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Kalories plans $1M seed round for expansion

What they do

Kalories makes clean-label functional dark chocolates for energy, stress, and wellness

The bootstrapped brand is preparing to raise about $1M in seed funding from angels and VCs

Funds will fuel product innovation, market expansion, and supply chain growth

Kalories is a functional dark chocolate brand launched in August 2024 after about one year of R&D.
The company is bootstrapped so far and has not raised any external funding.
Kalories is now preparing to raise ~$1M in seed funding from angel investors and venture capital firms.
The seed funds will be used for product innovation, market expansion, supply chain improvements, and brand growth.
Upcoming products include a PCOS-focused functional chocolate for women's wellness.
Other planned products are Vitamin D3 and B12-infused dark chocolates for deficiencies, immunity, and energy.
The brand also plans to launch sleep wellness and stress-related chocolates.

India's wellness and nutrition industry is growing as consumers shift to preventive healthcare and clean-label products.
Kalories claims to be the first brand to enter the intimacy-focused functional chocolate category in offline retail in India.
Kalories is addressing the couple wellness segment with transparency and product quality.

Kalories produces clean-label functional dark chocolates for energy, vitality, stress, emotional wellness, and couple wellness.
Products are available online and offline at metro airports, Apollo Pharmacy, and in major metro cities.
The brand targets consumers looking for preventive healthcare through everyday food products.
Kalories focuses on clean-label ingredients with no artificial additives.

Raise ~$1M in seed funding from angel investors and VCs.
Launch PCOS-focused functional chocolate for women's wellness.
Introduce Vitamin D3 and B12-infused dark chocolates for deficiencies, immunity, and energy.
Develop sleep wellness and stress-related chocolates.
Expand product innovation, market reach, and supply chain capabilities.