<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Bengaluru-based F&B startup Nuvie raises $450,000 in a pre-seed round led by PedalStart and prominent angel investors.Nuvie, founded by ex-Cult.fit leaders Prashant Paliwal and Hem Narayan, focuses on creating indulgent yet health-conscious snacks and drinks.The startup aims to bridge the gap between taste and nutrition with products like protein-rich milkshakes and chocolates.Funds raised will be used for product development, branding, content creation, distribution, and growth acceleration.Nuvie leaders express excitement about raising capital to innovate healthy eating for consumers.PedalStart co-founders highlight Nuvie's potential in the nutritious food market due to its innovative and tasty offerings.Nuvie has gained early success with monthly revenues exceeding ₹10 lakh and plans to launch new protein-infused products.The startup's products are available in premium retail stores, gyms, and quick-commerce platforms like Blinkit and Big Basket.Nuvie is looking to close CY 2025 with an annual revenue run rate of ₹10 Cr, capitalizing on India's health trend.The brand aims to make health enjoyable and effortless by offering protein-rich alternatives for a sustainable lifestyle.