In a world where wellness is becoming both personal and preventative, Zeus Hygia is quietly building the science behind what we put into our bodies — and now, it has fresh capital to scale that mission.
The Hyderabad-based research-first nutraceuticals company has raised $2.5 million in Series A funding from NABVENTURES, the venture capital arm of NABARD. The funds will be used to expand global operations, double down on R&D, and develop first-in-market solutions for everything from pain relief and weight management to women’s health and healthy aging.
Founded in 2018, Zeus Hygia isn’t your average wellness brand. It sits at the intersection of ancient herbal wisdom and modern pharmaceutical science, developing clinically validated, plant-based active ingredients that are supplied to pharmaceutical, OTC, and nutraceutical brands across 15+ countries.
“This funding comes at an inflection point,” said a company spokesperson. “We’ve spent years building a foundation of scientific credibility, and now we’re ready to take that to a global scale.”
Their portfolio includes eight proprietary branded ingredients — like BioSOLVE Curcumin, Grantria, and Stadice — each designed with patented extraction technologies and validated by rigorous scientific trials. Behind the scenes, Zeus Hygia holds 9 patents, has published 20+ scientific papers, and leverages five proprietary platforms that enhance bioavailability, safety, and efficacy.
While headquartered in Hyderabad, the company is rapidly expanding its footprint in North America through a new U.S. unit and deepening its presence in Southeast Asia and the MENA region via strategic partnerships and joint development programs.
Operating on a B2B model, Zeus Hygia is becoming the engine behind many wellness products lining global shelves. From capsules to functional foods and drinks, the startup’s ingredients power better outcomes — without synthetic side effects.
Over the next three years, the company expects 70% of its revenue to come from international markets, reinforcing the growing global appetite for Indian-origin, research-backed nutraceutical solutions.
In a category often clouded by unverified claims and wellness buzzwords, Zeus Hygia stands out for what it actually brings to the table: rigor, results, and reach.
And with NABVENTURES’ backing, this science-driven startup is well on its way to becoming India’s next global health-tech export — one herbal extract at a time.
By- Priyanka Chatterjee
