Skippi, an ice pop brand, on Tuesday said it has raised Rs 10 crore in a Pre-series A funding round led by Hyderabad Angel Network and Venture Catalysts. Besides, the company is in discussions to raise an additional Rs 7 crore in the coming weeks, according to a statement. “The capital will be primarily allocated to brand building and marketing initiatives, with a focus on enhancing working capital, driving new product development, and hiring key leadership personnel for the next phase of growth,” it said.