi flavour variants. Supported by institutional investors including DSG Consumer Partners and Aavishkaar Capital, GO DESi aims to address gaps in India’s largely unorganised packaged sweets market. The recent capital infusion positions the company for its next phase of growth and expansion.

Total raised

$8M

Funding rounds

3

Latest round

Series B

Latest activity

Feb 2026