Failed UPSC dream to Rs 130 crore success: How Bengaluru man turned Rs 1 crore investment into a healthy food business
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- ✓Sandeep Jangala turned his failed UPSC dream into a Rs 130 crore success story.
- ✓After his civil service attempt fell short, he started a tech firm before launching Yummy Bee in 2022 with his wife.
- ✓The healthy food business grew from a small kitchen to recording Rs 23 crore revenue in FY2025-26.
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- Indian Markets
- Reported By
- Economic Times
- Reading Speed
- 2 Minute(s)
- Market Focus
- India Economy
Sandeep Jangala's journey began with a dream of becoming an IAS officer, but the road to success was not without its obstacles after his UPSC attempt fell short. Undeterred, he pivoted to entrepreneurship, successfully launching a tech startup that caught the attention of investors. In 2022, he and his wife co-founded Yummy Bee, a company dedicated to providing children with healthy food choices.
Often in life, when we are faced with a setback, we tend to get dejected and lose motivation. But sometimes, these unexpected roadblocks can open new doors we never imagined, leading us to success. Such is the story of Bengaluru man Sandeep Jangala, whose failed UPSC dream paved the way for a thriving entrepreneurial journey. Today, he is the proud owner of a food start-up, Yummy Bee, that specialises in making healthy foods for children. Today, the company has grown into a Rs 130 crore success story.
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