HUL absorbs Oziva parent Zywie Ventures as wholly owned subsidiary
Hindustan Unilever has completed its buyout of Zywie Ventures, folding plant-based nutrition brand Oziva into its portfolio. Founder Aarti Gill scaled the protein and vitamins label from once struggling to secure a ₹10 lakh loan into an HUL-owned business, signalling continued strategic consolidation in India's D2C wellness category.
What happened
OZiva · HUL completed acquisition of Zywie Ventures, parent of plant-based nutrition startup Oziva, making it a wholly owned subsidiary. Founder Aarti Gill
Key facts
- ₹10 lakh
Why this matters
HUL's consolidation of Oziva confirms plant-based nutrition as a priority bolt-on category, raising the bar for competing acquirers eyeing India's wellness D2C pipeline.