Wakao Food's Innovating Plant-Based Meat with Jackfruit
Wakao Foods Overview:
Wakao Foods Overview:
India's first brand making plant-based meat substitutes from jackfruit, mimicking meat taste and texture, offering healthier and eco-friendly options.
Product Line:
Product Line:
Offers plant-based alternatives for pizza, burgers, and other meat dishes. Products are high in fiber, vegan, gluten-free, and limit GMO use.
Founder:
Founder:
Sairaj Dhond, a former criminal lawyer, founded Wakao Foods after a year of trials with chefs, driven by a passion for sustainable entrepreneurship.
Vision:
Vision:
Wakao aims to provide naturally grown, plant-based products that are good for customers and the planet, promoting cruelty-free food and a vegan lifestyle.
Market Focus:
Market Focus:
Operates in the B2C market, selling directly to customers. Active in the high-tech industry and food and agriculture technology sectors.
Legal Entity:
Legal Entity:
Associated with Dhond Group Green Infra LLP, a limited liability partnership with a revenue of $1.32 million and a net loss of $1.13 million as of March 31, 2021.
Funding:
Funding:
Raised $100,000 in an Angel round on January 27, 2022, with participation from Namita Thapar, Ghazal Alagh, and Vineeta Singh.
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