USA – Pulp Culture, a Los Angeles, CA-based fermentation sciences company, raised $7M in Series A funding.
The round was led by The Kale Fund, Vibrant Ventures, and Roger Lienhard with participation from Marc Lustig, Kyle Vogt, Michael Mente & Raissa Gerona, Alexis Ohanian, CPG innovators, Four Sigmatic, MUD\WTR and The Feed. The company intends to use the funds to accelerate retail growth in key markets across the US, pursue growth in the E-commerce channel, and complete construction of their new 13,000sf facility in downtown Los Angeles.Launched in 2020 by plant based entrepreneurs Brendan Brazier and Mark McTavish, Pulp Culture produces functional beverages that deliver enhanced bioactivity, probiotics, adaptogens, and alcohol. It is fermented juice, enhanced by superfoods and adaptogens. Each blend is formulated with a specific functional outcome in mind, and contains only the ingredients seen on the front label of the can. It starts with raw juice which is spontaneously fermented, yielding a naturally alcoholic and certified probiotic beverage.As of August 2022, the company has now opened a day club + juice bar (called “Siesta”) with 125 seats and a total standing capacity for 440 patrons. This new venue offers an indoor tasting room experience, and an extensive outdoor terrace that features several cabanas set in lush surroundings. 30/09/2022
