Wonderland Foods raises ₹140 Cr, led by Asha Ventures

NxtFood raises $58m to scale plant-based meat platform Despite a slowdown in plant-based meat sales in many markets, French startup Nxtfood (ACCRO brand) has successfully secured a €49 million ($58 million) funding round from investors including Clay Capital and Groupe IRD, alongside existing backers. This investment validates Nxtfood’s rapid growth in the French retail and foodservice sectors, where the overall alt-meat market is […] The post NxtFood raises $58m to scale plant-based meat platform appeared first on Cultivated Meat News . => https://lnkd.in/egwDAWgh #CultivatedMeat #News #CulturedMeat #Altproteins #Food #FutureOfFood

I’m delighted to share that EIFO and Novo Holdings have co-led a €40 million fundraise for Matr Foods, together with the European Investment Bank (EIB). Thanks to both parties for excellent collaboration! As the largest foodtech fundraising round in Denmark in this year, this financing will support Matr Foods European expansion and the construction of a new 4,000-ton production facility, scaling its award-winning fungi-fermented, organic meat alternatives to meet growing demand. Congratulations to Randi Wahlsten and the entire team on this notable achievement! This investment follows the Series B of €30m in The Protein Brewery in September emphasizing our focus on #healthy and #sustainable fungi-derived products in the food vertical.

Denmark´s Export and Investment fund (EIFO) is a new, state-owned fund which proves a single point of contact to all Danish companies in need of state financed risk capital. They have co-led with Novo Holdingsa 40m EUR raise in food tech leader Matr Foods. This comes off the back of Invest-NL from Netherlands supporting a number of scale up food technologies in their Series A/B rounds.

𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 ₹𝟏𝟒𝟎 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐮𝐞𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 . Wonderland Foods, a prominent healthy snacking brand, has successfully closed its first funding round, raising a substantial ₹140 crore ($16 million). The investment was led by impact investor Asha Ventures, with participation from British International Investment (BII), the UK government’s development finance institution. . The newly acquired funds will be strategically allocated to several key areas, including expanding Wonderland Foods' diverse product portfolio, enhancing its processing infrastructure to meet growing demand, and fortifying its distribution and marketing networks across both online and offline channels. . Established in 2014, Wonderland Foods has carved a niche for itself by offering a premium selection of healthy snacks, encompassing a wide variety of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, berries, and dates. The company's vertically integrated business model, which ranges from direct sourcing from farmers to in-house processing and a robust multi-channel distribution network, allows for stringent quality control and sustainable scaling practices. . Asha Ventures highlighted that its investment reflects a commitment to supporting impact-driven brands that prioritize health, nutrition, and responsible consumption. This aligns with the growing consumer trend towards mindful eating and the increasing demand for healthier snack options. . Industry analysts point to Wonderland Foods' strong farmer partnerships and value-driven supply chain as critical differentiators in a competitive market. These factors enable the company to maintain quality while offering competitive pricing, appealing to consumers increasingly conscious of both health and value. . With this new chapter of growth underway, Wonderland Foods is poised to further its mission of making healthy snacking accessible and enjoyable for millions of consumers throughout India. The company's focus on quality, sustainability, and strategic expansion positions it as a key player in the evolving landscape of healthy food options. . Follow us for more information: Entrepreneurs Story . . . #entrepreneursstory #wonderlandfoods #StartupFunding #HealthySnacking #StartupFunding #ashaventures #fundingnews #NutritionRevolution #indianstartups #wellnessbrand #SustainableGrowth

Wonderland Foods, a healthy snacking brand, has raised INR 140 crore in its first funding round, led by Asha Ventures and the UK government-backed British International Investment (BII). The company said it will use the funds to launch new products, expand its distribution network, and set up a green processing facility. This new facility will help improve supply chain efficiency, maintain high product quality, and reduce carbon emissions through sustainable manufacturing. 🔗 Read full article link in comment #wonderlandfoods #snackbrand #funding #startupnews #innovation #businessupdate

#CapitalPulse Healthy-snacking brand Wonderland Foods has raised Rs 140 crore (approximately $16 million) in its first-ever funding round, led by impact investor Asha Ventures, with participation from British International Investment (BII), backed by the UK government. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gJuREKSe anubhav gupta, Managing Director at Wonderland Foods #D2C #business #news #market #update #food #snacks #funding #expansion #wonderlandfoods Manish Bhatia| Anjali verma

Wonderland Foods, a Delhi NCR–based healthy snacking brand, has raised Rs 140 crore in its first institutional funding round led by Asha Ventures and British International Investments (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor. The startup will utilise the raised capital to drive its next phase of growth by launching a range of innovative, value-added products and expanding its distribution presence across various channels. Launched in 2014, @Rakesh Gupta and anubhav gupta, Wonderland Foods offers a range of healthy snacks including nuts, seeds, berries, dried-fruits, and dates. #venturecapital #investment #funding

🥬 Exciting developments this week in the food and agri-business: - EU Regulation Update: The EU Commission maintains its December 2025 compliance deadline for large firms under the new Deforestation Regulation. - Investment in Innovation: StartLife has teamed up with EITFood, unlocking up to €1.5M in funding for European agri-food start-ups. - Ingredient Revolution: An Australian study shows locally harvested Gidyea gum matches gum Arabic in performance. For Food & Beverage ingredients brands, these changes show the importance of competitive agility and an exciting, dynamic future in the market in the coming months. If you are interested in reading further, articles will be linked below. #FoodInnovation #FoodIngredients #FoodandBeverage #AgriFood #EUCompliance #CleanLabel #Startups

MATR Foods raises €40M to scale fermented plant-based meat innovations Copenhagen-based Matr Foods, a plant-based meat alternative startup, has closed a €40 million funding round — including €20M Series A equity and €20M venture debt. The round was co-led by existing investor Novo Holdings and incoming investor the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO), alongside debt from the European Investment Bank (EIB). Founded in 2021 and led by CEO Randi Wahlsten, MATR transforms locally sourced organic ingredients like oats, split peas, lupins, beetroots, and potatoes into juicy, meaty plant-based products using traditional fungal fermentation techniques. Its flagship product, MATR Fungi Mince, is protein- and fibre-rich, low in fat, and delivers an amino acid profile similar to meat — all with a carbon footprint 94% lower than beef (1.5 kg CO2e per kg). This funding will support product innovation, scaling production, and bringing sustainable, nutritious plant-based foods to more markets globally. #MATRFoods #PlantBased #AlternativeProtein #SustainableFood #FoodTech #Fermentation #SeriesAFunding #VentureDebt #StartupFunding #CopenhagenStartups #CleanProtein #CircularEconomy #InnovationInFood

💰 Investment Land Quick Hits 💰 🎯 RestauRent raised $1.5M to help restaurants monetize unused space by turning idle rooms into event venues and unlocking new revenue streams 🌱 Area 2 Farms secured $9M to build and support a national network of soil‑based vertical farms embedded in local communities 🔪 Seattle Ultrasonics raised $2M to bring the world’s first ultrasonic knife to market 🍰 Ethel's Baking Company raised $3.6M to scale their gluten‑free dessert line 🥛 Slate Milk secured $23M following their Ultra Protein beverage launch; now expanding SKUs & retail distribution 🍄 Alice Mushrooms closed an $8M Series A to keep things entertaining Key Takeaways 🔍 1/ With rising labor costs & shrinking margins, restaurants must get creative with revenue generation 2/ Farmers are fighting back — currently only ~16¢ of every dollar spent on food goes to the farmer 3/ Specialty dessert & functional foods continue to draw investment interest 4/ Slate won during the protein wave. Is creatine next? #FoodTech #CPG #AgTech #StartupFunding #Innovation #VentureCapital #HospitalityTech